Flu and immunity
There has recently been another push by the medical profession to get people to have the flu jab.
In healthy individuals building up your immunity by taking positive actions maybe all you need to protect yourself from suffering badly from flu.
Being exposed to virus’s is very important as it makes us more ‘robust’, and it is how over our lifetime we build up a resistance to many diseases and sickness.
I was watching a morning news program last week that had sent out specialists to investigate which viruses and bacteria were on various everyday items that we all come into contact with. One of them was a cash point where they found enormous amounts of germs, another area was our computers that can act as incubators. The professionals then went on to say we should be disinfecting our hands after contact, and regularly cleaning the said areas.
Whilst it is true good hygiene is very important, we should also consider that the chemicals in these cleaners can cause health problems and the fact that we need to be exposed to these every virus and bacteria in order to have a healthy immune system.
The real trouble is the fact that many people have poor diets, are stressed, consume too much alcohol and do not consume enough of the right nutrients to protect them from flu and other diseases.
Taking extra doses of Vitamin C, checking for zinc and Vitamin D deficiency are all vital for an healthy immune function.
Many people do not realise that protein deficiency will also lower their immune resistance – it makes sense if you think that all antibodies are made from protein.
Lastly – you cannot have a ‘robust’ immune system without enough sleep and rest.
There is growing evidence that we rely on germs, or ‘old friends’ as some scientist call them, to develop a strong immune system over our lives.
Good hygiene is vital but the key is to not over do it, and use natural products to clean.
If you would like more information or advise on how to support your immunity please contact me at sam@foodspa.org.uk.
Please note: This is not meant to replace medical advise from your healthcare practitioner if you are concerned about your health you should contact your GP
Ummm interesting about the cash points – yuk !
I could do with some vitamin D… do you prescribe a week in the Bahamas??!