How to Strengthen Your Immune System
Your immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that help the body fight infections and other diseases. Having a strong immune system can protect your body from illnesses like cold, flu, and even COVID-19. There are things you can do to help boost your immune system and allow it to function optimally. However, there are no scientifically proven studies that connect lifestyle changes and enhanced immune function.
Regardless, general healthy living practices are likely to help strengthen immune function and lower the risk of illness. If you’re experiencing any cold, flu or general illness symptoms, visit AFC Urgent Care Aurora Saddle Rock to get the right treatment you need.
Healthy ways to strengthen your immune system:
We often associate a strong immune system with a healthy lifestyle. The best way to boost immunity is to keep your risk of illness at a minimum, and this can be done by following general good-health guidelines.
Here are some good-health guidelines you should follow to stay healthy:
- Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables
- Don’t smoke
- Stay active
- Get a proper amount of sleep
- Wash your hands frequently
- Try to minimize stress
- Keep current with all recommended vaccines
Does being cold give you a weak immune system?
As the winter months begin to creep in, we may find ourselves feeling sick more often. Is the drop in temperature the source of our illness? Not exactly. There are two reasons why winter marks cold and flu season. When it’s cold outside, we naturally tend to spend more time indoors, in closer contact with other people who can pass on their germs. In addition, the flu virus can linger throughout the winter as the air is less humid.
Stay up-to-date on recommended vaccines
A strong immune system means taking advantage of all of the ways we have to protect ourselves from harmful illnesses. In many cases, this means getting necessary vaccinations. Vaccines train your immune system to better fight illnesses like flu.
It's always important to be up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, especially your COVID-19 vaccine and booster as well as your annual flu shot. Getting your flu shot can be quick and easy at urgent care, and save you from spending weeks in bed this season.
General Illness Treatment at AFC Urgent Care Aurora Saddle Rock
At AFC Urgent Care Aurora Saddle Rock, we provide treatment for a range of non-life-threatening illnesses on a walk-in basis. If you want to find out more about how you can strengthen your immune system, our physicians can provide a strategic plan for your individual case. If you find yourself experiencing symptoms for common ailments such as colds, flu, sinus infection, or fever – don’t wait to start feeling better. Visit AFC Urgent Care Aurora Saddle Rock on a walk-in basis. Call now for more information at (303) 529-3300.
