How best to strengthen immunity in the fall?
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Cool nights and increased humidity - this is one of the first manifestations of the autumn pore. Often during this period, there is a stuffy nose and a sore throat. How to resist colds? The specialists gave simple but very important advice how to strengthen immunity and not get sick with the onset of autumn days.
In this case, contrary to the opinion of many people, it is not necessary to take a handful of immunostimulants and not to let go of a jar of oxolin ointment. American doctors share science-based ways to increase their own body protection.
- A good night's sleep.
If you want to have strong immunity, then go to bed no later than 22-23 hours. Long watching TV or the seat in front of the computer until the morning seriously "undermines" the immune system. As a result, the body becomes susceptible to virtually any infection.
- Garlic in the diet.
A proven folk method from any disease - garlic - is not only common in our country. Even in America, doctors advise to consume garlic to stimulate the body's defense, destroy harmful bacteria and improve the performance of the cardiovascular system.
Garlic is equally effective regardless of how it is used: snack or in the composition of already cooked food. Employees of the Medical Center at the University of Maryland recommend, with the initial symptoms of a cold, urgently add to the diet garlic, ginger root, carrots and lemon.
- Useful drinks.
Virtually every family has its own recipe for a "health drink" in case of sudden colds. Someone prefers a raspberry mors or broth from currant twigs, and someone prepares mulled wine. However, American doctors advise paying particular attention to a warm drink based on lemon juice, honey, ginger and turmeric.
This is how the given recipe is deciphered:
- honey is an antioxidant and an immunostimulant;
- turmeric - has an antiviral effect;
- lemon juice - contains a large amount of ascorbic acid and well affects all links of immunity;
- Ginger root - rich in essential oils, destroys bacteria and stimulates recovery.
- Chicken bouillon.
A high-fat broth based on chicken meat is very useful, both for prevention and for the treatment of colds. Almost twenty years ago, scientific representatives of the University of Nebraska found that chicken broth has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effect.
A cup of chicken broth with the addition of vegetables will help alleviate the first signs of ARI, thanks to the component of carnosine, - more recently, scientists have discovered this substance and proved its effectiveness.
- Morning gymnastics.
According to the staff of the National American Medical Library, morning exercises help to remove pathogens from the respiratory system, reducing the chances of getting sick. In addition, in physically active people, immunity cells are also more active and respond faster to infection.
And this is not all advice: physicians recommend daily include in the diet of natural yoghurt and other sour-milk products, fully eat and - to receive more positive emotions.
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