Essential foods needed for Immune System

 Antioxidants are essential for immune system - as they neutralize harmful free radicals and protects cells from damage, is vital for our immune system

The major Vitamins  contains antioxidants  are vitamin A,B,C and E.The minerals Zinc and  Selenium also are  antioxidants.

Almost all fruits are in one way or other, good for immune system.

Vitamin A : apple,mango,orange,watermelon, milk,tomato,greens,carrot, peas, spinach..

Vitamin B  : Bananas, Dates, Spinach, Potatoes, milk products..

Vitamin C  : Spinach, Lemons, Strawberries, Potatoes, Green pepper..

ZINC :   spinach, cashews nut, peanuts, beans,mushrooms..

Selenium  :  Whole-Wheat Bread, mushrooms, Whole Grains,cashews nuts..

Vitamin E is very much needed for aged people. T- cells will be less in them.When lymphocytes dies in them,their Immune system will lose the capacity to remember  to which micro organism to fight with.This results a reduction of immune response capability. Thats why more infections, more inflammatory diseases, and more cancer.   Vitamin E can help to an extend for this problem.

 Sunflower oil, soya bean oil, tomatoes, Peanuts, Spinach, sweet potato, almonds are rich in Vitamin E.

Phytic acid( IP-6)  is also an essential antioxidant to fight against   breast, colon and liver Cancers. Grains contains Phytic acids.

Some herbals contains Adaptogens, which  are also essential for immune system. They are not directly acting on immune system, but works on  adrenal system, which normalizes hormone productions: means which is most important and to what extent  and helps all the functions of body.

Basil ( Ocimum ), Asian ginseng, Ashwagandha, Mushrooms (Reishi, Shiitake and Maitake) are good Adaptogens.

 Functions Of  Immune System:      Our  Immune system consist of a group of white cells.They protects our body by defending against decease causing micro-organisms (bacteria,virus etc). These white cells very much  realizes  which are harmful to us - which ones helpful (even for digestion)  - which are neutral.

 Immune system includes  various cells like antibodies, Macrophages, B-Lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes and NK lymphocytes. These all cells are made of  protein in various proportion of Amino acids. When  an Antigen ( harmful bacteria, or virus)  enters in body,   the B-Lymphocytes quickly understand it and release certain antibody which covers the Antigen to prevent it for causing any damage to our body.The same time  Macrophages will ingest and destroy it by the required chemicals.

 They even  produces  Radical to kill the Antigen. Oxygen radicals can  damage many of the most important macro molecules.But after this process, the said  Macrophages   has to be destroyed.  Its done with the help of antioxidants, like vitamins C and E.

T-lymphocytes helps both B-lymphocytes and Macrophages in their work. If this is not sufficient, NK lymphocytes acts. They are  the strongest cells to fight with.  NK cells,with the use of cytotoxic molecules,  can kill tumor cells or cells infected with a virus.

In order to keep Immune system  a perfect one, we need vitamins, antioxidants and Adaptogens. Its always good to avoid smoking and alcohol.  

Have a balanced food and keep away diseases

Depends up on the contents, all foods will act either positive or negative to the immune system.

knowing this if we carefully takes the right food, it will sustain/regain our natural ability to resist deceases.

 Of course, exercise is also required, those who are not physically hard working.

Add more vegetables , fruits in diet. Avoid non-veg, too fried items, alcohol, smoking etc.Every drop of unwanted food is a  toxin which will hammer our resistive power. Similarly, a right food boost our immune power.

Foods which have antioxidants and Adaptogen  will support very strongly our defends mechanism. Mushrooms, Garlic, Green tea, Basil(thulsi), Cinnamon, ginseng and Aswaganda  contains more Adaptogen. Avoid going behind tasty food. Give simple and necessary foods to our body.Body will be happy and in turn it will give back happiness. 

Benefits of Pomegranates:  Pomegranates are nutritionally rich fruit. It is a good source of soluble and insoluble dietary fibers.It contains  pantothenic acid , folates, pyridoxine and vitamin K, and minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, and manganese.

 A compound  in pomegranates,  Punicalagin is highly good for  the heart and blood vessels.  It lowers cholesterol and   blood pressure. This compound  accelerates  the process of melting  heart blockages. It can protect the kidneys against harmful toxins.

 Vitamin C in it boosts immune power in the  the body, to  resist  infectious agents.

 Regular inclusion of fruits in the diets Cleans the blood, digestion system, immunity improves, and  protects

from cancers.

Benefit of Mushrooms are their capacity to balance hormones.

health tips immunity power: Benefits of Mushrooms: Mushrooms are  from fungi family.They have tremendous power to resist  bacteria and viruses. Penicillin, streptomycin, tetracycline -...

The necessity of carbohydrates.

carbohydrate gives us energy for working muscles, giving  fuel for the central nervous system. Protein also gives us gives us energy, but we want preserve protein for other actions.

