Everyday we come into contact with a myriad of illess and disease causing mic- roorganisms, that want nothing more than to knock us off our feet, and use our body as a host to increase their numbers. |
And although some can be stopp- ed by getting immunized, such as a yearly flu shot or scheduled shots at infancy (measles, chicken pox, tetanus, etc.), there are still plenty of others out there wait- ing to infect us.That means we need the pro- tection of our immune system- working to seek out and des- troy the disease causing free- loaders before they have a chance to infect us. But what can we do to main- |
possible? One of the easiest ways is to drink plenty of tea. Studies done with green tea drinkers show they are far less likely than non-tea drinkers to be infected with an illness or serious disease.So how does tea work to strengthen the immune system? From the moment we are born our immune system goes to work to protect us. Barriers are formed by the skin, mucous secretions (in the nose) and stomach acid, protecting us against bacteria, viruses, fungi, or any of the other microorganisms found floating in the air, or lying on everyday sur- faces that we touch. This is called innate immunity. We also have a second defense in the form of adaptive immunity. This cold or The good news is that we can boost it back green tea drinkers are far less likely to get ill Tea contains a whole host of important vitamins and Tea is also rich in minerals, containing calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, Some vitamins and minerals are found in trace amounts, while others are semi-oxidized oolong teas.Recent studies have shown that pu-erh teas are similar to green teas |
T-Cells and B-Cells
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Our body produces large amounts of specialized white blood cells called lymphocytes, found in bone marrow. There are two kinds of lymphocytes produced:
Also, studies from several Chinese hospitals have shown that green tea |
Another natural immune system booster found in tea is L-theanine, which helps the immune system fight off illnesses such as cold and influenza caused by viruses, bacterial infections, and fungi. The results of studies done, showed that the test volunteers who drank five cups of black tea a day had increased levels of interferon, a component of the immune system.So by improving our diet, getting the proper amount of rest, getting a handle on stress and any work-o-haulic tendencies, along with drinking three to five cups of tea a day, we can turn back the clock on our declining immune system, giving it a nice boost and restoring it back to that of our younger years, lessening the chances of catching a bug or being stricken with a serious disease. And if by chance you can’t or don’t wish to drink the recommended three to five cups of tea a Enjoy. |