Reason for infection

The most probabale reason for the high rate of infections during monsoon is environmental conditions. High levels of humidity and a temperature that is neither too high nor too low together are conductive to the growth of a range of pathogens.

Add to this prblems like stagnated water bodies, overflowing drains, impure drinking water, leaky walls and and rofs and you have an ideal setting for infections and disease.

The monsoon also marks a time when our immunity takes a beating, rendering us vulnerble to diseases. Treatment is of course, important but what is more important and effective is prevention.

Boost your natural immunity

Natural immunity refers to a state where a person is immune to a disease. The natural immune response is a pre-programmed first line of defence that is primarly responsible for eliminating or containig pathogens at the site of entrance into the host.

Overuse of antibiotics, exposure to radiation and hazardous chemicals and the widespread use of corticosteriods cripple the immune system. So boosting your natural immunity is a very effective method of arresting the onset of various deseases. Unfortunately the role off a host of diseases has gone unrecognised.

Building natural immunity is epecially important in children. A strong immune system provides a child withthe natural defences to fight many diseases. Again, the immune system declines as we grow older. Quality of life in old age is largely dependent on the ability to manipylate the natural immune system.

With regard to natural immunity, one of the most important decisions an individual can make is to choose a healthy lifestyle. This will help maitain the natural immune system. Building up your body's disease-fighting arsenal are Immuno-nutrients, which are foods taht have an immuno-modulatory and antioxidant effect. These nutrients help build the body's immunity and enhance its ability to fight infection.


Traditional nutrients


Traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda describe many such nutrients. Scientific research confirms that these nutrients boost our natural immunity and enhance the body's ability to fight infections.

A regular dose of these immuno-nutrients goes a long way in the helping build your body's ability to fend off infections and disease.

With the monsooon having set in and with the prospect of infections and disease looming large, it would be a good idea to shore up your body defences and enjoy the monsoon showers.