weak immune system or possible signs of cancer?

Question

i am a one of those people who worry about everything so this is one of my concerns......I have a weak immune system, I am prego so keep that in mind. I am just curious if it could be a sign of cancer or just a result of poor eating habits my whole life and doing alot of drinking and drugs when I was a teen?? If whatever the answer could be, what are some things I could do besides eat fruits and veggies....I am prego so I have added those to my diet...

Answer 1

What you are describing is more likely to be HIV/AIDS than cancer, with general poor health the most likely.

It's good that you have cleaned up your act.

Continue with the good eating program and get regular health checks through your pregnancy.

Iron, Calcium and Folic Acid are all needed in larger quantities by pregnant women for the health of the developing baby.

Make sure your new eating program contains these, the easiest way is in lean, red, meat, dairy producta and dark green leafy vegies, as part of a balanced diet.

And don't forget the fresh air, exercise and plenty of sleep.

Answer 2

Weak Immune System Signs

Answer 3

hello fellow person who worries about everything!!!!

You need not worry about cancer. (providing you keep your exposure to mutagens to a minimum and do not have any genetic predispositions). Although the role your immune system is undoubtedly crucial in controlling tumour growth, whether or not you will get cancer is far more to do with genetics and lifestyle. Certain genes are important in the regulation of cell cycles which surpress tumour development, and if these genes become damaged in a cell which is then allowed to replicate, thats when you have a problem on your hands. keep in mind that the chances of a mutation occurring in a tumour supressing gene are very minimal...so dont get too anxious

If you are really scared about cancer keep away from any smoked foods, as smoked foods are mutagenic. No more drugs, especially not smoking. Poor eating habits are thought to be the cause of the high rates of colon cancer in western countries so definately address that too. Keep away from meats, processed foods. Just eat what you know to be 'good' food - i.e lots of veggies, fruits, if you are going to eat bread etc make sure they are wholegrain.

But honestly a pivotal supressor of a good immune system is stress.....so if this is stressing you out and making you anxious dont hesitate to go see a doctor. even if its in your head at least he will give you peace of mind and thats important, especially for an expecting mother.

Answer 4

Chinese medical doctors believe low immune system is the main reason that cencer cells become active. If you are in low immune system for a longer period, you should have a complete physical check ASAP.

Answer 5

Milk
fruits
vegetables
lots of stuff with Brain in it
I can not say whether you have cancer or not you need to go to the Dr for that and have tests done.

Answer 6

vinegar honey clear foods and dark green vegetables are good.

Answer 7

Cancer can develop if our immune system gets over whelmed or weaken. To prevent getting cancer, it is important to keep your immune system strong. You can reverse your condition and strengthen your immune system, but it does take work and maybe a change in the way you have been living.

Before I suggest possible things you can do to boost your immune system, I think it is important to understand why our immune system is weak.

Toxins: Most people today have excess accumulation of toxins and waste material in their bodies causing their body to be acidic and adding stress to their immune system function. The two main reasons for this is
1) People are putting huge amounts of toxins (mostly unknowingly) in their bodies on a regular basis and
2) their elimination channels are clogged, slow or sluggish.
3) toxins like "junk" food, medications(drugs), sugars, excess alcohol, allergens all stress your immune system, thus making it weak and unable to fight the germs when exposed to them.

Nutritional Deficiency:
When your body lacks nutrition, you will have a weak immune system.
Since our bodies can not produce nutrients needed for optimal health, quality food plays a major factor in keeping our cells healthy and our immune system strong. Food not only provides energy to your body, but all the nutrients that are essential for a healthy immune system.

Lack of drinking healthy water:
Dehydration means the cells just simply do not have enough fluid. Dehydration cause medical problems including pain, arthritis, asthma, and allergies, among other medical issues. It can affect your energy and your sleep, and the ability to get toxins/waste material out of the body.

Lack of physical activity:
Lack of regular, moderate exercise appears to slow down cleansing the body of certain toxins and waste products

Lack of sufficient rest:
lack of sleep will stress your immune system and thus increase the risk of catching a bug.
The good news is that I think you can help control or reverse your condition by doing as many as possible of the following list.

Chronic stress
People who are under chronic stress have lower than normal white blood cell counts, are more vulnerable to colds and other viruses and take longer to recover from them. They are more likely to experience more severe symptoms than people who are not under a great deal of stress.


The good news is you can strengthen your immune system by doing as many of the following list as possible....

1) keep practicing good personal hygiene care, wash your hands!

2) get plenty of rest. During deep sleep, our body release potent immune-enhancing substances that strengthen your immune system function. By not allowing our body sufficient rest, the immune system will sputter, and as a result, not function at full capacity. We then are more likely to become ill with common illnesses. A healthy, deep sleep allows our body to release a significant amount of growth hormone that boost the immune system and aids in the growth and repair of the body.

3) get moderate and regular exercise
An increase in blood flow associated with moderate exercise helps to circulate antibodies along with white blood cells necessary to fight infection more quickly. As a result, this provides our bodies with an early warning system to ward off potentially damaging germs. In addition, the increase in body temperature as a result of physical activity may aid in inhibiting the growth of bacteria; thus allowing the body to fight infection more effectively.

4) Receiving a Regular Body Cleansing.
Body cleansing is essential because our bodies need to properly eliminate the toxic build up that has formed in our intestines (colon), which may lead to sickness and disease. Our body organs and tissues must be free of toxins for the immune system to function optimally thus enabling our bodies to receive the essential nutrients our bodies need.

5) Boost immune system by drinking plenty of filtered water.
Water is essential for all living things and keeps our immune system operating optimally while improving the way we feel, look and live. Without sufficient amounts of water, you may experience routine fatigue, dry skin, headaches, constipation, and a decrease normal bodily function which may lead to your body unable to fight off diseases. Without water we would literally dehydrate which could result in the shutting down of vital organs and ultimately end in death.

6) Eliminate all sugar and allergens from your diet.
Just a small amount of sugar has been proven to impair white blood cells up to 50% for very short periods of time. By discovering what our personal food allergies are, then eliminating or desensitizing them will help strengthen your immune system. By removing these triggers, our immune cells are strengthened in order to combat other invaders such as influenza rather than the allergen. The elimination of sugar from your diet can also strengthen immune system.

7) Eat nutritiously
Good foods to eat include organic fruits and vegetables, chloretta, medicinal mushrooms like maitake, shiitake, reishi, or turkey tail. Besides water, wheatgrass juice, aloe vera juice, or green tea are good drinks. My favorite is MonaVie juice.

8) Take supplements
Supplements are needed because our bodies can not produce the nutrients necessary to maintain optimum health. There are many nutrients needed in order to maintain a strong immune system. It is very challenging in the world we live in to obtain sufficient nutrition with the foods available to us. They are over processed and void of many essential nutrients. Additionally, food is grown in soils that have been over-planted and saturated with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Vitamin and mineral deficiency subjects us to more diseases, aging, sickness, and the weakening of our immune system.

Best herbs include echinacea, goldenseal, garlic, olive leaf extract, elderberry, or astragalus.

Best vitamins include Vitamin A, C, or E. These are a good source of antioxidants, which will boost your immune system.
The minerals zinc and selenium also help with boosting your immune system.

As you can see, there is no one magic cure, one supplement, or one way to help reduce your risk of getting cancer, but there are many things you can do to help your situation.

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