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Immune Deficiency
The
immune system protects the body from bacteria, viruses, fungi and other
harmful organisms.
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Toxins in foods and the
environment, poor diet and stress can all contribute to a decline in
immune‑system
activity. If your immune function is weakened, your body is subject to
fatigue and illness and cannot ward of
infections. Immune‑system cells are produced by the
thymus gland, the spleen and other organs. They are then carried
through the body via the lymph vessels to the lymph nodes, which store
these cells and he help to create an effective
barrier against infection.
Immune cells can be damaged by unstable oxygen molecules in the
body
called
free radicals which may be generated
in dangerously high numbers by
poor nutrition, X rays, alcohol, cigarette smoke and pollutants.
Vitamins help strengthen the immune system by neutralizing these
cell‑damaging particles. Exercise, too, helps maintain good health by
promoting blood
circulation and ensuring a plentiful of oxygen throughout the body. |
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What You Can Do: Many factors play a role in strengthening the immune
system: A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, provides the building
blocks for healthy cells. Deep breathing and fresh air replenish vital oxygen.
Regular exercise boosts oxygen intake and helps build cardiovascular and
immune‑system health. |
Protect cells with vitaminsVitamins
C and E known as anti-oxidants stimulate immunity and protect against cancer
by neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin A also helps strengthen immune cells.
The daily requirement is 1,000 RE (found in 1 carrot) for vitamin A, 60 mg. (1
orange) for vitamin C and 8‑10 mg. (2 tbsp. vegetable oil) for vitamin
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Engage
in moderate exercise for an hour a day to ensure plentiful intake of fresh
air. This promotes oxygen exchange between blood and air and speeds
metabolism, leading to efficient mobilization of energy from nutrients.
The
thymus gland, which is located in the upper part of the chest behind the
breastbone, is a nursery for immune system cells that help fight infection.
Unfortunately, this organ shrinks in size as we grow older, and its
effectiveness gradually diminishes. Here's a quick and easy exercise to
stimulate your thymus gland and boost your immune‑system health: Every
morning, tap on the middle of the breastbone with your fingers for 5 minutes.
Boosting the Immune System Acupuncture treatment and Traditional Chinese Medicine can boost the immune system Hot and cold showers
Begin
your morning with a warm shower. After a few minutes, step aside and change the
water temperature to lukewarm or cold. Place your right leg back in the shower
first then work your way up the body. Stress
reduction
Scientific
studies have shown that stress weakens your immunity. Try relaxation techniques,
such as yoga or meditation, to help you cope better with stress. Or brew up some
linden‑flower or valerian tea to help relieve anxiety and reinstate a
state of calm. Natural
healing techniques
Oxygen therapy: A treatment that delivers high concentrations of oxygen to the blood to
stimulate metabolism and right infection. Auto-hemotherapy: A procedure where a small amount of the patient's blood is removed and
then re-injected later to enhance immunity. Lymph
drainage: A therapeutic technique that
speeds the removal of impurities and toxins through massage of the lymph vessels. Herbal immune
stimulants Immune
cocktail: Put 3 carrots, 1 orange, 1 apple
and half a beet through a juicer. Make a fresh batch of this drink every day.
Vitamin jolt for smokers: Take 1 tbsp. of juice made from sea‑buckthorn
berries daily for the extra vitamin C that smokers need. Natural
anti-bacterials : Include freshly grated or
chopped garlic, horse radish or onions in your diet to fight harmful bacteria.
Healing inhalation: Enjoy a hot steam bath with mint oil, which kills bacteria
on the mucous membranes and stimulates the formation of antibodies. Natural
immune boosters: To stimulate the body's
natural defense system, try a natural remedy containing mistletoe extract (the
doses are nontoxic) or prepared with Siberian ginseng. |