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Many people who
suffer from asthma and allergies don't realize it, but a low
immune system is very likely at the root of their problems.
Medical experts agree that a lowered or improperly functioning
immune system can and does result in several diseases such as
asthma, allergies, arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, chronic
fatigue syndrome and cancer to name just a few. There are ways
to strengthen your immune system, which will help to
significantly decrease your allergy and asthma symptoms.
The body's immune
systems first line of defense against disease are barriers
that prevent antigens, which are large protein molecules of
bacteria, viruses, chemicals and other substances that appear
harmful from entering your body. The barriers include your
skin, mucus, cough reflex, stomach acid and even enzymes in
your tears, which destroy toxins. If the antigen or toxin
manages to get past these barriers, then the immune system
launches a second line of defense, found in your blood. They
are white blood cells, which perform a protective function by
seeking out and destroying foreign protein antigens.
If you suffer from
a low immune system it is important to avoid things that
suppress or act to destroy it, such as a high cholesterol
diet, heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium), fat, alcohol,
fried foods, food additives, obesity, industrial pollutants,
pesticides, herbicides, stress, prescription drugs, too much
sunlight, tobacco, and radiation.
Unfortunately,
there is no "magic bullet" that you can take to quickly repair
your immune system, but there are several ways to help build
and support it by providing your body with proper nutrition,
regular exercise, adequate rest, relaxation and maintaining a
positive mental attitude.
Taking the
following dietary steps will help protect and build your
immune system:
1. Limit saturated and trans fats, food additives and alcohol
2. Take a good quality balanced multi-vitamin/mineral
supplement daily
3. Ensure your diet includes adequate protein
4. Take 1000 mg of Vitamin C daily.
5. Eat 3 to 4 servings of vegetables daily.
6. Eat 3 to 4 servings of legumes weekly.
7. Eat 3 to 4 servings of omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods weekly
The length of time
required to re-build a low immune system of course will vary
depending on your individual situation and environmental
exposure to immune system suppressants. This is not an
overnight process, for some people it can take three months to
two years. Obviously, the higher your exposure has been to
immuno-suppressants, the longer it will take to build your
immune system. Children tend to heal much more quickly than
adults or the elderly. People with
allergies and asthma will find that their asthma and allergy
symptoms become less frequent and less severe when their
immune systems are stronger. It's important to avoid using
allergy and asthma drugs, which have toxic side effects which
act to lower the immune system. Fortunately, there are natural
supplements that safely and effectively eliminate allergy and
asthma symptoms.
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