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by Laura Cook and Rayna Sagness
Rebuild your body with a 30-day cleanse |
Eighty percent of your immune system is in your digestive system. Assist your body in a rebuild and you give yourself the best chance to fight viruses and bacteria and avoid allergies. Purging your body of toxins, balancing your PH and avoiding bacteria-feeding foods will definitely increase the function of your immune system as well as your overall bodily functions.
Feel unstoppable in 30 days:
1. Take herbs to kill bad bacteria.
2. Take herbs to kill parasites.
3. Limit mycotoxic (mold-harbouring) foods.
4. Take herbs to cleanse and rebuild the liver and intestines.
5. Introduce healthy intestinal flora.
6. Take extra enzymatic support.
7. Provide fibre to ensure everything is moving thoroughly.
8. Eat alkaline-forming foods (cook books are available on the subject).
9. Use only herbs specific to the needs of your body.
A qualified holistic allergist and nutritionist can find your herbal match to help avoid adverse reactions and ensure the herbs will be effective for your situation. |
The strength and effectiveness of your immune system are directly controlled by 80 percent of your digestive system’s ability. In other words, if you eat well-balanced nutritional foods and you do not have any digestive issues affecting your body’s capacity to properly digest those nutrients, proteins and enzymes, you should have a very strong and impenetrable immune system with which to fight off pending viruses, bacteria and pathogens.
On the other hand, if you tend to binge on low-nutrient fast foods, junk food and food items with high sugar content – candy, bread, pop, alcohol and juice – on a regular basis, your digestive system has nothing to offer your immune system for support. Consuming even less than 10 grams of sugar shuts down your immune system for four hours.
Factors affecting
the immune system
Allergies: If you suffer from seasonal, annual or ongoing allergies of any sort, your immune system will be less effective at defending against pathogens, viruses and bacteria.
Health issues: When your body is dealing with health issues such as IBS, fatigue, candida, insomnia or other health conditions, they affect your immune system’s ability to perform.
Disease: In all cases of disease, a candida imbalance was noted. Candida can only exist if the body’s PH is on the acidic side. Balance your PH with proper nutrition and you will clearly notice the difference in your energy levels and overall immunity.
Dairy: Less than six percent of the population has the digestive enzymes to digest dairy. In most cases, dairy causes stress in the digestive system; it creates mucus, clogs sinuses and for many people, shuts down their immune system as their digestive system figures out how to use it.
GMO: Just plain bad. It creates a major disconnect between our food and our bodies. Source and eat local, organic foods and your mind, body and spirit will reward you.
Avoid regular consumption of acidic forming foods: yeast breads, gluten, fruit juices, red meat, dairy, ‘natural flavours,’ alcohol, processed foods (enzymes and nutrients are destroyed during prep/heat), fast food/junk food (little or no value here), bottled water (acidic and dead).
Foods for great nutrition: Kale (calcium and chlorophyll), whole food shakes,
chlorophyll (mint or plain) with water (cleans blood), raw or lightly steamed veggies, long grain rice, rice/almond milk, spices. Filter tap water with ionizer or pour a few litres into a pitcher. Let it sit on the counter to allow the chlorine to evaporate (1hour/litre minimum usually helps.)
Decrease your toxic load
Filter your water. This reduces the harmful toxins such as chlorine, lead and pharmaceuticals. PH-balanced water is key. Get out into nature and enjoy some fresh air. Toxins from vehicles and industries are constantly being pumped into the air you breathe.
Enjoy local and organic foods. These are not only pesticide free but also have an abundance of nutrients to support your body. Supporting our local farmers also keeps our money in our communities and out of the pockets of large corporations.
Limit or avoid microwave use. Swiss researchers conducted a study in 1992 that showed a drop in white blood cell count and an increase in the LDL (bad) cholesterol of people who consumed microwaved food (aside from other EMF dangers). Avoid trans-fats found in fried foods, pre-prepared foods, partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated foods (margarine is the most common) and fast foods. These trans-fats will block the ‘good’ fats from entering the cell membrane and promote the degeneration of nerve tissue. You have choices.
Laura Cook and Rayna Sagness are holistic allergists and certified nutritional consultant/registered holistic nutritionists. Laura is co-founder of Zero Allergies Inc. Her practice specializes in allergy symptom elimination without the use of needles or drugs with a focus on nutritional support. www.zeroallergies.com / info@zeroallergies.com
604-635-3900. |
