In addition to preventing stress and improving sleep, what you eat plays an important role in the prevention of diseases or their further development.

Nutrition and the immune system

If you eat foods that are too high in refined flour, fat, and sugar, the immune system weakens and allows viruses and bacteria to pass through.

On the other hand, if you eat healthy foods, such as seasonal fruits and vegetables, the body will prepare to fight the diseases that the microorganisms produce.

In addition to controlling your weight, reducing body fat will allow your immune system to work better.

What foods should be eaten to strengthen the immune system?

Eating right is good for you for many reasons, but especially if you want to avoid disease.

A balanced diet provides the body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to fight cellular aging and free radicals.

At the beginning of each season, it is necessary to prepare and take the necessary measures to strengthen immunity and not get sick.

Foods to include in your diet if you want to avoid flu, colds, and sore throats

Royal jelly

This is what the queen bees in the hive eat. It contains many vitamins, including A, B, C, and E.

Royal jelly also contains copper, iron, and phosphorus. In addition, it also provides the body with selenium, unsaturated fatty acids, and calcium.

It helps prevent infections and is especially recommended for children and the elderly. Eat a tablespoon every morning on an empty stomach.

Ginger

This root has been used a lot in Asian gastronomy and is very good for you. Ginger has been part of natural medicine for centuries.

Ginger works to help fight infection and improve cellular health thanks to its antioxidants.

To enjoy the benefits of this root, you can sprinkle it on food or make tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 glass of water (250 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger (2 g)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)

1. Heat the water and after it boils, add the ginger.
2. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat, and cover.
3. Strain and sweeten with honey. Drink as hot as possible.

Propolis

This is another element used by bees in their daily life (in this case, it is needed to cover the hive).

Propolis is a product that contains a lot of amino acids, vitamins, essential oils, and bioflavonoids. All this means that it is an excellent tonic that helps to avoid viral and bacterial diseases.

Propolis is recommended in case of frequent diseases of the respiratory tract or when immunity falls for certain reasons (it can be a family problem, significant stress, depression, etc.) and if you are more vulnerable to diseases.

Chicken soup

Hot chicken broth or soup can reduce nasal congestion and soothe when you have a cold.

As it raises the body temperature, it weakens secretions, and also supports hydration.

Yogurt

It contains various good bacteria that are responsible for regulating intestinal flora and also protecting the immune system.

In addition to yogurt, we recommend kefir or other fermented foods. Probiotics in them fight viruses and bacteria.

Green tea

The most common tea in Asia offers the body powerful antioxidants – polyphenols. They can strengthen the immune system.

Catechins (another component of tea) can destroy the flu virus. To strengthen the power of green tea, sweeten it with honey.

Garlic

Along with its characteristic strong taste and smell, garlic contains sulfur compounds, such as allicin, which strengthen the immune system.

You can use it in a variety of dishes and enjoy its powerful benefits to fight flu, cold and sore throat.

Spinach

It is a superfood that you can consume in many ways: in pies, smoothies, dressings, salads…

This delicious leafy green vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin C and folic acid, which helps strengthen the immune system and regenerate cells.

It also keeps the body hydrated and boosts energy levels.

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Pain and inflammation of the joints will be alleviated by warming ointments, mustard packs and laurel leaf tea.

Prepare the ointment yourself
Ginger
Two tablespoons of ginger powder mixed with 2 drops of clove oil and half a glass of coconut oil. Put the ingredients into a jar and store in a dark and cool place. Shake the jar before use, because ginger falls to the bottom. Secure the bandaged place with a bandage. Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure that the ointment does not get into your eyes.

With cayenne pepper

Mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with 3 tablespoons of cayenne pepper. Lubricate painful areas 2-3 times a day for 3-4 days. Use herbal massage.

With sage or camomile

Pour 2-3 glasses of cold water into a bowl. You can make chamomile or sage in the evening. Spoon the selected herb pour a glass of boiling water and leave overnight under the cover. In the morning, strain, pour into a bowl, fill with cold water. A small towel or terry gauntlet, thoroughly soak in water, squeeze well and start rubbing the body. First the right leg, then the right side and the right hand, arms and shoulders. Then in the same way – left leg, left side, left arm and shoulders. Tumble the belly with round, slow movements, clockwise. Also massage your buttocks. Then wipe dry with a warm towel. Rubbing the body together with a massage should not take you more than 5 minutes. Drink anti-inflammatory tea.

With bay leaves

5-6 larger bay leaves pour 1.5 cups of boiling water. Transfer to thermos, turn and leave for 5 hours. Then strain and pour into a bottle – screwed or with a stopper. Drink a small sip of the drink every 20 minutes for 12 hours. You must drink all. Do it for 2 days. Then take a week off and repeat the treatment.

Important!

Warm wraps. They can extinguish existing inflammation. Therefore, never use them in acute pain. Warm compresses are a treatment for long-lasting ailments, such as degeneration.

Cold wraps. They will help you fight joint pain in the early stages of the discomfort and when the joint is not too damaged (when you overload it).

Mustard wrap
When your knees hurt

A handful of white mustard seeds pour over half a glass of boiling water. Wait for half an hour and wipe it with a paste. Put the mass on the gauze and put it in the painful place for a quarter of an hour. If the pain of your joints is always bothering you, apply the wraps every day – until the symptoms are relieved.

Important!

When applying the paste directly on the skin, do not use black mustard seeds. It dilates the blood vessels, causing local redness and a feeling of intense burning. This effect is so strong that after a short time skin damage can occur with symptoms of inflammation and even tissue necrosis.

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