Therapist Nadezhda Chernyshova told what helps to strengthen the immune system in old age.
Age is not an obstacle to good health. In an interview with Moscow 24, doctor Chernyshova named the conditions for acquiring strong immunity in older people. The doctor stated that this is facilitated by sufficient sleep, reasonable physical activity and a well-organized diet.
“Quality sleep, walks in the fresh air and a varied diet will help maintain immunity in old age,” said Nadezhda Chernyshova.
The specialist noted that sufficient sleep improves the body's ability to resist infections. She advised going to bed at the same time in the evening and waking up at the same hour – a stable sleep schedule ensures the prevention of sleep disorders and insomnia.
“Everyone has different sleep norms, but if a person feels rested after waking up, then he slept enough,” the doctor explained.
Speaking about the benefits of walks in the fresh air, Chernyshova specified that thanks to them, the blood is well saturated with oxygen and more effectively nourishes all the tissues of the body, its internal organs. This, in turn, has a positive effect on the protective resources of the body, on the work of its immune system.
Commenting on the need for another important condition for strong immunity in older people – a high-quality diet, the therapist explained: it should include more vegetables and fruits, as well as protein products in the form of meat, poultry, fish, eggs. The body itself will take from them everything it needs for immunity, said Chernyshova.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about what harms the heart and blood vessels significantly more than salt and sugar.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Nadezhda Chernyshova Health General Practitioner