Our immune system is a set of armies with multiple functions, reinforced by our food. To avoid health problems against viruses or such as fatty liver diseases (nash, cirrhosis …), diabetes, certain cancers … our body needs to be nourished in a varied and balanced way.
We have in our immune defense system the presence of stem cells that we can consider as a reserve army that can be called to the rescue at any time.
Stem cells play a natural role in our body throughout our lives. They have indeed the ability to transform into any type of cell in the body.
The development of disease occurs when cell loss overwhelms the capacity for tissue renewal by stem cells. Once again, it is a question of balance.
the diabetes, for example, develops when the renewal of cells in the pancreas that provide secretion of the’insulin no longer insured.
No miracle food
No need to imagine that a single food can be effective, a food group may however provide a set of useful substances in large quantities. Physical activity, good sleep and you will ensure good cell renewal.
I do not forget of course the role of antioxidants, and I decided today to quickly point out the flavonoids. Antioxidants, you know them, they’re your anti-aging friends.
Antioxidants attack free radicals, these elements that alter by oxidation. This is called oxidative stress, which has so many harmful effects on the cells of our body.
A high intake of flavonoids is associated with a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, but also decreases the incidence of other causes (Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, diabetes, neuropathologies, kidney diseases, osteoarthritis, etc.), both in women and in men.
So you can promote in your meal plans :
- Cocoa,
- grape seeds,
- berries (cranberries, cranberries, currants, blackcurrants, etc.),
- red fruits in general,
- fatty fish (omega-3),
- fibers (for a better assimilation of omega-3) …
Finally, and surprising as it may seem, the intermittent fasting, is also proving to be a powerful tool to stimulate cell regeneration. You can see here several testimonials that can attest to this..
Researchers have observed in animals that the chemotherapy was more effective if they were fasted for 48 hours before giving them the treatment. Fasting then makes it possible to accelerate the recovery of tissues according to tests on animals.
Fasting should be practiced with caution, in the Cohen method, I propose a 4 p.m. intermittent fasting, supervised by my dieticians. It is very effective to revive or lose weight or pass a level of stagnation.
Against fatty liver diseases, calorie restriction
What is certain, however, is that calorie restriction is generally beneficial.
Calorie reduction, or even time-limited fasting, reduces tissue inflammation, which would cause cell regeneration, better mobilization of stem cells and less damage to all cells.
This calorie restriction will help eliminate many health problems such as fatty liver patients (nash), hypertension, diabetes mentioned above… or any other disease linked to overweight and obesity.
Your food is therefore at heart of your health but and you have to consider it in your general environment. Having a healthy life, with a diet and an adapted physical activity is the first bulwark to maintain good health.
It is an everyday struggle, but one that should not become obsessive, there is no danger every time you bring food to your mouth. But it takes a broad view of thefood to make your first medicine !
