Are any of the following true? You seem to have frequent colds or flu, or have frequent infections (whether viral, fungal, or bacterial). Your wounds heal slowly. You use antibiotics frequently. You experience bleeding gums. I don’t consume a variety of fruits and vegetables regularly.
The immune system is a magnificent system that keeps the body healthy. An unhealthy diet, inadequate sleep, stress, and toxins can hinder the immune system and impede its performance. It is important to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, get plenty of sound sleep each night, limit stress, and exposure to toxins to ensure the function of a healthy immune system.
Years of toxins from food, pesticides, beauty products, bioaccumulate within our bodies hindering our immune systems. It is a good idea to periodically assist our natural cleansing process by implementing detoxification procedures.
Antibiotics can transform the Candida Albicans fungus which is normally harmless in the body into a damaging fungus. This fungus can hinder the immune system. It is generally controlled by the friendly bacteria in our bodies. However, when the balance of friendly to unfriendly bacteria is disrupted from medications and antibiotic rich foods such as meats the delicate balance can be disrupted and the fungus is allowed to flourish. Effective strategies in restoring a healthy balance include modifying the diet and implementing healthy bacteria from foods and supplements.
Some nutrients that are beneficial for a healthy immune function are zinc, vitamin C, vitamin A, Echinacea, shiitake mushrooms, and garlic.
