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The
immune system: How it works and how to make it work better
The function of the immune system is to
recognize, attack and destroy foreign invaders while not attacking what normally
belongs to the body. In order for the immune system to
function normally it cannot be over stimulated or
suppressed. The goal of obtaining a healthy immune system is
to normalize the immune system. The organs involved in immune function of the
spleen, thymus, tonsils, and lymph glands.
There are essentially three primary causes of over stimulation or suppression of
the immune system. The first primary cause can be related to
emotional and lifestyle stress. When the body is stressed, whether
physically or emotionally, the body thinks it is being attacked. It will
stimulate the immune system to prepare for the invasion. If this perceived
attack continues for abnormal length of time, the immune system may begin to
attack the body itself. The body at a similar way with the stress is real
or perceived. Long-term emotional stress will cause
the body to cause over stimulation of the immune
system and if there is no true invader, the immune
system will have nothing to attack so it will attack the body and this can lead
to autoimmune diseases such as AIDS, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Long-term over stimulation can, in essence, burn out the immune system which
will be to weakening of the immune system and the suppressing its normal
functions. The solution to this cause is to identify the problem and
correct it. This sounds simple but oftentimes is a
very involved process. Major stresses and someone's
life include, but not limited to, that a family
member or friend, moving, a new job, family problems, divorce, money problems,
drug problems and abuse. It may take some soul-searching before you can identify
the cause of your stress. if you feel you're under stress
and cannot determine the cause or to have determined the cause and cannot
figure out a way to correct the problem, professional counseling they
necessary. If financing professional counseling as a problem, contact your
local mental health society for advice and help that will fit into your
budget. Most cities or counties have this service available. Exercise and
yoga have been shown to greatly reduce stress and help to normalize the
immune system.
A second cause of over stimulation or suppression of the immune system is
chemical stress. Chemical stress can come in several
forms. The most common and one for we have the most
control over is nutrition or lack thereof. One step
that is easy and can be implemented immediately is to clean out your colon.
Constipation of your colon as well as of the organs in the body will
adversely affect your immune system. Most people have consumed toxic
foods
over their lifetime. It is important to clean up the colon because the colon is
the place with nutrients can absorb and toxins are passed out of the
body. If the colon is clogged up or constipated, nutrients conducted
absorbed in waste products cannot be passed out. This means nutrients may
be passed out of the body and cannot be absorbed, and
waste products, which
should be passed out of the body get reabsorbed back into the body, and now the
immune system begins to attack these waste products and this puts a necessary
stress on the immune system. The seven major foods that will clog up your system
are alcohol, meat, sugar, dairy, coffee, soda, and artificial sweeteners. Other
clogging or constipating foods and habits are smoking, over eating, consumption
of large amounts of cooked foods, wheat, eggs, additives, dyes, hydrogenated
oils, chemicals and free radicals. The solution to
this problem is to drink plenty of distilled or filtered water.
A general rule is that if you're not urinating at least eight times the
day, you're not drinking enough water. In addition to
water your diet must consist of at least 60 to 70% raw fruits, vegetables, nuts
and seeds. There are certain supplements and herbs,
which will help with normalizing immune system. A
supplement should be made with whole foods. This mean to
supplement must contain concentrated fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Nutrients work best when in their natural whole state
and not extracted and processed.
There also nutrients that are found in whole foods we have not discovered yet,
but are essential to good health. If we consume will foods we getting
all the nutrients we need in a form that we can best utilize. Echinacea,
goldenseal, and other herbs can be helpful in normalizing the immune
system when used short-term. Garlic, ginger,
horseradish, onion, and Hot peppers can also be used. If you take equal parts of
these five ingredients and puree them in a blender or
food processor with organic raw apple cider vinegar,
you have what I call “Dr Joe’s Super Tonic”. By taking three to
four large tablespoons of this tonic you will help normalize the immune
system function. This works wonders when you're feeling under the weather or
just as a general tonic help maintain a normally functioning immune
system. Is the closest thing I have discovered to be
the cure the common cold.
The last and perhaps most overlooked cause of a new system malfunction is bio-
mechanical stress. The immune organs, as well as all organs and the
body, are controlled by the nervous system. The brain sends messages down
the spinal cord out nerves to every part of your body. If there's any
interference between the brain spinal cord and parts of the body, the body
cannot function properly. The most common interference is a bone in the
spine moving out of alignment and pinching a nerve. If you're pinching a
nerve that goes to a part of the body related to immune function, the
immune system will be compromised. If you're having
pain in your back, you most
likely have a pinched nerve. However, only about 20% of the nerves feel pain.
80% of the nerves to not feel pain. You may have a pinched nerves and
not be aware of it. This is why is so important that everyone get their
spine checked to be sure there are no pinched nerves. Just like you car
tuned up, you maintain the heating and air conditioning unit in your
house, and you get your eyes in your teeth checked, it is imperative that you
get your nervous system check. A qualified
chiropractor will be able to do this evaluation and be
able to determine if your nervous system is functioning
the highest level in candy. Your nervous system controls everything and
if
it malfunctions it will cause serious health problems. As much as mental health
and good nutrition are important, without a normally functioning
nervous system you can never obtain a high level of good health.
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Dr. Joseph L. Esposito.
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03/10/08 11:15:32 AM
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