Immune System Health

Do you have sniffles, aches and pains that justmeat supplied our ancestors with all the
seem to linger on and on? Have you everantioxidants and immune boosters that they
wondered why you feel so weak when you areneeded; while today we no longer consume the
sick, and tired even when you aren't? Many ofproper balanced diet that naturally supplies all the
the symptoms of sickness that many of us dealphytochemicals that the body thrives on. So what
with every month, or even every day for theare these "phytochemicals" and "immune
unlucky ones are a byproduct of a weak immuneboosters" and "trace minerals" that we speak of?
system. But how does the immune systemWell, you would be pleasantly surprised to find
become weak? You may have heard of thethat many of these substances are found in
theory that input equals output. No theory couldcommon fruits and vegetables. Lycopene, found in
be more correct with regard to the humantomatoes, is a powerful antioxidant that helps rid
immune system. The immune system is thethe blood of free radicals which lead to cancer.
internal defense system in our bodies that wardsThere are some even more potent compounds
off illness and disease caused by pathogens of allthat occur in green vegetables like broccoli, kale,
types, be it viral, bacterial, or even chemicaland cauliflower known as diindolylmethane (DIM
poisons. Imagine your immune system is a topfor short) that have been found through scientific
notch race horse, built for speed and efficiency.research to activate the immune system and to
Now imagine this horse never received properpromote proper vitality and efficiency in your
nourishment or care. Do you think it would winimmune systems ability to ward of disease. Even
any races? Perhaps you have heard and read ameats offer much more than the protein they
lot about the immune system, and how yourare prized for. Meat is an excellent source of zinc.
body wards off disease and illness. If you happenZinc is a necessary tool your immune system
to be sick right now as you read this article, youneeds to work properly. Some of the immune
are probably wondering what went wrong. Well,cells in your body cannot function properly without
just like the race horse that isn't receiving properzinc. Other than zinc, meat is also a source of
care; your immune system may be incapable ofmany trace compounds as well as highly
mounting an effective defense because it doesn'tabsorbable iron, which your blood cells need to
have the proper tools and nourishment. Tools formultiply and stay healthy. If you can balance your
your immune system are not as difficult to comediet to keep a proper balance of the nutrients
by as you think. Our ancestors have beenyou need to stay healthy, you will reap the
surviving on hunted game and seeds and nutsenormous benefits of a powerful immune system
they foraged for throughout the wilderness forand renewed vigor and vitality. If you are like
centuries. The problem is in today's prepackagedmost of us, you probably do not have the time
foods, processed flour and sugar, and fast food.or will to balance your lifestyle and diet; in which
None of what you have been putting in yourcase, your body would benefit enormously from a
body offers the types and amount of tracequality immune supplement.
chemicals, minerals, vitamins, and compounds thatLori Matthews studies health, nutrition and
your immune system thrives on. This may bewellness. She enjoys writing articles on health for
why many people take supplements, because theboth people and pets. Please visit benefit of
old diet of wild vegetables and seeds as well ascolostrum transfer factor for more information.