Fall is right around the corner, which means it’s time to bundle up and prepare your body for the cool weather to come.
The immune system is a large collection of different cells that have a primary goal to
protect your body and attack foreign organisms or matter. Keeping these natural
defenses strong is very important for transitioning into the new season and involves
a variety of strategies.
Dr. Christopher Calapai D.O., a New York City Osteopathic
Physician board certified in family and anti-aging medicine is sharing his top 10
ways to keep you strong for the transitioning season.
10 Tips to Prepare your Immune System for Fall:
1. Exercise on a daily basis: The minimum should be a half hour of walking
continuously so as to increase oxygenation to tissues as well as deliver vitamins
minerals and hormones to these cells.
2. Be sure to get good deep restorative sleep: This should be at least six hours
every night. Sleep deprivation not only makes us tired but decreases function in
almost all organs.
3. Keep chemicals and preservatives out of the diet: We should eat as
organically as possible, with the diet comprised of a variety of vegetables, fruits,
and good protein sources.
4. Test your blood for vitamins, minerals, and hormones: Thousands of studies
over many years have described that vitamin deficiency is correlated with degenerate
disease we can give me in response among many others. This test will guide you as to
exactly what nutrients you’re deficient in, and what you should take. “There is no
better test than this,” says Dr. Calapai.
5. Do not smoke cigarettes: This is a no brainer for most, as they contain
thousands of dangerous chemicals, which can lead to a low immune system.
6. Be careful with exposure to alcohol: This can have the variety of effects
that are hurtful to the body if done in excess
7. Maintain a clean home environment: In areas where you spend the most time,
make sure that surfaces are cleaned with products that can kill germs or viruses.
Use HEPA filtration systems to capture particulate matter including dust, allergens
or organisms that can make you ill.
8. Wash your hands thoroughly and a few times during the day and avoid other
people that have chronic infection, flu or a virus.
9. Try to minimize stress, anxiety, and irritability: Taking a break for a few
minutes during a stressful day can make the stress response much less progressive.
10. Lastly, be sure to visit your doctor for routine testing and physical exam
inform: This ensures you are constantly aware of what is going on with your body.
*About the doctor:
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O. is an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family
medicine and anti-aging medicine. Proclaimed the “The Stem Cell Guru” by the New
York Daily News, Dr. Calapai is a leader in the field of stem cell therapy in the
U.S. His stem cell treatments have achieved remarkable results in clinical trials on
patients with conditions as varied as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, erectile dysfunction,
frailty syndrome, heart, kidney and liver failure, lupus, MS and Parkinson’s. He has
worked with Mike Tyson, Mickey Rourke, Steven Seagal, and Gotham’s, Donal Logue; and
as a medical consultant for the New York Rangers.
Happy Health Days Ahead!
Thanks for the tips this is nice to know