What are the best things you can do to strengthen your immune system?. Also, what are some things to avoid doing (besides the obvious) that can weaken it?
Thanks
2007-02-21 02:40:24 · 14 answers · asked by Enlightenme! 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I think that "Bill I" and "aiguy" gave you best and most intelligent advice. Antioxidants don't lower blood pH, they prevent cellular oxidation. Tocopherol (vit. E) and selenium are both antioxidants that work together. Echinacea has never been medically proven to affect the immune system. Some even believe it cures a cold but it can't do that either.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is good because it's necessary for tissue repair (a big component of healing). Vitamin A (retinol) maintains healthy epithelial tissue which is the vital protective tissue covering the body and the inner mucous membranes. These tissues are our primary barrier to infection. The mineral zinc affects the immune system through its essential role in the synthesis of nucleic acids (DNA & RNA) and protein. Zinc is also needed for lymphocyte transformation. Lymphoid tissue, which gives rise to lymphocytes (the major white cell population involved in the immune system) contains a large amount of zinc. This is for starters.
Just follow the advice the two gentleman gave you.
2007-02-21 03:43:33 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Get enough sleep.
2. Wash your hands.
3. Eat Nutritious Foods
4. Avoid Unhealthy Foods
5. Stay as Stress Free as Possible
6. Get enough exercise
7. Avoid Alcohol and cigarettes
8. Avoid Exposure to Pollutants and Toxic Chemicals
2007-02-21 10:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by aiguyaiguy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Go to the store or health food store and buy a bottle of Echinacea. this supports your immune system. Keeps you from getting sick. Also you could try odorless garlic tablets. These work wonderfully.
2007-02-21 11:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's this indian herb called echinacea (not sure on spelling)...you can buy it in any health food store, maybe a chemists. It is well known for boosting the immune system.
2007-02-21 10:48:22 · answer #4 · answered by Lily 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Orange juice, multi-vitamins, Anti-Oxidants. Cancer cells thrive in acidic blood. Anti-Oxidants regulate this by lowering the pH of the blood. Vitamin C found in Orange juice is a great way to stay healthy, when I drink lots of OJ my skin is clearer and my general health is much better, hope this helps.
2007-02-21 11:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by molenz69 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
an apple in the morning along with a cup of tea, is actually better than a cup of coffee at waking you up, not to mention the great health benefits of an apple and antioxidants in tea.
2007-02-21 10:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by philupthetank86 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i take my probiotic multivitamin daily, along with what i call my tonic
raw apple cider vinegar, with honey and cinnamon in warm water. sometimes i add bee pollen.
if interested, www.bragg.com is a website for the benefits of the vinegar, and
http://www.thepowerhour.com/news/honey.htm
for the honey and cinnamon..
good luck..and some very good answers for you..
2007-02-21 11:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by darlin12009 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good general nutrition is sensible.
it is very difficult to approve or disprove factors that affect the immune system. it is so very complex.
2007-02-21 10:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by Nirmala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exersize eat half way normal foods take a vitamine pill once a day at meal time. relax . sleep enough. and dont worry about germs.
2007-02-21 14:26:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you probably already know by now, the whole dietary watching, basic s!h!iT lol cuz everybody already told you, but if you want the texan way, EAT GARLIC! -blondie
2007-02-21 14:17:45 · answer #10 · answered by blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