Boosting The Immune System

Evolution Three – Week Five


Wednesday, September 30, 2009



Hello Folks,


I am very concerned with my immune system today, but probably more concerned with getting sick. I have been exposed to several sick people in the past week. I have also had less sleep than usual and added stress at work and home. Since all of those factors can seriously hinder a strong immunity to diseases, then I am looking at how to best prevent myself from catching something.



What is the immune system comprised of?:

• Made up of the lymph system, thymus, and circulatory vessels
• Meant to disarm foreign invaders in the body
• Included in the lymph system are the tonsils, adenoids, lymph nodes, spleen, appendix, peyer’s patches, and lymphatic vessels.

How does the immune system work?:

• Immune cells grow in bone marrow and transported to the thymus
• In the thymus the cells learn not to attack each other called “thymic education”
• One the immune cells no longer attack each other they leave the thymus and enter the bloodstream
• The lymph organs help filter things out
• Immune cells collect in lymph organs and attack foreign invaders until antibodies are released into the blood stream
• Once in the bloodstream the antibodies attack and destroy foreign invaders in throughout the body

Here are a few things that are known to weaken the immune system?:

• Genetic predisposition
• Unhealthy diet (sugar, alcohol, processed foods with pesticides
• Antibiotics taken in excess
• Chronic infections
• Stress
• Not enough sleep
• Heavy metals in body
• Low HCL
• Chemical exposure
• Intensive drug therapy (chemotherapy)
• Age
  

Here are some to the things that I do to take care of my immune system:

• Drink Combucha (pro-biotics)
• Cut out refined sugar or severely reduce it in my diet
• Drink lots of water or tea
• Eat fish, which has omega-3’s in it
• Eat raw and unprocessed food
• Eat garlic or foods with garlic
• Take vitamin D and E or eat food containing vitamin D or E
• Drink Emergen-C drinks (though, it has more sugar than necessary)\
• Eat or drink foods with Vitamin C
• Eat organic fruits and vegetables
• Take Zinc chewables

Food I Do’nt eat:

• Sugar in anything
• Yogurt, cheese or any dairy
• Food with gluten like bread
• Peanut butter or peanuts
• Caffeine and alcohol are recommended to abstain from, but I don’t drink either, but still good to know about

Why exercise can help the immune system?:



Too much exercise will actually do the opposite effect, but a good balance of activity, rest and healthy eating will actually boost the immune system...

• Sweating releasing toxins and toxins effect the immune system
• Exercise increases HCl

Until next time…



Think, Believe, Act, Adjust, Never Give up



Dakota



Today’s Mantra:



When it comes to health, when the body feels safe and is at ease, the nervous system is able to quiet and be normal.






~patricia Megregian

Sources:

http://www.quotesea.com/Quotes.aspx?by=Patricia+Megregian




http://www.jigsawhealth.com/articles/Immune%20System.html



http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/chronic_fatigue_syndrome/hic_Diet_Exercise_Stress_and_the_Immune_System.aspx



http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/injuryprevention/a/Ex_Immunity.htm