There was a time when the experts in the medical science
field worried about influenza. Today the focus seems to have
shifted to ‘afflulenza’. Lifestyle diseases, more than anything
else, are snuffing out lives and shortening productive years of
the population.
The mantra seems to be to get rich, buy cars, get houses and get
meals out. When we chase such a lifestyle what we get in return
is appalling. We get obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes,
respiratory problems and cancer. We fail to appreciate that
despite the progress in medical science, there are sure cures
for a very small number of ailments.
On top of it, there is an extraordinary level of reliance on the
antibiotic alternative as patients and doctors are in a hurry to
earn the next buck, which does not make things any better.
Herbal antibiotics , on the other hand, treats ailments and
boosts the body’s responses to illness.
Besides the visible physical problems, a prolonged illness can
wreck mental health and can also affect immune system health
negatively. It can hinder the body’s capacities to self-heal.
Immune system is a relatively new area of study for the medical
experts and not much is known about the mechanisms of its
dysfunction.
However, it has been established that certain factors that there
are certain factors that affect immune system health. The way we
eat and what we eat is one of them.
The immune system, which is primarily responsible for
recognizing foreign substances like bacteria and toxins must be
in proper shape to perform its function of destroying such
foreign material. A weakened immune system is an invitation to
disease in two ways.
It is incapable of fighting infections and you are therefore
susceptible to contracting diseases more often. The immune
system also looses its capacity to recognize foreign invasions
and starts destroying the body’s own normal cells, which causes
autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes.
Food has been the most prominent of all causalities behind the
gradual decline of traditional family patterns and eating
practices. We may be eating more calories but we are obtaining
them from poor sources, eating fat of inferior quality
(trans-fats), more sugar, refined carbohydrates, more meat,
chemicals and preservatives. This type of diet can adversely
affect the body’s self-healing capacity.
Instead of the multi vitamins and dietary supplements that you
may choose to add on to your food, opt to eat certain foods that
help your immune system. Vitamin C in combination with magnesium
and calcium resists infections. For people who have problems of
heartburn, citrus fruits may not be advisable as they are highly
acidic in nature.
Crabmeat, lobsters and oysters are rich in all three nutrients -
calcium, magnesium and Vitamin C. Salmon is rich in a lot of
minerals and vitamins along with a substantial quantity of Omega
3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are good for arthritis and
heart disease and also aid immune system functioning. Other
healthy sources of Vitamin C are broccoli, tomatoes, peaches and
guava.
Selenium is a trace mineral that is essential for immune system
health, which you will not find in multi-vitamin supplements.
Chicken and broccoli are healthy sources of selenium. Different
types of edible mushrooms increase the production of white blood
cells, which are essential for effectively combating disease.
A case also exists for the use of herbs for immune system. These
are herbs that our ancestors used, to maintain health and
vitality. These herbs are still an integral part of traditional
therapies and the mainstay of homoeopathy.
Information:
Whole Food Nutritional Supplements
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