How to improve the immune system? My bf always get the small problems like flu, headache, sneeze...?

Question

I think his immune system is not good that's why always get sick on these small problems. He is quite thin since he was young, maybe also due to his family genes.. What kind of food/fruits can he eat to improve? Or what supplyment tablet he can buy from the pharmacy?

Answer 1

Get enough sleep
Getting enough sleep is essential for a healthy immune system. When we sleep, the immune system is reinforced and replenished. Even one night’s sleep loss can significantly suppress the immune system.

Wash your hands
Many micro-organisms are passed via skin contact with infected individuals or objects. Washing your hands before touching your face (rubbing your eyes, contacting your mouth or ears) can greatly reduce your exposure to harmful microbes in the environment; this lessens your chance of getting sick and of stressing your internal immune system.

Eat nutritious foods
“You are what you eat.” Making sure your body receives only wholesome, nutritious foods* is essential for optimum immune function. Immune-boosting foods include organically grown fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, beans and other legumes, natural oils such as expeller-pressed olive oil, flax oil and butter, free range eggs and fish/meats that have been raised without the use of antibiotics and other medications.

Avoid “unhealthy” foods
Sugar and overly processed foods are foes of the healthy immune system. Sugar (including honey) suppresses many immune cells, particularly macrophages and NK cells. Other unhealthy foods include those containing hydrogenated oils (trans-fats), fried items, processed meats, baked goods made with white flour and foods that contain moulds.

Stay as stress-free as possible
Although it’s easier said than done, keeping stress under control is essential for a healthy immune system. When we are stressed, our adrenal glands secrete a hormone known as cortisol. Although cortisol is in many ways good for our bodies (it helps keep inflammation in check, for example), too much of it on an ongoing basis can create havoc. For example, when cortisol output is high, the immune system secretes interleukin 6 (IL-6), which contributes to inflammation. IL-6 is also believed to cause autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia to worsen, to cause calcium to leave the bones, and to act as a growth factor for a number of tumours.

Get enough exercise
Exercise is a wonderful immune booster and good for virtually every part of you! A program of regular, moderate exercise relieves stress and makes it easier for you to sleep at night.

Avoid alcohol and cigarettes
Alcohol intake interferes with a variety of immune defenses. Research indicates that alcohol consumption is linked with certain types of cancers and infections. Cigarette smoke (inhaled or second hand) is saturated with toxic chemicals, most of which negatively impact immune response.

Avoid excessive sun exposure
Unprotected sun exposure for longer than 15 minutes is linked with immune suppression. (This is why cold sores often appear following time spent in the sun.) Always wear a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. Be sensible though…a few minutes in the sun before 11:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. will help your body produce vitamin D and not expose you to the risk of burns or immune problems.

Avoid exposure to pollutants and toxic chemicals
Pollution is a major factor in immune suppression. Unfortunately, toxic chemicals are everywhere around us. Become informed! Learn to recognize harmful chemicals in the home and outside. Buy (or make) non-toxic cleaning fluids/sprays, and use natural cosmetics whenever possible.

Answer 2

They are things that can only be discovered after hundreds and hundreds of trials. And of course, strict restriction needs to be in place. However, because the basis of science is always changing due to new discoveries, we need to also have sympathy to the drug company as well. They are not miracle makers, they only try to make profits by selling something that they "think" might help other people. Imagine the world without antibiotics and other medication, how many people would have to die? If we agree that science can be changed, the drug company might not have an excuse of increasing medication prices because of law suit.Also if we look at any other area that has used the socialist system it has bogged down and failed to live up to its Utopian promise. No system is perfect but open and free market is the best out there.

Answer 3

The supplement "Airbourne" is awesome for boosting your immune system. It's a massive boost of vit. C and some herbs. At the 1st sign of a cold take a dose every 5 hours. I have noticed a difference in my immune system when I take this.

Answer 4

Have him checked for hyperinsulinemia. It can result in a lowering of the effectiveness of the immune system.

If that comes up negative, have him checked for systemic Candida Albicans.

For basic information on hyperinsulinemia and candida albicans (yeast), check out www.hufa.org.

Answer 5

his system is weak and susceptible so vit c 500 mg a day vit b 50 complex more protein an he needs to work out..

Answer 6

drink a lot of water and go get a check up don't eat that much onions & tomatoes, they worsen your sickness.

Answer 7

I found this article helpful (I had a similar situation): http://www.mindbodyhealth.com/boost_immune.htm

Answer 8

drink goji, it work for me