Immune Health

Our body possesses an incredible defense mechanism through its immune system, which effectively shields us from harmful agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. However, when illnesses arise, it often indicates that our immune system has been overwhelmed by these invaders, leading to a host of issues including inflammation, damage, and toxicity within the body.

Our body's initial encounter with these microbes occurs through the gastrointestinal tract via the foods we consume, as well as through the respiratory system via the air we breathe. These surface membranes act as external barriers, exposed to various environmental microbes present in the air and our diet. They are safeguarded by an essential immunoglobulin known as Secretory IgA, which accounts for 80% of our total immune system. The maintenance and production of secretory IgA is crucial for our protection and overall health. A weakened defense barrier, often resulting from low secretory IgA production, heightens the risk of illness. Individuals with low secretory IgA levels are more prone to respiratory ailments like allergies, colds, and flu, as well as gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, GERD, celiac disease, diarrhea, and constipation.

Top 10 To Do List for Immune Health:

  1. Incorporating gentle exercise and stress-reducing practices like deep breathing and relaxation techniques are vital. High levels of stress and anxiety prompt the adrenal glands to release excessive cortisol, a stress hormone that not only triggers the body's stress response but also diminishes secretory IgA levels.

  2. Identify and remove food allergens from your diet, with the most prevalent culprits being gluten, soy products, pasteurized dairy (casein), eggs, nuts, and high-sugar foods. These allergenic foods can perpetually stimulate secretory IgA production, leading to a reduction in its levels.

  3. Eliminate refined carbohydrates and sugary foods from your diet, as they promote the proliferation of harmful bacterial and fungal species.

  4. Eliminate caffeine and other stimulants from your diet, as they can heighten cortisol production by the adrenal glands.

  5. It's important to consult with your medical practitioner before discontinuing but try to eliminate the use of medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, sulfasalazine, hydantoin, cyclosporine, fenclofenac, sodium valproate, and captopril.

  6. Enhance nutrient levels, focusing on essential fatty acids, choline, amino acids (especially glutamine and glycine), as well as vitamins A, C, and zinc. Consider incorporating a high-quality multivitamin and mineral supplement, such as the one recommended in our packages, to support overall health and well-being.

  7. Incorporate more soluble fiber-rich foods into your diet, including Brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, cabbage, Jerusalem artichokes, and leeks. These foods promote the production of short-chain fatty acids, which are beneficial for supporting the health of the gut membrane.

  8. Add more fermented foods to your diet, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, as they promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

  9. Incorporate spices like cayenne pepper into your meals, as they can stimulate lymphocytes to produce more secretory IgA.

  10. Integrate therapeutic mushrooms like reishi, shiitake, and maitake into your diet, as they are rich in beta-glucans, which support secretory IgA production and offer antiviral and immune-enhancing effects.

Cellular Protect 

When pathogens breach our initial defense, the "wet surface" membranes, they infiltrate our bloodstream and lymphatic systems. Whether bacteria, parasites, viruses, fungi, or allergens like food proteins, toxins, chemicals, drugs, or pollen, these invaders prompt a response from our cellular immune system. This system, comprised of an army of white blood cells or leukocytes, acts as our second line of defense.

Upon invasion, our white blood cells swiftly mobilize to eradicate these unwelcome guests, preventing potential illness and disease.

OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS ALSO VULNERABLE TO DAMAGE BY MANY CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS TOP 10 LIST OF BENEFICIAL INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR CELLULAR IMMUNE SYSTEM:

  1. Reduce stress – stress exposes the body to stress hormones which reduces the production of antibodies released by the white cells, impacting immunity. Take gentle exercise for 30 minutes per day such as walking, yoga or breathing and relaxation techniques such as meditation.

  2. Eat a healthy organic diet - A poor diet deficient in nutrients and containing refined sugar, pesticides, chemical additives and preservatives will damage the immune system. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed how a single can of soda can impact the immune system for 5 hours after its consumption.

  3. Reduce alcohol to a minimum. Excessive alcohol can impede the functioning of white blood cells.

  4. Get your sleep - Lack of sleep will not provide enough time for the immune system to rebuild. A study showed 4 hours of sleep a night for 6 nights reduced the antibody response to a flu vaccine by 50%. 7-9 hours of sleep each night is vital for good health.

  5. If overweight, lose it - Obesity can reduce white cell and antibody production.

  6. Get some gentle exercise - A lack of exercise and lymphatic system stimulation can cause the body to get sicker than individuals who did 20 minutes of gentle exercise per day.

  7. Be careful with drugs and antibiotics - Some medications suppress immunity such as antibiotic usage as these kill of beneficial bacteria that help stimulate our immune system.

  8. Stop smoking - Smoking can impact your immune system as cigarettes contain many damaging toxins.

  9. Stop consuming refined sugar- Sugar reduces the immune system’s ability to kill bacteria for hours after it has been consumed.

  10. Increase antioxidants - Free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS) are unstable molecules circulating in the blood system and cause damage and destruction of the white cells. This is as a result of insufficient antioxidants in the diet such as vitamin C, A and E.

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