Do you get sick often?/ Reasons why your immunity drops

2025-01-15 08:30:00, Shëndeti CNA

Our immune system is how our body protects itself from diseases, germs, and bacteria. Apart from some medical conditions that lower the immune system such as chemotherapy, immunosuppressive treatments, and so on, there are factors in our daily lives that can take it away and many times we don't give them the importance they deserve.

If for some reason you are getting sick more often lately, colds are not responding, you can't recover, conditions like eczema are flaring up, you often have cold sores, first talk to your doctor so that he can recommend tests and together you can find out what is wrong.

In any case, the following factors greatly influence how your body reacts to external "enemies".

Lack of sleep

Not getting enough sleep can make you more vulnerable to viruses or germs. This is because your body can't produce enough infection-fighting cells and proteins called antibodies that help protect against disease. In addition, the body releases certain proteins that help the immune system, called cytokines, only during sleep.

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Sadness and stress don't help fight viruses. They can weaken your immune response in just 30 minutes. Chronic stress has a bigger impact on the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off even a simple cold or viruses like herpes.

Low levels of vitamin D in the blood

D is a vitamin that we all know is essential for our bones. However, this is not its only role, and it was established even more strongly with the investigations carried out on the coronavirus. D is an essential vitamin for our immune system. It is enough for the sun to see your face and hands for 15 minutes a day for it to be synthesized in the body. But sometimes it is not enough. Low levels of D can indicate inflammation. A simple blood test recommended by your doctor will show if you need D supplements to meet your needs.

You don't leave the house enough.

This factor sounds funny, but quarantine proved that it is a very serious reason why our immunity drops. Daily exposure to sunlight helps the immune system synthesize the so-called T-cells that fight infections. And these are not the only benefits. Going outside and especially close to nature improves our psychology and we inhale oxygen that helps our immunity.

You don't eat enough fruits and vegetables or eat too much fat

Fresh foods and nuts are packed with zinc, beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and E, and other nutrients you need for a healthy body. Plant-based foods also fill you up with fiber, which helps reduce body fat, which can boost your immune response.

Fats can damage white blood cells, the front line of the immune system. In addition, they damage the intestinal flora, which also contributes to not getting sick. Eliminate fatty foods (fried foods, processed meats such as bacon, pancetta, fatty meats) and sugar if you want to get sick less.

Bad sex life

Yes, sex helps the immune system as much as it seems… And there's an explanation. Sexual intercourse increases immunoglobulin levels in the blood, which helps the body fight disease. But don't overdo it! Research shows that sex once a week for couples is ideal for promoting… immunity!

Lack of exercise

Regular aerobic exercise appears to help your body fight off illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria. This is partly because exercise like walking helps blood circulate better throughout the body, which means its antimicrobial substances get where they need to go.

Smoking and alcohol consumption

Nicotine from cigarettes, smoke, or any other source can weaken your body's ability to fight germs. Yes, and vaping is included in the harmful habits. And it's not just nicotine. Refillable liquids and cigarettes contain toxic substances that are extremely harmful to the body and therefore to your immunity. Alcohol in large quantities is just as toxic.