Doctors called unusual ways of strengthening the immune system.
If not spent on useless immunnostimulyatorov, and to program your body for health.
Software has long been known: a balanced diet, physical activity, healthy mode of work and rest, positive thinking.
For you a list of inexpensive, but nevertheless very effective means to strengthen immunity.
1. Starvation
Periodic failure of the food a few days a year shown to strengthen the immune system healthy middle-aged people, the elderly, and even patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Researchers from the University of southern California found, starving the immune system reduces the number of healthy white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting infection.
However, with the supply of nutrients the number of “defenders” becomes more than the former.
2. Music
In addition to the beneficial effects on the immune system-reduces pain and relieves stress.
The music lovers produces a large number of killer cells that destroy alien enemies — pathogenic bacteria, viruses and even cancer cells.
3. Sex
Two weeks active sex life by 30%, increases the production of immunoglobulin — protein, resist viruses and bacteria.
But even if You just lie with your loved one on the couch, cuddling and laughing, the number of protective T-cell immunity is still growing.
4. Astragalus
This plant is used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to support the immune system.
It is available as a dietary Supplement, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, claim researchers at the University of Maryland.
5. A walk in the woods
A Japanese study found after people gazed at forest scenery for 20 minutes, the level of the stress hormone cortisol were lower by 13.4% compared to those who were in urban environments.
“Mesoterapia” stimulates the immune system, reducing cortisol levels, which is known to weaken the protective power of man.
6. Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains mostly medium-sized fatty acids (MCFA), which contribute to improve metabolism and strengthen the immune system.
7. Bath
Australian researchers found that people visiting bath twice a week, two times less likely to suffer from colds compared to the rest.
8. Green tea
The antioxidants included in green tea to fight free radicals which weaken the immune system.
They also reduce blood pressure and support heart function.
9. Kisses
A study at new York University showed that during a kiss people exchange microorganisms. And this is a very well-coached immune system, especially in women during pregnancy and childbirth.
10. The wine and blueberries
The compound resveratrol, contained in wine, blueberries and red grapes, in combination with an antifungal substance pterostilbene, which is also located in grapes and blueberries, has many beneficial properties.
This medicinal cocktail in combination with vitamin b creates in the immune system strong line of defense. These are the results of studies of the University of Oregon.
11. Society
The people around you help to get healed faster, showed a study published by the American psychological Association.
Doctors have found a link between chronic disease and loneliness, suggesting that social isolation may increase stress and slow down the reaction of the immune system.
People were 50% more likely to survive after a serious illness, if you had strong family and friendly ties.
12. Sour milk
The amount of probiotics in yogurt and sour milk in five times higher than in yogurt.
Probiotics also contain iodine, which helps thyroid gland to regulate the immune system.
A study of the American medical Association showed that yogurt, meanwhile, reduces bad cholesterol by 47 %.
