Immune Conditions

Boosting Immunity and Managing Immune Health

Have you been getting sick a lot lately?

Or maybe you have been struggling with hay fever or chronic sinus infections? You may have recurring fungal infections or urinary tract infections?

You may need some immune support!

Your immune system is made up of immune cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that defend you against germs and microorganism. In most cases, your immune system will protect you well. However sometimes problems with your immune system may let you down.
Immune Conditions Brunswick Naturopathy

Problems of the Immune System

  1. Immune deficiency disorders
  2. Autoimmune conditions (the body’s own immune system attacks its own tissue as foreign)
  3. Allergic disorders (the immune system overreacts in response to an antigen)
  4. Cancers of the immune system

The most common immune problems that I see at the clinic are:

  • Upper respiratory tract infections
    • Colds or flu.
    • Tonsillitis
    • Bronchitis
  • Allergies
    • Asthma
    • Hay fever
    • Eczema
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Thrush or fungal infections
  • Autoimmune conditions
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Multiple sclerosis
    • Coeliac disease
    • Ankylosing spondylitis
    • Psoriasis
    • Crohn’s disease
    • Ulcerative colitis

There are many factors that may contribute to a weakening immune system including:

  • Stress
  • Not enough sleep
  • Lack of exercise
  • Not enough rest and relaxation
  • Poor food choices
  • Inadequate nutrition
  • Processed foods
  • Sugars
  • Unhealthy fats

How you can prevent colds and flus?

There are many things you can do to improve and maintain a healthy immune system which will reduce the likelihood of succumbing to an infection.

  • Wash your hands frequently, particularly if people around you have symptoms of cold or flu.
  • Try to avoid crowded places as much as possible during ‘flu season’.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Eat a diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables, and whole grains. This ensures that you get vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are essential for a healthy immune system.
  • Eat adequate protein. This can be obtained from animal sources such as lean meat, chicken, fish, eggs and dairy foods or from plant sources such as legumes and soy products including tempeh and tofu.
  • Have lots of onion and garlic, ginger and chilli.These are very warming, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.
  • Get plenty of sleep and make time for relaxation and enjoyable activities.
  • Exercise at least four times per week to improve immunity and improve the elimination of wastes through the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
  • Avoid processed foods – these are often lacking in essential nutrients.
  • Minimise or avoid the use of alcohol and caffeine – these leach many valuable nutrients from the body.

If you are ready to take control of your own health, call me at Brunswick Naturopathy (0403 755 584) or book an online appointment.

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