If you frequently catch infections due to your compromised immune system, there is some great help and advice for you in this short article.

NATURAL, SIMPLE REMEDIES

One of the best diet plans for poor immunity – helpful for fighting infections and allergic reactions etc.

Make sure to avoid any ingredient or herb etc., you are allergic or intolerant to – discussed in this article.

Water is essential for proper lymphatic drainage, so increase your water intake.

Avoid cold water – drink either hot or lukewarm.

Adding leafy greens to your diet will help to boost your immune system and aid detoxification.

Include more spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, romaine, arugula, watercress Brussels sprouts and cabbage etc., are exceptionally rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes.

Also eat more beets, beet tops, carrots, and yams.

Root vegetables such as carrots, yams, sweet potatoes, and radishes.

Incorporate whole grains, including quinoa, brown rice, millet, oats and amaranth etc.

Eat fruits like papaya, pears, pineapple, wild cherries, mangoes, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, oranges, lemons, grapefruits to boost your immunity.

Herbs and spices that fight inflammation: Ginger, onions, basil, garlic, bamboo shoots, black mushrooms, dandelions greens, chrysanthemum flowers, oregano, cilantro, rosemary, sage, peppermint and chives etc

Mint, liquorice, rose hips, fenugreek and black cumin help maintain a healthy and balanced immune system.

Soup or Bone broths made from beef and chicken with certain vegetables such as onions, sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, carrots, celery, parsley, salt and pepper etc., have anti-inflammatory effect and support the healing of leaky gut and healthy immune system.

The best alternative for cow’s milk is coconut milk that is completely free from dairy, lactose, soy, nuts and grains, so it’s a great option for people with dairy, soy or nut allergies, along with lactose intolerance.

Almond butter — For individual allergic to peanuts products, almond butter is a safe and healthy alternative, with many vital health benefits and nutrition.

Nuts & Seeds — Flaxseeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds etc are high in omega 3 fatty acids, fibre, proteins and good source of mineral etc., and are not common allergens that can be used as an immunity-boosting trail.

Ginger is a good home remedy to boost immunity with additional antioxidant with antiviral properties and reduces the risk of infection, also improves blood circulation.

• Simply steep 2 slices of fresh ginger in a cup of boiling water for few minutes;
• Drink this tea twice a day for few days.

Eating local, raw and unprocessed honey produced by bees in your region contains bee pollen really works to get rid of allergy symptoms.

Or you may consider Manuka honey instead.

Apple Cider Vinegar is another ancient remedy for allergies, due to its antibiotic and antihistamine properties and very effective in treating allergic reactions.

• Add one tablespoon of organic, unfiltered ACV to a glass of water.
• Mix in one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice and one-half tablespoon of raw honey.
• Drink three times a day until you get relief from acute allergy symptoms.

Garlic is a natural antibiotic, antifungal and antiviral that can effectively ward off allergies with immune boosting properties.

Eat two or three raw garlic cloves daily for a week or two to combat various allergy symptoms.

Lemon is a natural antihistamine and an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants, that plays an important role in boosting your immunity.

Improves white blood cells function so can respond quickly to infections. It also aids detox and remove toxins from the body.

• Squeeze the juice from ½ lemon into a glass of purified,
• lukewarm water.
• Add a little honey.
• Drink it few times daily, specially first thing in the morning.

Turmeric acts as a decongestant and may help reduce allergy symptoms.

• Drink a glass of turmeric milk daily.
• Or mix it in raw honey to make a paste and take a teaspoon twice daily.

Nigella or Black seeds

Good source of Antioxidants, may Lower Cholesterol, Cancer-Fighting Properties, Antiseptic, Alleviate Inflammation, may Protect the Liver and boost immunity.

Drink green tea and chamomile tea, they both contain natural antihistamines and can help balance the immune system, reduce the risk of upper respiratory infections.

Few other tea choices with antioxidant, immune boosting and antiseptic properties include:

• Hibiscus
• Olive Leaf
• Elderberry
• Rose Hips
• Lemongrass
• Peppermint
• Oolong and
• Echinacea

Top suggested Dietary supplements for weaker immune system.

Please speak to your doctor before taking any, as all supplements are not always safe!

• Vitamin A is found in many fruits and vegetables. It is important for healthy immune function as well as vision, reproduction, growth, and development.

• Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant – helps fight free radicals and is very important for healthy immune function that help decrease cold symptoms etc.
• Vitamin D is an essential nutrient and very important for healthy bones and immune function. People with low vitamin D levels might be more likely to get respiratory infections such as Flu, pneumonia, and other respiratory infections. It is naturally found in fatty fish and in small amounts in beef liver, egg yolks, and cheese. Our bodies can also make vitamin D when exposed to the sun.

• Vitamin E is another vital nutrient found in nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, and green leafy vegetables. It acts as an antioxidant and helps your immune system function properly.

• Selenium is mostly found in Brazil nuts, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, bread and cereals. It works as an antioxidant and is important to boost immunity, for reproduction, thyroid gland function, and DNA production.

• Zinc is important for a healthy immune system, making proteins and DNA, healing wounds and for proper sense of taste. Rich sources of Zinc include seafood, meat, beans, nuts, whole grains, and dairy products.

• Glutamine is an amino acid and helps your immune system work properly. It is found in foods like beef, fish, poultry, dried beans, eggs, rice, grains, and dairy products.

• N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid that acts as an antioxidant and helps reduce mucus in the respiratory tract. N-acetylcysteine and glutathione, act as antioxidants might help your body fight viruses and other germs, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your immune system.

• Omega 3 fatty acids – healthy fats found in oily fish etc, are important for energy and making new cells. They are also important for proper function of the heart, lungs, brain and endocrine system. Omega 3s might help your body fight viruses and other germs, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your immune system.

• Digestive Enzymes aid the digestive system in fully breaking down food particles, especially proteins that is linked to food allergies and can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
• Probiotics contain friendly gut bacteria & yeast that help repair a damaged intestinal lining and strengthen immune system to prevent respiratory allergies including cough, fever, cold and flu etc., due to viral infection and various gastrointestinal symptoms, most notably diarrhoea.
• Fermented foods like kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, natto, yogurt, raw cheese, miso and kombucha are some of its natural sources.

The following foods increase inflammation within the body, weaken the immune system and may lead to digestive issues.

• Soft drinks and most fruit juices have a high content of corn syrup, which produces dampness and mucus.
• Dairy products including cow’s milk, ice cream, chocolate, and cheese etc, as they tend to produce mucus.
• Excess mucus indicates an allergic response, which distracts the immune system and lowers its effectiveness in combating infections.

Also

• Avoid Eggs
• Shellfish
• Packaged foods
• Hydrogenated oils
• Nuts specially Peanuts.
• Soy products – soybeans
• Artificial flavourings or colourings
• Grains – as they contain gluten i.e. wheat, rye, oats and barley etc.
• Yeast – all forms of brewer’s yeast, yeast-based spreads and fermented foods
• Alcohol, smoking, and recreational drugs are notorious for depleting the vital energy and weakening immunity.
• And finally Avoid stress, negative emotions and exhaustion, as they weaken the immune system.

For your particular health problem(s), or to change your medications it is strongly suggested to avoid self-medication and consult your GP / health provider or Mind & Body Holistic Health Clinic.

You may also book your one-to-one consultation with one of our practitioners for your tailor-made remedies as per your causative factors, peculiar signs & symptoms etc.  

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