EXERCISE: A help or Hindrance to Immune Defense?

Many people who exercise claims that they have fewer infections when they are in good aerobic conditions ,few studies have been conducted that can substantiate or refute this claim.  The bulk of the evidence indicates the moderate exercise may have beneficial effects on the immune system, whereas strenuous exercise may be accompanied by reduced immune -system activity.

Moderate exercise training results in an increase in the circulating numbers of granulocytes and lymphocytes and an increase in cytotoxic and natural killer cell acivity. On the other hand maximal exercise suppresses natural killer cells activity one to two hours after exercise. It is possible that intense physical activity induces the stress response, which in turn suppresses immune functions.

Athletes with long, difficult training schedules and intense competition have increased incident of respiratory infection. Because these athletes have lower resting salivary IgA levels compared with control subjects and that their mucosal immunoglobulins are decreased  after prolonged exhaustive exercise.  These levels return to normal after twenty four hours.

It is possible that the athlete who is in training with frequent bouts of exhaustive exercise may have a sustained reduction in mucosal immununity and therefore lower resistance to respiratory infection.

Fertility Friendly Foods

Hello everyone! Tired of trying different foods and medicines just to conceive a baby but still nothings happen?

Below are some fertility friendly foods i can share to you that is effective:

1. Oysters -  these bivalves can raise libido because they're loaded with zinc. A mineral that helps fuel semen and testosterone production. You can also find zinc in beef, nuts and legumes.

2. Honey - source of boron, a mineral believed to increase the production of testosterone.

3. Fruits and veggies - helps sperm to be less sluggish. the antioxidants in vibrantly colored produce such as potatoes, tomatoes, grapefruits, peaches, red pepper, carrots and green of all kinds.

4. Yams -  yams have fertile properties ,yams contain a substance similar to progesterone which help stimulate ovulation.

5. Nuts and seeds -  abundant source of omega-3,fattry acids, which is vital to regulate hormones that induce ovulation.