Article for 12-2001
Nutritional and Medicinal Herbs Boost Immunity
You can boost your immunity
tenfold by being selective on what you eat. Personal restraint will be necessary
to maintain a certain level of health.
Foods rich in natural vitamin
E are essential to a healthy immune system. Here are important foods to include
in your diet to strengthen cells, increase circulation and maximize gland function.
Vitamin
E
Your vitamin E foods strengthen cells and reduce inflammation. You will protect
your cells and glands from toxic chemicals like pesticides, food chemicals and
inhaled toxins. Avoid synthetic vitamin E supplements, which are made from petroleum
and require you body to pull from nutrient stores to metabolize it. Most synthetic
vitamins will actually deplete your body rather than fortify it. Get your natural
vitamin E in these foods:
| Pecans |
Walnuts |
Pistachios |
| Almonds |
Hazelnuts |
Sunflower
seed |
| Macadamia
nuts |
Whole grains |
Cashews |
| Wheat germ |
Brazil
nuts |
Peanuts
Fruits |
| Soy beans |
Sweet potato |
Green leafy
vegetables |
Vitamin
C
Vitamin C helps your immune system by protecting cell membranes from toxins
and from autoimmune disease. Vitamin C and E should be taken together (try to
find an organic vitamin supplement if you can’t eat your vitamins). You’ll
find vitamin C in these foods:
| Cranberries |
Pineapple |
Tomatoes |
| Oranges |
Honeydew
melon |
Bell peppers |
| Strawberries |
Lemons |
Rose hips |
| Papaya |
Sweet potato |
Mango Potato |
| Kale |
Cauliflower |
Squash |
| Kiwi Peas |
Brussels
sprouts |
Grapefruit |
| Guava |
Cantaloupe |
Broccoli |
Zinc
Zinc is essential for a health immune system. This mineral protects your cells
from toxic chemical exposure. Zinc supports your killer T-cells (immune antibody
defense) and your lymphatic system. You can find zinc in these foods:
| Meats |
Nuts |
Turkey
(dark meat) |
| Almonds |
Shellfish |
Pumpkin
seeds |
| Pecans |
Brazil
nuts |
Eggs |
| Squash |
Lentils |
Sunflower
seeds |
| Whole grains |
Wheat germ |
Peanuts |
Salt
& Sulfur
Salt and Sulfur are also needed for your body to retain the proper amount of
water for cells to be strong and to support enzyme function. These enable your
body to resist bacteria, cleanse the blood and protect the cell’s health.
You need to use the “right salt” containing all the natural nutrients
nature intended. Sun dried salt is best. Processed salt has very little to offer
the body especially when it comes to cardiovascular health. Natural salt will
help cleanse the arteries and veins of plaque and strengthen them. Look for
Celtic Sea ® salt. You can find this life-giving nutrient at http://www.thepowerherbs.com
or call toll free 866-229-3663. Sulfur rich foods are:
| Eggs |
Garlic |
Meat |
| Cabbage |
Fish |
Brussels
sprouts |
| Legumes |
Turnips |
Onions |
Herbs
for Immune Health
Fortify yourself and punch up your resistance with herbs designed to deal with
fighting infection and toxin removal.
| Garlic |
Golden
seal |
Cayenne
(jalapeno/habanero) |
Mullein |
| Echinacea |
Marshmallow
root |
Lobelia |
Aloe |
If you are looking for herbal
immune formulas, look in the Herbal Shop at http://www.thepowerherbs.com
Recommended products are All-In-One, Immune Booster, Pneumonia Kit, Echinacea
Deluxe, Bowel Cleanse, Body Foundation Food Mix, Liquid Vitamins, Digestion
Kit and Celtic Sea salt.
Have a safe and healthy
holiday season.
Sources:
Miller, M. Getting Your Vitamins. (Health: BHG) Iowa: Meredith Corporation, February 2001, pp. 208-210.
Hobbs, D. and Haas, E. Vitamins. California: IDG Books Inc. January 1999.
Ulene, A. Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs. New York: Avery. January 2000.
Health. Go Nuts! (Health: BHG) Iowa: Meredith Corporation, October 2001. Pg. 224
The information contained herein is not intended to diagnosis, treat, prevent or cure any disease. Please seek medical advice from a licensed medical physician before using any herbal products or natural therapies. The information contained herein is copyrighted by Apothecary Herbs, Inc.
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