Autumn is the season when we prepare for the cold months, and boosting immunity through natural methods is very important.
Nutritionists recommend that foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals should not be missing from the diet to ensure the body’s vitality and its ability to fight against the bacteria and viruses that frequently circulate in the autumn and winter months.
One such antidote for seasonal respiratory infections is an autumnal smoothie, made from the fruits of this transitional season.
Autumn Elixir for the Cold Season
To prepare this natural remedy, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 kg pears
- 2 tablespoons fresh milk
- 2 tablespoons dried figs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon bee pollen
- 1 tablespoon water
Preparation Method:
Start by boiling a cup of tea with water, to which you will add the dried figs. Cover the pot with a lid to let the fruits steam for 15 minutes. In a separate container, pour the fresh milk and dissolve the bee pollen in it for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel the pears, remove the seeds, and cut them into small slices. Add the fresh milk with bee pollen, the water from the fig infusion, and honey to taste.
Subsequently, blend the entire mixture until you obtain a tasty and effective remedy for boosting immunity.
Warning Signs of a Weakened Immune System
Signs of a weakened immune system include: fatigue, frequent infections, inflammations, a high frequency of colds, wounds that heal slowly, and chronic diarrhea.
Doctors say that each year, children can develop between 4 and 12 episodes of acute respiratory infections, most commonly involving rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, viral or bacterial infections that can extend and complicate through inflammation of the middle ear (otitis) or sinuses (sinusitis).
Bronchitis and, more seriously, pneumonia are also concerning. Therefore, it is recommended to have regular preventive check-ups, as well as to take vitamins upon the doctor’s advice.
