1. Strengthen Your Immune System
Autoimmune disorders occur when your immune system begins to attack your body. There are over 80 autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and pernicious anemia. Although treatments for these diseases vary, there are some natural treatments that have been found to be successful for people with autoimmune diseases. None of these treatments are actually a cure, but they can relieve many of the symptoms of the disease. In fact, in people with strong immune systems, autoimmune disorders sometimes go into remission.
2. Discover the Benefits of Glutathione
Glutathione is an antioxidant that makes the immune system stronger. It fights cancer, viruses and bacterial infections, and protects against inflammation and allergies.
3. Eat More Fish
When people get more omega-3 oils (DHA and EPA) in their diets, the number of healthy T-helper-1 cells, which control the immune system, increases dramatically, which makes the immune system stronger. You can get omega-3's from cold water fish like mackerel or salmon, or you can take a supplement. Allergies and rheumatoid arthritis respond especially well to omega-3's.
4. Stir in Some Spirulina
Spirulina, blue-green algae, is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. It increases the number of infection-fighting immune factors. You can buy spirulina powder in most health food stores to mix in smoothies or fruit juices.
5. Don't Forget the Basics
You can also strengthen your immune system and increase your resistance to infection by taking vitamins B, C and E. These vitamins reduce the damage caused by stress. Vitamin C helps to ensure a predominance of good T-helper-1 cells, and vitamin B6 speeds up the immune system's response to invaders.
