3 tips on how to boost your immunity naturally and feel good

Every second of our lives the immune system has to deal with an onslaught of foreign and of the body's own bacteria, viruses and fungi, and with a vast number of toxins from the surrounding environment. Even in the age of advanced western medicine, the complex workings of human immunity are still shrouded in mystery. Even so, we already know how to make its job easier and how to support it in this endless battle. The basic trio is nutrition, movement and relaxation. Don't let your gut flora suffer! Think about what your diet is made of Did you know that the key organ of immunity is the gut? Or rather, the trillions of gut bacteria living there, also known as the gut flora. These bacteria influence the development and number of white blood cells, which fight pathogens. So if you pay attention to a balanced diet with enough beneficial substances, your gut population will prosper and you'll support your own defences as well. If, on the other hand, you often stray, the ratios of bacteria will change and can be the cause of a whole range of unpleasant chronic illnesses – allergies, eczema, coeliac disease, arthritis and many others, including depression. First of all, leave out ready meals and industrially processed foods. Only fresh food will give your body the amount of vitamins and antioxidants it needs. Next, put more seasonal foods into your diet and eat as much fermented vegetable as possible, which is a natural source of probiotics. Add freshly shelled nuts and ground seeds to your meals; they contain a large amount of good fats, zinc and selenium. These minerals are renowned for their antioxidant effects. Cut down on simple carbohydrates, to which friendly gut bacteria are especially sensitive. Replace bread with fresh vegetables and fruit. And don't forget to drink enough. You'll please your microbiome right after waking up by drinking a glass of warm water with lemon. Move whenever you get the chance! It won't work without movement Movement that gives us pleas…