In a time of worrying reports of an expanding number of flu and another infectious diseases, many people are afraid of the coming “epidemia”. However, dr n. med. Zbigniew Martyka, specialist of interior and infectious diseases, warns: “Let us not be intimidated that there will be a terrible epidemic and we will get sick due to the fact that it truly reduces our immunity”. In a conversation with Tarnowska's RDN station, he emphasized that psyche plays a key function in our health, and media are frequently liable for causing an atmosphere of fear.
The media and the fear of illness – how not to be scared?
Dr. Martyka highlighted the function of the media in shaping social attitudes towards diseases. “This psyche can do quite a few bad” – he said, criticizing any reports that exaggerate the threat. alternatively of panicking, the doctor recommends focusing on prevention and strengthening the immune system.
– That's 1 to assume, due to the fact that it's hard to believe that they're unlucky and that they have any kind of infection outbreak. I think it leaves a lot to be desired to have an immune strategy in these people," explained Dr. Martyk, referring to people who are frequently ill.
How to strengthen immunity? Key principles
The specialist emphasizes that the key to wellness is the systematic care of the body. Among the most crucial elements is:
- Appropriate diet – rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Physical activity – regular movement supports the immune system.
- Vitamin supplementation – especially vitamin C, which plays a key function in the fight against infections.
– If we don't supplement vitamin C, her body stores will shrink, and after 2 or 3 weeks, we won't have half vitamin C. But at the minute erstwhile the infection begins or even a tiny cut, like a wasp bite, the vitamin is consumed rapidly – at specified a rate that in half an hr we do not have half of it – explains Dr. Martyk.
Your doctor recommends that you take up to 1000 mg vitamin C all hr in case of infection, and a fewer grams all fewer hours in case of slow release.
Disturbing statistic – influenza, pertussis, RSV
The media has late reported an expanding number of flu cases. Around 300,000 cases were diagnosed in January, of which 200,000 were diagnosed in the second half of the month. wellness Minister Isabella Leszczyna pointed out that “this is simply a burden for hospitals, but above all it is dangerous for patients themselves”.
The problem is the low insemination against the flu. As the minister emphasized, only about 5% of Poles decide to vaccinate. “These data have not changed in rule for respective years,” she added.
However, flu is not the only threat. Last year, more than 32,000 people had pertussis, and more than 41,000 patients had RSV. These figures show how crucial prevention and wellness care is.
Summary – do not be afraid, act!
Instead of giving in to the panic caused by media reports, it is worth focusing on strengthening immunity. Dr. Martyka reminds that the key to wellness is systematic care of the body – appropriate diet, movement and supplementation. Let us besides remember that vaccination is an effective form of protection against dangerous infectious diseases.
Let us not be intimidated – let us act for our health!
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