With the arrival of autumn, as the weather becomes colder and we spend more time indoors, the risk of catching a cold or the flu increases. Strengthening the immune system in autumn is the best way to prevent these illnesses.
There are simple natural remedies to face the weakening of defenses during cold climates: nutrition and supplements play a fundamental role in your immune system.
In this article, you will discover how to strengthen your immunity against viruses and bacteria typical of the colder seasons.
Why Strengthen the Immune System in Autumn?
The increased risk of catching a cold or flu is high in autumn. The viruses that cause these illnesses spread more rapidly in autumn and winter, as they thrive at lower temperatures.
Handles, objects, and everything else: every surface we come into contact with can become the trigger for an infection.
Furthermore, our current state of health plays an important role: often, with the change of season and temperatures, we feel a sense of fatigue.
A general weakening of the body that has to adapt to the new climate, resulting in a immune system more susceptible to vulnerabilities.
Let’s see the 5 natural remedies with which you can face the weakening of your body’s defenses.
1. Hygiene and Prevention
It may seem almost obvious, we know, but regularly washing your hands with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of infection.
Avoid touching your face, especially the eyes, nose, and mouth. This helps reduce the chances of transferring viruses and bacteria that you may have come into contact with, for example, through a contaminated surface.
Stay away from sick people as much as possible, and if you are sick yourself, stay home from work or school until you feel better to avoid infecting others.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you sneeze or cough, and throw used tissues in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, countertops, and light switches.
2. Eat Foods that Help Strengthen Your Immunity
We have already mentioned how important it is to maintain proper eating habits. Let’s see what type of foods are specifically recommended against autumnal influences and colds.
Foods rich in Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for normal growth and development.
The body needs vitamin C to produce collagen, an essential protein for the skin, bones, and blood vessels. It is also a powerful antioxidant, meaning it helps protect the body’s cells from cellular aging.
Some good sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, strawberries, peppers, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. You can also get your daily dose of vitamin C from supplements.
Foods rich in Zinc
Zinc is an important mineral for the functioning of the immune system. It helps the body produce antibodies, essential for fighting infections and diseases. Zinc also aids in wound healing and the production of new cells.
Good sources of zinc include oysters, crabs, lobsters, beef, pork, chicken, beans, nuts, whole grains, and dairy products. In this case as well, supplements can be a supportive aid for your defenses.
Foods rich in Probiotics
Probiotics are living microorganisms (usually bacteria) similar to those naturally found in the intestine.
They help restore the balance of intestinal bacteria and have been shown to increase immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies and white blood cells.
Probiotics are found in fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso soup, and kefir.
3. Get Enough Sleep
Do you ever sleep for a few hours and wake up feeling like a zombie walking in a void, without the ability to accomplish anything throughout the day?
We’ll reveal a secret: you need to sleep well!
Rest is indeed another factor that greatly affects the quality of our lives. On average, you should sleep at least eight hours a day.
Sleep helps us rest our minds and reorganize our thoughts. Starting a new day with the wrong mood is the best way to expose yourself to stress and psychophysical discomfort: all factors that increase the risk of catching flu, viruses, and various bacteria.
4. Maintain Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Nutrition is important, it’s true, but it’s not the only factor that can help you strengthen the immune system in autumn.
Choosing a correct lifestyle is one of the necessary steps to stay in shape.
Some tips we can give you in this regard are:
- exercise, as it reactivates circulation, enhancing immune function;
- avoid smoking and alcohol, which, besides emptying your pockets, only harm your body;
- try to avoid stressful situations;
- take breaks to walk and stretch, especially if you lead a sedentary life.
5. Supplements and Natural Extracts
Sometimes doing our best is not enough, and in this case, we need to help the body improve the performance of its immune system.
This is where supplements and natural extracts come to our aid, allowing us to introduce into the body vitamins, minerals, and all the nutrients we need to stay in shape.
Magnesium-based Supplement
An example is magnesium-based supplements: this substance, essential for our body, helps fight fatigue, stress, and muscle problems.
It also provides energy to metabolism, protects bones and teeth from osteoporosis and cavities, as it promotes the absorption of vitamin D.
Natural Extracts
Other supplements you can take to strengthen the immune system in autumn are natural extracts.
They are prepared with the cold extraction of active ingredients from plants and medicinal herbs, each of which plays a specific role in our body.
In particular, with the change of season, we recommend these three extracts: Ti.Aiuta Difese, Ti.Aiuta Dermo, Ti.Aiuta Allergic.
Ti.Aiuta Difese
Ti.Aiuta Difese is a natural extract based on Echinacea, a plant known for its immunostimulant and antiviral properties, useful for improving the response to infections and seasonal illnesses.
Ti.Aiuta Dermo
Ti.Aiuta Dermo is a natural extract based on Burdock, a herbaceous plant with purifying properties for the skin. It relieves symptoms of dermatitis and has a sebum-regulating, purifying, and astringent action.
Ti.Aiuta Allergic
Ti.Aiuta Allergic is a natural extract based on Black Currant, useful in countering and preventing allergic reactions. It is your ideal companion for the well-being of the nose and throat, and to reduce discomfort such as continuous sneezing, red eyes, and headaches.
