The Importance of a Healthy Immune System

     An immune response is the reaction of the body to substances that are foreign or are interpreted as being foreign; the protection system of the body.  Our immune system faces constant stresses from so many sources in our life ... what we eat, touch, feel ... the list goes on.  Common signs of a weakened immune system include chronic allergies as well as frequent colds.
     The first line against a weakened immune system is a healthy lifestyle.  Following are some facts you should be aware of concerning your immune system.
1.  Your immune system determines how fast you age.
2.  Every day your immune system cleans away the body's waste, getting rid of dead cells, toxins,    
    chemicals, dead bacteria and etc.
3.  Your immune system fights off harmful viruses, bacteria, thrush, etc., to the more harmful
     problems.
4.  When your immune system is healthy it can destroy cancerous cells as they develop.
5.  Radiation and chemical pollutants are minimized when our immune system is working properly.
6.  When the immune system is unhealthy, you are more likely to have allergies and auto-immune
     problems.
7.  A weak immune system will cause you to be ill more often and for longer periods of time.
     First, because the list is somewhat shorter, are the pollutants your immune system has to guard against:  Smoke (tobacco, other incinerators such as chimneys, furnaces, burning trash).  Pollutants that come from: industry automobiles, radiation, pesticides, cancerous producing products from chemicals (home and industry), drugs (legal and illegal), infections (worms, bacteria, viruses, etc.), food additives, weight reduction products, accidents, genetics defects, infections, Especially true for diabetics is an incorrect balance of food (Too much sugary foods - high carbohydrate foods), obesity or starvation, it is very dangerous to use any weight reduction products, inappropriate exercise, and  a negative attitude and/or unhappy state effects the immune system.  Always remember to LAUGH - it is good good for your immune system.
What does pH (potential of hydrogen) mean?  Hydrogen is present in nearly all organic compounds and is a component of all carbohydrate, protein and fat.  In chemistry, the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance is expressed in pH values.  Keep your Body pH around a 7 (7.0 and above is alkaline and below 7.0 is acidic.)  A pH at 7 or above will assure more oxygen is in the body fluid you are testing and below 7 equals less oxygen is available and more acid.
     To help your immune system you should always drink DISTILLED water.  A lot of water (tap water or bought) has a lot of pollutants in it like - stimulants, sugars, flavoring and other toxins.  When your immune system is in a weakened state, there are several drinks you should not consume (or use sparingly) like coffee, colas, and certain teas, any drink that stimulates the heart, some fruit drinks and so-called spring water.  Some of those drinks can cause digestive and nervous upset; made worse by eating too many processed foods.  Drink more water!  Distilled water absorbs and carries off a lot of impurities from the body, instead of depositing harmful substances -- that is what water is supposed to do.
     Your body must have vitamin B12 and the only way you can get it is through meat and mushrooms.  Eat a good balance of fresh meat -- but not just meat and potatoes like a lot of people do.  Try to stay from rancid fat: chips, some baked goods, Especially NO FRIED foods, all nuts are acid except the almond; it is alkaline.  Learn to READ LABELS!  Avoid foods containing preservatives, additives and flavorings when possible.
     Eat raw fresh products and stay away from processed and packaged food that have been added to, refined, and/or enriched as much as possible.  Avoid all hydrogenated foods.  Eat whole grains such as brown rice, millet, buckwheat, oats and barley.  Eat a wide variety of foods.  Essential fatty acids are vital to your immune system.  Fresh seafood, raw-fresh fruit, raw-fresh vegetables, legumes such as pinto and kidney beans, oils (but not all oils are created equal) - try oils extracted from olives, nuts, seeds and vegetables.  Stay away from rancid fats and oils because they create free-radicals that cause chemical disruption; especially fried foods.  Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and unsaturated fats are liquid (at least very soft) at room temperature.  Cut down or cut out refined carbohydrates - anything made with white flour or white rice.
     Take a multivitamin and mineral supplement, antioxidants and herbs daily but only if you really need them.  Make sure all your nutritional needs are met daily.  You can't make all these changes at one time.  Start slowly to change your meal plan.  Exchange bad choices for good choices.