A healthy immune system must be a top priority for warding off potential illnesses lurking around every corner of our world. An immune system is the bodies main line of defense when attacked by those nasty opportunistic germs, and in order to win the battle when the body is attacked, we must strengthen and fortify our defenses and keep it in tip top shape.

Our immune system is at its optimal best when we eat healthy, get plenty of liquids, set aside adequate hours for restful sleep, and supplement our diets with vitamins, minerals, and herbs. A healthy lifestyle also includes regular exercise of at least thirty minute a day to raise the pulse rate. It is equally important to help our immune system by attempting to reduce the introduction of germs into our systems by regularly washing our hands with soap and water and keeping our fingers out of our eyes and mouths - the favorite modes of entry for the evil bugs, as well as minimizing the amount of sugars and processed foods consumed.

While a good multi-vitamin is excellent to take on a daily basis, one may want to introduce additional vitamins, mineral, and herbal supplements to give the immune system an extra kick for those inevitable times one feels an illness coming on or would like to give the immune system an extra boost. A list of important immune boosting vitamins and minerals with dosage information for adults may be located at: www.holisticonline.com/cancer/ cancer_immunity-supplement-tab le.htm. Some of the helpful herbal supplements that have been found through various studies to be helpful include echinacea, goldenseal, maitake mushroom, cat's claw, aloe vera in liquid form, and grapefruit seed extract to name a few. For further information on these and additional supplements visit: www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/star t/factsheets.asp?article_ID=11 2.

Probiotics may sound like some robotic futuristic term, but it is a reliable source of micro-organisms aiding in enhancing the immune system. Studies continue to be done documenting the positive effects of probiotics and more information may be found at www.usprobiotics.org. One reliable source for purchasing a probiotics/digestive blend is located at www.nzymes.com.

It goes without saying that water does a body wonders. Water consumption has been studied, and the results are astounding. Nearly one out of three adults is lacking adequate water consumption on a daily basis according to an article published by Family Economics and Nutrition Review and found at http://findarticles.com/p/arti cles/mi_m0EUB/is_1_16/ai_n6206 909 It is imperative that every child and adult get the recommended amounts of water every day to help flush out toxins and impurities and hydrate the body.

As each day winds down, prepare and enjoy a hot cup of black or green tea. The benefits are twofold. Not only will the immune system benefit from the flavonoids found in tea, but the tea will also relax the body and spirit in preparation for a good nights rest. With that accomplished, the body will be in stellar shape, physically and emotionally, getting each and every day off to a positive start.

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