immune defenses articles Tag

Fight against cancer: soon anti-cancer vaccines?

recognize and destroy cancer cells. The disease appears when this defense system goes haywire, hence the interest in coming to support the patient's immune defenses with a vaccine to prevent relapse. Promising research on mice The development of cancer vaccines is of interest to many research t ...

06
Feb
2023

Sick on vacation: understanding leisure sickness in 5 questions

the mechanism by which we fall ill when we ease off the pressure. As long as we work at a steady pace, the body holds up even though it is tired. The immune defenses are boosted by two stress hormones: cortisol and adrenaline. But here’s the thing: the day before or the day of departure on vacati ...

25
July
2024

Treating a Cold: Tips and Tricks

ld season: - **Balanced diet**: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly those containing vitamin C (such as citrus fruits, kiwis, and peppers), helps boost immune defenses. - **Regular physical activity**: Moderate exercise contributes to strengthening the immune system and reducing the ...

18
Sep
2007

Health: 5 misconceptions about vitamin C

his vitamin is not a tonic or an exciter in the strict sense. If it allows you to better resist winter viruses, it is because it boosts the body's immune defenses. This vitamin also helps to fight against fatigue because it allows a better assimilation of iron and prevents anemia. 2- Vitam ...

12
Oct
2021

Oligotherapy: for allergies, think of manganese!

mune system that reacts disproportionately to harmless substances such as pollen, dust, or certain foods. The sudden and exaggerated reaction of our immune defenses to these allergens can trigger various symptoms. These can include respiratory symptoms in the case of hay fever or allergic rhinitis ...

13
Apr
2023

Nutrition: 5 essential vitamins and minerals in winter.

and minerals in winter. Indeed, this vitamin contributes to the strength of bones by facilitating the proper absorption of calcium and reinforces the immune defenses by acting on white blood cells. Unfortunately, during the winter season, most people are deficient in this vitamin because it is synt ...

03
Nov
2023

Telethon: The Success of the First Gene Therapies

example of the diseases that can now be treated with gene therapies. These revolutionary therapies also make it possible to treat 'bubble babies' who lack immune defenses, as well as myotubular myopathy, another rare disease that was often fatal before the age of 2. Scientific advances that benefit ...

08
Dec
2023

Cold Snap: How to Avoid a Cold?

Drink an anti-cold herbal tea. Warm drinks are a well-known trick for warming up after being exposed to the cold. If you feel chilled or are experiencing the early signs of a cold, such as a runny nose or sore throat, prepare a herbal tea specially formulated to boost your natural defenses. Tonic ...

02
Jan
2024

Rosehips: Overview and Health Benefits

pectin, this super fruit is credited with the following benefits: • Combating fatigue and speeding up convalescence after an illness. • Stimulating immune defenses against winter viruses. • Contributing to joint flexibility due to its anti-inflammatory properties. • Promoting ...

18
Jan
2024