{"id":2415,"date":"2020-03-25T15:57:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T15:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danichristoffer.com\/en\/?p=2415"},"modified":"2020-03-25T16:46:47","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T16:46:47","slug":"immunity-in-times-of-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/immunity-in-times-of-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Immunity in times of Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\nwould be unimaginable that, in 2020, a virus outbreak could emerge with such\nforce and cause a pandemic. And this, unfortunately, was a situation declared\nby the World Health Organization (WHO), due to the global spread of the New\nCoronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As\nwe face such threat, two immediate concerns arise:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-is-my-immune-system-how-important-is-immunity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"> How is my immune system? How important is immunity?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Dr. Nanda Muller<\/p><cite> Science and Nutrition Researcher.<br> \u201cTHE IMMUNOLOGICAL SYSTEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEFENSE OF OUR ORGANISM, HELPING THE BODY TO GET RID OF DISEASES. NK CELLS (natural killer cells) DESTROY CELLS WITH VIRUSES AND TUMORS, FOR EXAMPLE\u201d. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what to do to improve immunity\nand prevent disease? Dr. Muller suggests some\nattitudes that can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SLEEP\nWELL;<\/li><li>MANAGE\nEMOTIONS (avoid living stressed, seeking moments of leisure, yoga, meditation\nand having good relationships);<\/li><li>EAT\nA HEALTHY FOODS, RICH IN FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND AVOID\nEATING PROCESSED FOODS;<\/li><li>SUNBATHE.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-virus-x-imunidade-2-3-1160x773.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2418\" width=\"551\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-virus-x-imunidade-2-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-virus-x-imunidade-2-3-800x533.jpg 800w, 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100vw, 551px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\ntip from Nutritionist Daiane Spitz is to have a varied and colorful diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To\nhelp you, she recommends some important\nnutrients to increase immunity that cannot be out from our menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vitamin A: liver, egg yolk or its precursor (beta-carotene), present in dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale<\/li><li>Vitamin C: lemon, orange, acerola, kiwi, pineapple, passion fruit<\/li><li>Vitamin D: egg yolk, whole milk other dairy products<\/li><li>Vitamin B and Zinc Complex: meat, chicken, whole grains<\/li><li>Selenium: Brazil nut (01 und \/ day is enough!)<\/li><li>Iron: meat, chicken, fish <\/li><li>Omega 3: sardines, tuna, chia, flaxseed<\/li><li>Ginger, propolis, turmeric and seeds (sunflower, pumpkin) also contain important bioactive compounds, and can be included in your diet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\nyou have never tried any of them, try new recipes, new preparations and combinations\nand tell us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> Nutritionist Daiane Spitz  <\/p><cite> <strong>&#8220;Complementary strategies should be considered, such as stress management (Yoga, meditation), adequate hydration, good sleep and regular physical activity&#8221;. <\/strong> <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By\nadopting all these measures, and with good\nimmunity, you will be able to avoid diseases such as flu, colds, cancer and\nviruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-1160x870.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2419\" width=\"471\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-90x68.jpg 90w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2-48x36.jpg 48w, https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/corona-v\u00edrus-x-imunidade-3-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Dra. Nanda Muller<\/p><cite> <strong>\u201cIn addition to taking care of your immunity, don&#8217;t forget about PREVENTION: washing your hands very well, not putting your hands in contact with your mouth, eyes and nose, and avoiding physical contact with other people when possible. In addition, the tips above DO NOT prevent you from catching the virus if it is not prevented correctly&#8221;.<\/strong> <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Let&#8217;s improve our bodies\u2019 defenses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See you! kisses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also here on the Portal the article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danichristoffer.com\/en\/low-immunity-in-athletes\/\">\u201c<em>Low Immunity in Athletes<\/em>.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":2416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"powerkit_post_featured":[],"class_list":["post-2415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2415"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2423,"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415\/revisions\/2423"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2415"},{"taxonomy":"powerkit_post_featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danichristoffer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/powerkit_post_featured?post=2415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}