Ways To Boost Your Immunity During The Novel Coronavirus Period

Make sure you are conscious of your sleeping habits and be sure to get enough rest every night for your body to recharge. We recommend at least 7 hours of sleep every night.

EXERCISE REGULARLY
A consistent workout routine gets your blood flowing and releases endorphins that help you feel good and de-stress. Find a sport or activity you love, and exercise with friends so you’ll look forward to each session!

WATCH WHAT YOU EAT
It’s ok to treat yourself every now and then. But your body will benefit greatly if you up your intake of fruits, vegetables and water. Stick to whole foods and avoid fatty, oily and greasy foods to keep your body in optimum shape during this time.

Incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs into your daily diet is also a great way to naturally improve the functions of your body as a whole and strengthen your resistance to diseases. Look out for these herbs in particular:

Golden Flower (金锒花)
Golden Flower is useful for relieving the symptoms of fever, sore throat and nasal congestion associated with the common cold.

Ban Lan Gen aka Isatis Root (板蓝根)

Made from the root of the Woad plant from the Isatis plant family, Ban Lan Gen is commonly used together with other TCM herbs for its antiviral properties and its ability to cool the body, reducing fever and heat.

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PRACTISE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
Ultimately, the best way to help our immune system is be proactive in reducing our risk to environmental factors rather than trying to cure illnesses after they occur. Follow the health advisory set out by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and take these precautions to prevent infection keep yourself safe from nCoV:

  • Practise frequent hand washing with soap before and after activities
  • Wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms such as a cough or runny nose
  • Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, and disposing of the soiled tissue paper in the nearest rubbish bin immediately
  • Avoid crowded places and close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness

The full health advisory from MOH can be found at: www.moh.gov.sg/2019-ncov-wuhan. Practise some of these tips to feel at your best, keep your body performing optimally and reduce your risk of infection. Let’s all stay healthy and do our part in the fight against nCoV.

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