5 Myths About Your Immune System

Here are the 5 myths that may be leading you astray:
๐๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ #1: ๐๐ค๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ค๐ง๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง (๐ค๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ง) ๐๐๐ช๐จ๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ก๐.
Colds are more common during the winter seasons. However, the chilly weather isnโt to blame. Since this myth persists, the likely reason behind it is the rise in cases once the temperature drops in the United States.
Though viruses are more common during the colder seasons of the year, the consensus among physicians seems to be that this is caused by people staying indoors to avoid the cold โ thus increasing the transmission of viruses between people โ not by the cold itself.
๐๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ #2: ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐๐จ, ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก ๐๐.
Where the immune system is concerned, there can be too much of a good thing. A hyperactive immune response is responsible for allergic reactions to ordinary nontoxic substances. It also underlies several autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, and multiple sclerosis.
In cases of immune system overactivity, it may begin producing antibodies that attack the bodyโs own tissue instead of fighting infection. Treatment for autoimmune diseases generally focuses on reducing immune system activity. On the flip side, immune deficiency diseases decrease the bodyโs ability to fight invaders, causing vulnerability to infections.
For maintaining everyday health and wellness, what we are aiming for is balance within the immune system, not too much, not too little.
๐๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ #3: โ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ก๐, ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง.โ
Regardless of which version of this common โold wives taleโ youโve heard, they are both myths. You really shouldnโt do the extreme of either when youโre treating a cold or the flu. A short-term loss of appetite is a common symptom of viral illnesses. In this case, itโs not essential to force-feed yourself to promote recovery.
Instead, you should focus on drinking enough fluids. Itโs very important to stay hydrated when you have an upper respiratory infection or a cold because sweating during sickness may contribute to dehydration. If you can eat, do so, since good nutrition will definitely help you recover faster. However, the top priority is to stay hydrated.
๐๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ #4: ๐๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ข๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐ข๐๐ฃ ๐พ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐จ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ข.
Eating vitamin C-rich foods and taking supplements to boost your immune system can be beneficial for ongoing health. Yet there is always a risk of overdose with some supplements. For adults, the recommended upper limit is 2000 mg of vitamin C per day. For reference, just one packet of Emergen-C contains 1000 mg. Other supplements also have dosing recommendations, and it is important to stick to these or to what your healthcare provider recommends for you. The bottom line is that mega doses can be potentially harmful, so donโt overdo it.
๐๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ #5: ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ง๐ช๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐ค๐จ๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฎ๐จ, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ข๐ช๐๐ช๐จ ๐๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ก๐ค๐ง. ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐จ!
In the past, green or yellow mucus was the justification for giving someone an antibiotic. As a result, antibiotics have been overused, and multiple strains of bacteria have developed resistance. Some of these are now โsuperbugsโ such as MRSA, which are very difficult to treat and may be life-threatening.
Instead of signaling the need to call in reinforcements, the color change can be a sign your immune system is doing its job. Often, when you start noticing the change in mucus, the end of your cold is approaching. If you are starting to feel better, this indicates no need for concern.
Itโs the duration that really matters, not the color. If symptoms of heavy nasal drainage and cough are persistent beyond 10 to 14 days, without improvement, this may indicate a sinus infection. Additionally, anyone with chest pain or shortness of breath should be seen to make sure they do not have a more severe infection such as pneumonia.
๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ก๐ง ๐ง๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐
Although some of the common beliefs about immunity and viruses are not true, that doesnโt mean you need to throw up your hands and accept whatever illness comes your way. There are many actions you can take to protect yourself from getting sick, or reduce the severity and duration of any bug you might catch.
For example, eating a nutritious diet, getting some exercise, sleeping enough, and taking action to relieve stress are all effective ways to build up a strong immune defense. A few healthy, common-sense practices can go a long way toward keeping you healthy and thriving.
๐๐๐๐ง - ๐ต๐ฌ% ๐ข๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐กโ๐ง ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ก๐ข๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ง๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฆ
Doctors and nutritionists know from research that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps keep your immune system strong. Unfortunately, 90% of us arenโt eating nearly enough of either on a daily basis.
As we move into this cold and flu season, now, more than ever, flooding your body with antioxidants and phytonutrients is critical for optimal immune system health.
๐ฆ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ ๐ข๐ข๐ง๐๐๐
This nutritious vegan smoothie takes only a few minutes to prepare! Boosts your immune health, your overall nutrition, and restores your gutโs healthy bacteria.
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Makes 4 Servings
1 orange, peeled
1 cup grapes
1 banana
1 pear, cored (or use a cup of your favorite berries)
1 cup organic unsweetened soy milk (almond, oat, cashew, or rice milk are fine but lack protein)
2 cups fresh kale or spinach
2 scoops of ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป๐* superfood/probiotic powder
ice cubes
* ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป๐ is available at TrustOrganix.com
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ
1. Place all ingredients in a blender for 1 minute, or until desired smoothness is achieved.
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๐๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ด
Fat: 1.3g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Calories from Fat: 8.5%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 4.4 g
Carbohydrates: 31.8 g
Sugar: 19.8 g
Fiber: 4.3 g
Sodium: 46 mg
๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ฑ๐ฌ% ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ญ๐ฑ๐ฌ% ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ป ๐.
Recipe analyzed by Ron Patterson
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