My immune system is very low.How do I raise it?

Question

medications?foods?

Answer 1

If you go for a cheaper way, I say, one of the means to boost your immune sytem is nothing but sleep. Bed rest is even highly recommended for those with colds because the virus is destroyed once the body regains its immune system. Our body generates antibodies (vital units of our immune system) to ward-off antigens (foreign substance like virus, bacteria,etc.) invading our body.

Foods:

vitamin C, which boosts the immune system to aggressively react on cancer cells. Diets high in this nutrient are linked to reduced risks for stomach, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers. Good sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, green peppers, cantaloupes and broccoli Those who use tobacco products should eat even more foods containing vitamin C or take supplements since smoking deplete vitamin C reserves quicker than others.

Another important antioxidant is vitamin E. This nutrient helps to slow down the symptoms of aging and strengthen body cells that fight infection. People who eat foods rich in vitamin E or take supplements have an added weapon against bacteria and viruses. Vitamin E also helps in the fight against heart disease and cancer. Good food sources of are whole grain foods and vegetable oils. Supplements are recommended to reach the daily requirement of this vitamin. Check with your doctor on the dose.

Carotenoids are antioxidants that help to strengthen the immune system by producing lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are cells important to fighting infection. The best sources for carotenoids are the red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, cantaloupes, pumpkin, etc. and leafy green foods. The four important carotenoids are beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin. All of these provide excellent protection against disease.

The immune system gains strength from minerals to synthesize proteins which make up all the cells of the body. Important minerals include:
---zinc, which increases the number of lymphocytes to fight cancers. Dietary sources of zinc are whole grains and cooked oysters

---iron, which fights infection and strengthens overall immunity. However, too much iron can be harmful and a physician should be consulted before starting a program of using iron supplements. Meats, dried beans and tofu are good sources of iron.

---selenium, which helps to increase the number of antibodies and encourages growth of immune cells. This mineral can cause damage if too much is ingested so supplements are not recommended. Food sources are fish, grains and nuts.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids - ground flax seeds, walnuts, salmon, soybeans and pumpkin seeds.

Folate - dark green leafy vegetables (turnip greens, mustard greens, spinach, romaine lettuce, collard greens, etc.), beans, legumes, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, beets and okra.

A low fat diet is very important for a strong immune system. Excess fat hampers the ability of the body to fight off bacteria and free radicals. Lowering fat in the diet can be accomplished by limiting the intake of fatty foods and making low fat and low calorie meal substitutions.

Garlic
has been used to prevent infection for thousands of years; and it still works! No need to upset your stomach (and loved ones) by eating it raw; cooked garlic retains its antibacterial powers, so long as you eat enough of it. During plague times, healers in some areas wore a "bird's beak:" a stiff cone was made of paper or bark, stuffed with garlic and spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg), and tied on over the nose to help prevent contagion. That's a little cumbersome for modern times, but inhaling the aroma of a cup of spicy tea (there are many blends available, or make your own) could help you avoid catching contagious disease.

Virtually all drugs depress the immune system. This includes caffeine and nicotine, alcohol, prescribed drugs, "recreational" drugs, and vitamin/mineral supplements. For a healthy immune system, eat nourishing food and forgo the pills.

Both light and dark are necessary for a strong immune system. For optimum immune system strength, sleep in a totally dark room at night, and spend at least 15 minutes a day outside without glasses or contacts. Full spectrum sunlight is needed to trigger the production of important immune system components.

Answer 2

Every day take 500 mgs of Vitamin C. Eat a big salad everyday and drink plenty of water. This works wonders for the immune system.
Good luck to you.

Answer 3

First, increase your servings of fruits and vegetables. Those will give you great vitamins.

Try to eat as many different colors as you can (oranges,cherries,tomatoes,onions,broccoli,romaine lettuce, berries, etc.)

Get plenty of rest.

Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Stay away from colas that contain caffeine.

Do NOT drink alcohol. Do not use drugs. Do not smoke.

You can take vitamin C, a B complex and Zinc along with a wide spectrum vitamin.

Exercise.

Eat in moderation.

Answer 4

You have recieved some very good answers and I agree with most of them. I have been researching the answers to this question for a long time and are convinced there a many remedies / treatments, if not cures that are out there, successfully used by thousands of past sufferers. The inherent problem is that the vast majority of them fall under the label of alternative medicine and because they are derived from natural "products" cannot be patented by the Big Pharma's and insufficient research money is available because of that, for clinical studies to substantate their curative properties. In short, if natural compounds cannot be patented and synthesised, they are ignored. I suggest you internet search natural treatments and investigate remedies such as laetrile. oleander, Gumbi Gumbi, Essaic tea etc.

Answer 5

I suggest all-natural NutriFeron. The scientific and medical communities have identified interferon as critical to a healthy immune function. Dr. Kojima discovered interferon in 1954 and spent 40 years searching for a natural interferon booster. The result of Dr. Kojima's work is the proprietary botanical blend in NutriFeron, the only dietary supplement in the U.S. that naturally increases the production of interferon in the body. The formula for NutriFeron is proven by four published human clinical studies.

Hope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions or the website.

Answer 6

Tahitian Noni Juice, plenty of water, vitiman c, and yougart and pleanty of rest, are ways to build your immune system.

Answer 7

Colloidal silver and gold boosts immune system. You can get these at any health food store or General Nutrition Center (GNC)

Answer 8

Eat well. Get plenty of sleep. Drink plenty of water. Do not smoke. Drink alcohol only in extreme moderation. Get plenty of exercise. Take vitamin supplements. Do not eat grapefruit (I am not kidding).

Answer 9

Vitamin and mineral pills (vitamin C especially), working out, Eat veggies,

Answer 10

Drink lots of orange juice and take a multi-vitiamin