The second wave of Corona virus has hit India. Every day many people are getting infected with this deadly virus. Lack of oxygen, problems getting hospital beds, slow-moving vaccination process has raised concerns in the minds of common people. Many states have walked the path of lockdown. Even Mamata Banerjee, who has been sworn in as Chief Minister for the third time, is on the verge of a complete lockdown. A complete ban has been imposed on local trains, metros and public transport.

New rules have been issued for opening shops and markets. Curfew has been imposed from 9 pm to 5 am. Doctors are refusing to go out if it is not necessary in this situation, and must have a mask on the face when going out. To survive the onslaught of the virus, many physicians insist on increasing immunity rather than boosting the body’s immune system. Let’s find out how to increase immunity.

1. Adequate sleep: Adequate sleep is required to increase immunity. A study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine states that a good night’s sleep helps increase T cell function. These cells kill the infected cells. When we sleep, the body secretes less adrenaline and prostaglandin hormones which help T cells to do their job. Studies have also shown that people who sleep well have higher immunity.

2. Avoid alcohol: In this difficult situation, many people are becoming more and more addicted to alcohol. But alcohol reduces immunity. So refrain from drinking alcohol.

3. Quit smoking: The corona virus attacks the lungs. Smoking also damages our lungs. Therefore, smoking increases the chances of getting infected with the corona virus. And consequently reduced immunity.

4. Reduce stress: Excess stress lowers our body’s immunity. If your sleep is good, if you eat healthy food, then stress can play a villain. Stress causes the body to secrete the hormone cortisol. When the level of this hormone increases in the body, the immunity decreases.

5. Regular body exercises: Research shows that people who exercise regularly produce more T cells. And the production of these cells leads to increased immunity.