Posted in Age, Healthy Eating, Immune system, Juices, Juicing on February 19th, 2008
How to Boost Your Immune System — Part 6
Fresh vegetable and fruit juices are known to boost the immune system. They are packed with super-antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that nourish all parts of the body. They also help in detoxing the body tissues.
Naturopaths recommend different recipes, but here’s a good one that isn’t overloaded with sugars that may disrupt your blood sugar.
Juice equal quantities of :
Carrots
Celery
Winter cabbage or broccoli
Apples
Add ginger to taste.
Consume the juice as soon as it’s made for extra goodness and flavor.
Investing in a good quality juicer, such as the Intojuicer, available from www.intojuice.com, is definitely worthwhile.
Posted in Aging, Happiness, Health, Immune system, Laughter, Optimism on January 13th, 2008
How to Boost Your Immune System — Part 5
We’ve all heard that challenges and various forms of excitement are good for our health. But too much can easily lower the effectiveness of your immune system.
An expert on immunity, Dr Alex Concorde, offers the simple advice of heading off stress from the outset.
The trick is not to focus on demands on your time, but to concentrate on what your actions can realistically achieve. This may involve creating a suitable home environment, or being successful in your job.
The main object, though, is to keep it light and full of fun. Laughter is known to help the immune system, as is plenty of optimism.
So, share a joke and always Think Positive.
Posted in Chywanaprash, Health, Immune system, Rejuvenation on December 19th, 2007
How to Boost Your Immune System — Part 4
Chywanaprash is an ayurvedic organic paste containing many immune-boosting ingredients. These include fruit, spices, honey and selected herbs.
It is delicious as a general tonic to enhance vitality. Children love it.
Take one or two teaspoons in the morning. It can be taken directly from the spoon, with warm milk, or on toast for breakfast.
Chywanaprash can be obtained from herbalists and good health food stores.
One example is Pukka Herbs.
Posted in Antioxidants, Immune system, Infections, Mushrooms, Zinc on November 6th, 2007
How to Boost Your Immune System — Part 2
Mushrooms are known to have certain health benefits. Supplements are now available which contain a number of useful types, especially Asian fungi with special properties.
Typical mushrooms for helping the immune system along are, maitake, cordyceps, shiitake, hericeum and reishi.
A mineral, often deficient in older people, is zinc. It can be found naturally in red meat, nuts, wholegrains and fish.
As a supplement it’s often taken with selenium, a combination used to combat infections.
