With the Wuhan novel coronavirus in full swing, it is more important than ever nowadays, to strengthen your immune system and keep your body in tip-top condition. Here are some simple tips on how you can do so.

1) Eat the right foods

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Whether you eat indoors or outside, choose the right foods. Stay away from processed and refined carbs, which are usually high in saturated fats and sugars. These foods also have little nutritional value and are high in empty calories, and in turn, cause your blood glucose level to spike and drop rapidly, leaving you fatigued and more hungry than ever.

2) Regular Exercise

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Exercising regularly will help you to not only regularise your weight, but also strengthen your muscles and bones, as well as boosting your mood and mental health. For an average person, doing 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio exercise every week is recommended. This could be in the form of whatever you choose, ranging from Zumba or dance, to running and walking, swimming or cycling.

3) Seven to eight hours of Sleep

Sleeping is crucial for healing and repairing your heart and blood vessels, keeping your body’s hormonal levels in balance as well as supporting the growth and development of the body and restoring the immune system. Try to get at least seven to eight hours of sleep daily.

4) Stress reduction 

We all lead hectic lives. So sometimes it is not possible to completely eliminate stress from our lives, but high levels of stress can lead to problems such as high blood pressure, weakened immune system, lack of concentration and even depression. Try to manage your stress levels and  keep them under control, through activities such as yoga or meditation, or anything that you find helps you to calm down and relax.

5) Hydrate regularly 

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Drinking water regularly helps to maintain your body temperature, moves nutrients and waste through the body and lubricates your joints, keeping them supple. However, we lose a lot of water through perspiration, and it is important to replenish this water loss regularly. But how much water do you need? You should aim for about six to eight glasses of water daily, as a minimum.