Boost Your Immunity | Fight COVID-19 with Ezyschooling

What The Immune System Does?
The immune system is made up of cells, tissues, proteins, chemicals and organs that work together to defend us against germs and microorganisms. It is the body’s defence against infectious organisms and other invaders.The white blood cells that make up the immune system are made in the bone marrow. These cells move through blood & tissue.Every time a microbe or germ is conquered, the immune system remembers it. If the body comes into contact with that microbe again, it will be defeated quickly.The immune system produces proteins called antibodies that can help neutralise infection or toxins that some germs produce.Germs are everywhere and most of the time our immune system gets rid of the threat and does ‘a battle with the bugs’ that threaten us and kills them off.In most cases, our immune system does a great job of keeping us healthy and preventing infections. Sometimes, problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection.Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade our systems and cause disease.

SOME WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY

• Garlic: Allicin, a compound in garlic, is well-known for its ability to boost the immune system. The most benefit comes from eating one-half of a raw garlic clove daily. If you can’t stomach raw garlic, the next best thing is to roast it.
• Prebiotics: Robust gut bacteria protect us against infection. Keep those bacteria healthy with prebiotics that contain fiber, specifically inulin fiber. Excellent sources of prebiotics are Jerusalem artichokes, green bananas or plantains, Jicama root and asparagus.
• Vitamin C-rich foods: Vitamin C is known to boost immunity. One study found that older adults who ate kiwi every day for a month had a significant decrease in the severity and duration of upper respiratory infection symptoms.
• Antioxidants: Stress can lead to lowered immunity and make you more prone to illness. Colourful fruits and vegetables including berries, carrots and spinach have antioxidants that protect you against oxidative stress, which translates to a stronger immune system.

COVID- 19 or Corona virus has forced us into a lock-down and brought everything on the verge of a standstill. But does it need to stay like this? While in quarantine, we have all the time in the world to do what we can in the premises of our home. Our fitness expert, Mr. Sumit Baisoya is here to teach you some simple exercises that you can do with your kids and boost everyone's immunity in this war zone that COVID-19 aka Corona virus has landed us all into. Stay Safe! Stay Relevant!