It is the organs and processes of the body that provide resistance from outside invaders. These include germs such as bacteria, viruses (COVID-19 etc), and fungi, and toxins. The immune system is made up of different organs, cells, and proteins that work together.
On a daily basis, we are constantly exposed to potentially harmful microbes of all sorts. Our immune system, a network of intricate stages and pathways in the body, protects us against these harmful microbes as well as certain diseases. It recognizes foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and parasites and takes immediate action.
What factors can depress our immune system?
Eating enough nutrients as part of a varied diet is required for the health and function of all cells, including immune cells. Each stage of the body’s immune response relies on the presence of many micronutrients. Examples of nutrients that have been identified as critical for the growth and function of immune cells include vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, iron, and protein.
Do Vitamin or Herbal Supplements Help?
What factors can depress our immune system?
- Old Age
- Environmental Toxins
- Excess Weight
- Poor Diet
- Chronic Diseases
- Chronic Mental Stress
- Lack of Sleep and Rest
A deficiency of single nutrients can alter the body’s immune response.
When the body’s immune system attacks its own organs and tissues. And vitamin D supplements help boost our body’s defenses to fight infectious disease, such as tuberculosis and seasonal flu.
Several herbal supplements have been suggested to boost immune function. What does the research say?
- Garlic
Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots, and leeks. Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking, due to its strong smell and delicious taste.
Proven Health Benefits of Garlic
It adds a little zing to your recipe and your immune system as well. Garlic has a heavy concentration of allicin, an immune-boosting compound that enhances your body’s ability to fight off disease.
Current research shows that garlic may have some real health benefits, such as protection against the common cold and the ability to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Here are some health benefits of garlic that are supported by human research.
- Garlic is highly nutritious but has very few calories
- The active compounds in garlic can reduce blood pressure
- Garlic improves cholesterol levels, which may lower the risk of heart disease
- Garlic contains antioxidants that may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Athletic performance might be improved with garlic supplements
- Garlic may improve bone health
- Ginger
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It’s among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. The underground part of the stem is the part commonly used as a spice. It’s often called ginger root or, simply, ginger.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, which help to reduce sore throats and other inflammatory conditions.
Here are some health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research:
- May help with weight loss
- May drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk factors
- May help lower cholesterol levels
- Contains a substance that may help prevent cancer
- May help stronger immune system that can strongly fight with viruses to protect other organs from infections.
- Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is an aromatic herb in the mint family that is a cross between water-mint and spearmint. Peppermint may relieve digestive symptoms, such as gas, bloating and indigestion.
Native to Europe and Asia, it has been used for thousands of years for its pleasant, minty taste and health benefits.
Here are some scientific benefits of peppermint.
- May Ease Digestive Upsets
- May Help Relieve Tension Headaches and Migraines
- May Freshen Your Breath
- May Relieve Clogged Sinuses
- May Improve Energy
- May Help Relieve Menstrual Cramps
- May Fight Bacterial Infections
- May Improve Your Sleep
- May Aid Weight Loss
- May Improve Seasonal Allergies
How to Add Ginger, Garlic, Peppermint to your diet?
You can do so through what you eat and drink daily. The one usage is to grind one by one equal weight of all above 3 items in electric grinder or preferably in manual grinder stone to made a past, place it in your fridge and use with your lunch or dinner dailybases equal to almost one tea spoon. Don't add salt because it lower the effect of these items.
This past may also be added to yogurt to make a Raita a South Asian dish consisting of yogurt with very small pieces of raw (= not cooked) vegetables mixed in. Sauces, dressings, dips & pickles.
You may add above 3 items with your Green Tea and boiled these up to 10 minutes in your green tea.
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