Holistic Immune Support

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• Today's Gift: Guided Meditation To Boost Your Immune System...

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Holistic Immune Support

Have you ever observed that if you've lately had stress, poor sleep, or emotional disturbance, you're more prone to contract a cold?

This occurs in part because stress makes the immune system less effective by causing the body to emit the hormone cortisol. Particularly, cortisol modifies the actions of immune cells called Natural Killer (NK) cells and inflammatory cells. This change is being made to free up more energy for the ostensibly more pressing issue (fleeing, fighting, etc.).

Another factor that contributes to stress, including emotional stress, impairing immune function is glutathione, one of the body's main natural antioxidants. Stress causes a 37% reduction in glutathione levels, according to animal neuropsychopharmacology research. Glutathione enhances the generation and activation of NK cells, which are important for both the defense against infectious diseases and the prevention of cancer.

The How:

Increasing glutathione and lowering cortisol are two effective ways to improve the immune system. Additionally, several foods, plants, and dietary supplements have direct antiviral, antibacterial, or antifungal effects. Of course, these can also be helpful. However, just because something is holistic or natural does not automatically make it fully safe. *Discuss these supplements and suggestions with your prescribing doctor, as you should with any health advise, to ensure there are no drug-herb interactions, bleeding issues, or other contraindications.*

Ways To Reduce Cortisol

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Sleep

• Breathing Techniques (including 4-4-4 breath (breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, breathe out 4))

• Time in Nature

• Massage

• Herbs

• Holy Basil – my all-time favorite evidence-based Ayurvedic herb for stress!

• Ashwagandha – another classic Ayurvedic choice for stress.

• Astragalus – is frequently used in Chinese medicine for stress and immune support.

• Rhodiola – an herb with a long history of use in China, Tibet, and Russia. It grows at altitude and is excellent for adapting to stress (and adjusting to high altitudes).

• Schisandra – another gift from Chinese medicine. Schisandra is a potent performance enhancer with a solid reputation as an adaptogen.

• Panax Ginseng – has benefits for multiple conditions, including stress, depression, auto-immune disease, erectile dysfunction, and more.

Ways to Increase Glutathione

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Sleep

• Food

• Asparagus – contains high levels of natural glutathione, as well as chromium, which helps blood sugar balance.

• Broccoli/cauliflower/kale– cruciferous veggies enhance glutathione production.

• Avocado – contains high levels of glutathione and is an excellent antioxidant food.

• Garlic, onions – Sulfur-containing veggies have been shown to restore glutathione levels.

• Turmeric - induces the production of glutathione in the liver.

• Okra –has interesting anti-fatigue properties and increases glutathione.

• Brazil nuts – selenium is a co-factor in glutathione production.

• Fruit – Vitamin C defends against free radicals, sparing glutathione for other functions.

• Ginger – an interesting animal study showed that ginger + honey increased glutathione with potentially positive effects on immunity and fertility.

• Herbs and Supplements

• Dandelion – supports the liver, and stimulates glutathione production.

• Milk Thistle – aids the liver in detox, and encourages glutathione production.

• NAC – a potent precursor to Glutathione.

• Glutathione – You can take glutathione itself, though the data is mixed on how bioavailable (and thus usable) it is.

• Alpha Lipoic Acid – can help the body spare or recycle glutathione.

• B Vitamins – play a supportive role in the synthesis of glutathione.

• Vitamin C – preserves glutathione levels.

• Ginger –stimulates glutathione production.

• CoQ10 – encourages glutathione production and helps with headaches, mood, heart health, and more!

• Amla berry/Chyawanprash – a classic Ayurvedic immune support jam that makes you feel amazing!

Anti-Bacterial Herbs/Supplements/Foods

• Manuka honey 12+ or greater

• Oregano oil

• Garlic

• Olive leaf

• Goldenseal

• Propolis

Remember, when you become ill, you have the chance to reflect on any potential imbalances in your life. Look for signs of emotional distress, general stress, excessive activity, and inadequate sleep.

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📰 Positive News Of The Day!

Barbados, a small island, will be able to access $50 million in cash for the preservation of its whole marine ecology as part of a debt-for-nature refinancing initiative.

Barbados pledged to conserve 30% of its territorial seas at the COP the previous year, but the country lacks the necessary resources. The Nature Conservancy declared that, in order to achieve this goal, it will collaborate with partners to purchase a portion of Barbados' national debt and refinance it.

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Meditation To Boost Immune System

There is mounting proof that practicing mindfulness meditation affects our immune systems.

20 randomized control trials evaluating the impact of mindfulness meditation on the immune system were examined in a recent, ground-breaking review. The authors' analysis of the evidence revealed that mindfulness meditation:

• lowered levels of inflammation-related markers, whose excessive levels are frequently linked to poor immunological health and illness.

• The immune system's helper cells, or CD-4 cells, are more prevalent and are involved in signaling other cells to attack infections.

• increased telomerase activity; telomerase works to keep chromosomes stable and guard against degradation (telomerase deterioration leads to cancer and premature aging).

Here is another study that proved that eight days of intense meditation causes robust activation of the immune system, University of Florida researchers and their colleagues have found:

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