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The Strong Immune system

These days, when, among other pitfalls, we have to approach various government regulations responsibly, we should really be aware of one fact that we are talking about in our online webinars. By this we mean the fact that there is only one difference between those who go through the disease “without losing a flower”, ie those who are prepared, and those who will have to be treated, because their immune system was not strong enough, prepared and the body’s defense failed. We are talking about the immune system, which needs to be strengthened, stimulated, and built. Our immune system is waging a systematic war against these invaders, which is more exciting than any movie thriller or television report.

Why? Because it takes place right in our body. Our body needs a sufficient amount of antioxidants in the form of, for example, vitamin C, zinc, selenium, and others, which are found in fruits and vegetables.

In one study, 112 Canadian soldiers living in the same extreme conditions were given 1 gram of vitamin C daily. The number of colds decreased by 68% compared to the control group, which did not receive vitamin C.

Two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling calculated that the diet of prehistoric man contained about 40 times more vitamin C than our diet today. That’s more than 3 grams of vitamin C a day.

Aspirin used in colds increases the excretion of vitamin C from the body tenfold.

Refined sugar paralyzes white blood cells, so it destroys them, so white blood cells lose their mobility and their functionality.

No wonder infection can easily overwhelm us today. Don’t forget the helpers – food supplements, that the Lifestyles company offers you.

Healthy tips to strengthen your immune system

  1. Don’t smoke.
  2. Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
  3. Exercise regularly.
  4. Maintain a healthy weight.
  5. If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
  6. Get adequate sleep.
  7. Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
  8. Don’t forget the helpers – food supplements, that the Lifestyles company offers you.
  9. Try to minimize stress.
    Keep current with all recommended vaccines. Vaccines prime your immune system to fight off infections before they take hold in your body.
  10. Those who had regular sex ( with a loved one) twice a week, were found to have higher levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA) in their saliva. (IgA is one of the five major classes of human antibodies, which is widely released on the mucosal surface and plays an important role in protection against microorganisms.

Bacteria and viruses multiply explosively. Thus, from a few individuals, a huge number of millions of pathogens can be present within a few hours. Therefore, at the moment of attack, our body begins to explosively produce millions of immune cells.

However, for this, the immune cell factory needs building materials:

A/ Proteins. If there are few of them, he pulls them out of the muscles and our muscles lose weight (which weakens us). Protein consumption increases by up to 30%. Plant proteins (eg legumes) are ideal because animals multiply the work of the immune system and thus overload it at a critical moment. Complete proteins contain all 20 amino acids. Eight of these amino acids are called “essential amino acids”, which the organism cannot produce on its own, and it is therefore really important to supplement them regularly!

B/B vitamins to control the construction of immune cells. In the absence of vitamin B, the immune system does not produce sufficient striking power (there will not be enough lymphocytes and macrophages).

C/ Vitamin C. We also need a sufficient supply of vitamin C to “fill” new white blood cells with it.

D/ The immune cell factory also needs selenium (increases lymphocyte stimulation, NK-cell activity, and increases the production of interferon, which stimulates defense) and zinc, which is necessary for DNA synthesis.

E/Plus needs vitamin E, which together with vitamin C “armors” cells against free radicals. So what to do in case of infections? Read the next chapter.

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Ten foods for eye health

Warning signs for eye health

Early treatment for eye health problems can prevent them from getting worse. So people who notice changes in their vision should schedule a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Possible symptoms that a person may be experiencing vision trouble include:

  • frequent changes in visual clarity
  • seeing distorted images
  • seeing floaters or flashes in the field of vision
  • reduced peripheral vision

Eating a varied diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is enough to ensure most people get the right nutrients for eye health. People who cannot get these nutrients from their diet should ask an eye doctor about eye health supplements. People with vision problems or those with very restrictive diets should talk to an eye health provider about the right foods to eat.

Organizations such as the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) continue to recommend nutrients for eye health based on the AREDS reports.

