Nervous About the Flu? Build Up Your Immune System!

Posted 10-28-2009 1:33 am by
Defending the body against diseases and other harmful invaders, including bacteria and the flu virus, is the immune system.

With the latest craze going on of who’s getting the flu shot, who’s not, vaccine shortages, etc., it is a good thing to know that building one’s immunity may in fact be more effective than the singularly focused flu vaccination.

Here are the top ways to strengthen your immune system in order to ward off the flu, AND improve your overall health:

1.) Wash your hands…and then some. Utilize a semi-soft natural soap, pushing fingertips into the soap in order to address the area in and around the fingernails (where germs mostly reside). Next, dip your face into a solution of water, sea salt, and dilute iodine – a process designed to rid the face of germs, viruses and bacteria. Pathogens gain access to our bodies not through our airways, but rather through our eyes, nasal passages, mouth and ears.

2.) Incorporate a whole foods-based diet into your life. Foods would include locally grown meats, poultry, dairy, fruits and vegetables raised organically and chemical-free. Insure proper blood sugar control by avoiding or reducing intake of added sugar and highly refined starches such as pasta, rice, potatoes and bread.

3.) Supplement! A great way to build the immune system is to use supplement formulas, made from whole foods that have been fermented. Why? The balance of intestinal bacteria is vital to helping bodily defenses function properly. Some of these supplements include probiotics, mushroom blends, cod liver oil, coconut oil, whole food supplements (garlic, ginger, horseradish, etc.), Vitamin C and Vitamin D.

4.) Sleep! We all know that consistent, ample sleep is tremendously important to overall health and a healthy, well functioning immune system. Proper sleep is tied directly to our level of hormones, notably cortisol and melatonin. Adequate levels of these hormones are vital for a healthy, strong immune system in order to prevent both acute infections and long term illnesses (such as cancer and autoimmune disorders)

5.) Reduce Stress. Not surprisingly, stress is linked to six of the leading causes of death: Heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, and suicide – and too much of it hinders the immune system.

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