Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick

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???? How do some friends and colleagues survive every winter without even a sniffle.Some experts believe that they boost their immunity through simple lifestyle habits. Steal their strategies and stay healthy all winter long.

???? 1.Be a social butterfly - It's long known that friendship is good for your health. In fact people with six or more types of relationships (close friends, co - workers, even exercise buddies) in their lives were 25 percent less likely to get sick than those with three or fewer. Why is it better to he an array of social ties? ?°It's possible that people with varied social networks he diverse perceptions of themselves -- as a co - worker, friend or community member. That boosts selfa2esteem and makes it wasier to oid stress.?± As a result, these people tend to stay healthier.

???? Steal this secret:Be open to meeting new people; go to new events and resetablish old friendships. But don't feel obligated to pack your social schedule. While it's beneficial to he many types of relationships, remember that overcommitting adds to stress.

???? 2.Tickle your funny bone - Laughing, which decreases the production of stressa2related hormones and sparks physiological changes that relax the body, can benefit the immune system. What's more, those on the laugh track reported milder colds.

Steal this secret:?°Think about what makes you laugh a2a2 whether it's reading the comics or doing silly things with your kids -- and try to integrate more of that into your life.?±

???? 3.Eat a rainbow of foods??Eating lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables (think strawberries, carrots and spinach) increases your intake of essential nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C and E-all of which can boost immune function. It's also important to eat whole - grain carbohydrates, which supply valuable vitamin B6 selenium and magnesium.

???? These are critical for activation the immune system against colds and flu. Protein also helps fortify the body's infection - fighting chemicals, while a higha2fat diet can compromise the immune system.

???? Steal this secret: Get at least five servings of colorful fruits and vegetables per day, but aim for three to five more. Eat plenty of complex carbs, such as brown rice, and look for lowera2fat sources of protein and cut back on added fats.

???? 4.Get Moving??Research has found that moderate exercise can improve immune function and bolster resistance to colds and infections. One study of thirty - six overseight women, conducted at Loma Linda University, in California, found that those who walked briskly for fortya2five minutes five days a week reported half the number of days with cold symtoms during a fifteen - week period as their sedentary counterparts.

???? How does working out help kick colds and flu? For a few hours after moderate exercise, immune - system 'll come into contact with irus or bacteria and fight it off.

???? Steal this secret: Aim for forty to fortya2five minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming or light running, at least five days a week.

???? 5.Keep a journal??In numerous studies he found that writing about a difficult or painful event not only accelerates the coping process, but also can improve your physical health.

???? When people write about upsetting or traumatic experiences, it helps them put the events into perspective, understand them better and move on.?±

???? Steal this secret:Set aside twenty mintes a day for three consecutive days to write about the things that are most important to you now and how they're affecting you. This trial period will give you a jump start. Then you can decide if you need to use the technique only at especial