Most people experience colds in the spring. The usual treatment is with antiviral drugs or folk remedies. And few people remember that it is possible to use such a resource as our psyche. To maintain your health, especially with the coming of spring, try to reach out to your psyche and you may not need to use traditional therapies.
For many years, viral diseases, colds, flu have not been directly associated with psychological factors. However, at the end of the last century, a special direction emerged in science - psychoneuroimmunology (psychoimmunology), which studies the relationship between the immune system and the human psyche.
How much do you know about the connection between immunity and psyche?
It is known that the immune system is able to suppress depression. Therefore, the likelihood that you will get sick, being in a depressed state, increases dramatically. Constant stress, unresolved problems at home and at work, poor sleep, fatigue, unhealthy diet, bad habits - all this leads to stress. At this point, the level of adrenaline rises in the blood, which can block the immune system. As a result, any infection can be activated in the body very quickly.
Separately, it should be said about the stress that occurs during exams among schoolchildren and students. But one should take into account the fact that not every stress that appears at this time leads to illness.
Researchers have proven that the disease occurs only when a person gives in to a certain situation, stops fighting and looks for a way out. From the point of view of the theory of stress, such behavior corresponds to the third - the most dangerous - stage of the stress state, when the subject passively perceives everything around him, is exhausted and is ready to finally give up. Then the disease sets in.
However, if a person does not give in to difficulties, even the most difficult, and continues to confront problems, the body's defenses are activated, and in some cases the self-healing program inherent in each begins to work. Examples are known cases of survival in extreme conditions that pose a threat to life, for example, during wars, in particular, in besieged Leningrad. People who experienced such powerful stress did not experience illness, but there were cases of complete recovery of health and even cure from chronic diseases.
What is good for immunity?
Oddly enough, stress in some cases really helps to increase immunity. But we are talking about its short-term, acute form, when the internal mobilization of all forces is only beneficial for the body. If you encounter a problem and successfully overcome it in a short time, then immunity only benefits from this. The main thing is to find a solution and not get bogged down in a crisis situation. Otherwise, acute stress will turn into chronic, and then the body will cease to mobilize internal resources.
Positive emotions are very important for immunity. Joy, smile, laughter - all this leads not only to a good mood, but also to an increase in the protective functions of the body.
The famous surgeon of Napoleon's army, Jean Larrey, said that any wounds heal very quickly in those who won the battle and feel great joy from defeating the enemy. Doctors working with children have repeatedly noted that children who come to an appointment in high spirits have fun in front of the doctor's office, laugh, jump and run, and recover much faster than others.
Exercises and Tips for Immunity
Several exercises can be done to strengthen your immune system.
- Imagine vividly how your cells fight viruses and emerge victorious from the battle. You can also imagine that you are absolutely healthy and feel a surge of strength, capable of moving mountains. Do these exercises every day, being in a calm state, and soon your immunity will thank you.
- Make sure to take time to laugh heartily. Watch a funny comedy movie, draw funny pictures, do something that will amuse you personally. Spend at least a few minutes a day laughing, then your health will definitely get better.
- Relax, meditate, relax. It is important for the body and immunity that "combat readiness" goes into a recovery mode, when both the soul and the body relax and are filled with new energy.
- Rejoice more, even the most insignificant events. From waking up to getting ready for bed. Smile more often, create a positive mood for yourself, because this will lead to the fact that your immune system will be able to protect you from any cold. Help your body, and you will see that you will not get sick, especially in the spring, when your body is in great need of psychological support.
