Our immune system is our protection. It is our army, our guardian against outside invaders. If the army is under active or exhausted, it doesn't notice invaders (viruses or abnormal cells) and allows them to grow, resulting in chronic infections and even cancer.  These are signs of immune system weakness and imbalance, and you can prevent them by following a few simple guidelines. Don't count on your genes or luck to see you through. Exercise, pay attention to your diet, your stress level, and your mind, and stay healthy! 

The advantages of boosting your immune system are obvious-you stop catching every flu, or if you do get sick it only lasts days rather than weeks. You have less discomfort, and miss fewer days at work. More important, however, keeping your immune system strong also prevents more serious diseases. So if you are one of those who "gets every bug that goes around," here are some tips for you:

Eating well for a strong immune system

Eat well. Heap your plate with fresh fresh-like fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains. Specifically, food that is fresh and whole has a very strengthening effect on our immune function. Fresh foods not only carry a diverse mixture of vitamins and trace minerals absent from most processed foods, they also have vitality.

On the other hand, food can be poison. Foods full of chemical additives and preservatives are a toxic load on your liver. Foods that are not fresh still give you calories and some vitamins (so they do have some value), but some foods have no value.

Avoid stimulants like caffeine and white sugar that tax your body. Some studies, and much more clinical data, point to sugar as an immune suppressant. Refined sugar creates a sudden surge of energy as it is absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream. These are common scenarios: a sore throat that develops after bingeing on sweets, or children who have recurrent ear infections or chronic tonsillitis if they consume a lot of candy, sugared beverages, and other treats. Other stimulants-such as coffee and sodas-seem to have a similar result if they are overused.