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10
Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
By Brianna Stanley
Our
immune systems are under the attack. Due to increased pollution
and decreased quality regulations on everyday products, our bodies
now have to work harder than ever before to keep us in a state
of questionable health. And if that weren't bad enough, they are
forced to operate without the necessary tools because we fail to
consume adequate nutrients...then we wonder why so many people
get sick. Because a healthy immune system will actually help guard
against cancer and heart disease, as well as lesser issues like
frequent illness and acne, it is important that we give it the
best care we can.
1) Exercise
Exercising helps to circulate lymph fluid, white blood cells that
fight disease-causing pathogens.
2) Take a Multi-Vitamin
“
The alarming fact is that foods (fruits, vegetables, and grains)
now being raised on millions of acres of land that no longer contain
enough of certain minerals are starving us – no matter how
much of them we eat. No man today can eat enough fruits and vegetables
to supply his (or her) system with the minerals he requires for
perfect health because his stomach isn't big enough to hold them … The
truth is that our foods vary enormously in value, and some them
aren't worth eating as food … Our physical well-being is
more directly dependent upon the minerals we take into our systems
than on calories or vitamins or upon the precise proportions of
starch, protein or carbohydrates we consume.”
The preceding quote is from Senate Document 264, dated 1936.
3) Use Organic Cleaners
Regular household cleaners contain toxic chemicals that harm the
immune and respiratory systems. It is a common misconception that
spraying everything with disinfectant is healthy--on the contrary,
if the chemicals will kill germs, think about what they do to our
own immune systems (especially pets and children, who are both
smaller and closer to the surfaces). The best way to avoid becoming
ill from bacterial contact is to strengthen our resistance against
it.
4) Switch Personal Care Products
Most hair care and skin care products contain harmful ingredients
that are soaked right into the skin. Find some that contain all-natural
ingredients, and don't be mislead by fancy advertising.
5) Keep Houseplants
Plants help to filter toxins out of the air and replace them with
oxygen.
6) Get 8 Hours a Night
Deep sleep allows the release of the growth hormone. This aids
in efficient absorption of nutrients and amino acids, as well as
stimulation of the bone marrow (where immune cells are "born").
7) Cut Sugar
One hundred grams of sugar can reduce the white blood cell's ability
to kill germs by 40% for 5 hours.
8) Get Plenty of Fresh Air
"
Understanding indoor air as I do, it is my contention that our
immune systems are being compromised . . .from being 'overwhelmed'
by polluted indoor environments which are loaded with airborne
contaminants." (Dan Schilling, Building Inspector and Indoor
Air Specialist)
9) Avoid Antibiotics if Possible
Antibiotics override and disable the body's immune system.
10) Drink More Water
Dehydration leads to excess body fat (yes, drinking water helps
promote weight loss), joint pain, increased toxicity, and decreased
nutrient absorption. Be sure to avoid dehydrating beverages, such
as coffee and soda.
Brianna Stanley has turned her passion of health and wellness into
her business. For more information on the Freedom Project's simple
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