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Strengthen the Immune System Naturally
By: Cori Young
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WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM?
The immune system is a complex system of interactions involving many organs and glands as well as substances such as bone marrow, white blood cells, lymphatic vessels and serum factors in our blood. Our immunity dependson all these components functioning together.
HOW DOES OUR IMMUNITY BECOME IMPAIRED?
Unfortunately, modern life is full of things that tend to depress our immune systems.
PESTICIDES
CHEMICHALS IN HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
FOOD ADDITIVES
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS
OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS
POOR LIVING HABITS
STRESS
IMPROPER NUTRITION
CHEMOTHERAPY
Also many disorders have been linked to improper immune function including thyroid deficiency, diabetes, rheumatic heart disease, reheumatoid arthritis, lupus and pernicious anemia.
For optimal immune function we need to address any disorders that may be inhibiting immune function. We also need to take steps to avoid exposure to toxins such as pesticides and chemicals we use around the house. Try wearing gloves when cleaning to avoid skin exposure and avoid inhaling fumes from things like bleach, oven cleaners, and the like. Make sure dishes and glassware are thouroughly rinsed of any residue from dishwashing liquids etc. Even though they're more expensive, consider buying nontoxic cleansers. Take steps to ensure that the soaps and shampoos you use are made from the most natural ingredients possible. (Aubrey Organics is a good option.) It's also important to get plenty of fresh air and to drink the purest water available.
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