A. Early symptoms of the illness are much like the flu. After a short time (in some cases a day or two), more severe pneumonia-like symptoms may appear. Not all individuals with Legionnaires' disease experience the same symptoms. Some may have only flu-like symptoms, but to others the disease can be fatal.
The bone broth in chicken soup contains collagen, which can help boost your immune system, in addition to amino acids and nutrients that help prevent inflammation. Chicken soup's illness-fighting ability is thought to be related to cysteine, an amino acid released from chicken during cooking.
The good news is that there are natural ways to potentially supercharge the immune system, and most of them may be found right in the kitchen cabinet. Some of the natural methods for immune system health are garlic, fermented foods, probiotics, and vitamin D. Turmeric is also a popular option. This ancient spice has been used for thousands of years in potentially fighting a range of medical conditions.