Low Immunity

The immune system resists initial attacks from diseases-producing bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses that attacks and invades the human body. They also recognizes previous assailants and neutralizes or destroys the microorganisms and the toxins they bring forth the body.

Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell found in the bone marrow, and antibodies, a group of complex blood protein molecules, are materials that destroy these disease-carrying bacteria. The bone marrow, tonsils, spleen, thymus gland, and the network of capillaries and lymph vessels are vital organs that assist the immune system in protecting the body from certain diseases.

Low immunity entails easier susceptibility to illnesses and life-threatening cancers or infections.

Symptoms
If an individual are prone to infections, and are often susceptible to cold, flu, sores or genital herpes, it is a sign that they have weak immune system. Contracting any form of cancer and/or getting sore or swollen lymph glands are also one of the major symptoms of low immunity.

Causes
Weak immune system is caused by various factors such as dietary habits, emotional imbalance, lifestyle, nutritional intake, and stress. Certain medical conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, inflamed bowel movement or disease, neutropenia or low white blood cell count, low stomach acidity, nutritional deficiency, and surgical transplant can weak the immune system and making the body susceptible to infections.

Immunity deteriorates as one ages. Children and pregnant women also have a weak immune system.

Home Remedies
Mumio: Mumio is a resin-like substance that is formed through a concentration of 50 elements including beeswax, bee’s nests, and fossilized honey. Take mumio tablets to boost the immune system and help prevent illnesess.

Astragalus root: In Chinese medicine, astralagus root is used to treat viral infections such as common cold. It also helps stimulate production of while blood cells while protecting it from invading organisms. It also help in the production of compounds for resistance against viruses known as interferon.

Aswagandha: Aswagandha herb is used as a stimulant to the immune system. It can also provide a healthy well-being and help relieve stress.

Eleuthero or Siberian ginseng: Taking Eleuthero ginseng will help strengthen the immune system.

Asian ginseng: Asian ginseng can help prevent various type of illnesses as well as those that are related to the immune system.

Echinacea: Take capsules to stimulate production of immune system.

Green Tea: Drink green tea to stimulate cell production in the immune system.

Diets
Diet should consist mainly of seeds, nuts, grains, beans, and fruits and vegetables. It should contain and adequate amount of protein, and low in fat and refined sugars.

Take plenty of foods rich in carotene such as carrots, dark greens, yellow and orange squash, red peppers, tomatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes. Berries, artichoke, garlic and yogurt contains flavonoids that helps boost the immune system while foods belonging to the cabbage family such as cauliflower, brussels sprouts, broccoli, radish and turnip prevents the body’s immune system level to lower down.

Other Suggestions
Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water a day to flush out toxins from the body and to boost the immune system.

Take at least 30 minutes of exercise everyday such as aerobics, breathing, and walking to ensure an active lifestyle and to reduce susceptibility to diseases.

Avoid stress by engaging oneself in leisure activities that you find productive and pleasurable such as taking special classes or going shopping.

Have a healthy lifestyle by taking in nutritious diet and regular exercises.