Boosting Your Immunity and Metabolism

Today's RE-Powering Information – As I mentioned, I read The Metabolic Plan in Belize and one of the chapters was on Immunity. Here are some of the highlights:

Poor nutrition impairs immunity. A sedentary lifestyle impairs immunity. Stress impairs immunity and the connection between metabolism and immunity is undeniable. Other things that weaken our immune system are: obesity, smoking and alcohol abuse. I am sure none of this comes as a surprise. If you think about people who are chronically stick, they probably have the standard American diet and lifestyle (stressed, sleep deprived, over fat, too much alcohol, etc). The immune system of the standard Americans is weakened to “get them off the team” so to speak. Smarter more motivated players – the ones who are disciplined to make healthy choices will live longer stronger years.

That’s not so say that we should never get sick, even if we are healthy. Illness was created for a reason – it strengthens our immunity. Illness is almost always stress related. So it’s our body’s way to saying slow down and make some changes. You can’t survive long term under conditions of poor nutrition, stress and sleep deprivation, so illness sets in temporarily. Americans spent $39 Billion last year on over the counter medicines for colds, flu’s, virus’s, etc.

When you do get sick – which seem to hit a lot of people this time of year, the way to rebuild is rest, good nutrition (mostly fruits and vegetables), water and some nutritional support.

If you get a fever, let it run its course. The body heats up to kill off illness and infection (consider I am not a doctor, but am just sharing how the body is naturally made to work). IT may be temporarily uncomfortable, but you are building anti-bodies against future infection. You will continually be exposed to germs to why not naturally be protected. Avoid the over the counter drugs which only suppress the symptoms of illness. As we get older our immune system breaks down – especially after age 40, but it doesn’t have to. Everything (hormones, brain, glands, organs) starts to deteriorate. For a peak immunity wake up, the author Stephen Cherniske recommends:

Green Tea
Garlic
Cayenne
Multi Daily Vitamin
Vitamin E
DHEA
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Aloe Vera
L-Gluatmine

I cut the list down a bit as if it was any longer I know it would not be realistic to comply with. I am confident all of these things are healthful and powerful immune boosters. This is for an immune boost. If you are already mildly or severely (red alert) sick, the list is much longer. If anyone is interested in the full list I would be happy to share it. Most people will not even do this much so I figured I would start here and even if you choose to do one of these things you are going to be better off.

Exercise helps to boost immunity b/c it bathes your lymph cells, improves circulation and oxygenation and removes toxins and metabolic debris. Exercise also circulates blood through the lymphatic system which does not have its own circulatory system.

If you are chronically sick and fatigued, you may want to be tested for heavy metal poisoning. If you have traveled out side of the US, consider testing for parasites.

Speaking of preventing illness, the American Cancer Institute estimates that 80% of all cancers – which effect one in 3 homes are preventable.
When possible, purchase or grow organic foods to avoid toxins, pesticides, and dies, etc. Another good tip is to wash hands regularly. If you knew how many germs you came in contact in unsuspecting places each day, you’d be carrying some wipes or sanitizing gel around with you.

This was just a snap shot of idea’s to call to the front of mind ways to boost your immunity. Your immunity ultimately determines both your longevity as well as the quality of your years. The other component I didn’t mention was the importance of community. If you look at centenarians (people who live to be 100), they are also very community focused so build friendships, be a humanitarian, keep your family close and your immune enhancement will be exponential.

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Those that we see who are living long lives don't do so without powerful intent that keeps drawing. In other words, what continues the motion forward itself is the continuing setting forth of the new intent that draws life through. In fact, intending for long life assures that you must be leading the parade; people don't start diminishing their life until they stop leading and start falling back into the ranks of the parade, trying to do what others are leading them to do.
Excerpted from an Abraham – Hicks workshop in Buffalo, NY on Tuesday, May 20th, 2003