No matter who you are, it seems quite impossible to keep yourself from getting sick ever, even with a strong immune system. But what for those with an already low immune system, especially in the winter months? Days are filled with boxes of Kleenex and over-the-counter medicines. However, there are certain measures you can take to make your immune system as strong as it can be, and this article will give you some tips on how to do that.

For starters, your diet is the cornerstone of your immune system strength, since the food we feed ourselves is truly our bodies fuel, and to run with optimum performance, we need to be running on the most efficient and cleanest fuel possible. It is absolutely essential to incorporate as many fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet as possible, and keep it to a minimum with foods high in fat or sugar. A general rule of thumb: if it is raw, it is good for you; if it is processed, it is bad for you.

Vitamins A, B, C and E are also wonderful for your immune system, as are antioxidants, so consuming foods high in all of those is a great way to boost your immune system. A diet heavy in greens (such as kale, spinach and broccoli) as well as plenty of other veggies and fruits (especially mushrooms, carrots, sweet potatoes, nuts, seeds, berries, bell peppers, citrus fruits, and even lean meats) can be healthy staples of your diet that will help encourage the strongest immune system possible. All of the vitamins and minerals contained within help the body to fight off infections easier and are simply good for your overall health in general.

A healthy diet tends to accompany a healthy lifestyle, and this means daily exercise, a low stress level, and keeping your body weight at a healthy and ideal level. Luckily, all of these systems are intertwined, so when one is working out great the rest tend to follow suit. For instance, maintaining a healthy weight and having low general stress in general is typically an end result to exercising daily and eating right. It is necessary to cut out foods that are high in fats and sugars.

Keeping stress levels low is also incredibly important. When your body is under chronic stress, your cortisol and adrenaline remain excessively high, which represses your immune system over time (versus actually boosting it slightly such as when short term stress happens). Additionally, three other easy techniques will help to boost your immune system to its highest potency. Wash your hands often, get plenty of sleep, and consume alcohol moderately.