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Page 34 | Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysMag.com For those who do want the only proven cure to any disease and to make the transition to healthier state of being, consider the following recommendations to wake up your immune system, and get you locked and loaded for whatever may come your way. Eliminate the immune system suppressors The first step to proper immune function is to largely eliminate the worst offenders in its suppression, namely: - All forms of sugar - Processed food - Gluten - Corn and soy - Hydrogenated fats - Alcohol - Factory farmed animal products (meat, dairy) - Chemical additives and preservatives - Heavy metals (fillings, pollution, seafood) - Medications - EMFs - Erratic sleep patterns - Inactivity - Stress Any one of these offenders can severely suppress your immune system. If you engage in several, the compounding effects leaves this system unable to do its job effectively and makes you a willing host to all kinds of viruses, bacteria, and disease processes. Incorporate the immune system builders The second step to proper immune function is to enlist powerful allies that help defend the system and respond to various offenders on a day-to-day basis. These powerful immune system supporters include: - A wide variety of clean, organic, local, and fresh vegetables and fruit, notably garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, peppers, cruciferous vegetables, dark leafy greens, lemons, and berries - Vitamin C (camu camu, acerola cherry, guava, kale, oranges) - Vitamin D (sunlight and/or fermented cod liver oil) - Zinc (pumpkin seeds) - Probiotics (sauerkraut, coconut kefir, apple cider vinegar, kombucha) - Antibacterial agents like Echinacea, goldenseal, uva ursi, and colloidal silver - Antiviral herbs like una de gato, pau d'arco, astagalus, olive leaf, and oil of oregano - Adaptogenic herbs like reishi, astragalus, gynostemma, and ginseng - Pure, clean water - Grounding - Moderate exercise - Proper sleep patterns - Meditation/Prayer • Avoid processed foods, as they make you vulnerable to developing chronic conditions • Avoid excessive alcohol, which can impede the functioning of immune cells • Avoid obesity, as it can affect the ability of white blood cells to multiply, produce antibodies and prevent inflammation • Include activity, especially if you know you're not getting enough; as little as 20 minutes of walking five days a week can increase your immune system function • Avoid taking unnecessary medications, as even nonprescription drugs, antibiotics and cold and fever fighting medications may weaken your immune system Additionally: "Chronic stress can make you more susceptible to colds and the flu, as well as more serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. By practicing stress- reducing activities like yoga, meditation and laughter, you can keep your body from going into chronic stress mode." Immune System / Your Best Defense

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