Weak immunity. How often in our time, you can hear this expression! And, as a rule, increase immunity often reduced to banal receive multivitamin preparations. is that enough? Of course not. Firstly, vitamins - it is only a small part. Second, not all vitamins are effective, and they are not so cheap.
Also, sometimes people resort to radical means and start to take various immunomodulators, and even without a prescription. And it is fraught with very serious consequences for human health. But you can do without such radical means. Today we tell you how to boost immunity folk remedies. You should not ironic smile - traditional remedies are not as effective as pharmacological agents. And the side effects usually do not have any.
The only thing you should pay attention - this is on the components of each specific recipe. In that case, if you have a history of an allergic reaction to a particular ingredient, in any case, do not use this recipe. A special category - children, pregnant women and the elderly. In order to strengthen their immunity folk remedies can also be used. But before that a mandatory consult with the attending physician - sometimes treatment of folk remedies can lead to allergic reactions.
Understanding the immune system
Let's "refresh" in the memory of the knowledge acquired at school. What is the immune system? In fact, this kind of shield, which is necessary to protect the body. After all, the body of any person subject to regular attacks of parasites, viruses, bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms. And a healthy immune system to cope with the attacks without any problems. It starts instant production of special cells, called antibodies. These cells and neutralize viruses, bacteria and so forth.
In that case the operation of the immune system disturbed antibody production is reduced at times. And hence, protection of the organism is largely reduced. And a person begins to ache constantly - from one to the other sores. And at this stage it is necessary to strengthen the immune system.
There are several signs pointing significantly to the problems with the immune system. Here are the most basic ones:
Frequent colds
In that case, if a person is sick ORZI, SARS, influenza, sore throat and other colds more than 4 times a year, we can talk about lowering of the immune system. In the same case, if these diseases are repeated more than 6 times, you need to sound the alarm as soon as possible to seek help from a doctor-immunologist. In this case, do the people's means you are unlikely to succeed.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
You wake up and not having to get out of bed, feeling as though you unloaded the coal wagon? After a few meters, you feel that you have run a hundred meters? You always want to sleep? Most likely, you are faced with the phenomenon of chronic fatigue syndrome. And it, in turn, it may indicate a decrease of the immune system.
Emotional instability
Often, emotional instability and depression are also companion weakened immunity. Therefore, do not leave such a phenomenon without proper attention.
In any case be sure to seek medical advice from a doctor. Such signs may be not only in the immune system is weakened, but also at some other very serious diseases.
Recipes for ingestion
Folk remedies very effective - the immune system recovers quickly. The main rule - strictly observe the proportion and preparation technology of a recipe. Otherwise, the effect of treatment of folk remedies can be just the opposite.
Healing jam
To make this folk remedy, you will need 400 grams of fresh cranberries (in a pinch, you can use frozen berries) three apples and two glasses of walnut kernels. Chop the walnuts, apples, cut, fold into an enamel saucepan, add fresh cranberries. Pour half a cup of water all. If you are not allergic to bee products, add the third cup of any of honey. Otherwise the honey can be replaced by a half cups of sugar.
On low heat, bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Slightly cool the resulting mass and then pour the jam into small glass jars. It is best suited for this purpose jars of baby food - they are small and tightly closed. You can store them for six months - the main thing in the refrigerator.
This jam to eat twice a day - morning and evening, one teaspoon. During influenza epidemics, as well as in the cold season jam should eat three tablespoons. By the way, it turns out very tasty jam - it will be a great treat for both adults and children.
Carrots and radishes
Another great tool that effectively strengthens the immune system - a mixture of cranberry juice, carrots and radishes. You need to mix 150 grams of fresh juice, add two tablespoons of honey and mix thoroughly. This cocktail is necessary to drink in the morning on an empty stomach for 10 days. The flu season reception of juices can continue up to a month.
Please note - this tool is not suitable for immunity to those people who are suffering from any disease of the gastrointestinal tract, especially gastritis and gastric ulcer. Otherwise, the very high risk of exacerbation of the disease. If you do decide on this treatment, be sure to pre-consult with your doctor.
Vitamin infusion
For the preparation of this tool, you will need two tablespoons of flowers chestnut, peppermint, willow-herb and lemon balm. Put them in a thermos and pour one liter of boiling water. Tightly cover the thermos lid and leave to infuse for a day. Then strain the infusion using a gauze cloth, pour into a glass container. Keep infusion is possible only in the refrigerator. And do not cook infusion for the future - in two days he would lose all of its healing properties.
Daily adult should drink at least half a liter of infusion. You can drink it in one go, and can be divided into smaller portions - as you wish, the efficiency is not affected. Treatment should be continued for a month, not less. And if the immune system is weakened particularly strong, the treatment can continue for up to three months.
Flax flour
Linen blend will help to normalize the very weakened immune system, as in flax seeds contain a huge number of different vitamins, minerals, micro and macro. Preparing this tool is very simple - on a hot frying pan fry half a glass of flax seed. After the grind them using a coffee grinder to a powder. Store the resulting flour is necessary in a glass jar with a lid.
