World in a plate
Whatever the vitamins and supplements you may be drinking,balanced diet - an important condition for a good immune system. However, there are products that can positively influence it. Remember how the grandmother persuaded you eat a clove of garlic, not to get sick? She was right. It contains allicin, which successfully fights off viruses and bacteria. Scientific studies have proven that people who added to the daily diet of two cloves of garlic, suffer almost 70% less likely to those who are afraid of being branded as a fire-breathing dragon. It's time to follow their example! At Harvard University analyzed more popular »medicine» - the black and green tea - and found that in the blood of people who drink about five cups of tea a day, ten times more interferon. For this is to thank the amino acid L-theanine and antioxidants in the drink. Among the lesser-known »antiprostudnyh» means - beef (makes up for the lack of zinc, is bad for our health), kefir and yogurt (containing beneficial bacteria), rich in fatty acids, seafood and even if it seems strange mushrooms that accelerate the production of immune cells. Particularly useful among them were white and chanterelles.
On sports, you - the world!
Of course, great to while away the evening on the couch, butskip exercise - a bad idea, especially in the winter! Low physical activity negatively affects immunity. Daily short sessions of 20-30 minutes -A great output. »During training, it increases blood circulation rate, therefore, immune cells rapidly enter the tissues and organs respond better to pathogens. Excessive load, which does not correspond to your capabilities, conversely, inhibit the immune system », - says Olga Arguzova. Therefore, observe the measure! If you are already making plans about the active preparation for the season bikini, do not overdo it, but rather wait for spring. With regard to sport during his illness, the experts are sure that the simple exercise helps the body to quickly deal with mild symptoms like runny nose. But do not get involved in cardio, and yoga is better to take the time or streytchingu. And if the thermometer shows the temperature above 37 degrees, it's time to take the prone position, and to remain so, until you feel better.
THAT REDUCES YOUR IMMUNITY?
• finished the cure cold. We understand that the report was very important to pass despite the cough, but the reluctance to take sick leave has consequences.
• Uncontrolled use of antibiotics. Never »not to appoint» them herself.
• Stress. Hormone cortisol which is produced in the nervous I situations neutralize immune cells.
• Diet. Yes, many of us want to leave with five extra pounds, but too rigid system power body lacks minerals.
• Age. Over the years, we lose cells with »infectious memory» and become susceptible to all infections.
Prick and forget
Flu is our favorite winter horror story. He is constantly mutating, and, apparently, there is not from this infection of salvation. According to statistics, in 7% of cases the infection gives serious complications, for example pneumonia. AT ? Russia, according to various sources, dies from 15 to 25 thousand people every year. When in general you are healthy, the virus is not so dangerous, but if you are at risk (for example, working in a medical or children's institution, suffering from chronic diseases), be sure to vaccinate. The likelihood of side effects when using modern vaccines is low. ? No doctor will guarantee that you will not get sick!
But this possibility is much lower. Only consider: body requires 2 to 4 weeks to develop specific immunity to the virus. epidemic peak in January and February, so better to be vaccinated not later than the end of November. Plan your vaccinations and meet head-on the cold!
