Approaching the first autumn chill, and with it the season of colds.
Around immunity, and especially children, there are a lot of myths. Their successful marketers use to sell drugs that supposedly help the body resist any disease.
Myth 1. If a child is often picks SARS - it lowered immunity.
For children who attend educational establishments, it is normal to hurt ARI 10-12 times a year, for adults, this figure is lower - 3-5 times. Do not complain that the child is "constantly sick." The main thing - how easy it transfers cold. If SARS manifested short rise in temperature (up to 3 days), cough, runny nose and passes without complications - with immunity all right.
Myth 2. You can boost immunity using immunostimulants, vitamin supplements and homeopathy.
Should I remind you that the self can be dangerous to your health? Prescribe medication and vitamins should be a doctor, because uncontrolled use can harm the body. Vitamins are not as harmless as it may seem, and the principle of "the more - the better" does not work here. For example, an overabundance of vitamin A, B, or D can be toxic. Homeopathic remedies have not proven effectiveness and act as a placebo. Immunostimulants do not need the common cold and appointed an expert in case of emergency. The body can fight the "autumn" viruses alone, give him a chance to prove himself.
Myth 3. For the prevention of acute respiratory infections and colds need to drink a lot of vitamin C.
There is currently no scientific evidence of the effects of vitamin C in the body. But this is a good way for pediatricians advise parents worried "something for immunity," and it does not assign the child unnecessary medication.
Myth 4. Onions and garlic improve immunity and kill viruses.
Of course, there is no scientific evidence for this. But their smell helps you to stay away from other people, and it will really help much less likely to be ill.Myth 5. Hardening, pouring ice water improves immunity and protects against viruses.
Indeed, seasoned body responds better to the temperature change, and staying in a cool environment creates poor conditions in some pathogens ARI. However, tempering itself does not affect the immune system, and at a meeting with the virus your immune system will work the same as before.
It is also worth remembering that the excessive work immunity manifests itself in the form of allergies.
What is really useful, each of us can do for your immune system?
1. Sleep. The hormone melatonin, which is produced during sleep, supports the operation of the immune system.
2. Fully fed. Vegetables, fruit, vegetable oil will help the intestines to be healthy and will provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals.
3. Give the body a moderate exercise. Everyday activity must become a habit if you want less to pick up viruses and deal with them quickly.
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