What do I need to do to strengthen my immune system?

Question

I been on and off on antibiotics for past 2 years. I think my immune system is totally ruined. What do I need to do?

Answer 1

Do it through nutrition.
Eat only organic foods. No meats that have chemicals in them or fed to the animal. No sugar products. No white processed flour. No dairy. No soft drinks. That includes diet or anything with chemicals. Try the macrobiotic diet. Drink only water and green tea. Believe me, you will be healthy in 6 months.

Answer 2

If its not working then get another professional to help you.

I had a very simular problem for many years. I could NOT get well. I was weak, literally gray colored and had a hard time breathing. By the time I got the right help, I was on several inhalers, steriods and antibotics. i could not lay down to sleep or walk to the car without being winded.

My immune system was so stressed, my hair was falling out.
Never guess it was something so benign.

The problem a chronic infection in my sinus cavity. Their was not any option but surgery. At that point I was ready for anything.
Its been a year ago now- Today ironically.

Had I known it, I would have done it five years ago. It hurt- no lie, yet I have been a feeling like a super hero since one month after that operation. The infection was cleared out, I was on literally 7 days of post-op anitbotics and that is it for the last year.
Amazing. I could see better out of my right eye and I can breath through my nostals, I didnt're realize just how bad it was before.

I did not know I had that problem, just thought it was allergies. MY dentist was the one who noticed it in my x-rays, my teeth and eyes hurt and he looked at my old x-ray shots and the new ones and said that's a nasty sinus infection- okay- it looks like for over 5 years now. I went to an ENT (earnose throat specialist) The first visit, he was shocked that I was still funtioning, when he ran some tests, he wanted me in the hospital then, I said, not before christmas. He said, Your a lucky woman- this can infection your brain and you could have died. I thought he was joking- and upon researching it, he was very right.

So immune systems are there to give you signals to an underlying problem, you may not know what the "root" problem is, I didn't for 5 years and went through a really rough pregancy and never realized it could have been fixed.

Best wishes. I hope you find your answer.

Answer 3

Our bodies are so resilient, just take good care of yourself and your immune system will bounce back. Get the sleep you need, approximately 8 hours a day, but some people need more. Pay attention to what you body says.

Get a reasonable amount of exercise, 30 minutes a day is great, or even every other day. Taking a multiply vitamin is a good idea, and a little extra vitamin C and E can help. Eating a healthy diet is also important. Don't overdo the fats, eat lean protein such as eggs, low fat cottage cheese, yogurt, skinless chicken and turkey, fish, tuna is quick, easy, and has the good kind of fat in it. Eat plenty of veggies, and fruit. They are packed with more good things than we even realize yet. The best ones are usually dark colors, the darker green lettuces, carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes. Kiwi, cherries, and berries, so many wonderful fruits that are good for our bodies and immune system. Your immune will respond to the good care you are getting.

If you have been on antibiotics that long, you almost probably need the yogurt to get you system back in balance. Antibiotics kill not only the bad bacteria, but also the good that we need. I'd be sure and eat one or two servings of yogurt a day. There are also pills you can get that have the active ingredient in them that is found in yogurt.

Be sure to make time for yourself to relax, stress has been shown to lower our immune response.

Good Luck, and stay well!

Answer 4

Eat real good, fruits, vegs, seafood, please if u can go organic, if u use dairy make sure its organic, so much steroids etc. in our foods and dairy today. Also the best vitamin I think on the market is called Alive, u can get at your health food stores. Has all ur vit. minerals evertthing. Take 1 in am and 1 at night. Eat yogurt with live cultures they come in all good flavors now, I add 2 Tbls. of organic flax seed to it, its great for YOU & taste real good in the yogurt. Try to exercise even for just 15 min. per day its great for your health and mood. Also have u had Danactive its a drink and I thought it would taste bad, but it taste real good. Also to be on the safe side since your immune system is down use the new product airborne, it really prevents you from catching other peoples germs, u can use it when u know u will be out and about and around alot of people. I hope I have helped, all this helped me so much! The best to you and great health for 07 and always!

