When things go wrong with the immune system, you know!
You fall ill more often, and it takes longer to recover.
By this point it’s too late, so in this video, i'm going to show how to know your
immune system is functioning well,healthy, herbs to boost your immune system as well
1 incredible wellness hack
So you’ll be less likely to get ill so if you’re ready, let’s go!
The immune system is a marvel, did you know that it remembers every microbe it has ever
fought and defeated, it’s insane.
It’s always working
Fun fact.
When we eat, we do not just take in nutrients -- we also consume a significant quantity
of bacteria.
So the body is tasked with breaking down the food, distributing the nutrients and fighting
these bacteria.
This leads to an activation of the immune system
So basically the immune system is tied to so many bodily process and we all know how
immunity was a hot topic in the past 2 years
It’s hard to know things are going wrong in the body until it's too late, so let’s
dive into a few signs your immune system is functioning well
The first sign of a healthy immune system is deeper sleep
Good, uninterrupted quality sleep is a sign of good immunity.
The immune system is responsible for producing cytokines at bedtimes helping with sleep regulations.
Cytokines help induce fatigue helping you fall asleep and sleep all night long
Studies show that sleep and the circadian system exert a strong regulatory influence
on immune functions so it's one hand washes the other type of thing.
Immune system aids sleep and sleep aids immunity
The second sign of a healthy immune system is gut health
Nearly 70 percent of your immune system is housed in the gut.
Good gut health can be a sign of healthy immune functions, signs of good gut health include
good bowel movements, minimal bloating and general good mood
In my opinions, The gut is more complex than we understand, for example, did you know that
viruses can hide in the gut, leaded to symptoms months after battling an infection
The third sign of a healthy immune system is faster recover
Some people assume if you have a good immune system it means you can't catch viruses like
flus and colds.
This isn't true, even with a good immune system you can catch viruses, but your body will
be better equipped to deal with these issues.
Antibodies are made by our body after infections and as i spoke about before, the body remembers
these microbes and so it’s faster equipped to do deal with it if it came back into the
body
Like for me for example, i rarely if ever get ill but i've been exposed to things where
i can tell within myself that something doesn't doest feel right but that feeling of not right
is my immune system working, raising my temperature slightly or reduced appetite but this never
last more than overnight for me because luckily my immune system can deal with things a bit
faster than maybe it would have 10/11 years ago when i used to get ill a lot
But this can differ from person to person.
You can also see this in wound healing, how quick does your immune system respond to cuts,
bites, as it’s the immune system that modulates wound healing.
Remember it somewhat boils down to sensitivity.
A too strong immune system leads to autoimmune disorders where your immune turns against
you and on the other end weakened is an issue.
The immune system is very complex
Before we dive deeper, a quick word from this videos sponsors
Ok, we’re back, let’s list out some quick KEY lifestyle tips for immunity
These include Antioxidant rich foods, healthy fats, staying hydrated, exercising, reducing
stress, relaxing, sunlight, vitamin d and avoiding deficiencies.
This are key things we should be doing often anyway but herbs can help too
So when it comes to herbs here are a few that i like
The first herb is cat’s claw
Cat’s claw is a woody vine noted to help the immune system.
This is one of my main goals when I feel my body is fighting a virus.
This is one herb that has been shown to stop viruses and boost your immune system.
This boost is mainly due to it containing an active ingredient that stimulates the body’s
production of immune cells.
A study found that 27 men who consumed 700 mg of cat's claw extract for 2 months increased
the number of white blood cells.
White blood cells work to destroy any foreign viruses, so these are key in your immune system.
Also, a cat's claw is extremely antiinflammatory.
I have a whole video on this herb if you wish to learn more
The second herb is echinacea
Echinenea is a herb with known immune system and anti-inflammatory properties.
Studies have shown it has immunomodulating benefits for innate and adaptive immune responses.
Many people use it to help reduce the duration of colds, flus and other viruses and it is
also being recommended to help boost the immune system.
Studies have shown that Echinacea improves immune cell function.
The active ingredients in Echinacea, help regulate an array of genes involved in different
processes of immune and inflammatory responses This is also one of the herbs in the sponsored
product
The third herb Calendula
Also known as Marigold, Calendula is one of the oldest known medical herbs.
Historically, in the middle ages it was popular in Europe as an immune booster.
It was dedicated to the virgin Mary and thus the name Mary Gold.
Studies show that Calendula exhibits antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor,
antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Which is extremely beneficial in fighting against viruses.
Antiviral means, it helps fight viruses, antimicrobial herbs help the body resist and deter pathogenic
bacteria, fungi, viruses.
The fourth herb is dandelion root There is very promising research on dandelion
root.
Previous studies found that the extract extract improves immunity, increasing nitric oxide
which is a key player in the immune system, helping protect the body against some types
of infections including viruses and parasites.
As for the last killer tip
It’s a two fold tip, but it's IODINE.
Around 20% of the world is iodine deficient. 16% in the uk and about 28% in the usa.
And iodine supports the immune system in so many ways, you need about 150 micrograms daily,
so if yo arent consuming any iodine rich foods like fish or sea vegetables.
For your health and immune system, it’s time to start
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