IMMUNE SYSTEMS: ARE THEY STRONGER THAN THE BUGS?
3. GET ADJUSTED. One of the most beneficial things you can do for your immune system is to get spinal adjustments. Studies show that every time you getadjusted,your Interleukin-2 (IL-2) levelsgo up immediately. IL-2 is what your body uses to kill viral and bacterial assaults. Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce nerve pressure and have been shown to help increase white blood cells throughout the body. Our white blood cells are what help destroy invaders like bacteria and viruses and remove them from the body. 4. LEARN HOW TO DESTRESS NATURALLY, AND GET TO BED EARLY. Anxiety and stress can contribute to a weaker immune system. When you are stressed or anxious, find an activity that will calm your nerves like yoga, reading, or meditating. When doing activities that relax you, you’ll be able to believe in yourself to change your negative thoughts into positive ones. Exercise helps to reduce stress, boost the circulation of white blood cells, and increase oxygen carrying capacity. Exercising at a high intensity for12minutesadaycanhelpyousave time as well as burn fat and build lean muscle andallowyourbody tohave theenergy itneeds to function at a high level. Getting proper sleep every night and allowing your body to heal is one of the most important aspects to building astrong immunesystem.Whensleepdeprived, your body doesn’t have enough time to heal. 5. REGULAR EXERCISE IS A PROVEN IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTER.
Having a strong immune system is what helps you avoid getting sick. Building a strong immunesystem isoneof themostvitalaspects to living an abundant life free of illness and disease.Bacteriaandvirusesareeverywhere— thankfully,ahealthybodywithastrong immune system fights off these illnesses. FIVE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM So, what can you and your family do to stay well this year? It’s simple: strengthen your immune system from the inside out. Here are 5 ways to do it: 1. AVOID SUGAR. Nancy Appleton, author of the book Lick The SugarHabitgives76wayssugarcanaffectyour healthaccording to111studies.Herearea few: • Sugar suppresses your immune system and impairs your defenses against infectious disease. • Sugar can contribute autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, asthma, and MS. • Sugar contributes to irregular and uncomfortable bowel movements. • Sugar can contribute hemorrhoids and varicose veins. When you get sick, the fever, cough, and runny nose are there for a reason — to help you fight and eliminate the illness. If you always rely on cold medications, you may be affecting your immune system’s strength. A study at the University of Maryland showed that people who break their fever when they get a cold or the flu stay sick 3.5 days longer than people who let the fever run its course. 2. IF YOUR IMMUNE DEFENSES GET TRIGGERED, DON’T RELY ON COLD MEDICATIONS.
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