Wise nature all designed, even that the body can protect itself from attack harmful microorganisms that provoke disease. The mission entrusted to the immune system, and we have lots of ways to strengthen it and keep on our toes. It is in our interest. If the immune system is weak, we pass the buck to the sore.
Not accidentally, every year, since 2002, on the initiative of the World Health Organization, worldwide March 1, the Day of immunity. Editorial kolobok.ua It collected 13 most effective ways to strengthen the immune system. They are - in front of you.
Where does immunity?
What do you imagine when it comes to immunity? Someone thinks that the immunity - a separate body. Others see little immunity as a virtual hero of the game - funny little men running around with a sword and shield for the body to protect his "bins" of viruses and infections.
In the second case, you are almost right, because the immune system - is "trained" warrior cells, which are able to rebel against kletok- "strangers" and to give them back.
immune cells live in a number of organs: bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, appendix, thymus (thymus), the tonsils, the intestinal walls. These bodies, it makes sense to treat with special reverence.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND THAT LOWERED IMMUNITY?
Signs of reduced immunity, as a rule, such states are:
• You quickly get tired;
• constantly feel weakness / lethargy;
• Not getting enough sleep;
• often you catch a cold.
If you notice that you are haunted by these misfortunes, it is necessary urgently to "pump" the immune system. You do this at least 13 effective ways. (There might be a bright quote Dr. House, but it will not be because he did not say anything outstanding about the immune system. And could - Ed.).
SLEEP
Yes, yes, get enough sleep. Sleep at least 7 hours per day, and ideally - 8-9 hours a night and another half an hour in the afternoon. In the arms of Morpheus, the body produces the hormone melatonin, which boosts the immune system. Over the weekend, let yourself sleep. And nobody has the right to reproach you in the "lezhebochestve" - you strengthen the immune system.
LAUGHTER
Laughter and Laughter "shaken" reserves endorphin hormones in the blood, so that all reactions in the body are faster and more active. Scientists from the University of Loma Linda, found that laughter strengthens the body from the soul by almost 29%! More jokes, funny videos, comedy... or even tickling.
THE SUN
In order to strengthen bones, calcium need a bunch of vitamin D, but it is best produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight. Just do not overdo it with the sun on hot days.
BATH / SAUNA
Special difference - bath or sauna - is not. After one principle - high humidity and temperature drop which promotes natural "evacuation" of toxins and toxins. Such a procedure for immunity - a gift. Especially if instead of water poured on the stones decoctions of medicinal herbs - mint, chamomile, eucalyptus, sage.
COLD AND HOT SHOWER
As part of the bath procedures or a separate bonus nightly / each morning hygiene. "Roller coaster" temperatures - excellent fitness to the skin and blood vessels, and therefore - and the immune system.
FRESH AIR
The fresh air flow - in a draft - viruses are killed within 2-3 seconds. Ventilate the room every hour to improve the immune system and the brain. Double punch!
Walking the dog
By the way, Finnish scientists believe that the 10-30 minute walk in the fresh air 5 times per week (10,000 steps a day) results in blood pressure rate, rejuvenate blood vessels and dissolve stress. A great bonus - a walk in the morning and evening with a pet.
Fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs
Vitamins, minerals, and fresh green - chlorophyll. All this useful "case" in the amount of not less than 400 grams per day gives the body a charge of oxygen, and in response - excellent health.
WARM WELCOME
Also in the service of immunity warming drinks based on honey, lemon and ginger.
Probiotics + Prebiotics
Products, prebiotics (legumes, cereals, etc.) and products, probiotics (milk products) help the intestines work like a clock, and therefore - and operate the immune cells, which line the walls of this authority. After all, if the nutrition and digestion disorder - expect not only discomfort in the abdomen, but also cold. All natural.
ADD peppers
Spices such as cinnamon and cloves, ginger and ginseng, Chinese magnolia vine and Echinacea - will let the usual additives in your food and teas.
Take on arms capsaicin contained in chili, ii relaxes blood vessels.
"Antibiotic for the poor"
Do not like Indian spices? It offers "antibiotic for the poor" - garlic. He - stimulator of the immune system, since it contributes to increase in the number of white blood cells.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Our immune system directly depends on our emotional "coordinate system". If we are intoxicated grievances, sadness, envy, the health we can not see, as their ears.
Negative emotions destroy, so it is important to arrange a emotional "clean": to finish things started, put things in order in things, say "no" doubtful or straining supply. In an extreme case - use the code of the Japanese samurai: unable to solve the problem, take it for granted and stop thinking about it.
