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REST DAY - 32620
Posted by Max Lucas on
Mar 26 2020
at
07:14AM PDT
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Your immune system is made up of different cells, organs, and tissues. Its function is to protect the body against disease and other harmful foreign agents like chemicals and bacteria.
THINGS THAT WEAKEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
- Poor sleep
- Poor nutrition (lack of fruits and vegetables)
- Sugar
- Stress (emotional, mental, or physical)
- Lack of exercise
- Lots of high intensity exercise
- Smoking
- Alcohol
THINGS THAT STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
- Quality sleep (8 hours or more)
- Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables
- Reducing sugar consumption
- Reducing stress
- Exercising
- Taking rest days if you train 5x/week or more
- Don’t smoke or drink
Helpful Links:
How Does Your Immune System Work? (VIDEO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSRJfaAYkW4
8 Things That Weaken Your Immune System
https://www.holtorfmed.com/eight-ways-weaken-immune-system/
How to Boost Your Immune System
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system
15 Foods That Boost the Immune System
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/foods-that-boost-the-immune-system
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