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| Summer & Your Immune System! | |
© By Lena Sanchez
The children of today are victims of bad diets and dead immune
systems! Both parents working or a single parent home where
eating on the run has become the way of life. High fat diets,
sodas, chips, candy and pizza, the chosen diet for kids and
they are just children and will choose the worst of the worst
when left to decide for themselves. No parents, I am not
condemning you just stating a fact.
Too tired to cook or work late and kids are left to eat by
themselves or run by the burger joint and pick up McD's choice
children's' meal. I understand where it comes from. Is it any
wonder that the average child has 12 colds a year?
Your first choice should be to build your child's immune
system up as easily as possible, but with the hectic pace
of modern life it's not easy! McD's, Taco Bell, Burger King,
etc. is only interested in your dollars, not your child's health!
Summer junk food and longer days of activity is the immune
system killers and setting your child up for winter ills!
Let me explain just what and how the immune system works!
The immune system protects the body from bacteria, viruses,
fungi and other harmful organisms. Toxins in food, environment,
poor diet and stress can all contribute to a decline in the
immune system activity. A real problem for your health!
If your immune function is weakened your body is subject to
fatigue and illness and cannot ward off infections then illness
happens whether it be everyday illnesses such as colds and
allergies or serious ones, produced by prolonged immune
system distress…
The thymus gland, the spleen and other internal organs
produce the Immune system cells. Immune system cells are
then carried through the body via the lymph vessels to the
lymph nodes, which store these cells and help to create an
effective barrier against infection.
Immune cells are 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,
tobacco smoke exposure and other environmental pollutants.
Minerals and 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 supply of oxygen throughout the body.
So don't fail to take the very best daily vitamin/mineral
supplement you can get!
Your part in protecting your immune system encompass
many aspects since many factors play a role in your health.
Number one - is to be sure of getting a balanced diet rich in
itamins and minerals, which provide the building blocks for
healthy cells.
Vitamins C and E - known as antioxidants - stimulate
immunity and protect against cancer by neutralizing free
radicals. Vitamin A also helps strengthen immune cells.
A complete vitamin supplement daily will help to assure
your needed nutrients but should not habitually take the
place of food intake.
Deep breathing and fresh air replenishes vital oxygen.
Regular open air exercise to boost the oxygen intake
and help build cardiovascular and immune system health.
Children should spend some time out doors to absorb
the sunshine, which facilitates digestion and Vitamin D
to strengthen bones and promote a healthy immune system!
Engaging in moderate exercise for forty-five minutes to an
hour a day will help ensure plentiful intake of fresh air is a
start. It has been shown that as little as 15 minutes of
exercise is beneficial in warding off illness but one hour
would be ideal for maximum protection. Even if it's only
five or ten minutes at a time it has been shown to be
beneficial.
Exercise promotes oxygen exchange between blood and
air and speeds your metabolism, leading to efficient use of
energy from nutrients. Children will naturally get this exercise
given the freedom to do so. Watch the schedules of your child.
Over booked with too many activities can create the wrong
affect and add to the dangers of stress related problems as well.
Strengthen the thymus gland, which is located in the upper
part of the chest behind the breast bone.
Boosting the Immune System can be done inexpensively and
effectively by;
- Hot and cold showers: Begin your morning with a warm
shower, after a few minutes, step aside and change the
water temperature to cool or cold. Place your right leg back
into the shower first and 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 cope better with stress or brew
up a cup of valerian tea to help relieve anxiety and reinstate
calm. Laughter is a great stress reliever, so keep some good
videos around that make you laugh or read jokes or whatever
it takes to make you laugh. Laughing for 15 minutes a day
has shown to produce endorphins for the calming effect and
produce healing while stimulating the immune system.
- Herbal and natural immune stimulants; a variety of herbs are
available that will help to keep the immune system in tune. A
partial list is; sea-buckthorn berries, Echinacea, mistletoe
extract, Astragalus, Ganoderma, Shiitake, Eleuthero, Minor
Bupleurum, chaparral, Pau d'Arco, tang-kuei, hoelen and
Royal jelly bee pollen. Foods that are excellent; garlic,
horseradish, onions, scallions, fruits (especially citrus) and
green vegetables.
Evidence shows that certain herbs, along with correct eating
habits strengthen the immune system. It is not necessary to
take all of the beneficial herbs but an assortment is advised
along with a quality vitamin and minerals daily.
The long and short of it is; to stay healthy you must take charge
of you and your child's health by maintaining a healthy
immune system year round!
Looking for a proven mixture of herbs ask!
mailto:health@a...?subject=ImmuneHerbMix
Enjoy your summer sensibly!
Lena
*** Lena Sanchez Author of "Handbook Of Herbs
To Health & Other Secrets," "Antibiotic Alternatives To
Preventing Mega Bacteria," & "Dangers & Secrets Doctors
Refuse To Tell You." Found online at
http://www.antibiotic-alternatives.com and
Editor of "Natural Environmental Health Facts & Your
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http://www.envirodocs.com/newsletter.htm
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