Not being sick is a great success these days when the weather is getting colder and one in every two people passing by us is sick! Those most affected by this weather are expectant mothers and children. In this article, I will talk about how you can strengthen your immunity naturally. Enjoy reading!
TURMERIC: Free radicals damage healthy cells in the body. Curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric, destroys these harmful molecules with its high antioxidant effect. Consuming a teaspoon of turmeric every day will even protect you from cancer, which is the plague of today. Turmeric comes to our rescue these days with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. CAUTION! Turmeric may increase uterine movements during pregnancy. For this reason, turmeric is a risky spice for expectant mothers.
GINGER: It is written on clay plates found in Mesopotamia that ginger was mixed into drinks and cleans the air. In the works written by sailors, it is written that Chinese sailors took ginger with them to prevent seasickness when sailing. Therefore, ginger is a wonderful spice that can be used both to strengthen immunity and prevent nausea.
GREEN TEA: Green tea is a very good anti-inflammatory due to the phytochemical compounds it contains. To benefit from this feature of green tea, it is recommended to drink at least 3-4 cups of green tea daily. CAUTION! Green tea is a beverage containing caffeine. Excessive intake of caffeine may cause spontaneous miscarriage in the first 12 weeks. For this reason, expectant mothers should be careful if they want to consume green tea.
GARLIC-ONION: Garlic increases the production of antioxidant glutathione in our body. Russians used garlic to treat flu and whooping cough in the 18th century. The quercetin and cyanidin bioflavonoids it contains prevent infections. It has been proven that garlic is more effective than penicillin in throat infections. Onion helps remove toxins from the body and purify the blood with its diuretic effect. Garlic and onion are good for your immune system Two wonderful foods!
ROE JELLY AND HONEY:Royal jelly, which is a gel-like substance secreted by bees that are approximately 1 week old, has very high nutritional properties. In many studies, it has been observed that the number of defense cells increases significantly in subjects using royal jelly compared to subjects not using royal jelly. Giving royal jelly mixed with honey, not exceeding 1 teaspoon, every morning before breakfast to children over the age of 3 is very beneficial for strengthening the immune system. ATTENTION! It should not be used in children under 3 years of age, with allergies or asthma, without consulting a doctor. Expectant mothers should use royal jelly by consulting their doctor.
IMMUNE-BOOSTING TEA FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS:
Which herbal teas can be drunk during pregnancy? It is a matter of curiosity. At this point, it is important which herbal teas should be avoided. Fennel, yarrow, verbena, sage, gunpowder bark, senna are among the teas that should not be used during this period. To strengthen your immunity and reduce nausea: You can brew tea with lemon, fresh ginger, mint and water and drink it with pleasure by adding a teaspoon of honey.
TEA THAT STRENGTHENS YOUR CHILD'S IMMUNE:
The crowded school environment is the most suitable environment for the transmission of germs. You can add a small amount of honey to the tea you will prepare with linden, lemon, cinnamon, apple peel, small apple slices and water. While your child will love this tea, you will create a shield that protects your child from germs. If your child is not allergic to any of the ingredients, he can drink up to 3 cups of this tea a day.
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