Our immune system shields us against foreign invaders and helps us stay healthy. It is first thing that comes into picture as a defence mechanism in case of any kind of contact with bacterials/allergic particles/virus etc.
There are certain factors like poor diet, insufficient sleep, stress etc. that are getting infused in our life and affecting our immune system.
This pose stimulates a glad known as thymus. Thymus plays an important role in our defence mechanism.
2. Bhujangasana(Cobra Pose) :
This pose opens up chest area thus stimulating Thymus gland situated behind the breastbone.
3. Dhanurasana(Bow Pose)
This pose give a full stretch to the body and gives strength to spine and thighs. This pose also helps in actuating the thymus gland by opening up the chest area.
4. Ustrasana(Camel Pose):
This pose Strengthens the respiratory system, opens up chest area and increase immunity.
5. Balasana(Child Pose):
This pose soothes your mind and gives you better digestion while improving immune system side by side.
Caution:
In case you are suffering from any kind of medical problem, perform these Asana only under guidance. Even if you are disease free, these poses should be performed cautiously.
Along with these postures, there are some particular fruits/herbs that can also help in power pack boosting of immune system:
There are certain factors like poor diet, insufficient sleep, stress etc. that are getting infused in our life and affecting our immune system.
These Yoga pose/posture can help you boost your immune system:
1. Matsyasana (Fish Pose): |
| Matsyasana(Credits 1) |
2. Bhujangasana(Cobra Pose) :
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| Bhujanga Asana(credits 2) |
This pose opens up chest area thus stimulating Thymus gland situated behind the breastbone.
3. Dhanurasana(Bow Pose)
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| Dhanurasana(Credits 3) |
4. Ustrasana(Camel Pose):
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| Ustrasana(Credits 4) |
5. Balasana(Child Pose):
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| Balasana(Credits 5) |
Caution:
In case you are suffering from any kind of medical problem, perform these Asana only under guidance. Even if you are disease free, these poses should be performed cautiously.
Along with these postures, there are some particular fruits/herbs that can also help in power pack boosting of immune system:
- Yoghurt: active culture found in yoghurt are very helpful in keeping digestive track clean and disease causing elements out of the body
- Garlic: The element called allicin found in garlic fights with bad bacteria and infections. so include garlic while cooking veggies or you can eat raw garlic clove daily in the morning for best results.
- Cinnamon: It contains an element called cinnamaldehyde which helps in
lowering blood sugar level by making our body sensitive towards insulin. It
also lowers blood pressure and prevents cancer causer elements, thus improves
disease fighting ability of our body.
- Lemon/orange/grapefruit/kiwi: These fruits are very rich in Vitamin C, which is immunity boosting element. They are also packed with bioflavonoid which activates our defence mechanism.
- Turmeric: The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. This ingredient is very powerful antioxidant which helps in healing and protecting our body organs. It has several benefits as it helps our body to tackle heart disease, depression, eye disease, skin problem and also increase the healing process.
- Ginger: This is very effective remedy for bowel related problem, cold & flue, nausea as it contains antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Carrot: Carrots are known for being an excellent source of beta carotene. These carotenes are responsible for supporting the body’s mucus membrane, which lines the respiratory and intestinal tracts, making it harder for bacteria to enter the bloodstream and cause trouble.
- Tulsi: Also called as Indian Basil. Along with various other benefits, tulsi is know to enhance our disease fighting ability also.
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