The AREDS reports support the following nutrient-rich foods: Fish, Nuts and legumes, Seeds, Citrus fruits,  leafy green vegetables, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Beef, Zinc, and Eggs. Water is very important to our bodies too.

1. Fish

Many fish are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Oily fish are fish that have oil in their gut and body tissue, so eating them offers higher levels of omega-3-rich fish oil. The fish that contains the most beneficial levels of omega-3s include:

  • tuna
  • salmon
  • trout
  • mackerel
  • sardines
  • anchovies
  • herring

Some studies have found that fish oil can reverse dry eye, including dry eye caused by spending too much time on a computer.

2. Nuts and legumes

Nuts are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts also contain a high level of vitamin E, which can protect the eye from age-related damage. Nuts are available for purchase in most grocery stores and online. Nuts and legumes that are good for eye health include:

3. Seeds

Like nuts and legumes, seeds are high in omega-3s and are a rich source of vitamin E. Seeds are available for purchase in most grocery stores and online. Seeds high in omega-3 include:

4. Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Just like vitamin E, vitamin C is an antioxidant that is recommended by the AOA to fight age-related eye damage.

Vitamin C-rich citrus fruits include:

  • lemons
  • oranges
  • grapefruits

5. Leafy green vegetables

Leafy green vegetables are rich in both lutein and zeaxanthin and are also a good source of eye-friendly vitamin C. Well-known leafy greens include:

  • spinach
  • kale
  • collards

6. Carrots

Carrots are rich in both Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta carotene gives carrots their orange color. Vitamin A plays an essential role in vision. It is a component of a protein called rhodopsin, which helps the retina to absorb light.

Research on beta carotene’s role in vision is mixed, though the body needs this nutrient to make vitamin A.

7. Sweet potatoes

Like carrots, sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene. They are also a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E.

8. Zinc

Beef is rich in zinc, which has been linked to better long-term eye health. Zinc can help delay age-related sight loss and macular degeneration. The eye itself contains high levels of zinc, particularly in the retina, and the vascular tissue surrounding the retina. Meats such as chicken breast and pork loin also contain zinc, but at lower levels than beef.

9. Eggs

Eggs are an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which can reduce the risk of age-related sight loss. Eggs are also good sources of vitamins C and E, and zinc.

10. Water

It may come as no surprise that a fluid essential to life is also vital to eye health. Drinking plenty of water can prevent dehydration, which may reduce the symptoms of dry eyes.

Recommended daily intake

The current daily recommendations for healthy eye nutrients, as suggested by the AAO to slow the progression of eye disease, are:

  • 500 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C
  • 400 international units of vitamin E
  • 10 mg lutein
  • 2 mg zeaxanthin
  • 80 mg of zinc oxide
  • 2 mg of copper oxide

Other eye health tips

According to the AAO, the following strategies can help to ensure healthy eyes:

  • wearing sunglasses outside, since excessive sun exposure can cause cataracts. A range of sunglasses is available for purchase online.
  • stopping smoking
  • getting regular eye exams, particularly if there is a family history of eye disease
  • wearing eye protection when working with possible eye irritants or dangerous chemicals
  • washing hands before applying contacts
  • wearing contacts only for the period recommended by the doctor or manufacturer
  • protecting eyes from computer-related eye strain by looking away every 20 minutes at something 20 feet away, for 20 seconds

Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness. People with diabetes should carefully monitor blood sugar levels, take medications exactly as prescribed by their doctor, and manage carbohydrate intake while focusing on eating low-moderate glycemic index (GI) foods.

Early treatment for eye health problems can prevent them from getting worse. So people who notice changes in their vision should schedule a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Summary

Eating a varied diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is enough to ensure most people get the right nutrients for eye health.

People who cannot get these nutrients from their diet should ask an eye doctor about eye health supplements.

People with vision problems or those with very restrictive diets should talk to an eye health provider about the right foods to eat.

