The body's immunity can dramatically increase the application of a few simple commandments. Changing your eating habits and transitioning to a he althy lifestyle are essential ways to strengthen your immune system. Keep this in mind especially during the winter flu season.
Immunityis a set of various barriers and mechanisms operating in the human body, thanks to which it is possible to defend against disease-causing viruses, bacteria and fungi. The defense is ensured by natural barriers, such as the skin or mucous membranes, which mechanically protect the body against the intrusion of germs, but also by reflexes such as sneezing, coughing, tearing, diarrhea. If, despite external barriers, pathogenic agents enter the body, many complex defense reactions occur, both at the site of the intrusion of harmful factors and throughout the body. These reactions involve recognizing the enemy, creating substances to combat its presence, and triggering a special type of cellular memory in the event of a new invasion of germs.
Methods to increase the body's resistance
Hygienic lifestyle - distancing yourself from stress, eating regularly, providing the body with sufficiently long sleep (8 hours a day). Anyone who smokes cigarettes should absolutely quit the addiction, because it leads to a serious weakening of the body's natural immunity. After smoking one cigarette for about 20 minutes, the cilia of the epithelium lining the upper respiratory tract and acting as a barrier are paralyzed. It is easy to calculate that a person who smokes a pack of cigarettes for more than 6 hours a day is exposed to the invasion of viruses and bacteria. If possible, it is better to walk to work than to be crowded in a public transport vehicle, where it is easy to catch the disease.
Vaccinations - the flu vaccine is the most popular. Although vaccines do not provide complete protection against infection, they are effective against severe forms of influenza, and reduce the complication rate and mortality from influenza. Immunity develops one week after vaccination. Approximately 4% of vaccinated persons experience side effects - most often it is pain or swelling at the site of injection of the vaccine, and sometimes a low-grade fever may occur. Each personbefore undergoing the vaccination, they should read the information leaflet attached to each package and compare the information obtained with the knowledge about their he alth condition, as well as be examined by a doctor. A febrile illness or a cold are a temporary contraindication to vaccination.
ImportantWe acquire active immunity in a natural way as a result of diseases or artificially as a result of vaccination. Passive immunity arises from the transfer of antibodies from the mother's body to the fetus or artificially as a result of administration of serum.
Supportive action have some specificities. Echinacea - this medicine is available in the form of lozenges, syrup or oral drops. The preparation contains narrow-leaved echinacea extract, which stimulates the body's immune system, reduces susceptibility to infections, mainly affecting non-specific defense reactions of the body. It is not recommended for children due to the high alcohol content (26%). Trade names of preparations: Echinacea - ratiopharm, Echinapur, Echinasal. The next drug is Ecomer - available in the form of flexible capsules, containing Greenland shark liver oil. The preparation stimulates the body's natural immunity. Increases the production of antibodies and leukocytes, enhances phagocytosis. Esberitox N has a stimulating effect on the immune system - it is available in the form of tablets or oral liquid (contains 29% alcohol). The preparation contains wild indigo herb, purple coneflower and thuja extract. Also, Rutinoscorbin, containing rutoside and vitamin C, supports the immune system. Isoprinosine - a drug with a viral and immunomodulatory effect, exerted by the influence on the body's defense mechanisms - is more active. The use of a prescription drug requires medical consultation.