How to strengthen your immune system

The immune system plays a major role in protecting the human body against viruses and bacteria. There are two kinds of immunity: innate and adaptive.

Congenital immunity is responsible for the body’s ability to distinguish and suppress the multiplication of common types of bacteria and viruses and is based on basic properties acquired at birth. Adaptive is able to recognise specific, individual pathogens after formation through disease or vaccination.

Immune failure is characterized by:

• frequent colds;
• regular exacerbations of chronic infectious diseases;
• Herpes recurrences;
• pustular skin lesions;
• joint and muscle pain;
• prolonged fever during acute infections;
• swollen lymph nodes;
• Delayed healing of wounds;
• the presence of malignant neoplasms;
• general weakness;
• chronic fatigue syndrome.

Ways to boost immunity

Hardening

Increase the resistance of your body regularly and gradually: firstly by taking long walks, aerating your home, walking barefoot and washing your face with cool water. Cold-water showers and contrast showers are also suitable: they exercise your cardiovascular system, improve your skin and have a preventive effect against cellulite.

Nutrition

A balanced and varied diet rich in vitamins and trace elements strengthens the body. The daily diet should consist of vegetables, fruit, dairy and starchy products, sources of fats, proteins, fibre, dietary fibres and complex carbohydrates.

Vitamins and probiotics

Vitamin deficiencies should be supplemented by taking a multivitamin preparation. This condition is especially important during periods of illness, stress, depression, high stress, pregnancy, antibiotic treatment, smoking, or alcohol abuse.

The state of the immune system also depends to a large extent on supplementation with probiotics in the form of medicines or dietary supplements. They are successful in treating and preventing immune deficiency, dysbacteriosis and related diseases. Probiotics should be taken in consultation with a health care professional.

Regimen and physical activity

Regimen is an important factor in feeling well and functioning, as is physical activity. Physical activity increases vitality, improves mood, reduces stress and improves appetite and sleep. Walking in the fresh air promotes the production of vitamin D.

Getting rid of bad habits

Smoking, alcohol, drugs and alcohol abuse can weaken the immune system, weaken the body, increase the risk of disease, destroy the brain, blood vessels and lungs.

A positive attitude to life

The ability to accept any reality with gratitude has a positive impact on health and longevity.