{"id":1132,"date":"2020-12-15T00:01:15","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T00:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/healthandwellbeing-news\/?p=1132"},"modified":"2020-12-11T13:48:22","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T13:48:22","slug":"top-tips-to-boost-your-immunity-this-winter-care-first-webinar-tuesday-15th-december-2020-at-12pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/healthandwellbeing-news\/2020\/12\/15\/top-tips-to-boost-your-immunity-this-winter-care-first-webinar-tuesday-15th-december-2020-at-12pm\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips To Boost Your Immunity This Winter &#8211; Care First Webinar Tuesday 15th December 2020 at 12pm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At  times  like  this,  people  are  continuously  looking  for ways  to  boot  their  immune  system, there  are  a number  of things  you  can  do  to  benefit  your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The  best  way  to  boost  your  immune  system  is  to  choose  to  adopt  a  healthy  lifestyle.  If  you  follow general  good  health  guidelines  that  is  without  a  doubt  the  best  single  step  you  can  take  towards keeping  up  your immunity  naturally.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The  body  is  built  up  of  a  number  of  different  systems  e.g.  respiratory  system,  digestive  system  etc. and  one  of  those  systems  is  your  immune  system.  Just  like  the  rest  of  your  body  it  functions  at  peak when  you  look  after  it  as  best  as  you  can.  You  can  do  this  by  using  basic  health  strategies  on  a  daily basis such  as:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Not smoking.<\/li><li>Eating a  diet  high  in fruits and  vegetables. (A balanced  diet)  restrict  fat  and  sugar  intake.<\/li><li>Exercising  regularly.<\/li><li>Maintaining  a  healthy  weight.<\/li><li>If you drink  alcohol,  drinking  only  in  moderation.<\/li><li>Getting a  good  night\u2019s  sleep.<\/li><li>Take  steps  to  avoid  infection,  such  as  washing  your  hands  frequently  and  cooking  meats thoroughly.  (Even  more  important  under  the  circumstances  we  are  currently  in).<\/li><li>Get regular  health  checks.<\/li><li>And try  to  minimize  stress  where  you  can. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The  best  part  about  adopting  the  above  is  it  will  boost  every  system  in  your  body  and  not  just  your immune  system.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Improving\u00a0 your\u00a0 immune\u00a0 system\u00a0 with\u00a0 herbs\u00a0 and\u00a0 supplements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In  today\u2019s  world  you  can  walk  into  almost  any  shop  or  browsing  online  and  be  greeted  with  numerous different  types  of  supplements  and  health  miracles.  We  are  bombarded  on  a  daily  basis  on  what  we should  and  shouldn\u2019t  be  taking  to  keep  us  healthy.  This  is  inclusive  of  supplements\/herbs  to  boost  our immune  system,  they  claim  to  boost  your  immune  system  to  stop  you  getting  ill  and  thus  far  some have  been  found  to  alter  some  components  of  immune  function,  however,  there  is  no  evidence  to suggest  that  they  actually  bolster  immunity  to  the  point  you  are  better  protected  against  infection and  disease. It  is  a highly  complex  matter  when talking  about  enhancing  immunity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,  if  you  suspect  that  your  diet  is  not  allowing  you  to  gain  all  of  the  nutrients  needed,  perhaps you are  on  a special diet  or  you  don\u2019t  like  certain  food  types  then  taking  a  daily  multivitamin  may  bring health  benefits.  Overdosing  or  taking  a  big  dose  of  vitamins  could  have  negative  side  effects  so  always be  sure  what  you  are  taking,  always  check  with  your  doctor  or  pharmacist  and  never  take  anything that  you  are  unsure  about.  Remember  to  follow  NHS  guidance  NHS  guidance  and  a  very  interesting read  by  the NHS:  Supliments,  who  needs them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Myth buster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Having a more active immune system means you will be healthier<\/strong> \u2013 Ever heard the saying too much of a good thing is a bad thing? The same goes for your immune system. A hyperactive immune system is responsible for allergic reactions to ordinary non-toxic substances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More than your recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals will improve your immune system<\/strong> &#8211; As discussed earlier if your body does not need the supplements then there is no evidence that extra would be of benefit to you. However this should always be discussed with a health professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Many vaccinations carry health risks<\/strong> \u2013 In life there is always an element of risk connected to the things we do but the risk of a serious reaction to a vaccine is very small in comparison. Please see the NHS pages for more information on vaccinations vaccination video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For further information and some great tools and articles on boosting your healthy lifestyle please visit www.carefirst-lifestyle.co.uk and ask your organisation for you username and password if you are not already registered.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to view the Webinar on<strong> \u2018Tips to boost your immunity this winter\u2019<\/strong> this is being delivered live on Tuesday 15th December at 12pm, please use the following link to register for this session \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/3071611487908505360\">https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/3071611487908505360<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unable to join the webinar live, a recording of the session can be accessed using the same link above after the webinar has taken place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel you may need some support, you can contact Care first. Care first is a leading provider of confidential, professional counselling, information and advice services. All employees are eligible to use Care first, our services include; telephone counselling, information services and online support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call Care first on the Freephone number provided by your organisation and you can speak to a professional in confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At times like this, people are continuously looking for ways to boot their immune system, there are a number of things you can do to benefit your health. 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