The efficiency of the body's own defense after 25 years is reduced. But, by changing your way of life a little, you can strengthen this protection. This is especially important in the cold season, in the very season of viruses. To us not rolled the shaft of cold, you need, for example, as often as possible to drink tea. It contains antigens that activate cells that participate in immune reactions. More details about what benefits, and what harms our immunity, and talk.
ATTENTION TO "MEAT FANS": whoever loves to eat a lot of sausage, it damages its immunity! Researchers have found that with consumption of more than 14 times per month hams and salami decreases lung capacity. Reason: the nitrite contained in them adversely affects the respiratory system.
FRIENDS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.
Abundant drink protects the mucous membrane.
Dry air, warmed by heating, dries the mucosa of the respiratory tract. Consequence: pathogens can more easily penetrate. Therefore it is important to drink as much as possible - at least 2.5 liters per day.
Walk more.
Bad weather does not happen. There are bad clothes. Dress so that it is warm and comfortable, and move more in the fresh air - this is important for the immune system. The protective effect increases after 20 minutes. The best way out is to get a dog. Then you just have to walk at least twice a day.
Gum inhibits viruses.
Chewing chewing gum moisturizes the mucous membrane in the mouth and throat and protects against viruses. It is enough to chew gum for 10 minutes after eating.
Morning muesli against the common cold.
Muesli with oat flakes and yogurt is the best start of the day. Reason: oats contain a substance that increases the formation of immunocompetent cells up to 30%. Along with this, sour-milk bacteria strengthen our intestinal flora, and the intestine is the most important organ in our immune system.
Zinc puts the virus in check and mate.
The microelement of zinc impedes the penetration of pathogens. Good suppliers of zinc, for example, beef and dairy products.
Singing protects the airways.
More often, for example, in a car, under a shower or with their children. The researchers found out: singing contributes to the production of an anti-infectious substance - immuno-globulin A. And this is not a karaoke fan joke. Try to sing more often - see for yourself.
ENEMIES OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.
Cola with phosphate.
Cola, lemonades and other products containing phosphate (for example, fried sausage) kill the vital calcium that your body uses to divide and multiply the protective cells. And, as a result, the susceptibility to all kinds of infections increases.
Raw food in the evening.
Vegetable salad in the evening? Be extremely careful: raw food after 20 hours introduces the defenses of the body in a state of stress. Since the contents of the intestine wander during the night, and digestion is stretched to three hours. The organism can not normally recover at night.
Eggs form acid.
This product belongs to the strongest acid-forming products. But even short-term increased acidity quickly leads to illness of the body. Sweets are also acid-forming products.
Driving to work by car.
A trip by car to the office can become a real stress factor due to traffic jams, especially if it lasts longer than 90 minutes. As a consequence: the number of killer cells is growing rapidly. We advise: in public transport it is more fun to drive a company.
Crisis mood.
From quarrels quickly fall ill. Who constantly swears, reduces the protection of immunity. And, not only his own, but also those who are close.