How do i protect against the virus?
Vaccination: yes or no?
Nowadays, in a precarious employment situation, there are hardly any employees who would dare to stay home for a few days if this disease breaks out. Instead of faithfully leaving time for our immune system to defeat the infection, scientific medicine suggests vaccination. Big companies are even trying to get free vaccinations.
However, the flu vaccine does not guarantee 100% protection. The variability of influenza viruses leads to the need to develop a new vaccine at each period, which means that the vaccine always lags behind the pathogen for one season. Although the vaccine usually contains several strains of the virus, even if the body has developed protection against a particular strain, this does not mean that it will be effective against another member of the same family.
The main problem, however, is that vaccination only produces antibodies against a specific type of virus. Vaccination does not stimulate the body’s overall immune system. The naturopathic approach, on the other hand, is not aimed at the virus, but at strengthening and resolving the entire milieu of the human body so that it can defeat influenza viruses on its own.
How do i protect against the virus?
In addition to nutrition, training our bodies is also important. Because cold, humid weather has a bad effect on our immune system, it is important to strengthen the body against unpleasant weather conditions. The morning hot and cold alternating shower is suitable for this, alternating the hot and cold water about five times. Blood circulation is improved by dry brush massage, sauna and steam bath. If you have constantly cold feet, take a mustard flour foot bath daily (add 1-2 tablespoons of the mustard flour available at the pharmacy to your body’s warm water and bathe your feet in it for 15 minutes, then take a shower with cold water).
It is also important not to sit in an overheated room. Where we work or spend the day, it should be 19-20 degrees, in the bedroom 15-16 degrees is enough (for children 18-20 degrees). As the heating dries out the air in the room, get a humidifier in which to put a few drops of eucalyptus or pine needle oil in your water every day.
Hygiene also plays a major role in preventing influenza. Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water, use a disposable paper handkerchief, reduce close contact with others. Finally, it is also essential to be in the sun a lot, in the open air, which also stimulates the body’s immune-regulating power. It’s no coincidence that in the south, where people spend more time outdoors, there are fewer flu cases than in the north.
Make sure you spend several hours outdoors a week on a regular basis: hiking, skiing. Let us seize the opportunity to rest, to relax, because a feeling of spiritual well-being is also essential for us to survive the winter in a healthy way.
They have always existed, and we can still use them today, all we have to do is know exactly what is good for what.
Here are the top four.
1. Lemongrass: In Germany, lemongrass is long used because of its well-documented effects as an antiviral herb. It is used to make creams that can also be used for herpes. In addition, it can be easily grown in a garden. We can make great tea from it, it is also ideal for viral infections, so it is also for flu and colds. Tea or cream can be applied directly to herpes or other viral lesions such as shingles or chickenpox.
2.Astragalus (Chinese herb): the lesser known antiviral herb is an immune booster, used in Chinese medicine for a long time. Its root is sweet, yet not licorice. It is very effective against colds, flu, but also against the Coxsackie B virus, which can cause inflammation of the heart. Pieces of the root can be boiled in water to make a healing decoction, but you can also use a tincture available in stores. Astragalus is better used for prevention than when we are already sick. So if we feel we are in a medium that is dangerous for colds, it is worth consuming this herb.
3.Garlic: Everyone may be familiar with the fact that garlic is an excellent antiviral. This antiviral herb also has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It can be used in whole form or in capsules. Experts agree that “deodorized” garlic is less effective than the original. At the same time, we can simply put it in food, such as chicken soup in crushed form – and we’re already arming ourselves against colds. Crushed garlic can also be consumed in salads and pasta. Be careful, however, not to eat too much of it in its raw form – it can cause nausea.
4. Ginger: It is also called a “warming” plant that prevents nausea, soothes a troubled stomach – even if we have drunk too much cold water in warm weather and have a problem. Ginger has an intense anti-nausea effect and is also an antiviral herb. Fresh ginger can be used to make delicious and spicy tea, with raw honey an even more effective antibacterial drink. For the first symptoms of colds and flu, we start drinking immediately, but of course we can also consume it as a precaution if we think we need to go into a viral environment. Ginger is safe but not recommended for pregnant women.
