Dr. Asmaa Fathi, consultant to public health and preventive medicine and member of the research team to combat infection at the National Research Center, confirmed that immunity is the main blocking wall in the face of the Corona virus and determines the body’s ability to withstand and overcome it. The immune system consists of a group of cells and tissues similar to the army and each of them performs functions Specific to attack any viruses or microbes that enter the body for disposal and elimination.
And Dr. Asmaa Fathi explained, according to a bulletin issued by the National Research Center that increasing immunity is the main lifeboat against the Corona virus, providing some glimpses that help you increase the body’s immunity as follows:
Eat foods rich in antioxidants such as lemon, dark leafy vegetables, and pepper
Eat anti-inflammatory foods such as garlic and onions
● Have a cup of hot water with honey and lemon in the morning
● A lot of foods that contain vitamin C, such as guava, broccoli, oranges, tangerines, celery
● Drink 8 glasses of water a day
● Drink hot drinks, such as ginger and star anise
● Reducing sugar intake because it reduces the body’s immunity
● Sleep 7-8 hours a day until the immune system works well
Diverse food composition of carbohydrates, proteins, trans fats, milk, vegetables and fruits
Eat omega-3 foods like fish
Get enough zinc from meat, fish, eggs and dairy products
Heat the bread before eating to kill the microbes
● Reducing the takeaway from restaurants
● Reducing stress and nervous pressure because it reduces and weakens the immune system’s resistance
● Avoid drinking stimulants, smoking and alcohol
Use beneficial spices like turmeric, cinnamon and black pepper
● Drink green tea because it contains antioxidants
Avoid soft drinks and replace them with natural juices
● Do not use antibiotics without the doctor’s permission
Breaking the cycle of infection by committing to hand washing and cleaning surfaces
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