 Proteins break down into amino acids that promote cell growth and repair. break down into amino acids.  Proteins also take longer to digest than carbohydrates, helping you feel fuller

 Adults needs at least 0.8g of  protein per kilogram  of body weight per day.

Best sources for Protein:  Spirunila soybean,green peas, Lima beans,spinach,collard greens, mustard greens.

Fats are good nutrient that we gets from our food. The fats provides energy that is needed to work properly. During the physical works ,body uses calories from carbohydrates, then it turns to fat to keep you going. Fat is stored energy.  Fat is also helping us to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K, the so soluble vitamins from food. It also help to maintain temperature in or body. Best sources for Good Fats : safflower, soybean, sunflower, walnut, and corn oils.

The mineral, Zinc is very essential to our body.

Zinc is vital to immune system,by minimal use of proteins, to boost required enzymes.  Zinc in the body acts with thousands of proteins to keep our body functions properly.We can say Zinc work as a governor to our immune system. It also act as a commutator between cells.

For healthy growth  in  children, and quick healing of wounds, Zinc is a must.

Zinc is a must to our brain - to think, learn,and keep it memory and and to collect it.  whenever we needs.

Deficiency of Zinc will lead to neurological problems too.

Zinc is good for eye and vision.  It protects from night blindness.For skin too its needed.  skin diseases like eczema are symbols of deficiency of Zinc. Zinc is very much needed for healthy bones.

  

Almost all green leafy vegetable are enriched with Zinc.Nuts like  Peanuts, Almonds have Zinc.Beans, Mushrooms and Garlic are also enriched with Zinc.

If blood is pure, immune power increases

Garlic - protect us  from deceases.

Garlic is in the onion family. It is widely uses for cooking to get more taste and smell to the  food.This smell and its medical property is from Allicin, a compound of sulfur.

Garlic, like Mushrooms contains  adaptogen, which can strongly push our immune system.Also have vitamin B1,B6,C,Celenium, and Manganese.

Garlic is widely using for cold and indigestion problems in India. High blood pressure can be reduced by adding more garlic in foods.It can regulate cholesterol too, thus by risk of heart attack  reduces. By using garlic, liver function normalizes.

 Garlic is using  for reducing Diabetes ( both in low blood sugar and high blood sugar ).By using Garlic,  asthma, bronchitis can be controlled.By cleaning blood and digestive system, production of all hormones regularizes.  Over weight can be controlled easily. Try to add Garlic to increase immune power.

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Aswagandha ( Withania somnifera) :  Root of this  plant is used as a medicine in Ayurveda.Its used in homeopathy and Unani  too. 

 Medicines like Aswgandha rasayana are  used to increase/regain  immunity   power after deceases. These medicines are good for to regulate blood sugar. Good  for  improving thinking and understanding.It purifies blood, reduces cholesterol and  strengthens  nervous system.Its used for fertility problems too. 

The real quality behind all this is  Adaptogen: normalizes all hormones, natural health regains.

White and Green Tea :    Origin of the  Tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is China but  now a days its  very  popular around the world. It  is using  for a feeling of easiness.

Tea taste varies depending on the soil and climate. It also changes according to the procedure of making  too.

There are so many types of tea. Mainly five types.

1) Black tea which is fully oxidized( fermentation ) and so color is dark, strong , reddish-brown but naturally looses its antioxidants fully.

2) Oolong tea  is semi oxidized in the procedure to get a special  flavor and aroma, and so looses partially its antioxidants.

3) Green tea is very less oxidized, so tea taste will be lightly grassy with  green or light yellow color.  It have almost all antioxidants.

4) White tea is not at all oxidized. Its is  making from very small leaves and white down, which appears  on the tender shoots of plant, with rich in antioxidants.

5)  Pu-erh tea is naturally oxidized taking so many days to prepare  - don't have antioxidants but rich in taste and aroma.This was the Royal kings used to drink.

  Powerful antioxidants in green and white tea can improve brain function. Good for students.

It can lower cholesterol.It can reduce blood sugar levels.Its good for weight loss.

 It  can protect against cancer;will improve brain function, it will even slow brain aging.

 It reduces the risk of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. After all both White and Green tea purifies blood and gives over all health. 

By balancing food, hormones balances results in natural health.

Basil :This is the  most valued plant in Ayurveda.Its is used in making medicines for skin deceases, indigestion,both low and high  blood sugar ,both low and high BP,  bronchitis, and so on.

Basil is rich in vitamin A,K,C. It have  magnesium,potassium and calcium too.But the most important content is  Adaptogen.
 Adaptogen in the Basil  can influence adrenal system,and thus balances hormones and  stresses. In this way improves Natural immunity and strength.

 Daily consumption of 10 to 14 leaves of Basil in early morning( in empty stomach) will remove all menstrual problems - pain and all irregularities. 
 Make a tea with 5 grams of dried ginger, 10 pieces black pepper and 10 leaves of Basil.Its  is very good medicine for cold.
Regular consumption of Basin leaves (say 10) will boost our immune system; live happily

Cinnamon and its acts

 Cinnamon is widely uses as spice, especially in non-veg foods,
because  of its digestive capacity.It is used as a medicine in Ayurveda for years.
 Cinnamon have  highly potent poly phenol antioxidants.It helps the body fight infections.cinnamon can lower blood sugar level.
Cinnamon  has anti fungal and antibacterial properties.

