The Secrets to Never Getting Sick (Keep Your Immune System Strong)

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The Secrets to Never Getting Sick

(Keep Your Immune System Strong)

It takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away.

It turns out that eating some pretty surprising nutrients will help keep your immune system on guard

Have fruits and veggies, plus 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, at the very least.

1-HONEY is the Immune system booster

The worker bees, those who gather pollen and make the honey, are actually all females. The male bees do not make honey. This was only known recently. However 1400 years ago the Quran refers to bees that generate the honey as females (the Arabic grammar is in the female mode):

[Quran 16.68-69] says, “And your Lord (Allah) revealed to the bees: Build your hives in mountains, trees and in what they build. Then eat (for females) from every fruit and follow (for females) your Lord's enslaved paths, from their bellies (for females) exits drink of different colors, in it healing for man. These are signs for those who contemplate.”

How could an illiterate man Muhamad peace be upon him who lived 1400 years ago have known that those honey making bees are females?

Bees build their hives from their own wax however scientists just discovered bees that build hives in wood and even in solid rock.

Carpenter bees drill their hives in wood.

Raw Honey Contains Probiotic that Boosts Immunity

Honey is supposed to be good for you, but then again, it adds sugar to your diet.
Which is the best kind to use for good health?

Honeybees are amazing because of The value of propolis, pollen, and honey for health and healing.

·       Propolis is a resin with powerful antibiotic properties that bees collect from plants.

·       Honey is the sweet, sticky fluid made by bees from the nectar of flowers.

·       Pollen is made of proteins and is considered a super food for health enthusiasts.

Honey as a medicine to treat allergies.

Honey is high is fructose, so don’t use it as a sugar substitute. Honey also contains oligosaccharides, a type of complex sugar that acts as a prebiotic to support friendly probiotic bacteria populations in the gut. The nutrient content of honey is very low, but it has many easily assumable trace minerals and other nutrients. Darker colored honey has more minerals.

Sugar Composition of Honey Per 100 Grams

·       Fructose 38.5 grams

·       Glucose 31 grams

·       Maltose 7.2 grams

·       Sucrose 1 gram

What Makes Honey Magic?

The antibacterial action of honey is thought to be from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). A powerful antimicrobial, H2O2 can kill nearly all germs, as well as some cancer cells, on contact. When honey comes in contact with a wound, an enzyme called glucose oxidase—a gift from the bees—activates the release of H2O2. There are likely undiscovered interactions that occur when honey is used to treat wounds, but from what we know, medicinal honey can even kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA.

Honey is hydroscopic. It pulls water away from an infected wound by osmosis. Dryer wounds heal faster. But there’s more to it: honey also pulls lymph fluid to the wound, making for a balanced healing environment.

It also has a low pH of between 3 and 4, making it acidic. Bacteria thrive in neutral or slightly alkaline environments. I know this may be contrary to the pro-alkaline theory, but scientifically true and clinically proven understanding trumps trendy ideas. If you have a non-healing wound, try honey. It’s a “good” acid.

In addition, honey contains phytochemicals important for health. Carotenoids, phytosterols, phenolics, peptides, and other plant chemicals are found in honey. All of these are important for human health and many have healing properties. Many also signal the body’s immune cells to release active immune regulating substances called cytokines. Certain cytokines have anti-inflammatory activity.

Some wild honeys have been tested for anti-tumor activity. Honey can also induce detoxification enzymes that protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease. Many honey phytochemicals exert a synergistic antioxidant effect.

Why Honey Heals

·       Hydrogen peroxide activity

·       Slightly acidic to restore tissue environment

·       Hydroscopic helps remove toxic fluid

·       Contains phytochemicals that support immunity

Medicinal Properties of Honey

·       Anti-allergic

·       Anti-inflammatory

·       Antibacterial

·       Antioxidant

·       Antiviral

·       Arthritis

·       Autoimmune protection

·       Eye health

·       Prebiotic effect promotes healthy gut

·       Promotes calcium and selenium absorption

·       Wound healing

Honey Tips

·       Buy organic or wild, non-pasteurized honey.

·       Choose locally grown.

·       Do not use it as a sugar substitute.

·       Use in small amounts as a super food in water or herbal tea.

·       Store away from sunlight at room temperature.

·       Use is as a topical medicine for burns and wound healing.

2-Yogurt

Probiotics, or the "live active cultures" found in yogurt, are healthy bacteria that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease-causing germs.

3-Oats and Barley

These grains contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber with antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities more potent than echinacea.

4-Chicken Soup

The soup's salty broth keeps mucus thin the same way cough medicines do. Added spices can increase soup's immune-boosting power.

5-Tea

People who drank 5 cups a day of black tea for 2 weeks had 10 times more virus-fighting interferon in their blood than others who drank a placebo hot drink.

6-Sweet Potatoes

You may not think of skin as part of your immune system. But this crucial organ, covering an impressive 16 square feet, serves as a first-line fortress against bacteria, viruses, and other undesirables. To stay strong and healthy, your skin needs vitamin A.

7-Mushrooms

Mushrooms increase the production and activity of white blood cells, making them more aggressive. This is a good thing when you have an infection

Keep these in your mind:

1-Go Green

Green, leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins that help you maintain a balanced diet—and support a healthy immune system.

2-Get vitamin D from exposure to sunlight

3-Staying active by following a regular exercise routine—such as walking three times a week—does more than keep you fit and trim.

4-Getting adequate sleep is extremely important if you’ve been exposed to a virus.

5-Drinking alcohol and smoking can damage the body’s dendritic cells, a vital component of the immune system. An increase in alcohol consumption and smoking over time can increase a person’s exposure to bacterial and viral infections. 

6-There is a connection between chronic mental stress and physical illness. Finding an effective way to regulate personal stress, such as practicing yoga or meditation, may go a long way toward better overall health.

7-Drink Green Tea: Green tea’s health benefits may be due to its high level of antioxidants, called flavonoids.

8-Fruits and vegetables at every meal: Cooking with all colors of the rainbow will help you get a wide range of vitamins, such as vitamin C.

9-Wash Regularly

Wash your hands for 20 seconds and scrub under your fingernails. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Carry an alcohol-based hand cleaner for on-the-go use. Disinfect shared surfaces, such as keyboards, telephones, doorknobs, and remote controls. 

10-Keep It Personal

To avoid sharing germs, keep personal items such as toothbrushes, towels, utensils, and drinking glasses separate. Wash contaminated items—especially toys that are shared—in hot, soapy water. When in doubt, opt for disposal drinking cups, utensils, and towels.  

Staying healthy is more than just practicing a few good techniques when you don't feel well. It involves regular exercise, plenty of healthy foods, and staying hydrated throughout the day. 

Your body works hard to keep you moving and active, so make sure to give it the food it needs to remain in tip-top shape.