Foods, Supplements, and Lifestyle Factors that Boost the Immmune System
1. Turmeric
2. Camu Camu Berry (highest source of vitamin C)
3. Citrus Fruits
4. Berries
5. Honey
6. Garlic
7. Ginger
8. Broccoli
9. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables like Spinach and Kale
10. Mushrooms (Especially Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, and Chaga)
11. Yogurt/Kefir/Kombucha
12. High Protein Intake (~1Gram/Pound of Bodyweight Daily)
13. Oily Fish for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
14. Regular Exercise
15. Sleep
16. Deep Breathing and Meditation
17. Cold Shower and Scandiavian Spa (Hot/Cold Therapy)
18. Zinc
19. Vitamins B6, C, D, and E
20. Herbs like Echinacea and Astralagus
Foods and Lifestyle Factors that May Stress or Weaken the Immune System
1. Over-Consumption of Simple Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners
2. Smoking
3. Over-Consumption of Alcohol
4. Not Washing Hands
5. Environmental Toxins like: Mold, Chemical-Laden Cosmetics/Personal Care Products, Cleaning Products, and Chemicals in Water.
6. Emotional Stress
7. Inactivity
Eric Astrauskas, Spec. Hons. B.A.(Kinesiology), P.T.S.