Basic Principles of Boosting Immunity: Focus on healing foods and herbs that have strong antibacterial and antiviral properties is of primary importance, along with improving immune system function and eliminating foods that suppress it.
Check with your medical doctor for any drug-herb interactions and/or contraindications first.
Avoid/Omit:
Sugar (especially refined)
Dairy
Corn, soy, and wheat (gluten)
Hydrogenated foods
Excess animal protein
Excess flour intake
Highly processed foods
GMO Foods
Artificial ingredients
Chronic stress
Excessive EMF exposure
Limited sunshine or vitamin D supplementation
Increase:
Vitamin C (peppers, kale, oranges, etc)
Vitamin D (sunlight and/or fermented cod liver oil)
Zinc (pumpkin seeds or supplement; don’t over-do it! too much zinc supplementation can inhibit the function of the immune system)
Vitamin A (supplement or leafy green veggies, fish, eggs, orange & yellow veggies)
Specific supplements that might help:
Glutathione (not for long term use)
Good multi-vitamin
Magnesium
Omega’s
Probiotics (supplement or consider sauerkraut, coconut kefir, apple cider vinegar, and/or kombucha)
Eat more Antibacterial foods:
Garlic
Coconut oil
Ginger
Fermented foods
Lemons
Horseradish
Honey
Cabbage
Onions
Turmeric
Basil
Cranberries
Mushrooms
Anti-Viral Herbs: (check with your doctor for contraindications or herb/drug interactions *don’t use if allergic & pregnant)
Astragalus
Elderberry
Lemon balm
Licorice root
Olive leaf
Oregano oil
Usnea – prevents ATP formation in bacteria
Garlic
Healthy living Fundamentals:
Don’t smoke.
Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat.
Buy organic.
Exercise regularly.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Control your blood pressure.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
Get adequate sleep.
Avoid infection by practicing basic hygeine. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
Follow-up with any regular medical screening tests that specifically target people in your age group and risk category.
Stay Hydrated.
When Home Remedies Are Not Appropriate:
TRAUMA: Serious injury head for the emergency room.
EXTREMELY HIGH FEVER: over 104 degrees F can be a dangerous situation, get emergency care.
TROUBLE BREATHING: unresponsive, limp in your arms, or has glazed eyes, you need to get help. Call 911 or go to the emergency room right away.
For additional guidance: Centers for Disease Control
To learn more about boosting your immunity naturally, contact Dr. Carmelo Caratozzolo at ACT Wellness Center, 14111 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, Virginia. Call 703-491-9355.
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