Natural Health Care

Caring for the immune system

Have a good immunity is useful at any time to protect themselves from infection, cancer and other diseases. Health and immunity are inextricably linked: to take care of his health on a daily basis can improve immunity, and vice versa.

The sick and elderly are often more susceptible to infections. They can not only be more frequent victims, but also more serious. A simple flu can be fatal.

However, we can apparently have a healthy and contracting infections repeatedly, such as colds or urinary infections. Strangely, this fragility is not observable by blood tests: the tests show a much “normal” immune cells.

Some people seem more fragile than the average and others more resistant. The difference could play in terms of lifestyle. Indeed, numerous data from epidemiological studies indicate that diet, smoking, sleep, exercise, stress levels, the quality of human relations and living environment affect the quality of the response immunitaire.

Section Risk factors present lifestyle that weaken the immune system, and the Prevention section, those are preferred.

If at some point, the body needs a helping hand outside, you may use several additional solutions. Sections medical treatments and complementary approaches are most commonly used.

Medical treatment

Medicine offers a variety of medications to treat an infection or reduce the risk, as appropriate. Here are some examples.

* The antiseptic lotion is applied without delay on minor injuries, cuts and scrapes. Their prolonged use is discouraged, however, because it may cause the installation of strains of bacteria resistant to treatment.
* Antibiotics to treat bacterial infections and prevent infection in some cases.
* Vaccination is a means to strengthen the immune system and protects individuals preemptively. Vaccination gives the organization a long-term protection through the establishment of a specific immune memory.
* The antiviral drugs that inactivate viruses, can be used to treat a viral infection such as chickenpox or shingles in adults. They can also be given to those most vulnerable to prevent viral infection or reduce the consequences, like a flu.
* Drugs against parasites such as malaria, it is recommended to take before traveling to a region of the world where the risk of contracting malaria is high.

Sometimes the physician chooses to administer antibodies, particularly where it is necessary to strengthen the immune system of an emergency. This method, called serum therapy, provides an immunity of short duration.

Complementary

Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Ginseng is used mainly in traditional Chinese medicine as a general tonic, helping to improve a variety of physiological functions, including immune functions. Commission E and the World Health recognize the tonic effects of ginseng on the body of people tired or weak. Moreover, studies suggest that this plant would be interesting to provide better protection against flu and colds

Echinacea (Echinacea sp.). Echinacea is particularly helpful in reducing the duration of colds and relieve symptoms. Regarding prevention, the studies do not provide a clear answer yet. Some suggest that regular intake of Echinacea may indeed reduce the frequency of rhume. However, the magnitude of the protective effect varies from study to study. Researchers believe that the preventive effect of echinacea may vary from person to person and depending on the virus and the preparation used to prevent it.

Probiotics. Probiotics, beneficial bacteria in the body, are part of the composition of intestinal and vaginal flora. It seems that some probiotics can help the immune system of children to grow and the elderly better fonctionner. These bacteria act in particular by stimulating the production of various antibodies in the human body. In a clinical trial, children treated with probiotics were better protected against respiratory tract infections than those taking a placebo.

Mind-body approaches. The mind-body approaches (which includes among other relaxation techniques, meditation and psychotherapy) linger interactions between emotions and physical body. Thus, setting an emotional problem, we would benefit physically, and vice versa. In regard to the overall strengthening of the immune system, tests indicate that some psychological interventions may have positive effects on immunity

Colostrum. Colostrum is a yellowish substance that female mammals produce during the next 24 to 48 hours after the birth of their children. Very rich in proteins and antibodies, it helps strengthen the immune system of newborns. Colostrum from cows milk is sold as a natural product intended to support the immune system, ward off diseases and delay aging. Currently, research does not suggest the effectiveness of this product.

Whey isolate. There are commercially isolate whey powder form that must be mixed with a little water or juice (not to be confused with the whey proteins). This product contains a high proportion of antibodies and several nutrients in concentrated form. The results of preliminary tests indicate that whey isolate at a rate of 24 g to 45 g per day, can positively influence the immune deficient people with sida hepatitis B (but no hepatitis C) and cystic fibrosis

Multivitamins and minerals. Vitamins and minerals are essential to growth and maintaining the vital balance. They therefore contribute also to keep the immune system in good condition. For now, opinions differed as to the usefulness of taking multivitamins in preventing diseases like cancer and heart disease. It may be that only certain people – probably more at risk for nutritional deficiencies – benefit more, as the elderly and diabetics.

Qi Gong. Qi Gong is a “drive energy” integrated traditional Chinese medicine. Numerous studies in vitro and in vivo studies have examined the effect of Qi Gong on various parameters of immunity. Several indicated that the emission of Qi by teachers or regular practice of Qi Gong can have a measurable effect on various immune cells. These encouraging results have clinical significance remains limited.

Laugh. Several small studies on the physiological effects of laughter have been publish. Typically, trials are to be subject of movie comedies and documentaries. Then measured in their blood or saliva, the levels of various components of the immune system. Laughter seems part of a good immunity.

Zinc. Even a mild zinc deficiency has a significant effect on several aspects of immune function in the humain. However, researchers do not know if zinc supplementation long-term (6 months to 2 years) can stimulate immunity, because the studies so far have obtained conflicting results.

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