Take this powder must be twice a day - in the morning before breakfast and in the evening, an hour before bedtime. Children from 7 to 14 years old should drink a half a teaspoon, and adults - a tablespoon. The duration of treatment - not less than one month. The year is recommended for at least two courses - spring and autumn.
By the way - like linen blend is very helpful for people after a serious illness - it helps the body to recover as quickly as possible. Yes, and for pregnant women it is also very useful - thanks to its content. Therefore, be sure to take this tool on a note.
Vitamin infusion
In that case, if you are plagued by frequent colds, you should resort to the following means. It helps to lift immunity as soon as possible. To make it, you will need:
3 medium-sized lemon
3 cups cranberries - can be used both fresh and frozen berries
3 garlic cloves
300 grams of any of honey
6 cups boiling water
Garlic clean, mince. Cranberries and lemons - along with the skin - as mince, mix with garlic. Mix all the ingredients - you should get a homogeneous mass. Place it in a glass bowl, cover with water. It is necessary to insist in a refrigerator for one week, stirring occasionally. Then strain the infusion using a gauze fabric, add honey, stir again and place in the refrigerator for a day.
All that means is ready. Take it should be five times a day, half an hour before a meal - two tablespoons. Usually ready means missing for three weeks. It is recommended that at least two such courses of treatment per year - in spring and autumn. Typically, colds sidestep.
Broth needles
This tool very effectively cleanses the body, strengthens blood vessels. Place in an enamel pan with 5 tablespoons Tolowa Language pine or spruce needles, cover with boiling water. Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat, tightly wrap a towel and leave to infuse for a day. Then strain the broth using a gauze cloth, pour into a glass container. Take half a cup every day for a week.
Other ways to strengthen immunity
Of course, the grass is very good immunity lifted. But apart from decoctions and infusions there are a variety of means by which to boost immunity. They are very often ignored - and very vain. As a rule, a comprehensive treatment strengthens even a weakened immune system. The main thing - it is strict adherence to the rules and recipes.
Normalization of sleep
Remember that a healthy person should sleep at least 8 hours a day. In that case, if the dream lasts less developed various disorders of the central nervous system. And it is the central nervous system is responsible for the normal functioning of all organs and body systems. Including the immune system. And no folk remedies do not help strengthen your immune system.
Therefore, no matter how many affairs and concerns you did not have, nevertheless, try to plan your schedule so that sleep at least eight hours. And if you have the opportunity, and in the afternoon a couple of hours sleep does not hurt. Watch the temperature in the bedroom - hardly in a stuffy bedroom sleep will be strong and healthy.
Walking
Do not forget about the walk. Unfortunately, modern man is in the air, very rarely - work, kindergarten, shops, home. And most of all - by car or public transport. Do you remember when the last time you walked? Do not hurry somewhere, but just walking? And after half an hour of outdoor exercise can substantially strengthen the immune system. And if you take it a rule to do morning exercises, your body will answer you with gratitude.
Foot Care
Did you know that the systematic meticulous care of their feet - this is not only well-groomed feet, but a strong immune system? Yes, do not be surprised, because the legs - this is a very "weak" place of the body. Firstly, every day, at bedtime, do contrast baths for feet. In an extreme case, if the mess around with trays you have no power and / or time, you can get a cold shower.
Also, do not forget about the foot massage. No special skills do not need - you just free time, desire and eucalyptus or peppermint oil. Take a contrast shower, pat the foot well with a towel. Apply to slightly damp skin a couple of drops of oil and gently massage the feet, toes. Such procedures should be carried out at least three times a week.
Speaking of feet, not to mention walking barefoot. On the soles of the feet contain a huge number of different receptors. Of course, soft comfortable slippers - it's great. But walking barefoot is very useful - it is very well strengthen the immune system. Moreover, it is desirable not only to walk on the carpet, but also on the ground, rocks, grass, and as often as possible.
Sauna or Bath
A positive effect of baths on the human body has long been known to people - for a long time. And if you alternate between high and low temperatures - steam room and dousing with cold water - the effect increases significantly. Unfortunately, a visit to the bath is allowed not for everyone - if you have certain chronic diseases, be sure to consult your doctor.
If you simply do not tolerate high temperatures, try to replace the bath at a sauna. In the sauna the air is dry, so it is much easier tolerated. Do not overdo it and dousing - the water should be cool but not icy. Just two month trip to the sauna or bath - and the work of the immune system at times improve.
Food
Not the last role and proper nutrition. Unfortunately, the recent menu of modern man is poor - mostly fast food and semi-finished products. About Vitamins and if the recall is only in the form of multivitamin complexes, in the mistaken belief that a "miracle pill" is able to fill all the needs of the body.
In the matter nutrition not replace any pharmacological agents. So try to include in your menu more fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs. Yes, and semi-finished products from refuse - in a piece of meat is much more useful substances than in sausage.
Folk remedies and your desire to provide you with good immunity and good health!
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