Food as a means to fight infection

Infection attacked the man in the past, in this attack and will attack in the future. So, it is vital to know how to neutralize them, and the food should be our helper.

Throughout his life, the body is constantly fighting pathogens and antigens - foreign substances that attack it. The combination of tissues and cells responsible for the body's fight with the antigens, called the immune system.

There are foods that are particularly useful in the case of infection, because they:

• Improve the activity of the immune system. Healthy work of this complex system, protects against infections and foreign substances, requires certain nutrients. Among these proteins, antioxidant vitamins (vitamins A, C and E), trace elements such as iron, selenium, zinc and copper. These nutrients should be included in the diet for those who suffer from any kind of infection.
• Contain antibiotic substances. These products help the immune system to fight infectious substances.
• Help cleanse the body. These products improve the excretion of waste products from the kidneys, liver and skin.

High body temperature

Diet

Typically, high body temperature - an indication that the body fights any infection. Although the products listed below do not reduce body temperature and does not compete directly with the infection, they play an important role in healing. At high temperatures, the diet should:

• be digestible, nutritious;
• It contains plenty of fluids to compensate losses of water at high temperature and to avoid dehydration;
• reinforcing be rich in vitamins such as provitamin A (beta-carotene) and vitamin C;
• alkalizing be rich in mineral salts, neutralizing the excess of free radicals and acid body wastes resulting from infection.

Fruits and vegetables are very good meet this requirement and must form the basis of the diet, especially during the acute period.

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Weakened immune system

definition

This weakening of the immune system, often called reduced resistance.

Immune system function

It mainly has two functions, vital for the survival of any organism:

• Identification of all types of micro-organisms and foreign substances that could potentially be dangerous.
• Destruction of these microorganisms or substances foreign cells.

What contributes to the weakening of the immune system

These factors may vary, many of them are unknown. The most common causes of low immunity are as follows:

• Malnutrition or poor nutrition. Lack of any required nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals may reduce the immune response.
• Stress, physical or psychological.
• Chemotherapy (cancer treatment).
• Infectious diseases.
• AIDS - deficiency of the immune system caused by a virus attack on the body's defense mechanism.

Diet

The following products are specifically promote proper operation of this complex defense system.

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infection

Diet

Natural antibiotics contained in certain foods and plants, have a weaker action than the pharmaceutical antibiotics. However, their greatest advantage lies in the fact that in the course of their admission not produced antibiotic-resistant micro-organisms and disrupt the normal bacterial flora of the body.

In the case of infection it is important to remember which products are recommended and what products are contraindicated in a weakened immune system and a high body temperature.

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Colds and flu

Causes

Colds and flu cause related viral infections. Cold can be the beginning or the first manifestation of the flu.

symptoms

Cold symptoms include elevated mucus production and inflammation of the upper airways (nose and throat). Flu gives a more general symptoms, including headaches and muscular pain.

Diet

In both cases it is necessary to comply with a similar diet to prevent infection and to facilitate treatment. Colds and flu is not treated with any products or antibiotics, or medicines. C virus infection must fight their own defenses. Therefore, a proper diet is essential for strengthening the immune system.

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AIDS

definition

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) causes a decrease in the immune response to infection and cancer.

It is caused by a retrovirus HIV, which attacks and destroys the cells of the organism (protecting cells).

Artificial diet poor in fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts, tends to create a deficit of antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E) and contribute to the development of this disease.

Diet

Patients with AIDS are prone to lack of nutrients, which in turn exacerbates the weakening of the immune system. Weight loss in AIDS - a bad sign. Various factors lead to a lack of nutrients:

• Frequent infections due to lowered body resistance.
• The inability to digest fats, which are derived from the chair. In this case, a chair look like foam and fat (steatorrhea). This indigestion, shown in quarter AIDS patients, also prevents absorption of fat soluble vitamins (A, D and E).
• AIDS drugs. They usually give the side effects associated with digestion, such as nausea and vomiting, which exacerbates the lack of nutrients.

Getting enough nutrients is vital because it can help improve the body's resistance, and slows down the development of AIDS.

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Candidiasis

definition

Mycosis or infection caused by microscopic yeast fungi genus Candida (Candida, albicans), commonly found in the mouth, gut and skin.

When the immune system is compromised (lowered resistance observed) due to diabetes, intensive treatment antibiotics, cancer or other causes, candida fungus multiplies rapidly and causes an infection known as candidiasis or moniliaz.

symptoms

This disease affects the vagina, anus, mouth or skin exposed to moisture or friction (eg groin, armpits or skin under the breast).

Diet

Diet, helps support the immune system and balance of the intestinal bacterial flora, favoring the healing of candidiasis.

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Pharyngitis

definition

Infection or inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx or throat. In many cases, throat infection associated with amygdala - the lymph glands located in the throat. If the sore throat is manifested as a major infection, it is called tonsillitis.

On pharyngitis have an effect for products that provide the local softening and disinfecting effects.

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Cystitis

definition

Bladder inflammation (usually due to infection). For anatomical reasons, the disease most often affects women.

Diet

These dietary guidelines can help cure cystitis and to prevent its recurrence. This diet is also helpful to comply with any type of bladder infection.

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In conclusion, we must say that diet is not a substitute for treatment, and helps him or prevents, depending on your choice. Therefore, eat well, eat in a fun and stay healthy.

Based on the book "Healthy food»