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Ways to boost your immunity naturally:

As they say, Water is Life. Drinking plenty of fluids can be a very natural way to ensure the proper functioning of your body. This includes non-caffeinated and sugary drinks. Especially, drinking water the first thing you wake up to can be a great way to start your morning as your body is dehydrated by all the drinking.

Fun Fact- If you find yourself drinking water only when you feel the sensation of thirst, well dear friend, you are already dehydrated.

Aren’t you already tired of everyone going on and on about exercising? If yes, then why haven’t you done something about it already? We are vibrational beings, movement is the natural state of our mesmerizing bodies. Let your body do its job, and move! Right now! Get up, walk and stretch for 15 minutes if you have been sitting for too long. Exercising promotes good blood circulation which facilitates the movement of your cells and substance of the immune system to move through your body freely in order to do their job effectively.

Why would you want to circulate Cortisol (stress hormone) through your divine body instead of Dopamin (happy hormone)? Overcoming stress requires a lot of effort. Giving little or major stressors every day can keep your system busy to just get over it. This takes away its time and energy to instead, work to flourish your body.

Sleep time is the housekeeping time of your body. If you very happily vacate your hotel room in the morning for its housekeeping then why not be this voluntary when it comes to your body’s need for sleep. Good sleep, amongst many other benefits, helps strengthen your immune system. 

Probiotics can be defined as “living microorganisms when administered in adequate amounts, lead to health benefits”. Probiotics have proven to be some of the best immunity boosters. Probiotic foods include cottage cheese, yogurt, kefir, etc. Vegans, this could be slightly challenging for you.

• Balance your diet better than one balances their mid-life crisis. (just kidding, it needs to be better than that)We are what we eat. Balanced meals= Balanced Bodies. Make sure your food nourishes you. Why eat only the yellows and reds (cheese, meat) when you can eat the rainbow (fruits, vegetables, proteins) Minimizing the consumption of sugar, processed food, white bread, etc can clear the pathway to accelerate the efficiency of your immune system

Why alternative sweeteners are better for you?

One might think that alternative sweeteners might not give them the same level of sweetness as refined sugar and it being the “real deal”. On the contrary, these alternative sweeteners are also at times known as intense sweeteners, as they tend to be many times sweeter than refined sugar.

Alternative sweeteners are popular specifically amongst the weight watchers, as they virtually add no calories to your diet. 

They also happen to have no effect on your blood sugar levels. Alternative sweeteners don’t fall under the category of carbohydrates. So unlike regular refined sugar, they usually don’t play  a part in raising your blood sugar levels. This is why a lot of diabetic patients are advised to use alternative sweeteners when an urge for sweets rises. 

Being an important herb in the alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing, Ashwagandha has several health benefits:

• The high concentration of withanolides fight inflammation and tumor growth.
• Helps lower the blood sugar levels in healthy people as well as people with diabetes.
• Ashwagandha helps in the formation of reactive oxygen species  (ROS) inside the cancer cells, deranging its function. It also causes the cancer cells to grow less resistant to apoptosis ( the programmed death of cancer cells)
• Could reduce cortisol (stress hormone released by the adrenal glands as a reaction to stress) levels in chronically stressed individuals. This aids in lowering blood sugar levels and decreasing fat storage in the abdomen. 
• It can help reduce the symptoms in people with insomnia, stress and anxiety disorders. 
• Might help reduce the symptoms of severe depression.
• Helps boost testosterone levels and increase sperm quality and fertility in men.
• Might help gain muscle mass and strength and aid reduction in body fat percentage. 
• Helps increase the activity of natural killer cells or immune cells, whose job is to fight infection, leading to reduced markers of inflammation.
• By decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Ashwagandha might help reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Ashwagandha promotes antioxidant activity that protects nerve cells from harmful free radicals. It also helps improve brain function, memory, reaction time and performance. 

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