In the last 2 years, immunity has been a buzz word and has been top of mind for so many people, but why is that so important in these unprecedented times? Because the purpose of the Immune System is to protect against infection, disease, and repair deficiencies in the body.
What can we do naturally to build a vital defense system?
The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend your body from harmful germs. It’s like having your own army! When bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, pollution, and other germs (pathogens) invade your body, they multiply and attack. This invasion is called an infection (microbes). Infections cause the diseases that make you sick.
Your immune system protects you from the disease by fighting off the invading germs.
How does the immune system work?
Your immune system is always on patrol in your body. When it comes across an invading germ (pathogen), it attacks it. This is called an immune response. Very much like the soldiers in an army going on a recognition mission!
This protection against a certain disease is called immunity. Immunity can last your whole life.
The main systems that protect you are:
You can help your immune system by having proper nutrients and source of foods.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Vitamin A - Beta-carotene
Vitamin C – The “Muscle” of the Immune System
Vitamin E – Tocopherol
Zinc
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTS
Vitamin D – The ‘Sunshine Vitamin” that helps regulate the Immune System
The body makes Vitamin D from the sun’s UV rays. If you have sun absorption issues and therefore a Vitamin D deficiency, there are other options and treatments, such as UVB Vitamin D therapy, which can give you up to 25,000 UI on your skin or an over-the-counter supplement.
'Vitamin B
Omega 3
Protein
OTHER IMMUNE BUILDING FOODS
Ginger: It is not only a source of flavor in recipes but an ancient herbal remedy for respiratory ailments, nausea, pain, and infection. Ginger contains active compounds that are packed with potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger can also inhibit or destroy bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. Just consuming .5 to 2 grams a day of fresh ginger is great, and you can eat it fresh, ground, juiced with a bit of lemon, Manuka honey and powdered turmeric.
Garlic: There is over 6,000 peer-reviewed studies and reports that evaluated garlic’s ability to boost the immune system, its support detox, an antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Helps regulate the adrenal glands that produce stress hormones, garlic fights fatigue that can weaken the immune system. As a fact, the World HealthOrganization (WHO) recommends daily consumption of a clove of raw or roasted garlic. It can also act as a natural blood thinner, so be careful if you are taking anti-coagulant medications, consult your health provider.
Fermented foods do miracles for your gut health! Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefit, kombucha, June tea. In addition to fermented foods, raw honey, bone broth and apple cider vinegar are excellent for your gut!
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