With thearrival of winter and cold weather comes a whole range of so-called "winter" ailments: angina, bronchitis, flu, colds, sore throats and other winter joys. Commonly used to prevent recurrent infections such as rhinovirus or other ENT ailments, the role of an immunostimulant is to stimulate the body's immune defenses, enabling it to fight off infections. Boosting the body's immune defenses means taking action on lifestyle (changing diet, getting enough sleep, exercising, etc.).
You can also use certain natural products:
Essential oils are a natural and effective way of boosting the immune system. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, making them an additional asset to our immune system.
Using essential oils can help fight infections, diseases and viruses. For example, tea tree essential oil is known for its antiseptic and antifungal properties, making it useful for fighting respiratory infections. Lavender essential oil is also known for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a valuable ally for the immune system.
In addition to their immune-boosting properties, essential oils can also help reduce stress and improve general well-being. Stress can actually weaken the immune system, so it's important to find ways of managing it. Essential oils can help reduce stress through their action on the brain's stress control centers.
Using essential oils can also help to improve sleep quality, which can also boost immune defenses. Indeed, sleep is a crucial time for our body to regenerate and strengthen itself.
Immunity refers to the body's ability to defend itself against substances that threaten its proper functioning or survival. These threats can be viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites, cells that have become cancerous, or a foreign body such as a splinter.
In this context, the cold seasons, which coincide with a higher circulation of viruses, are generally poorly received by the body. If immunity is at half-mast as winter approaches, it's not for nothing. In some people, serotonin production declines between autumn and winter, leading to depression, fatigue and stress. Yet this hormone is secreted not only by neurons, but also by immune system cells, and over 95% of serotonin is produced not by the brain, but by the intestine.
So it's not uncommon to have sugar cravings, particularly at the end of the day and in the evening, when days get shorter and light levels fall. The body seeks to compensate for the drop in serotonin in the brain. So boosting serotonin production means fighting stress, and boosting your immune system!
Some people, because of their age, chronic pathology or genetic factors, have a deficient immune system that doesn't respond effectively to various external aggressions.
Since the dawn of time, all our biological programming has focused on 2 well-defined activities:
A complex system involving numerous organs (known as lymphoid organs) distributed throughout the body, our immune system constantly protects us against many threats. A slight malfunction can trigger illness. Today, we know better how to help the body protect itself during the cold season. Immunity and nutrition specialists are working to develop effective strategies. Essential oils are an excellent way of boosting the immune system naturally and effectively. They can help fight infections, diseases and viruses, reduce stress and improve general well-being and sleep quality. It's important to always use top-quality essential oils for the best results.
Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of essential oils suited to many health and well-being needs. Here are the categories available:
These essential oils available on Soin-et-Nature offer natural solutions to improve your well-being, treat everyday ailments and look after your health on a daily basis.
