Power Up Your Immune System In 6 Easy Steps

It is well known there are basic necessities we need for survival, such as food and drink. We are told from the time we are children that we eat food for energy, we exercise to be in shape and that herbs are nice for those who think they might help. However, these are more important than you might think - they are all elements that your body uses to build a strong immune system. Here are 6 steps to help you build your immunity...

1. Food provides far more than energy. The nutrients in food are your building blocks. These building blocks are used on a daily basis to make new cells including your white blood cells, also known as your immune cells. So when you hear the old saying to "eat a balanced diet," this is why, to get all your necessary building blocks. In fact - this balanced diet should be explained further to include plenty of fresh fruits and veggies. And just so you know - organic produce has been shown to have up to 40% more nutrients. Eating plenty of healthy foods such as fruits and veggies will give you the building blocks your body will use to boost your immune system.



2. As healthy foods provide building blocks needed to build your immune system, junk food will steal the nutrients from your body, leaving less to stay strong. In fact, junk food is difficult for the body to digest, so it will utilize many of your nutrients for the digestive process. At the same time, these types of foods usually contain chemical toxins that your body doesn't know what to do with, so it stores them in fatty tissue! (Perhaps in small amounts, but if consumed every day they add up.) So go easy on the "fun foods."



3. Many of us have a difficult time eating our share of veggies and fruits, so fresh-made fruit and veggie juice may be more convenient. In fact, you can drink the nutrients of 10 carrots and utilize all of their nutrients but it is nearly impossible to eat, digest and assimilate the same amount. This is helpful for people on the run or who like the extra nutrition.



4. Exercise not only helps to strengthen the body, but stimulates the immune system as well. It stimulates blood flow and moves the lymphatic system, which carries your immune cells. This helps the body carry out waste and carry nutrients throughout your body to where they are needed. Also, the deeper breathing carries out metabolic waste. Try walking briskly for 20-30 minutes, 4 times a week.



5. It is becoming widely accepted that herbs are effective at supporting your body's defense systems. A substance in goldenseal has been shown to help the body fight infections and tumors, garlic is known to fight certain bacteria and echinacea has been shown to rev up the immune system. These are only a sample of the power of herbs. How about herbal side-effects? None, really. But what is known of taking herbs is that your body may speed metabolism or create better absorption, which is also a side-effect of a healthier diet. Therefore, if you take medications, you must be careful of the body's reaction.



6. Cleansing your body may help clear built up waste and toxins. This can help your immune system by eliminating the excess burden of battling stored toxins on a daily basis. The body's immune system already has a daily battle against virus, bacteria and other pathogens, no matter how often you wash your hands. So free up your immune system by cleansing your body and eliminate this excess waste.

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