Human beings are exposed to a countless number of conditions with every passing moment. Climate, work cultures, neighborhood, and household surroundings influence the well-being of man.Today, the negative effects definitely outweigh the positive effects, thanks to the environmental pollution and other forms of nature abuse. The number of diseases that can affect a person, has increased due to these irreversible damages created to Mother Earth.
The body’s armed forces
With infections galore, our human body requires strong militant forces to fight against the worst enemies such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. These foes tend to grow more resistant with time due to the severe mutation process they undergo. But the sad part is, an equivalent strengthening of our body’s immune systems hasn’t occurred. The immune system keeps deteriorating while the foes are developing immense strength, which is not a good sign at all. When the armed forces fall, the foes devour the human body, which is even lethal in many cases. So this mandates people to secure their body by improving their militant forces. The immune system strengthening is a must to fight against life-threatening diseases.
A cuppa to boost the white soldiers
The White blood cells are responsible for fighting infections. These cells need to be strengthened enough to combat the deadly microorganisms.
The following herbal teas can aid in the fortification process when consumed regularly:
Chamomile tea
The popular sleeping aid, chamomile, has excellent properties that facilitate development of the immune system. The chemical ingredients present in chamomile stimulate production of B-lymphocytes (also called the White Blood Cells) and the macrophages that are responsible for fighting infections. More active fighter cells imply more protection against diseases.
Picrorhiza tea
A native herb of the Himalayan mountain ranges in India and Nepal, Picrorhiza is a potent herb which possesses stimulants to activate interferons responsible for fighting germs causing infections. They also facilitate development of white blood cells. Taking medical advice, before consuming this tea, is important.
Dandelion tea
Dandelion, though considered a weed in the Western countries, possess exemplary medical properties. The Chinese have been using dandelion tea for over 1000 years as a medicine for cold, pneumonia, and bronchitis. Chemicals present in it enhance the immunity and are ideal beverages to have during monsoons.
Ginseng tea
All forms of Ginseng namely American ginseng, Siberian ginseng and Asian ginseng possess excellent quantities of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory chemicals. The ancient Chinese believed intake of ginseng to lengthen their life spans. Though there is no concrete proof of ginseng adding years to life, it still has the potential to toughen the body’s immune system by aiding the production of white blood cells that are responsible for combating infections.
Sip a cup of these potent herbal teas and fight away all those dreaded infections.