While your immune system takes care of you, you should take care of it too. Learn about these smart and easy steps for how you can improve and maintain your immune system.

1. Your immune system needs balance and harmony for proper functioning. You should get enough sleep, maintain a healthy weight, avoid stress, and abstain from smoking and alcohol.
2. Vitamin D and exposure to light can boost the infection-fighting T cells.  
3. Your diet contributes to the state of your immune system. Eat more fiber-rich food, fruits and vegetables, oils, nuts to get a sufficient amount of iron, zinc, folic acid, selenium, copper, and vitamins A, B, C, and E.
4. Wash your hands and maintain overall personal hygiene.

Foods that are beneficial for your immune system include:

• Oranges and kiwis

• Almonds

• Green tea

• Garlic

• Dairy products

• Ginger

• Spinach

• Dark chocolate

• Turmeric

Remember that your immune system is a complex system that requires a complex approach, so combine all these tips and be healthy.

Sources:

Tips for a healthy immune system, medicalnewstoday.com

How to boost your immune system, health.harvard.edu

webmd.com