With autumn just around the corner comes the resumption of work and school activities. Having an efficient immune system is a priority — here's how to achieve it.
The immune system is a complex defence mechanism that the body activates whenever it encounters a foreign element, such as viruses, bacteria or other infectious agents. The response to pathogens varies from person to person: those with a strong immune system will fight off the intruder effectively, while those with a weaker immune system will certainly have some difficulty dealing with the problem. Having to reckon with one's natural defences is not uncommon — just consider that the classic seasonal flu, which spreads extremely easily among individuals, is capable every year of keeping an incredible number of adults, children and elderly people at home.
While it is true that each of us has a personal immune makeup that responds to illness differently, it is equally true that we can easily adopt small measures to improve that response. Besides the classic flu that affects many people from autumn to spring, there are around 200 other parainfluenza viruses we have to fight. It is therefore worth following the few rules that train the immune system to respond promptly, so that the protective action takes place as early as possible.
Daily movement, for both adults and children, can be a good starting point for keeping the body active and, consequently, all the primary functions linked to the healthy workings of the circulatory system (and, in turn, the immune system): it is through the bloodstream that immune cells "circulate" around the body. Cutting back on sugary drinks, which can negatively affect the body's inflammatory state, helps make us less vulnerable to infections. Sleep also plays an important role. Getting an adequate number of hours of sleep is of great benefit, as it improves the action of the immune cells responsible for fighting infections. Another piece of advice is to try to ease tension, because situations of prolonged stress can trigger an incorrect immune system response to external stimuli, making us more vulnerable.
A healthy and balanced diet that includes generous amounts of fruit and vegetables also makes us more resistant to external threats. Plant foods, a source of vitamins essential to the body and of mineral salts, should never be absent from our table. The advice is always to eat them in season, varying what you choose. It is good practice to consume wholegrains and pulses — a tradition of our food culture that is both healthy and appealing even for children, who it is essential to teach the art of eating well. Let us not forget the importance of good gut function, which can be supported by a diet that includes fermented products. Sugary drinks, alcoholic beverages and smoking should be reduced to a minimum or, better still, eliminated entirely.
Cristalfarma has formulated imoviral, a food supplement made up of a carefully balanced blend of natural extracts that, combined in a single tablet, support the body's natural defences.
imoviral has been specifically developed to support us during the time of year when we are most at risk of being struck by seasonal ailments. Its ingredients are uncaria, shiitake, blackcurrant and beta-glucan, all of natural origin and all united in the aim of strengthening our bodies.
It is the ideal food supplement to take when looking to face a change of season in a more protected way, or when one suffers from repeated colds, always with the aim of supporting the body's natural defences.
imoviral can be purchased at the pharmacy or from the Cristalfarma online shop. The pack contains 24 tablets, free from gluten and lactose, enclosed in a convenient blister pack.