Most people associate IMMUNITY with the ability to ward off colds, flu's, etc. But having a strong immunity has much greater implications than helping us escape seasonal illnesses. Immunotherapy, a new treatment being developed/tried for cancers such as melanoma, kidney cancer, and lung cancer, uses man-made antibodies to attach to the cancer cells and mark them for destruction by the immune system. “The body’s own immune system is the hammer that kills the tumor”…..(Dr. Svetomir Markovic, oncologist/hematologist at the Mayo Clinic).
White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are the body's natural defense against infections, and are a major part of the function of the immune system. They eat away foreign bacteria and other organisms that invade the body, and they are therefore responsible for immunity.
Ways to boost immunity include:
Get regular acupuncture
Eat a healthy diet. Many people only think about their health when it is in danger; don't wait until you are sick or injured to care for your body. Making healthy food choices on a daily basis is one of the best ways to maintain your cardiovascular health, improve your energy levels, and keep your muscles and bones strong. A healthy diet should be high in fruits, vegetables, and lean protein, and low in excess sugar, fat, and alcohol.
Protein is the most important component of white blood cells. You can get protein from meat, dairy, eggs and vegetables.
Avoid saturated fats, but eat plenty of unsaturated fats.
Eat limited amounts of carbohydrates.
Exercise regularly. Getting enough exercise improves your cardiovascular health, and greatly reduces the likelihood of certain chronic diseases.. Exercise increases the flow of blood through different parts of the body, and it increases the body's excretion of harmful metabolites, helping your immune system function properly, and may even decrease your chances of developing heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancer.
Stop smoking. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body, damages your immune system and increases the likelihood for stroke, heart attack, and lung cancer. Nicotine binds to hemoglobin in the blood in preference to oxygen reducing its capacity to deliver oxygen to each cell of the body.
Drink enough water. Water helps energize your muscles, improve bowel function, and balance your body's fluid levels.
Limit alcohol consumption. When it is metabolized in the body, alcohol results in the formation of harmful chemicals, which can destroy white blood cells. Alcohol also decreases the absorption of many vitamins and minerals, adversely affecting white blood cell count.
Sleep for at least six to eight hours a night. Getting adequate sleep not only improves your mood and energy levels, it prevents strokes and helps you manage your weight. Sufficient deep sleep also helps the cells replenish and regenerate and is therefore necessary if you want to maintain a healthy immune system.
Manage stress. Stress isn't just an emotion; it has physical repercussions, and chronic stress can negatively affect your immune system .Stress strains the body's resources, which can decrease the function of your immune system.
White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are the body's natural defense against infections, and are a major part of the function of the immune system. They eat away foreign bacteria and other organisms that invade the body, and they are therefore responsible for immunity.
Ways to boost immunity include:
Get regular acupuncture
Eat a healthy diet. Many people only think about their health when it is in danger; don't wait until you are sick or injured to care for your body. Making healthy food choices on a daily basis is one of the best ways to maintain your cardiovascular health, improve your energy levels, and keep your muscles and bones strong. A healthy diet should be high in fruits, vegetables, and lean protein, and low in excess sugar, fat, and alcohol.
Protein is the most important component of white blood cells. You can get protein from meat, dairy, eggs and vegetables.
Avoid saturated fats, but eat plenty of unsaturated fats.
Eat limited amounts of carbohydrates.
Exercise regularly. Getting enough exercise improves your cardiovascular health, and greatly reduces the likelihood of certain chronic diseases.. Exercise increases the flow of blood through different parts of the body, and it increases the body's excretion of harmful metabolites, helping your immune system function properly, and may even decrease your chances of developing heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancer.
Stop smoking. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body, damages your immune system and increases the likelihood for stroke, heart attack, and lung cancer. Nicotine binds to hemoglobin in the blood in preference to oxygen reducing its capacity to deliver oxygen to each cell of the body.
Drink enough water. Water helps energize your muscles, improve bowel function, and balance your body's fluid levels.
Limit alcohol consumption. When it is metabolized in the body, alcohol results in the formation of harmful chemicals, which can destroy white blood cells. Alcohol also decreases the absorption of many vitamins and minerals, adversely affecting white blood cell count.
Sleep for at least six to eight hours a night. Getting adequate sleep not only improves your mood and energy levels, it prevents strokes and helps you manage your weight. Sufficient deep sleep also helps the cells replenish and regenerate and is therefore necessary if you want to maintain a healthy immune system.
Manage stress. Stress isn't just an emotion; it has physical repercussions, and chronic stress can negatively affect your immune system .Stress strains the body's resources, which can decrease the function of your immune system.
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