Covid 19: Maintain a healthy lifestyle for a better immune response to the vaccine.
A Russian government adviser has stopped smoking for 45 days after the first vaccine injection has upset many people and is considering whether alcohol can have any adverse effects on the vaccine response. . However, there is no mention of alcohol in the printed material available along with the two vaccines approved in India; this certainly adds to the controversy. According to experts from the UK, Russia and the US, alcohol is said to suppress immune activity and leave a person unable to develop appropriate immunogenicity after receiving the vaccine dose. A research study on alcohol consumption and vaccination identified that alcohol can cause inflammation in the gut and can alter microorganisms, which can damage the microorganisms that infect health keeps the immune system. Heavy alcohol use is also associated with a few other health problems, including an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and liver disease. All of this and more shows that it is best to maintain healthy habits before and after you get your vaccine.
Covid-19: Maintain healthy habits before and after receiving your vaccine.
Here’s what you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle and your chances of getting a better immune response to the vaccine:
1. Stay away from alcohol and smoking
Alcohol, smoking or the inclusion of other unhealthy habits should be avoided to get the most out of the vaccine. People who have been taken with the vaccine need to make sure they have a healthy lifestyle and avoid excessive alcohol around the time of vaccination.
2. Get enough sleep
Another way to make sure your immune system is in perfect shape to get the most out of the COVID picture is to get enough sleep. A study, published in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, says those who did not get more than five hours of sleep a night did not make up to the picture of their flu only half as effectively as the those who had adequate sleep. The same applies to the COVID picture as well.
Covid-19: To get the most out of the COVID picture is to get enough sleep.
3. Exercise regularly
Staying active and exercising is another way to keep your body healthy. Staying physically healthy and maintaining a healthy weight may reduce your risk of chronic illness, which may make you more prone to any problems.
4. Eat right, eat healthy
While no diet will give you immediate immune boosts, eating a healthy diet may help with a healthy immune system. Certain foods, especially probiotics, can play an important role in keeping you healthy. Make sure you have plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, yogurt, and fermented foods to nourish your body.
Covid 19: Eating a healthy diet may help a healthy immune system.
Baseline:
The COVID-19 vaccine bullet is extremely important in fighting this pandemic and improving immunity in humans. Stay healthy and be smart. Don’t let rumor mongering influence your decisions; contact your doctor when in doubt.
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About author: Dr. Farah Ingale is Director of Internal Medicine at Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi-A Fortis Network Hospital.
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