If you want to exercise for your immune system, try these seven tips from an immunologist-turned-yoga-teacher.

Included in this plethora of benefits?

Theimmune-boostingpotential of getting in a good workoutsomething many of us are starting to think about this time of year.

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Whats the best throw in of exercise to boost immunity?

It can also reduce inflammatory markers in the blood.

The active yoga poses target muscles, joints, circulatory and the lymphatic systems.

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Tatyana Souz, PhD is a yoga Instructor, Immunologist, Owner and Founder of Coolidge Yoga.

Postures also have a pro-digestion effect, which also helps your immune system.

All these processes help to make our bodies more resilient when facing an outside attack.

So, is itonlyyoga that can improve the immune system?

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Strenuous workouts like CrossFit and HIIT done daily can also lead to your stress hormones being out of balance.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

7 tweaks to make to your workout to stay healthy

People work out for all different reasons.

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Everything is okay in moderation, says Dr. Souza.

Skip the marathon sessions

Keep your workouts between 20 and 60 minutes.

So, there is a short duration of stress followed by rest, says Dr. Souza

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Tatyana Souz, PhD is a yoga Instructor, Immunologist, Owner and Founder of Coolidge Yoga.

Avoid touching your face while you use shared exercise equipment like weights or even a yoga mat.

Nurture your immune system withvitamin C, zinc, good nutrition, and plenty of sleep.

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