The number of leukocytes in the blood is an indicator of the immune defense of the body. Leukocytes play the role of fighter against viruses and bacteria, they are responsible for immune response and tissue repair. A very small number of leukocytes in the blood can indicate the development of severe viral infection, autoimmune disease, oncology and so on. However, the cause of lowering the level of leukocytes may be fasting, and severe depression, and low blood pressure.
Reduction of the white blood cell count below the norm is most often observed in people who underwent severe oncological or infectious diseases and who were treated with serious medications. In such cases, the specialist should advise the patient on how to return the body to its previous form, how to eat properly, to restore the deficit of white blood cells.
It is shown that it is impossible to increase leukocytes in the blood, not observing certain rules of nutrition. Usually people suffering from leukopenia are recommended to reduce the consumption of animal fats, meat, liver. It is necessary to pay attention and bring to your diet sources of natural vitamins, that is, fruits, berries, vegetables, greens. Among vegetables, a special role is assigned to beets. It is considered the product of number 1 in the development of oncology and prevention of malignant neoplasms. Beetroot is useful in any form - cheese and cooked, in the form of juice, kept in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. It is also recommended to use a small amount (50 grams per day) of high-quality red wine. In the diet must necessarily be present fish, it is permissible and red fish, and red caviar. A very useful product is black caviar. Even official medicine recognized the role of this product in the rapid recovery of the number of leukocytes in the human blood.
Diseases associated with the reduction of leukocytes, are treated and pharmaceutical drugs designed to stimulate leukopoiesis. Such drugs include pentoxil, leukogen, methyluracil, etc. In the treatment of very severe forms of leukopenia, filgrastim, penogra- stima, leukomax, and mograstim are used. They are mainly used in the treatment of leukopenia in people with oncology.
A lot of traditional medicine is known to increase the number of leukocytes in the blood. So, for example, 20 mg royal jelly bees under the tongue thrice a day will help restore the body's immune system. They take 10-20 days. An infusion of sweet clover is considered effective: 2 tsp. Dry grass is infused for about 4 hours, filling 1.5 glasses of water. It is recommended to take 1/4 cup to three times a day.
Oats decoction is also popularly considered to be an excellent remedy: 2 tablespoons. The unrefined washed oats are boiled for a quarter of an hour, the bay is 2 tbsp. water. Insist about 12 hours. Strain, take in the amount of 0.5 glasses before meals three times a day.
It is recommended to drink a course of 30 days, after 1 month you can repeat again.
Preparations of plantain increase the number of leukocytes in 1,1-2,5 times. They are sold in pharmacies.
With agranulocytosis, traditional medicine offers bitter wormwood. Grass (3 tablespoons) pour 3 tbsp. boiling water, insist about 4 hours. Filter and take a glass a day before meals.
It is recommended and infusion of chamomile flowers of the same cooking method.
In addition, improve the immunity can be beer yeast, barley, oats, potatoes, garlic, beef, fish, yogurt, tea and mushrooms.
The content of white blood cells increases when drinking red wine or beer. But do not get too carried away by these means.
A positive effect is having a walk in the fresh air, simple physical exercises.
It should be remembered that leukopenia is very dangerous in all its manifestations, its treatment must begin immediately.
There are many different methods of increasing the total number of leukocytes in the blood, both in folk medicine and in modern medicine. However, do not self-medicate, especially serious medications.