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How to boost your immune system?

Are you concerned about your frequent virosis and colds? Boost your immune system by eating! These foods will strengthen your immune system to prevent flu, colds, and other illnesses. Improve your defenses with food. It’s not complicated, for example, classic onions and garlic strengthens the body thanks to allicin, which acts as a natural antibiotic in the body.


Our grandmothers and grandparents already knew how to enrich meals and overall meals as the flu and illnesses approached. They were doing what nature gave them at the time because another could not be repaired at the time. No miraculous dietary supplements(synthetics), drugs, and other chemicals. Try these time-tested tips that work. Nowadays, we are lucky that we do not have to limit ourselves to the raw materials available in our country, but we can use gifts from all over the world. Read tips that will strengthen you and stand on your feet.


1 / Vitamin C Yes, vitamin C strengthens immunity and helps fight infections and helps with regeneration while increasing stress and sport. You can find it in citrus, kiwi, black currant, peppers, and broccoli. Tea with lemon, honey, and ginger, or with arrows that are also full of cake. Apple, or other raw fruit. TIP. Consume leaf vegetables. Maybe the hair is full of vitamins, enzymes, and minerals. It helps for the proper functioning of the whole body and will do your digestion well, which gets the most damage to diseases.

2 / Onions and garlic strengthens the body through allicin, which acts as a natural antibiotic in the body. They help with flu and cold. They fight effectively against bacilli. If you feel that something is „climbing“ for you, order them the best raw. Cut onions for goulash or for bread or Greek salad. You can make natural medicine from garlic. Squeeze it in honey, let go of it, and treat this good to teaspoons several times a day. Beware of your breath.


3 / Today we are lucky that we do not have to limit ourselves only to raw materials available in our country, but we can use gifts from all over the world. These include „super foods“ that excel by having a high content of health benefits. There are literally charged vitamins, minerals, enzymes and unsaturated fatty essential acids. That’s why they are so valued in a balanced diet and we should not to forget them during the flu. How to reach? Try Intra Herbal Juice, which is composed of 23 royal herbs that harmonize 8 human body systems or Nutria Super Antioxidants. Goji also supplies energy and strengthens immunity. Add them to the slurry. Excellent is a young barley powder that contains antioxidants and vitamins, simply sprinkle into your salad. Chia seeds also have the optimal composition of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. They are great for beverages, breakfast spices and can be enjoyed with baking. Or try Quino. It is an ancient cereal origin from South America which, thanks to its nutritional content, is a gluten-free substitute for rice. It is also a source of plant proteins and also suitable for athletes.


4 / The seeds and nuts contain zinc, unsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial to us and reduce unhealthy cholesterol. They contain antioxidants, which protects our cells from within. Spend your nuts with small hands regularly. They are sour, so just a little bit, and focus on those unleavened and unpolished that do not contain palm fat.

5 / Legumes should be regularly present in your diet, the healthiest ones are in the form of fresh sprouts. You can tweak them at home or buy them ready. They taste excellently in vegetable salads or sprinkle with them a slice of bread. Keys contain enzymes, vitamins, and nutrients that contribute to the proper functioning of the organs and hence enhance immunity.


6 / Such sour products have an irreplaceable role in the formation of immunity, which stems from our inner microflora. The right bacteria in our intestines do not let us bacilli. Probiotic bacteria are in dairy acidic products that adhere to the colon and have a beneficial effect on digestion and our immunity. Enjoy in the morning or during the day kefir, sour yogurt or whey. Do not forget that the sauerkraut has so much more vitamin than fresh. Add a little to the bowl for lunch or dinner.

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7 / High-quality seafood and deep-frozen fish without the addition of water contain important omega-3 fatty acids. They activate white blood cells that fight against viruses, flu, and colds. Fish and seafood is a good source of selenium that helps white blood cells produce proteins that remove the body from viruses. Treat salmon with vegetables or prepare salmon sushi.