Without you even realising it, your immune system is protecting you against disease-causing microorganisms every day. However, one impolite sneeze is all it takes for it to come crashing down. We get sick and start to wonder what we can do to prevent this happening again in the future. Here are just four ways you can boost your immune system:

Eliminating stress

If you are experiencing high levels stress in your life, it could be having a negative effect on your immune system.  When you are under large amounts of stress, your body is exposed to higher levels of stress hormones which can supress your immune system.

Stress can be caused by a multitude of things and everyone has different things that they worry about on a daily basis. If there’s a particularly stressful aspect of your life that is starting to affect your health, it’s worth tackling the problem head on to find a solution. Web MD has a fantastic set of relaxation techniques that can get you started.

Keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet

You won’t stay stick for long if you have a varied assortment of medicines to hand. Your medicine cabinet should be well stocked with a variety of painkillers, antihistamines, cough syrups and congestions medicines.

If you start to feel a little bit sick, you can stop the germs in their tracks by having the right medicine to hand. Leaving the house to see a doctor and get a prescription can be difficult if you are stuck in bed. You can receive professional advice from an online doctor at websites like Medicines2u. Simply fill out a consultation form on their website and you can get medical treatment dispatched directly to you.

Be hygienic

Making an effort to be more hygienic benefits you, and everyone around you. Wash your hands regularly to get rid of any germs or bacteria that you have come into contact with throughout the day. Getting into the habit of washing your hands before you eat is a great way to avoid getting ill. It’s the easiest thing in the world, but you’d be surprised at the amount of people that don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom!

Quit smoking

Not content on just causing damage to almost every organ in your body, smoking can also significantly weaken your immune system. If you’re a smoker, you’ll no doubt be aware of the risks, and have probably even tried quitting before. If you’re reading this guide and want to make a positive change in your habits, it’s worth giving it another shot! Read my article on quitting smoking to learn more.