There are so many things you can do to boost your Immune System.
This article is about the choice between REACTING to infections,
weak immune system, and all the health problems that can ensue, and
being PROACTIVE by doing things to boost your Immune System, as a
viable alternative for better overall health.

Here's a list of suggestions on ways to boost your Immune System.
Obviously, different people will respond differently to these
ideas. Some ideas are easier to adopt, and some ideas are quite
challenging and require some discipline to adopt. You don't need to
implement all these ideas to strengthen your immune system. Adopt
the ones that you can fit into your daily routine easily and quickly
first, and add more ideas when you get comfortable with your new
routine.





DIET AND NUTRITION


Eliminate your intake of refined sugars.

Eliminate all allergic and inflammatory foods.

Reduce your intake of fats.

Avoid Margarine and hydrogenated fats.

Increase your intake of Omega 3 essential fatty acids such as those
found in flax oil, fish oil.

Avoid white bread and refined flour products.

Include more fiber in your diet in the form of fruits, vegetable,
nuts, and seeds.

Eliminate pastries, doughnuts, French fries, chicken nuggets,
candies, and soda.

Eat several small meals a day as opposed to three large meals a day,
as it's easier on all aspects of your body.

Reduce or eliminate drinking coffee. Instead drink Green Tea or
Neem Tea.

Eat when you are hungry and don't let the clock rule mealtime.

Rotate your foods liberally so you don't develop allergies or
intolerance to a particular food.

If you have health problems, consider the possibility that the foods
you eat may be part of the problem. Allergies don't cause
everything, but allergies can cause anything.


IMMUNE BOOSTING SUPPLEMENTS

Acetyl-l-carnitine

Acidophilus

Active Hexose Correlated Compound

Antioxidants like beta-carotene, Vitamin E, and selenium.

Arabinogalactan

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Astragalus (A. membranaceus)

Bayberry

Bee Pollen

Beta Glucan

Bromelain

Burdock

Chlorella

Colostrum

Coenzyme Q10

Diidolylmethane

Dimethylglycine

Echinacea (E. purpurea, E. angustifolia)

Eleuthero or Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

Elderberry

Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3)

Free Form Amino Acids

Funugreek

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Ginger

Glutathione

Grapefruit Seed Extract

Graviola

Hawthorn

Horehound

Inositol Hexaphosphate

Kelp

Licorice Root

Ligustrum

L-Arginine and L-Ornithine

L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and L-Lysine

Medicinal Mushrooms
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Shiitake (Lentinus edodes)
AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound)
Turkey Tail (Coriolus versicolor, Trametes vesicolor)

Methylsulfonylmethane

Neem

Olive Leaf Extract

Oregano Oil

Picrorrhiza

Pearl Barley

Proteolytic enzymes

Pycnogenol

Quercetin

Red Clover

Schisandra (S. chinensis)

Selenium

Spirulina

Spleen Glandulars

Squalene

Superoxide Dismutase

Thymus Glandulars

Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria)

Zinc


IMMUNE BOOSTING VITAMINS AND MINERALS
WITH RECOMMENDED DOSAGES

Vitamin A 10,000IU
Beta-Carotene 15,000IU
Vitamin B1 50mg
Vitamin B2 50mg
Vitamin B3 50-100mg
Vitamin B5 50mg
Vitamin B6 50mg
Vitamin B12 300mcg
Biotin 300mcg
Choline 100mg
Folic Acid 800mcg
Inositol 100mg
PABA 50mg
Vitamin C 1000mg-3000mg
Vitamin D 400-800IU
Vitamin E 400-800IU
Bioflavonoids 500mg
Calcium 1500mg
Iron 20mg
Magnesium 750mg
Manganese 10mg
Selenium 200mcg
Zinc 50mg



MOOD, MINE, AND EMOTIONS

Work on becoming more of an Optimist since Optimists have healthier
Immune Systems, suffer fewer infections, and are not as adversely
affected by stressors in life.

Guard against cynicism and hostility. Death rates among hostile and
cynical people are four to seven times higher.

Express your feelings and emotions openly. Suppression of these
feelings and emotions can suppress immunity.

Take control. A sense of control helps our Immune System.

Understand that there are situations that are not within your
control and let those situations go. Take control and
responsibility for only things that are within your control.

Be willing to ask for and accept support from friends, family, etc.
The Lone Ranger mentality doesn't help your Immune System.

Find a sense of meaning and purpose in your relationships, work and
daily activities. Get rid of negative relationships, and welcome
more healthy relationships into your life.

Learn to say "No" when you need to. Helping others is an important
part of a healthy life. But do so in moderation so you have time to
take care of your own needs too!

