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Weakened immunity: medications to enhance. Video
The bulk of diseases occurs against a background of weakened immunity, since beneficial microorganisms cannot cope with viruses and bacteria. To combat harmful microbes, it is necessary to take immunomodulators and folk remedies.
Immunity: how to increase?
The body’s immune system: what is it?
Immunity is the defense system of the human body. The main task is to resist foreign microorganisms that lead to disruptions in the work of internal organs and the development of various diseases.
A weakened system is exposed to the slightest effect of environmental factors, therefore, a short-term contact with the source of the disease is sufficient. The penetration of the virus inside leads to a rapid multiplication, as a result of which abnormalities arise in the body.
To restore a high degree of protection, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, eat a sufficient amount of trace elements and vitamins, give up bad habits, optimize physical activity and rest.
Overworking the body leads to a decrease in the protective function
The main indicators of a weakened immune system:
- frequent occurrence of colds or other diseases
- severe course of the disease and the occurrence of complications
- reduced response to the use of drugs and folk remedies to strengthen the immune system
- long-term illnesses
If you identify several signs in yourself, you need to contact a specialist. This will allow you to undergo a comprehensive examination and conduct an effective therapy to strengthen the protective function.
Means for improving the state of the immune system
It should be remembered that intestinal disturbances negatively affect the immune system, therefore, for the prevention of dysbiosis, it is recommended to include fermented milk products in the diet.
To increase immunity, drugs of various actions can be used, which should be correctly selected depending on the characteristics of the organism:
- with immunostimulating action
- plant-based
- bacterial origin
- interferon groups
- with nucleic acids
- biogenic stimulants
- thymus preparations
- mixed stimulants and others
The most commonly used preparations based on plants, since they cause minimal harm to human health, can be used to increase children’s immunity
A fairly common drug is considered “Immunal”, which contains echinacea extract. Echinacea is a source of phytosterols, fatty oils, carbohydrates, resins, biologically active substances that have a positive effect on the immune defense. The finished tincture must be diluted in a small amount of water and taken three times a day: for children under 6 years old – 10 drops, from 6 to 12 years old – 15 drops each, from 12 years old and adults – 20 drops. For more convenient use, the drug is available in the form of tablets. The remedy is contraindicated in children of the first year of life.
The tincture of Eleutherococcus is effective for raising immunity, the number of drops for children is calculated according to the scheme: 1 drop for 1 year of life, for adults – 20-30 drops three times a day.
The course of taking the drug is a month, after which you need to take a break and repeat again
A fairly tasty and healthy remedy is a mixture of lemon, walnuts, raisins and honey. This dessert will appeal to sweet lovers. Take a teaspoon three times a day.
To strengthen immunity, the following recipe should be prepared: 3 tsp. chop flaxseed and mix with 1 tsp. Sahara. Children eat 1 tsp. twice a day, adults – three times with a glass of water.
A good immunostimulant is a decoction of bay leaf: 10 leaves are required for a glass of boiling water. Bring the broth to a boil and leave for 2-3 hours. Take 1 tbsp. 10-14 days, then take a break for 2 weeks and repeat the course.
A mixture of garlic and lemon is an effective medicine that helps to strengthen and restore a weakened protective function. It is necessary to peel 400 g of garlic and grate on a fine grater. Squeeze out the juice of 24 lemons and pour the resulting garlic gruel into it. Place the product in a glass jar and take 1 tsp daily, diluting in a glass of boiled water.
How to increase the immunity of a child?
The child’s body has an unformed immune system, so it is necessary to gradually strengthen it. Specific immunity is the production of beneficial microorganisms directly during the period of illness. Vaccination is used to strengthen it, and it is enough to just get sick with some diseases, as a result of which immunity is developed.
To increase nonspecific immunity, it is necessary:
- organize a balanced diet that enriches the child’s body with useful substances and microelements
- treat colds and infectious diseases in time, since the acute form gradually flows into the chronic phase, causing various complications
- during an exacerbation of colds, it is advisable to take drugs to increase immunity
- accustom a child to hardening
Hardening should not begin with a sharp drop in air and water temperature, as this will lead to hypothermia of the body
For infants, the immune system is formed by breast milk, which contains all the necessary substances that affect the normal formation of the body and increase the defense system.
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