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Stress, Illness and the Immune System

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Stress is a significant contributor to illnesses. One person out of three reports feeling very stressed in their daily life, which tends to put us at risk of activating harmful viruses that may be in our system. When we experience stress, we harm our body’s ability to fight antigens with antibodies. Daily stress and stressful situations can be very detrimental to our immune system.
They have found ways to change their perspective to be less reactive about various situations that may arise. The more stress reduction activities you can bring in your life, the stronger your immune system will become. If you are interested in doing so, here are a few suggestions to consider.


Adopt a Positive Attitude
According to studies across the world, positivism is a trait that increases your health and reduces your chances of being sick from a virus. Not only is the immune system of optimistic people more robust, but they also show signs of being healthier in general. Whatever happens around you, you always have a choice of how you respond to that situation. You either see it with half-full glass or half-empty glass. An excellent way to start improving your attitude is to focus on gratitude. Finding things that you are grateful for will help you see the best in everything. You can do so by writing in a journal the daily gratitude that you want to express.

Practice Mindfulness
To manage your tensions, you can adopt a new perspective on life by adding a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is the ability to stay in the present moment and stop worrying about the past or the future. Less mental stress also means less physical stress and give more power to your immune system.
During the 21-day plan, you will have a whole week dedicated to managing your stress; you will learn concrete activities or exercises you can add toyour day to help you feel calmer.