These 4 allies of the immune system

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Extract from the article: The immune system acts like a defence army to protect the body from viral and bacterial attacks. This army deploys its soldiers, each of whom has a function and who do not hesitate to help each other. Macrophages are responsible for fighting bacteria

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The immune system acts like a defence army to protect the body from viral and bacterial attacks. This army deploys its soldiers, each of whom has a function and who do not hesitate to help each other. Macrophages are responsible for fighting bacteria. If the fight gets too tough, they call on T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes, the white blood cells. B lymphocytes produce antibodies and are able to memorise their attackers so that they are better able to defeat them if there is a recurrence.  The immune system can sometimes become weak, so it is necessary to protect and strengthen it.

Sleep

Rest is not trivial.Sleep is necessary for the body to function properly and for metabolism, the body's chemical reactions, to take place.Lack of sleep disrupts hormone regulation, which can lead to weight gain.A lack of sleep leads to an increase in the level of the appetite hormone, ghrelin, and a decrease in the level of the hormone that promotes satiety, leptin. On average, a child sleeps 10 hours a night, whereas an adult needs around 7h30 of rest. This is an average, with some people getting more or less sleep than others. Rest allows the body to carry out the functions necessary for development and health.  The different stages of sleep allow the body to replenish its energy and store information received during the day. Memory is restored. The time and quality of sleep are very important. During this period, the brain secretes hormones that help the immune system fight bacterial and viral infections.

To improve the quality of your sleep and strengthen your immune system, here are a few tips: don't exercise too late. Avoid stimulating drinks such as coffee.Before going to bed, relax with a hot bath or breathing exercises.Computer and television screens can keep you awake and affect the quality of your sleep.

Eat lactic ferments

70% of immune cells are in the intestine.Taking care of your digestive system means boosting your immune system.This means eating lactic ferments, which are good bacteria that are very present in dairy products. Lactic ferments ferment milk to make yoghurt or fromage frais, which is why these products have a solid appearance.  Among all these good bacteria, there are certain species that help to strengthen the immune system and natural defences: this is the case of Lactobactillus Casei Defensis.This good bacteria stimulates the intestine's natural immune cells.To ensure that the good bacteria pass through the meshes of the digestive system (stomach acids, enzymes in the small intestine) and act effectively (like food, these good bacteria are eliminated by the body), you need to eat several billion of them regularly.This number may seem improbable, but some dairy products contain this high concentration of good bacteria.

Physical activity

Regular physical activity, without excess, stimulates the immune system.It helps keep you fit and healthy.Stress and fatigue weaken the immune system, making it more vulnerable to pathogenic attacks.Sport has a positive effect on physical and mental well-being. It helps to strengthen the immune system.

Intensive sporting activity weakens the immune system.When the effort is intense, the production of cells such as lymphocytes increases very rapidly, then decreases or even disappears after the effort.After their training, top-level athletes are exposed to the risk of respiratory infections without actually being subject to them.

As we age, the immune system ages, obviously leading to a weakening of immune responses to infections, particularly respiratory ones. Physical activity is thought to prevent this ageing process.

Choosing medicinal plants

There are various reasons for the increase in the consumption of medicinal plants.This choice may be linked to certain beliefs, to reservations about the pharmaceutical industry or as a reaction to the perceived ineffectiveness of certain medicines.In a world that is becoming more modern and industrialised by the day, many people are choosing to return to their roots through natural remedies.Ginger, parsley, mint, Mahoguèn, kinkéliba, moringa, eucalyptus, Kpatima, Aloma, Nyimon, neem, lemongrass, dandelion, have the particularity of stimulating the body's immune system, particularly in activating the powers of macrophages.They are often used to prevent ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections. It is important to consult a specialist, in particular a naturopath, before embarking on any treatment.

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