Answer 5

Living frequently on antibiotics is a hell. It also causes ulcers in the stomach. If our immune system is ruined, it can be rebuilt completely by our body without depending on any external medications.
First become a pure vegetarian. Eat cereals (rice, bread, or maize), pulses (green peas, peanuts, soya beans, beans, etc), vegetable oils, all kinds of vegetables, all kinds of spinach, fruits, and nuts. Avoid all kinds of meat, eggs, and seafood. This is the frist step.
The next step is doing regular meditation. Sit on a chair or sofa comfortably and clasp your hands together by intertwining your fingers. Now close your eyes and observe your natural breath. Don't force your breath to maintain certain uniformity. Don't interfere with it. Let the breath be itself naturally. Your duty is only to observe the incoming and outgoing breath through your nostrils. If you get into any thoughts, cut them at once and bring back your attention again on your natural breath. Do this meditation daily at any free time at anywhere for half an hour. In the beginning it seems difficult but if you practice this daily, you will master it. This meditation is called Anapanasati Meditation preached by Buddha 2600 years ago.
So keep in mind these two things: eating only vegetarian food and doing meditation. Your immune system will soon be rebuilt and you will be surprised at the results. Then there will not be any need for any kind of antibiotics.
I wish you good practice and speed recovery my dear friend!

Answer 6

Drink Orange Juice every morning, Drink a Smoothie made from oranges and anything else you want (avoid adding sugar) in the afternoon, Drink Green Tea during or after dinner. Just incorporate this into your life and your immune system should be pretty good after a while.

Answer 7

Foods That Can Help Strengthen Your Immune System

Just as it's important to get enough calories to maintain your weight, getting enough protein is important to helping your immune system stay strong.

Here are some good sources of protein for people with weakened immune systems:

lean meat, fish, eggs, or pasteurized tofu, all well cooked. Check the internal temperature of the food with a thermometer to make sure it's at the proper temperature to kill any bacteria. For a complete list of proper cooking temperatures for foods, see the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food safety fact sheet.


pasteurized low-fat milk.


low-fat cottage cheese or low-fat pasteurized yogurt.


canned or dehydrated soup.


a multivitamin. Rather than take supplements, which may interact with your treatment, talk to your doctor about taking a daily multivitamin with minerals.




Foods to Avoid

Certain foods can have high levels of bacteria. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems avoid the following foods:

raw vegetable sprouts (alfalfa, radish, broccoli, mung bean, etc.) because of a high risk of Salmonella and E. coli contamination.


raw eggs, including unpasteurized eggnog, uncooked Caesar salad dressing, and unbaked meringues because of possible Salmonella contamination.


unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juice, including cider, unless you prepare it at home with thoroughly washed produce.


raw or undercooked ground meat and poultry.


tofu packed in water.


As a general rule, most registered dietitians recommend avoiding the following foods during chemotherapy because they can have levels of bacteria high enough to make a person with a weakened immune system sick


HERBS THAT BENEFIT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

ASTRAGALUS - A powerful antioxidant which protects the liver from toxins, boosts the immune system and generates anticancer cells in the body.
ECHINACEA - Enhances lymphatic function and boosts immune system.
GINKGO BILOBA - A powerful antioxidant which increases circulation to brain cells.
GOLDENSEAL - An antibacterial which strengthens the immune system and cleanses the blood. (Don't take internally for more than a week at a time or if pregnant.)
ST. JOHN'S WORT- A blood purifier useful in cases of Epstein - Barr virus and HIV.
OLIVE LEAF - Effective against numerous viruses, bacteria and fungi. It has been used in the treatment of people with viral illnesses such as Epstein-Barr disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Herpes and AIDS.
SPIRULINA - Aids in protecting the immune system and cleansing toxins from the body. Though technically a nutrient, not an herb, spirulina is a naturally digestible food that helps protect the immune system and aids in mineral absorption. It helps balance blood sugar levels and supplies nutrients that help the body cleanse and heal.
Other herbs that enhance the immune response are
BAYBERRY,FENUGREEK , HAWTHORN, HOREHOUND and RED CLOVER .

Answer 8

You need to take a good mulitvitamin that is well absorbed by your body. If it isn't well absorbed you won't be getting the proper nutrition you need. Use a good antioxidant supplement as well daily. Since you have been on antibiotics often be sure to take an acipophillus capsule or eat lots of yogurt with live active cultures to get your digestive flora back on track.

Answer 9

Either take a multi vitamin such as centrum, herbal life, oil of olay products, or you can just eat balanced. You can also take something called Airborne which your supposed to take when you see people around you getting sick. GUARANTEED! I've used it a thousand times and never gotten sick from someone else. Unless I dont take it. But you can even take it when your sick and it will help you get over it better. I usually mix it with a multi vitamin.. Good luck:)

Answer 10

I have read that sleeping and eating fruits and vegetables is the most immediate way to boost your immune system. I wish you well getting better.