Cebu City – Nowadays, boosting one’s immune system is essential as the Omicron variant has already reached here in Central Visayas. According to the latest report from local news, there are already 22 Omicron cases recorded as of 18 January 2022. As reported by the World Health Organization, variant B.1.1.529 or the Omicron variant is a variant of concern as it spreads quite quickly. As its transmissibility is swift, this could also mean that this variant can help build herd immunity in societies. Therefore, most people nowadays are making efforts to boost their immunity to prevent themselves from catching this virus.

Below are the tips on how to boost your immune system:

• Keep yourself hydrated. Not drinking enough fluid especially water can cause dehydration. Although hydration may not always protect you from germs and viruses, it is crucial to avoid dehydration for your general health as it can cause you to suffer headaches and eventually will hamper your physical performance, attentiveness, mood, digestion, and heart and renal function.

• Take vitamins like vitamin C supplements. One thing that is considered now as a necessity is vitamin C supplements. It is recommended to take 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily to protect you from colds and other common diseases. You just take in more water to flush out the excess nutrient in your body.

• Color your plate with fruits and vegetables. Include in your daily food portion some vegetables and fruits. Eating these will help your body gain antioxidants that combat free radicals.

• Stay active. Staying active does not always mean that you must make yourself a slave in hitting the gym and doing heavy or intense workouts. Staying active could also mean a simple 15-minute walk or using the stairs instead of the elevator (if you have one in your office) or doing yoga now and then. As long as you are keeping your body active and sweating it out, you are good.

• Count sheep earlier to achieve 8-9 hours of sleep. Establish a bedtime routine. Take a shower and read a book instead of browsing the net with your phone before hitting the bed and then try to sleep before midnight. Not only that you will feel revitalized in the morning as you achieved the right amount of sleep, but it will also help you calm your mood the entire day. // AA VI Ronalyn C. Dela Cerna