In Ayurveda, Cinnamon with honey is effectively using to treat Cold, Cholesterol,Upset stomach and Weight loss.  Daily use of this will strengthen the immune system and will protect the body from bacteria. and viruses. Those taking  any medicine regularly, should consult their doctor before taking Cinnamon. They could interact with antibiotics.

Health - attains through increasing  immunity power
All  health problems of the human  body arise from Toxin
-Anything  in excess or  not needed by  the body is Toxin.
It  can   be virus,  bacteria  or  any  chemicals.

Nature   has  given  all  living  beings a  normal  powerful
immune  System.  But  with  all  these  Toxins,  we looses
our  natural   resist   power to have a good life.

And   when   our  immune  system  becomes  weak,  these
Toxins  starts  to  penetrate  into   the  cells  of  our  body
make diseases.

If   lung  cells  are  affected,  respiratory   disorders  like

asthma  and  in kidney, kidney failure  - like  that   in  all
parts.

Its  always  better   to  be  a vegetarian  because  we  are
naturally  fit  for it. Compare  our self with  a lion or tiger.
lion's  digest  enzymes are 20 times powerful  than human
system is and its suitable to digest meat. But ours only to
digest vegetables     

Because  of  our  life  style changed   a  lot,  and  earning
for  the  living  takes  a  lot  time,  we  ignores  of cooking
nutritious   veg. foods,  and   moves    behind   fast  foods -
Knowingly or  unknowingly consumes impurities.

True, practically  we can not be away from our day to day
work - And  at  the  same   time  we must  be  healthy  too.
Here is  importance  of ganoderma (Lingzhi ) -  get rid of
unwanted chemicals  and  keep our  body naturally fresh


Lingzhi  (chinese)  or   Reishi (japanese) is a   Mushroom
widely used in asia for improving health.
There are six different  types  ( in color) of  Lingzhi mash-
rooms, red Reishi is potent and medicinal variety.

In the wild it grows on trees, but now a days its cultivated
commercially.

 It contains so many vital nutritions such as Polysacchaari-
des,  organic germanium, anti oxidants , adenosine, vitam-
ins,  various  enzymes, essential fatty acids,  proteins and
glycoproteins......

It  contains  a number of phyto-chemicals like ergosterol,
fumaric  acid,  aminoglucose, - mannitol, coumarins, alka-
loids,lactone, and various enzymes.

This  Ganoderma  can  help  our body  to get rid of the un-
wanted  waste  and  eliminate  toxins  and  vital  nutrients
will help to improve our health. Take this as a food, to have

 a good healthy life

Benefits of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are  from fungi family.They have tremendous power to resist  bacteria and viruses.
Penicillin, streptomycin, tetracycline -  all these medicines are from these fungi family.
Mushrooms have only very few calories.They are freed from  fat and cholesterol.They provide several nutrients to increase our immune system.Mushrooms have  antioxidants such as  polyphenols, ergothioneine.
 
There are thousands of  species of mushrooms, only very few have the natural medicinal value.
Its better to avoid naturally growing mushrooms.They will absorb  whatever they gets in surroundings.
So  always use Mushrooms cultivated, that is grown in good conditions. 
Try to add raw or dry mushrooms available in market. We can use them as concentrates or extracts.
 

Breathing Technique

Breathing technique is very much associated with yoga practices.
Procedure is like this: Lie down on our back comfortably.
Close our  eyes. Take few relaxed  breaths.Check our body
- one by one,legs hands, body, head ...If feels any discomfort in
any part, adjust our lying position.Now bring our attention to breath.
Simply listen breathing inside and outside. Do not add or short. Listen
lungs takes and leaves air as per its wants.Let it.Its natural our attention
may/will divert to thoughts. Bring back attention. Do this for 10 minutes.

Benefits: Body mind relaxes.All glands in our body tends to work normally.
Removes toxin in our body.Improves cognitive power.

Benefits of fruits.

Papaya : Contains minerals like Calcium,Iron,Magnesium and phosphorus

Its rich in vitamin A,B6,C and   Dietary fiber.

Regular use of papaya reduces constipation problems,

Increases digestion power.( when digestive  system get cleared,naturally

blood purifies itself.)  

Use of papaya is good for healthy  eye and skin.

Have it once in 2or 3 days. Sure, our natural  power to resist   deceases increases.

Benefits of fruits.

Orange : is the fruit having vitamin C and B6.Its rich  in magnesium and hesperidin .Also contains Dietary fiber.

Orange reduces Blood pressure and   acidity in stomach. Its rich in antioxidant;  strengthens our immune system.
More over it refreshes brain,thus very good for students.
The World Health Organization's recent report says that a diet that citrus fruits  offers protection against cardiovascular disease.