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Well Women's Do's and Dont's of the Immune System
There are many immune system disruptors and many of these can trigger autoimmune disease. Here is a list of possible causes: Vitamin D deficiency and other nutritional deficiencies, including EFA’s, Vitamin A and certain amino acids. Oestrogens (Estrogens)
Food additives and aspartame
Stress and viruses Chemicals in cigarettes (Give up smoking as the chemicals are disrupting your immune system) Vaccines Pesticides in food which contribute towards oestrogen dominance. Statins (drugs for lowering cholesterol)
What can help Autoimmune Disease Do not use fluoride toothpaste Reduce consumption of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, peanuts Diet low in fat but high in Omega 3 Drinking plenty of water (2 litres a day) to flush toxins from the body Completely cutting out refined sugar and artificial sweeteners
Reduce whole milk intake and use skimmed milk. DHEA supplements (15-75mg a day for 3-6 weeks to restore depleted levels) To prevent accelerated aging of the skin which is a feature of autoimmune diseases, a diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables and drinking 2 litres of water to prevent oxidative stress. Supplements of glucosamine, minerals, antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E, B complex, 10mg combination of K1 and K2, vitamin D, zinc, copper, manganese, magnesium, coQ10, the plant bioflavenoid Quercetin, acetyl-l-carthinine, 1000mg carnosine, omega 3, green tea extract, and 200-500mg of alpha lipoic acid. 100-200mg selenium. Ensure any supplements are soy and gluten free. Use plant sterols for immune support like moducare. Immunomodulators are said to be the most promising therapies for autoimmune disease. Click here to visit the Natural Way Health website. where you can also buy moducare. Use of probiotics for colon health and detoxification, e.g Acidophilus
Get 8 to 9 hours sleep. Avoid eating the same food every day as this can cause food allergies. Avoiding anti biotics and medications where possible other than those required for your condition. Reduce industrial and environmental pollutants. Ensure skincare products including shampoo’s soaps and body lotions are organic and do not contain petrochemicals. (I became ill with a huge flare up after my husband massaged baby oil over my back….just think, we are using this on our babies so what chance have they got?)
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Detox
may benefit you, but if you have a specific medical condition or kidney, liver or heart conditions or diabetes, then please check with you GP before embarking on a detox program.
Consider buying a juicer and use only organic fruit and vegetables. Please see my books page for recipes or see below for some more recipes. Increase potassium in diet by taking a supplement Increase intake of the powerful antioxidant Pomegranate juice. Increase Green Tea intake. Make sure all food consumed is organic and from a reliable source where possible. ( This cuts down on the consumption of chemicals. Try taking this wonder herbal formula by
Amazon Herb Company Gravizon
1. A quarter of a cantaloupe melon 1 kiwi fruit peeled 1 banana
2. One tomato One broccoli floret One carrot Handful of fresh parsley Stalk of celery Half a red pepper
3. 4. Handful of spinach 3 stalks of asparagus 1 large tomato
5. Half a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice 1 banana 2 kiwi fruits Mango
6. 4 carrots 6 strawberries
7. 1 orange Two apples 1 banana 1 tablespoon of brewers yeast
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Chemicals like fluoride, chlorine, petrochemicals etc
Increasing fibre and wholefoods. When increasing fibre, do it gradually to give your gut time to adjust. Be consistant however.
Just increasing your intake of fruit and vegetables will increase your fibre intake also. 20-30grams of fibre are needed per day for optimum nutrition.
Increase happiness. Smiling, laughing, touching loved ones, petting animals all boost the immune system, Reducing stress is vital. Stress suppresses the immune system.
