Quarantine is not a solution to the problem, immunity must be strengthened

Immunity must be strengthened

 

Quarantine is not a solution to the problem, immunity must be strengthened

Weakened immunity is a major cause of many diseases. The body is weakened after the winter, because during it it has experienced a deficiency of several substances. Spring is a time when you definitely need to take care of your health, strengthen your body's defenses. In addition, the particularly dangerous coronavirus is spreading this spring.

                      

"If we are talking in the context of a coronavirus, then there are a number of ways to strengthen the immune system," explains Lauris Līcītis, a certified clinical immunologist. It is better to get preventive measure before it hits you make you sick .

According to the specialist, there are very simple things that we forget about, but which are very effective and help to avoid the severe course of an infectious disease. "First of all, it's inhalation. It can also be done by the grandmother's method, you don't have to have an inhaler. You have to take a pot of hot water, add a little essential oil like juniper oil, turpentine, Australian tea tree oil or something like that. "The essential oil should be of good quality. And take a preventative inhalation when you return from a store or other crowded place," recommends the immunologist.

Also, before going inside the store, it is advisable to inhale some essential oil and inhale fresh air for half a minute with a full breast to ventilate the lungs.

Nor should we forget about natural preparations or, as they are popularly called, food additives. There are a number of drugs that have been scientifically proven to modulate the immune system and effectively stimulate the body's antiviral immunity. All you have to do is look for information about these preparations and use them.

It is very important to prevent vitamin deficiency. There are different ways to do this. Synthetic vitamins can be used, but natural ones work best. To improve the effect of synthetic vitamins, it is better to drink juice rather than water or eat some fruit. Then the effect will be better.

It is also necessary to use oils that contain, for example, garlic extract. Products rich in phytoncides should be used. It is also very healthy to eat a couple of garlic cloves.

The rooms must be ventilated regularly! If this is possible, air filters with ionizing effect should be used. Aromatherapy lamps are also a good thing.

It all starts on a plate

If you feel that your body needs strengthening, diversify your menu, with special emphasis on fruits and vegetables and giving up harmful foods. There are people who start a diet in the spring to look better. But spring is not the best time to start slimming. You had to start taking care of your figure in winter. Exactly balanced, wholesome food will fill all the losses suffered by the body in winter.

The spring menu, which focuses on strengthening immunity, should include quality sour milk products that contain bifidobacteria and lactobacteria that ensure normal bowel function. It is known that human immunity begins directly in the digestive tract, so put it in order and then get rid of many diseases.

The body needs to be supplied with antioxidants, which are vitamins A, E and C. These substances neutralize the effects of free radicals and thus increase the protective capacity. To replenish antioxidant reserves, eat more products such as carrots, citrus fruits, liver, vegetable oil.

Substances such as flavonoids have pronounced antioxidant properties. Not only do they fight free radicals, but they also work against cancer. Flavonoids contain walnuts, beans, tomatoes.

Immunologists recommend supplementing the menu with minerals. They are in vegetables and fruits - lettuce, broccoli, asparagus, apples, cucumbers. We must not forget about microelements, without which the whole body cannot function. Selenium and zinc are especially important for immunity, as they promote the synthesis of substances in the immune system. Sources of selenium and zinc in food are meat, nuts, eggs, seafood, cheese, cereals, liver, kidneys.

It should also be remembered that changes in eating habits alone are not enough to strengthen the immune system. Requires a lot of physical activity. Movement is life. Even if you don't have time for the gym and the morning run, do morning exercises, take walks with your family, walk more on foot and ride a bike instead of public transport. Go active play with children, accustom them to movements - it will help them to be healthy and strong in the future.

Full, healthy sleep

Strengthening the immune system is especially important," emphasizes Toms Kaulakalns, a representative of the pharmaceutical company "Valentis" in Latvia.Healthy immunity system resist such pandemic. During quarantine, you need not only to eat and walk in the fresh air, but also to forget that the body needs immune-boosting substances and good sleep - at least seven or eight hours a day. In addition, full sleep protects against bad mood and improves mental work capacity, "recalls the expert.

Let's use immunomodulators

If you suffer from seasonal changes that cause health problems, add natural immune modulators to your food - substances that boost and restore immunity.

All immunomodulators have a tonic effect on the body. The use of such drugs activates metabolism, endocrine and vegetative regulation. Substances are best absorbed in liquid form, for example when using "immunised". All immunomodulatory drugs have a general tonic effect on our body. Intake of such drugs activates metabolism, endocrine system and vegetative regulation. Liquids are best absorbed. For example, "immunized", peculiar "cocktails", which contain the most important substances for strengthening immunity from shiitake mushrooms, colostrum and royal jelly. They are easy to use - open and drink only once a day.

Immunomodulators increase the body's resistance to infections, so it is recommended to use them not only in spring, but also in winter during colds. In addition, the body's resistance to harmful environmental factors increases.

In today's fast pace of life, well-being often worsens. Rural people are more likely to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products, while urban dwellers often eat something quickly. Therefore, the best complex vitamins should be used. Without a full supply of beneficial substances, the state of health will not improve significantly.

A new look at beneficial substances

We are used to using traditional groups of vitamins. And they have proven their effectiveness. However, science does not stand still, so we can name familiar substances that are rediscovering this season for us, showing their ability to strengthen the human immune system.

Shiitake mushrooms. 

The chemical composition of these mushrooms is complex and they contain many valuable, beneficial compounds: proteins, amino acids (including arginine, histidine, leucine, isoleucine, tyrosine, threonine, methianine, phenylalanine and valine), carbohydrates (including mushroom polysaccharides ), fats (containing mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids), fungal phytoncides, dietary fiber, vitamins (C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, PP, E and D), potassium mineral salts, calcium, magnesium, sodium, manganese, phosphorus . The healing properties of shiitake mushrooms are also determined by the high content of iron, copper, zinc, selenium and other elements.

Colostrum contains vitamins and minerals that ensure the health of the immune system. Vitamin A in colostrum is 10 times more than in blood plasma. This is vital for the immune system, especially the thymus gland, which controls the functions of the immune system by synthesizing lymphocytes and developing antibodies.

The value of Peruvian milk is unquestionable. It contains more than 400 active ingredients, including vitamins, essential amino acids, proteins, enzymes, hormones and other ingredients. The value of organic royal jelly is that it boosts the immune system so much that it is able to cope with disease on its own. Clinical experiments show that royal jelly can be used to treat 70 different diseases.

Food additives containing these elements or combinations thereof can be purchased in Latvian pharmacies.