can anyone tell me the main things that can weaken your immune system?? can stress do it?? smoking, drinking? what is the main cause!!!!!
2006-12-19 05:48:15 · 7 answers · asked by nina_lynn85 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
All of the things u mentioned can do it. Also look at your diet. The best thing for your immune system in lots of fruits and veggies. I know I know you have heard this before but its true
2006-12-19 05:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, stress most certainly can weaken your immune system: I was sick a LOT while under stress. Smoking and drinking don't help either.
Other things that might weaken your system are:
Insufficient rest
Excessive sugar
Poor nutrition
Believe it or not, pollution
Considering how, after all, your immune system is what's keeping you from getting sick, it comes under assault every day. There is no one thing that will weaken it.
2006-12-19 06:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Stress has been known to weaken your immune system, as well as smoking and drinking.
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2006-12-19 05:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by tora911 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no 'main cause'. The things you listed contribute and the cumulative effect weakens your immune system.
2006-12-19 05:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above can weaken your immune system, including sleep deprivation and drug abuse. You body has to concentrate on the other things you were doing and healing itself (like smoking, drinking ect)...so eventually, your immunity will weaken.This is why people who smoke get sick often, with bronchitis, colds, ect.
2006-12-19 05:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main cause is likely the portion of your body or the aspect that you most neglect. Of course toxins will weaken it.
2006-12-23 04:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by MGOBLUE fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all those things together..plus children and mean mother in law...and ugly job....ugh
2006-12-19 08:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