The immune system is designed to defend the body from bacteria, parasites, viruses etc.. However, though it generally prevents disease, occasionally it can lead to it. This report explores what we can do to balance it and help it work more efficiently. An overactive immune system may cause many diseases like allergies, asthma, hay fever and autoimmune disorders, of which there are many.

The signs

This can be characterised by an inflammatory response caused by the body’s own immune system attacking itself. Examples of autoimmune disorders are rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, crohn’s disease, thyroid disorders, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, fibromyalgia and inflammatory bowel disease. Autoimmune disorders are the fourth leading cause of disability in women and about 75% of cases occur in girls. Various possible causes of autoimmune disorders are postulated and one of these are diet and stress.

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Eating a well-balanced diet. A diet high in fruits and vegetables has many of the phytonutrients crucial to boost the immune system in addition to lots of the important minerals and vitamins. A balanced and steady intake of essential vitamins and vitamin helps to keep our immune systems functioning properly by providing us with protection against infections and disease. Fish, poultry, lean meat, low-fat dairy products, cereals and legumes (peas, lentils, beans) are all excellent sources of minerals.

Foods such as cheese, liver or eggs, which supply vitamin A, and spinach, sweet potatoes or carrots, which are good sources of beta carotene, should also be consumed daily. Try to make certain that fruit and vegetables particularly are consumed as soon as possible after picking. Studies have shown that they begin to lose their vitamin content very fast, and if left too long will have no nutritional value in any way. Cooking for too long will also diminish their nutrient content. Getting a lot of rest to recharge and restore the body and refresh the mind.

Exercising regularly. A low to high intensity exercise for 25 to 30 minutes on most days of the week is advised to construct a strong immune system. This doesn’t necessarily mean a visit to the gym. Brisk walking is also beneficial. Drinking loads of water, 6-8 glasses every day, to stay hydrated and to flush out waste.

Water may also function as a lubricant around joints and protect sensitive organs and tissues. Cutting or eliminating caffeine and alcohol that might inhibit the proper functioning of the immune system. Avoiding the ingestion of pollutants like cigarette smoke, burnt food, automobile fumes and other toxins and substances in the environment which may result in the formation of free radicals from the body, and undermine the power of the minerals and vitamins in our food. Eliminating stress.

結論

Studies have found that continuing stress lowers the body’s immunity that then contributes to illness. A record of 276 volunteers exposed to a common cold virus revealed that those who were under stress for over a month were most likely to become sick. In another study, children with a history of anxiety and recurrent colds were found to have lower localized immunity. Maintaining the body in its optimum weight to give the immune system its very best chance of working efficiently. Moreover, if you’re unlucky enough to have an immune system disease such as rheumatoid arthritis being overweight puts more strain on painful joints.