10 Surprising Ways You’re Weakening Your Immune System

Physical Inactivity

If you are a couch potato and don’t incorporate any form of exercise in your daily routine, your immune system suffers a lot.Moderate exercise supports immune function. During moderate exercising, blood flow increases, which promotes the process of expelling toxic waste out of your body.Proper blood circulation even promotes circulation of antibodies and white blood cells that are important for fighting off infections.A 2007 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology reports that regular moderate exercise is associated with a reduced incidence of infection as compared to a completely sedentary lifestyle.