Wednesday, January 31, 2018

HOW TO BOOT YOUR IMMUNITY AT HOME

The human body is made up of an immune system that defends itself from invaders. Aside from our immune system we have our skin and the mucous membranes. That also protect us.
The immune system is located throughout the body and it is made up of the thymus gland, the spleen, bone marrow and a vast network of lymph nodes. It is also made up of many cells, proteins, tissues and organs. But what is really the major function of the human immune system? The main function of the immune system is to prevent and fight infections, germs and cancer. The immune system works around the clock day by day to keep our body healthy and ward off problems.
A good immune system is very important for proper functioning of the body. When the immune system becomes weakened, an individual can have symptoms like frequent sickness, allergies, fatigue, digestive issues, delayed growth and slow development.
What are some of the causes of a weakened immune system? Some common factors are emotional stress, sleep deprivation, vitamin deficiencies, lack of physical exercise, over exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) sunrays, excessive use of antibiotics, exposure to environmental toxins, poor dietary habits and inadequate hygiene.
For an individual to boost his/her immune system is very beneficial and relatively easy through lifestyle changes and some simple remedies are highlighted below.
1. Garlic
Garlic is a very important natural immune booster. In 2009 a study published in Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis found that garlic enhances immune functions and has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities. What are its active ingredients? They include allicin which helps to fight infection and bacteria . Also, garlic has vitamins C and B6 along with the minerals selenium and manganese that help boost the immune system. For you to enjoy the benefits of garlic, follow the instructions below.
1.     Eat 2 to 3 raw cloves of garlic on an empty stomach daily.

  1. Also, add crushed garlic to your dishes. But avoid cooking garlic too much as it can destroy its active compounds.
  2. You can also take garlic supplements, but only under a doctor’s supervision.

2. Turmeric
Turmeric is very important for your health and immune system because it has antioxidants that helps neutralize free radicals and help your immune system function properly. The major active compound in turmeric is curcumin its function is to improve orderliness of cell membranes which makes the cells more resistant to infection. How can you enjoy the benefits in turmeric?
1.     Drink a glass of turmeric milk daily. To make the milk, boil 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 cup of milk or just add the turmeric in hot milk. Add a little honey and drink it.
  1. Also, include turmeric in your cooking.
  2. You can also take turmeric supplements, after consulting a doctor.



3. Lemon
Lemon contains vitamin C, which plays an important role in boosting your immunity. Vitamin C helps the white blood cells function properly so that they can respond quickly to infections. Lemon also aids in removing toxins from the body as well as helping maintaining your body weight.
  1. Squeeze the juice from ½ lemon into a glass of purified, lukewarm water.
  2. Add a little honey.
  3. Drink it on an empty stomach each morning.
  4. Wait 30 minutes, then enjoy your breakfast.

4. Ginger
Ginger is a good remedy to boost immunity. The warming effect of ginger on the body helps break down toxins accumulated in the body.
This reduces the risk of infection. Ginger also improves blood circulation.
1.   1. Drink ginger tea twice daily to boost immunity. To make the tea, boil 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. Strain, add honey and lemon juice and drink it.
22.You can also include dry or fresh ginger in your cooking, or take ginger tablets after consulting your doctor.

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