Who is guilty
You have at your fingertips always one of the "100% effective!" Sprays for colds, you eat kilograms of citrus, and your best friend immediately gets the status of "enemy of the people", if at least once sneezes in your direction? But in spite of all the precautions you still all the winter consistently go through all the "nine laps" of the cold ... And so from year to year! Mood and health are two components of a single whole. And if you realize this, you will be able to "winter" without constant colds, without experiencing spells of blues!
1. Train up to the seventh sweat
Who among us on a cloudy winter day did not treat the attack of hypochondria with all sorts of goodies, curled up on the couch? But in this case, happiness - in the "diametrically opposite": moderate fitness training 3 times a week for at least 1 hour saturate the body with endorphins. These "hormones of joy" strengthen immunity, strengthening the work of leukocytes at a time when the body is "anti-virus counter-attack." But the emphasis should not be on the complexity of training, but on duration. The main goal is to sweat. Here, sweat is a litmus paper producing endorphins. But train without overstraining all your strength! Because of excessive loads in the blood, the amount of cortisol, a stress hormone that inhibits the fight of leukocytes with infections, increases. If after fitness you feel exhausted and it's hard for you to fall asleep, then do not forget about simulators and just rest - walk in the fresh air for several days without a twinge of conscience.
2. Laugh from the heart
Laughter activates immunoglobulins - the first line of defense against pathogens. Studies of experts from the University of Indiana also confirmed that women who laughed heartily while watching comedies, strengthened the protective functions of the body. Laughter positively affects the inner shell of the arteries - the endothelium, which is comparable in effect to outdoor fitness and has a very positive effect on heart function - American cardiologists believe. Therefore, if you are thinking about how to spend leisure on holidays, give preference to comedies, humorous shows or have fun in full with your best friends. And of course, do not forget to smile!
3. Talk more
You may erroneously believe that the more time you spend in the company, the more likely you are to get infected. Direct dependence: many people - many microbes. But in fact, a wide range of communication supports our "healthy" potential. A study by the University of Carnegie Malon, Pittsburgh, showed that the immune system among those respondents who complained of a sense of loneliness, it was more difficult to adapt to the flu vaccine than those who actively communicated with their friends and family. Love, friendship are wonderful emotions, thanks to which the level of hormones that loosen immunity, such as norepinephrine, decreases. Integrative medicine develops the principle of a holistic approach to health. Specialists of this medical direction are sure that the disease is a violation of energy and information links between nature, man and society, and not the pathology of individual organs. For prevention and treatment, both academic and alternative methods are used. Thanks to integrative medicine, the effectiveness of homeopathy, Ayurveda, phyto-, litho-, color, art therapy and naturopathy has been scientifically proven. Many are confident that this integrated approach is the future of modern medicine.
4. Keep your bed soft
The fact that we need to sleep for at least 8 hours and (an important factor!) To stand with the right foot has long been a common truth. However, few people know that if you sleep a little longer, you can get rid of the first symptoms of a cold. Every night we go through several stages of sleep, but our immune system receives the most powerful support during the last, the longest, which comes after 9 hours of sleep.
5. Listen to your favorite music more often
The scientists found that thanks to the combinations of existing notes, one can not only be inspired by the heroic deed (for example, choose a super-expensive mobile phone with polyphony), but also fight with a cold. A group of researchers led by Professor Charnetsky conducted several interesting experiments: how music affects IgA immunoglobulins, especially in stressful situations. For example, during the delivery of a number in one of the city newspapers (the most intense moment in the work of journalists) for 1.5 hours played their favorite jazz. The IgA-level not only became higher, but also continued to grow for about 3-5 minutes after the music stopped. So, turn on the music!
What music will help relieve stress, adapt?
Particular attention should be paid to classical works: Brahms, Haydn, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Vivaldi. According to Japanese experts, Mozart's music is beyond competition. Of the modern - the works of Paul Moriah, J. Last, Battainini, F. Papetti. This music speeds up recovery, serves as an analgesic, helps to fall asleep, calm down after stress. Increases working capacity, removes drowsiness, especially when monotonous work. Working with voice is a powerful therapeutic tool. What vocal exercises can I do to improve my health? Try exercises with a closed mouth, issuing "oh-uh-m-m".
What kind of music is best to listen to while driving?
Moderately vigorous - jazz, for example, but not slow "sleeping pills".
6. Eat deliciously and variedly
Do you ignore the salad and cook always the same chicken half-finished products for dinner? In fact, unhealthy nutrition weakens immunity. The body can fail even because of a minor lack of vitamins and trace elements. Therefore, bet on a variety of menus. It is important not to forget about fish and seafood: the unsaturated fatty acids contained in them strengthen the body's defense system. But prolonged heat treatment destroys useful substances. And, of course, 5-9 snacks with fruits or vegetables a day. Also, think: are you really eating enough? Sitting on a diet, you may not get the right amount of calories - and this is the cause of fatigue and lack of enthusiasm.
7. Wash your hands properly
Everyone knows that the fight against microbes begins with washing hands. But more important is not just the use of soap, but the technique is how you wash them. Wet your hands and soak them for at least 20 seconds. And not under a stream of water, because so microbes are not destroyed, not washed off, but simply moved to another area of the skin. Of course, the swollen nose is unlikely to look sexy during lovemaking. Harmonious relationships with a partner and regular sex 1-2 times a week improve the hormonal background and strengthen the immune system. No prince? No problems! According to the University of Miami research, intensive tactile contact, such as during professional massage, can activate leukocytes.
9. Drink herbal teas
Perhaps you already have a favorite set of anti-catarrhal products of plant origin. For example, in Chinese medicine, astragalus has been used for many centuries as the best preventive remedy. There is an extensive list of herbs that stimulate immunity: echinacea, ginseng, red clover, yellow-root, dandelion, milk thistle, St. John's wort, celandine, elecampane, licorice. Pharmacies have appeared in the pharmacies from the tropics, South America and Southeast Asia, such as Gotu cola (Goto cola), Wilzacora (Uncariatormentosa). Take herbal infusions and decoctions can be both for medical and preventive purposes.