How to increase the immune system in a natural way

It is estimated that every year approx 7 million people are affected by flu symptoms.
In the pediatric age the pathology is even more widespread and the statistics reveal that about the
30% of children in the first year of life suffer from viral infections. Another weak category than the
virus does not spare are the elderly, the latter often due to other recurrent pathologies
they are the most vulnerable and consequently at risk.

The flu virus settles in the body through the respiratory system and, not only is it very insidious, but also very intelligent in deceiving the immune system and consequently escaping the control of antibodies.
The best offense is defense, and playing ahead by increasing the immune defenses is the fundamental rule to follow in this period.
The autumn months are those of prevention and the choices made now can prove useful and precious.

In the vast majority of cases, seasonal diseases do not cause major problems unless they are at risk at the expense, that is, already in the presence of important pathologies, especially affecting the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

Flu vaccine and natural remedies to protect yourself from the virus

«The flu vaccine is the most effective and safest tool for preventing the flu
especially when it comes to subjects at risk. Every year the World Organization of the
Healthcare (WHO) undertakes to update its composition, in fact in collaboration with the
National Influenza Centers (Nic), analyzes the viral strains in circulation and the world trend
flu syndromes ”, explains Ivo Bianchi, author of the integrative medicine manual.
That said, “there are several completely natural remedies, ranging from homeopathy to
phytotherapy, and which allow us to increase the immune defenses also in a completely natural and effective way. These remedies act from the very first doses when it comes to homeopathic remedies and, within a few weeks when it comes to food supplements based on medicinal plants.
In both cases, the greatest coverage is reached after about four weeks ».

The importance of the Mediterranean diet

Taking a good probiotic supplement preferably of the family of
lactobacilli and bifidobacteri that going to restore the intestinal flora will benefit from it
also the immune system. Enrico Stefano Corazziari supports this in the book We and our intestines. «Take care of your diet because, in addition to probiotics, the intestine needs prebiotics that act as nourishment for the flora already present in the intestinal ecosystem. In general, a diet like the Mediterranean Diet has anti-inflammatory properties and allows you to provide the body with everything it needs, in the right proportions, to stay healthy ».

Medicinal plants: the most suitable for prevention

– ECHINACEA (Echinacea Pallida).
Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this plant native to North America has an immunostimulating action: it encourages the T lymphocytes to produce antibodies in order to protect our immune system at 360 degrees, with the advantage of the total absence of adverse effects.

– UNCARIA (Uncaria Tomentosa).
Belonging to the Rubiaceae family, it has an immunomodulating action and, in addition to stimulating
antibodies, has been shown to be effective in cases of colds, coughs and flu, even having one
strong anti-inflammatory and antiviral action.

–SAMBUCO (Sambucus Nigra).
Belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family, it has an antiviral and antipyretic action, and is suitable for both adults and children. Reduces the duration of flu and cold.

THE HERBAL TEA FOR THE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF COUGH AND COLD
Treat yourself to a hot herbal tea based on helichrysum, plantain and grindelia: it will have a mucolytic but also a sedative action for coughing as well as relaxing.

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