2025-06-12
37 分钟We think we know our immune systems.
And in many senses, we do.
It's one of our most important barriers against the ravages of a microscopic world that would otherwise do us a lot of harm.
We know from the ups and downs of getting ill that our immune systems can affect how we feel or even how we think.
Sometimes it does a better job of protecting us than other times.
Some people seem to be much better at dealing with external threats than others.
And it can also go into overdrive and cause more problems than it solves.
So it's no surprise that perhaps after a nasty bout of flu,
you often wonder how to keep that barrier strong.
Looking at social media,
it's clear that a lot of self-appointed health gurus think they have the answers.
there's a lot of talk about boosting immunity.
So even in the middle of winter,
I dive in my mountain stream and it's one of the most powerful immune system boosters,
that quick cold.
Maybe you don't have a mountain stream to hand, but you could...
Mix lemon with garlic and you will never have to go to the doctor again.
This kind of folk remedy stuff is really common.
And don't forget that well-known over-the-counter drug, gratitude.
There are plenty of influencers peddling supplements and pills and drinks for some kind of immune shortcut.