Herbal teas
| Ingredients | Recommended application | Healing power | Comment |
| Agrimony | tonsillitis, sore throat and oral mucositis | contraction of inflamed, loose tissues, protection of mucous membranes | Tannins decompose after a long heat effect, so we consume their boils. |
| Send nuts | externally for freezing, internally for sore throat, inflammation of the respiratory organs | anti-inflammatory, antiperspirant, analgesic | |
| Fűzfakéreg | febrile bronchitis, tonsillitis | antipyretic and anti-inflammatory | |
| Lung Grass | respiratory diseases | promotes the proliferation of lymphocytes and phagocytes | |
| Horsetail | increasing the resilience of the body | anti-inflammatory, promotes the production of white blood cells | |
| Priest cheeses | cough, upper respiratory diseases | cataract relief, mucosal protection | It should be eaten fresh after 2-3 hours of cold water soaking, it spoils easily. |
| Linden send | in case of colds | sweaty |
Immune protection
It is important to eat foods that are high in vitamins and minerals and that nourish the intestinal flora. Therefore, it is recommended to eat fresh – if possible seasonal – fruits and vegetables for ten hours!
TIP: Making Yogurt with Emóció 7.84
In the food industry, vaccines containing several bacteria and fungi are also used to make various dairy products and some durable foods (e.g. sausages). All of these have a beneficial effect on the human gut flora, which is the primary reason that the dairy products made in this way are also very healthy. The most common are, but are not limited to, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus therofilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, also known as “Bifidus essensis”, which are used to make yoghurt. kefir, while Propionic acid bacteria play a key role in cheese production. Our Emóció 7.84 live flora product contains several of these microorganisms used in the food industry to make different products – Lactococcus lactis (Streptococcus lactis), Lactobacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae – and not specifically yoghurt or kefir cultures, as this product is not intended to originate. Taking these into account, the end result will be more of a kefir-like sour milk product, but we can even call it “yogurt”.
A recipe for preparation would also be described below:
Ingredients:
- 1 box (approx. 200ml) of vegetable cream (rice or oats, but from the finest coconut cream)
- 1 teaspoon emóció7.84
- season fruit to taste
Preparation:
- We mix everything except the fruit.
- Put in a jar
- Place in a warm place protected from light for approx. 24-48 hours, it is worth checking from time to time to see if it is done (coagulates)
- Mix with the fruit
We can also prepare it by mixing it with the fruit at the beginning and let it stand together for 1-2 days. It can be flavored with honey, coconut, cinnamon, etc. Only imagination limits the possibilities.
2. Vitamin supplementation
In addition to a varied diet, in order to protect against the virus, it is also worth periodically supporting our body by taking the right vitamins. In winter, supplementation with vitamins C, D and B12 may be important.
3. Rest
In more strenuous conditions, our body needs more rest. In this case, do not regret to spend a little more time than usual sleeping and relaxing!
4. Fluid intake
Even in winter, it is very important to drink at least 2-2.5 liters of fluid a day! If you have difficulty drinking water, sip a few mugs of fruit or herbal tea.
5. Refreshment
A light afternoon walk in the fresh air will not only help replenish our vitamin D supply, but will also heal the mucous membranes that become irritated by the heating, and will also beautify our skin.
6. Physical protection
“Scarf hat gloves!” Was the much-heard admonition of our childhood. Then we grumbled about it, but today science has proven that our head, face and chest are really the most sensitive areas in terms of temperature change.
+1 Have fun 🙂
In addition to vitamin deficiency, dark times of the day can also discourage us, in which case we need to harness the healing power of humor. A hearty laugh not only protects our health but also enhances our performance.
Sources :
https://medicover.hu/hirlevel-cikkek/6-tipp-egeszsegmegorzes-telen/
https://napidoktor.hu/termeszetesen/termeszetes-kuzdelem-igy-hasznald-4-virusellenes-gyogynovenyt/
https://clickforwork.blog.hu/2019/02/08/10_termeszetes_tipp_hogy_elkeruljon_az_influenza
