When the immune system is compromised, this leads to an increased susceptibility to infections. The reasons for increased susceptibility to disease range from genetic predisposition to pre-existing conditions to stress, often several factors play a role. With alternative medicine and old home remedies, you can strengthen the immune system and prevent infections.
What helps against susceptibility to infections?
Echinacea stimulates the body’s self-healing powers and is used for many infections. In the case of increased susceptibility to infections, finding the reason is the first step on the road to recovery. If there are pre-existing diseases, the focus should of course be on their treatment, an accompanying cure to strengthen the defenses can be helpful in consultation with the doctor. In principle, the immune system benefits from a healthy lifestyle, i.e. a varied diet with fresh produce, an adequate supply of minerals and vitamins, and exercise. Raw food in the form of vegetables and fruit is particularly recommended. Those who find it difficult to incorporate this into their diet can turn to freshly squeezed juices or smoothies. These liquid vitamin bombs are usually easy to incorporate into the diet. As sport endurance sport is recommended, preferably at the fresh air. Jogging, walking or cycling, for example, are good options. For the desired effect, it is not necessary to completely exhaust yourself; even a brisk walk effectively boosts the immune system. Restful sleep and a regular daily routine reduce stress and maintain a strong immune system. Alcohol and smoking should be avoided as far as possible, and contact with exhaust fumes or chemicals also has a negative effect on the immune system. If there is already an increased susceptibility to infection, natural remedies and home remedies such as honey or elderberry juice can be used in addition to the measures mentioned.
Quick help
In times of increased susceptibility to infection, such as during a mild cold or in times of stress, those affected should avoid contact with bacteria and viruses as much as possible. Diseases can spread particularly quickly wherever people congregate in a confined space, for example on buses and trains or in cramped bars. Special attention should be paid to hygiene during this time, contact with bacteria can be effectively reduced with a few small tips:
- Wash hands more often, especially before eating.
- Open the doors of public toilets after washing your hands, for example, with your elbow
- Wipe handles of shopping carts, computer keyboards and the like before use with a disinfectant wipe
Quick help can also bring so-called immune boosters from the pharmacy, which boost the immune system.
Alternative remedies
In the field of alternative medicine can also be found many ways to treat and prevent susceptibility to infections. Medicinal herbs have long been used traditionally to boost the immune system. Echinacea, the coneflower, is rich in essential oils and vitamin C. It stimulates the body’s self-healing powers and is used for many infections. As a tea or a ready-to-use preparation from the pharmacy, it is a versatile component of the medicine cabinet. In the field of homeopathy, the individual remedy is selected by a doctor or alternative practitioner, or a complex remedy, a ready-made mixture, is used. Especially in the case of stress-related immune deficiency, Bach flowers can also bring good results. According to Dr. Bach, the flower extracts have a balancing effect on a subtle level on certain states of mind, which can also cause physical symptoms. The flower essences are mixed in the pharmacy and taken as a solution or globules. Intestinal rehabilitation can preventively strengthen the immune system and reduce susceptibility to infections. The intestine fulfills the important task in the body of breaking down nutrients and making them usable for the body. If the intestinal flora is disturbed, this can have an effect on the entire organism. Conversely, promoting intestinal health can have a positive influence on health. For this purpose, after an intestinal cleansing with herbal remedies or enemas, the intestinal flora is rebuilt with a healthy diet and dietary supplements. For example, lactic acid-forming germs, herbal mixtures or coliform bacteria are suitable for this purpose.The duration of a colon cleanse is 4-6 weeks and should be performed under the guidance of a nutritionist or naturopath.
