5 unbelievable ways to stimulate your immune system (backed by science)

Posted On 17 Sep 2014By : StanComment: 0

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Having a strong immune system is a result of a sum of factors that lead to good
overall health. Some of them are widely known such as healthy food habits, exerc
ising, sleep and drinking enough water. But if you want to bring your health gam
e to a whole new level, especially when we have the flu season behind the corner
, we have gathered for you 5 more ways to build strengthen your body s defense sys
tem.
They all may sound easy for you to do, but don t underestimate their power. Scien
tists have proven each of the following things to be helpful for strengthening t
he immune system. So don t miss them!
1. Laugh more
Everyone knows that laughter is good for you- it boosts your mood and helps figh
t depression. But did you know that laughing can also improve your body s defense
mechanisms. It stimulates the antibodies and the protective cells (T-cells and n
ature killer cells).
2. Have some rest
We live in a fast-paced world where everyone is always busy, following a schedul
e, completing tasks and so on. We ve already accepted stress as a part of our ever
yday lives but what are we doing to reduce its negative impact on our health? If
you are interested in boosting your immune system, making time for relaxation w
ill definitely show it s positive effect. Going for a walk in the park or in the w
oods will help you calm down. Nature is one of the best healers. One Japanese st
udy proves that just by being around plants, cortisol levels drop, as well as ou
r pulse rate and blood pressure. Another study found that taking a walk in fores
ts and parks increases natural killer cells, those that fight tumor cells, by 50
%. It was discovered by another study that walks in the forest can stimulates an
ti-cancer proteins in women.
3. Have more sex
Want to protect yourself from colds in the winter? Well, having sex will help yo
u with that task. Psychologists have discovered that having sex once or twice a
week boosts the immune system. Sex rises immunoglobulin A levels which determin
es the functionality of the immune system.
4. Bang some drums
This may seem unbelievable but it actually is backed by science- banging drums b
oosts the body s defense system. In many different cultures drum gatherings have b
een a part of their everyday lives. But after a study proved that drumming helps
boosting the immune system, they will not just be folklore, but a method to imp
rove our overall health.
5. Kefir
Kefir is fermented milk which is rich in lactic acid bacteria which acts as prob
iotics. It is proven that it has a positive effect on the immune system.