Boosting Immunity with Exercise and Body-Conditioning Techniques

One such factor that boosts the immune process in our body is exercise. Exercise and body-conditioning have been noted to have a wide number of benefits on our body. Apart from increasing the strength and flexibility of our body exercises have a protective effect on many organs and tissues.

Improvement in the circulation of blood following regular exercises leads to a number of benefits. Proper oxygen supply enhances the functioning of a number of organs including those involved in the production of immune cells. The accumulation of excess calories as fat is reduced through regular physical activity and exercise. This in turn prevents the occurrence of obesity and long list of associated disorders.

Improved Oxygen Supply

One of the mechanisms by which immune system function is said to be boosted is improved oxygen supply. The glands involved in the production of immune cells work more efficiently. This results in an increase in the number of matured immune cells that are able to attack harmful microorganisms and kill them easily. Similar benefits are noted with other techniques of body conditioning such as relaxation therapies, alternative therapies such as yoga, Tai Chi and several others. These alternative therapies also help in clearing the toxins collected throughout the body. Thereby the load on the immune system is decreased considerably.¹

Some of the relaxation and meditation techniques focus on improvement of breathing techniques. The individuals who practice such techniques are taught about the methods of proper breathing and ways to control breathing. Following these methods for a considerable amount of time improves the breathing technique which ensures proper oxygen supply to the lungs. This results in enriched supply of oxygen to the oxygen carrying proteins of the blood cells and thereby improves the amount of oxygen being carried by the blood cells.