SELF HELP

DO’S

1. Boost your immune system by;

• Eating good food (balanced diet),

• Eating healthy fat (e.g. olive oil, and Omega-3 found in salmon),

• Taking in a lot of fruits,

• Eating more vegetables,

• Taking in probiotic yoghurt,

• Drinking more water,

2. Get enough sleep or rest,

3. Engage in moderate exercise regularly,

4. Maintain healthy weight,

5. Reduce stress,

DON’TS

1. Avoid smoking,

2. Avoid drinking alcohol; drink in moderation if one must,

3. Avoid/reduce infection through regular hand washing.

NOTE

• The immune system is essential for survival against attack from disease-causing micro-organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites.

• Weak immune system opens the human body up to infections.

• Strong immune system fights off viruses and other germs, and prevents them from causing diseases.

• The system is boosted through simple etiquettes as mentioned.

Issued by KsTU Health Directorate.

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