Keep a daily journal of your feelings, especially during important
life events. It gives the Immune System a boost that can last after
the journal keeping ended.

Take a class on relaxation, or biofeedback.

Don't take life so seriously all the time.

Laugh as much as you can. See funny movies, read funny stories, and
socialize with funny people.

Take control of your health and don't rely on doctors only. When
you use a doctor, form health partnerships with doctors who match
your philosophy of care. Another words, when your philosophy is
correcting the root causes, work with doctors who share that same
philosophy since this partnership is important to your health and
compliance with the protocols ahead.

Get rid of negative people. There are people who don't share your
philosophy of care, and for reasons only they know, are negative
towards you. You may not be able to change these negative people,
and I'm certainly not suggesting you try to change anyone. But you
can change your environment to not be around negative people, and if
that is not a viable option (as in negative family members that you
are stuck with), you can at least change how you perceive and allow
their negativity to impact and affect your life.

Recognize the progress you have made.

Be realistic and honest with your health goals, whether it's symptom
coping, or root cause correction.



LIFESTYLES

Get regular and moderate exercise. Even if your job gives you
plenty of exercise, still take some personal time to exercise for
the relaxation and recharging it gives you.

Treat yourself to therapeutic massage.

Get Chiropractic adjustments, subluxations, etc.

Get adequate sunlight, especially if you live in a northern climate,
during winter, or if you work indoors a lot.

Stop smoking.

Stop being a workaholic. Take time to find out what drives the
working obsession and find some more balance in your life.
Overdoing any activity is not healthy.

Limit TV viewing since it contributes to a sedentary lifestyle.
Take more time to interact with family and friends.

Designate a quiet room in the house, especially if you have
children. This room allows you to escape the stressful noise and
chatter. If this is not possible in the home (very small home),
then find a quiet place outside the home. Set aside some quiet time
for you to relax.

Look at the health of your parents and siblings. If they are prone
to certain health conditions, you may be too. Take preventative and
proactive steps regarding lifestyle and nutrition.

If you must drink alcohol, drink it sparingly, if at all.

Avoid overuse of prescription drugs, especially antibiotics.

Avoid all illicit drugs.

Get enough sleep. Most people need 6 to 8 hours of uninterrupted
sleep.


SOCIAL

Find a community with whom to share your interests. Close social
ties are important to our resistance to disease.

Cultivate more interpersonal relationships. Those with more close
personal ties have healthier Immune Systems. Those who are isolated
are more susceptible to illness.

Play more. Laugh more.

Plan outings with your spouse or loved one.

Take vacations just to change the scenery.


ILLNESS APPROACHING

Get extra rest.

Eliminate all junk foods, dairy products, sugar, and processed
foods.

Slow down and cut back on your schedule.



ENVIRONMENT

Limit your use of synthetic materials.

Do a periodic cleansing of your major detox organs (colon, liver,
kidney for starters).

If you have chronic infections, you may have environmental toxins in
you. Certain blood and urine tests can detect toxic exposure that
you may not be aware.

If you work in an environment where chemicals are used, have regular
check ups.

Avoid synthetic personal hygiene products.

Drink more alkalized water.


ESSENTIAL OILS WITH ANTISEPTIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY

Basil

Bay

Benzoin

Bergamot

Black Pepper

Cardamom

Cedarwood

German Chamomile

Roman Chamomile

Cinnamon

Clary Sage

Clove

Eucalyptus

Fennel

Frankincense

Geranium

Grapefruit

Juniper

Lemon

Marigold

Marjoram

Melissa

Myrrh

Neroli

Orange

Patchouli

Peppermint

Pine

Rosemary

Sage

Sandalwood

Spikenard

Tea Tree

Thyme

Ylang-ylang


HERBAL DE-STRESSORS


California poppy

Catnip

German Chamomile

Hops

Kava

Lavender

Lemon Balm

Passionflower

Skullcap

Valerian

Wild Lettuce

Wild Oat


BACTERIAL SUPPLEMENTATION

Live Yogurt

Whey


BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER DETAILS:

Beyond Antibiotics: 50 (or so) Ways to Boost Immunity and Avoid
Antibiotics
By Michael A. Schmidt et al

Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics
By Dr. John McKenna

The Antibiotic Alternative
By Cindy Jones, PHD


My concluding comments: There are plenty of different things
available, as you don't need to do everything to gain something.
This is not an all or nothing gambit. Let me conclude with a
quote. "Not knowing and therefore not doing is understandable.
However, knowing but not doing, is a personal choice, with ensuing
consequences." Please choose wisely.