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Immunity and the Immune System
Since the 1930's the western diet has dramatically changed. This
change is due to the change in farming from the natural farming
process which has developed over 1000's of years to a modern
scientific farming which has changed farming into an industry.
This food industry is not interested in producing good quality
nutritional food for the nation but food that is easy to store
and cheap to produce which in tern will maximise profit. This
has changed the western diet to concise of high sugar, fat and
protein which is low in vital nutrients.
Not only since the 1930's has the western diet changed but also
people's lifestyles have changed. The over use of antibiotics,
stress at work, lack of exercise, excessive consumption of
alcohol, smoking, use of recreational drugs, increases in
obesity and low nutritional status of food all affect the immune
system and are contributing to the increase in degenerative
diseases in western societies.
Since the 1930's over 3500 man-made chemicals have found their
way into modern day food, this does not include hormones,
pesticides and antibiotics which are in foods such as meat and
grains. These chemicals are not only unnatural but stop
nutrients being absorbed and used which hampers the body's
action to heal itself.
In the UK today, 50,000 chemicals are released into the
environment by industry and 400 million litres of herbicides and
pesticides are used. We in the UK consume 83 billion cigarettes,
80 million painkillers, 26 billion alcoholic drinks and a
quarter of a million tons of food chemicals. All of this adds up
to a nation whose immune systems are seriously compromised. The
immune system is affected for better or for worst by the food
that is consumed. Foods such as meat, sugar, salt, saturated
fats, alcohol, dairy products and processed foods all have a
negative affect on the immune system.
People who consume large amounts of meat are more likely suffer
from cancer in later life than those who don't. Meat is high in
saturated fats, hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and
herbicides. These all compromise the immune system.
White sugar has around 90% of its minerals and vitamins removed
which when consumed makes the metabolism become inefficient,
contributing to weight problems, poor energy control and
unbalanced blood sugar levels.
Alcohol abuse severely compromises the immune system. Alcoholics
suffer from malnutrition due to the reduction of food, impaired
metabolism leading to weight loss and suffer from toxicity of
the intestines. Alcohol is linked to cancer, hypertension,
cerebrovascular disease and coronary heart disease. Regular
heavy drinking can lose up to 10 years of your life expectancy
by aging the liver, kidneys, heart and brain. Too much alcohol
depletes the body of the minerals zinc, calcium, magnesium and
also the B vitamins.?
Salt causes high blood pressure, irritates the stomach and
retains fluid.
Dairy produces especially milk causes allergies and intolerances
both in adults and children. Milk is also a risk factor for
diabetes.
Foods that are good for the immune system are foods that are
high in antioxidants such as fresh fruit and vegetables
especially
broccoli, watercress, carrots and peas. Eating plenty
of fresh fruit, vegetables and oily fish will boost your immune
system. Research has shown that people who consume large amounts
of fruit and vegetables have less genetic damage which is one of
the precursors to cancer.
Consuming fruit and vegetables such as apples, prunes, citrus
fruits, cabbage and lettuce which are high in flavonoids will
also boost your immune system. Flavonoids are substances found
in plants that can protect your body from disease.
Soy beans are high in isoflavones which are one of the most
potent anti-carcinogens of all. Soy products are also good at
preventing heart disease.
Oily fish contains Omega 3 oils which keep arteries healthy,
reduces the risk of blood clots and lowers cholesterol. Fish
high in Omega 3 are salmon, tuna, mackerel and herring.?
Including pre-biotic food such as leeks, Chicory root, Jerusalem
artichoke, onions, oats and bananas in your diet will strengthen
your gut defence system.
Your lifestyle has a huge bearing on your immune system.
Pollution, smoking, work stress, lack of sleep, being
overweight, lack of exercise and excessive sunbathing all has a
negative effect on your immune system.
Pollutants such as pollen, free radicals, household and
industrial chemicals, lead, CFCs, carbon monoxide, cigarette
smoke, bacteria, pesticides, chlorine, colourants and aluminium
are a fact of every day life. These pollutants and toxins have a
negative affect on our bodies. The liver, kidneys, skin and
bowel are responsible for removing these pollutants and toxins
from our bodies. If these organs are working below par due to a
suppressed immune system then toxins will remain in our bodies.
This will cause allergies and sensitivities and weakening the
immune system further.
Stress, repressed anger, depression and chronic worries depress
our immune system by reducing the ability of immune cells to
form antibodies. It is a well known fact that when we are
stressed we are more likely to get ill. Stress increases blood
sugar and lipids which contributes to heart disease, infections
and cancer.
Being overweight due to lack of exercise and excessive eating
can increase the risk of hypertension and diabetes by 10%. Sun
bathing uses up anti-oxidants and can age the skin up to 10
years. Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer.
Smoking cigarettes uses up large amounts of vitamin C and other
anti-oxidants, this can leave smokers vulnerable to cancer and
heart disease. Smoking ages the lungs, skin, circulation, heart
and can lead to early menopause and osteoporosis.?
Since the 1930's both diet and lifestyle has changed. Although
there is an abundance of food, it tends to be substandard in
nutritional value. The lack of nutrition in our food with the
addition of stresses of modern day lifestyles is suppressing our
immune systems at a time when we need it most. This combination
has lead to a rise in degenerative diseases despite western
societies spending billions in health care.
About the author:
Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh
Advice for a healthier natural life
website: http://www.newbeingnutrition.com
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