How to protect your immune system: tips from Landsberg for autumn!

How to protect your immune system: tips from Landsberg for autumn!

In autumn many people face the challenge of colds, but also the flu and covid 19 viruses are on the rise. The pharmacist Marc Schmid from Landsberg draws attention to the fact that there is no miracle cure that strengthens our immune system immediately, but he offers some valuable advice to support the immune system.

According to a press release from the Bavarian State Apothekeeper and the Bavarian Pharmacist Association, a balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is of great importance. These foods provide essential nutrients that the body needs to work optimally. Vitamin C and zinc are particularly important. Zink plays a crucial role in improving the defensive performance, while at the same time there should be no harmful substances such as cigarettes and alcohol because they weaken the defenses.

Tips to strengthen the immune system

Another useful note from Schmid is that alternating showers promote blood circulation and activate the immune system. He recommends starting the day with a warm shower and then switching to cold water step by step. This method should be repeated several times before finally ending with cold water to stimulate the circulation.

The stay in the fresh, wet cold autumn weather also has positive effects on the immune system. Schmid suggests moving outdoors for at least 20 minutes every day. Another factor for good immune function is sufficient sleep. In order to ensure undisturbed sleep, he recommends keeping a regular sleep rhythm.

In this season, it is important to differentiate between an ordinary cold and the serious influenza flu. According to the press release, the optimal time is now to be vaccinated against flu. Schmid emphasizes that the influenza vaccination is safe and well tolerated. Citizens have the opportunity to get advice in pharmacies, where vaccinations are often offered directly, as www.augsburger-allgemeine.de reports .