Building A Better Immunity

Build a Better Immunity + AVOID Getting Sick

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JUDEA EDEN, N.C. NUTRITION EDUCATOR + CONSULTANT + CORPORATE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Introduction

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Understanding the Immune System & how it Protects you

Discover what causes Immune BreakdownLearn how to Boost your Immune System function

with Dietary and Lifestyle ChangesHelpful Tips for Quick Recovery During Acute

Infection

Goal of this lecture


- A strong IS is the 1st line of defense against colds and flu

- Your IS depends on getting enough nutrients to help it rebuild and “defend the fort”

- Nutrient absorption depends on Good Digestion- Impaired digestion leads to malnutrition, toxic

overload, lower immunity, and disease formation- Bottom Line…Fix Digestion, Reduce TO, &

Improve Immunity

Understanding The Immune System(IS)


There are 2 causes for Immune Breakdown: Toxicity & DeficiencyThere are 6 Pathways to Immune Breakdown: Stress ~ Toxins ~ Malnutrition ~ Trauma ~ Addictions ~ Genetics (Raymond Francis, Never Be Sick Again, 2000)

Immune Breakdown


Ingested by mouth – food bacteria, dental decay & chemicals are absorbed through the lining of our mouth, stomach and intestines

Through the eyes – chemicals/bacteria on hands can be rubbed in eyes, dust in the air can end up in eyes and aerosol sprays produce fine mists than can irritate the eyes

Absorbed through the skin – any chemical that touches the skin can be absorbed and spread throughout the body. When skin is damaged by burns, cuts, and inflammation, chemicals can permeate even more

Inhaled through the nose or mouth – breathing a substance can be more harmful than ingesting it

Immune Breakdown - Toxicity


Airborne Toxins Include: Crop-Sprayed Pesticides & Fertilizers Out-gassing of Plastics & Plasticizers when heated Flame retardants in many fabrics & upholstery, solvents in building

materials, carpets, fiberboard, chipboard, paints, finishes, cosmetics and glues

Aerosol sprays such as Glade, spray deodorants, Lysol, hair sprays, fragrances, & plug-in air fresheners such as Glade

Cleaning solutions such as Tide, Snuggles dryer sheets, Chlorine Automobile Exhaust, Jet Fuel, frequent use of indoor fireplaces, Fragrance in all forms added to cleaning & beauty products with

exception of essential oils Tobacco smoke & Radon (second leading cause of lung cancer after

smoking) MOLD & Lead!

Immune Breakdown Airborne Toxicity


Headaches, tight or stiff neck, backaches, joint painsCoughs/wheezing/sore throat/itchy nose/frequent

colds/sinus congestion/irritated eyes/fever/runny nose/immune weakness

Nervousness/sleepiness/insomnia/dizziness/mood changes/anxiety/depression/sexual dysfunction/fatigue

Skin rashes/hives, allergiesNausea/indigestion/bad breath/constipation

Signs & Symptoms of Toxicity


“We do not ‘catch’ diseases. We build them. We have to eat, drink, think,

and feel them into existence. We work hard at developing our diseases. We must work just as hard at restoring

health” Dr. Bernard Jensen

Building a Better Immunity with Lifestyle Changes


Sugar Transfats Refined food productsMicrowaving food, especially in plasticIrradiating foodCommercial Dairy & Meat products

Immunity Destroyers


Fix DIGESTION Problems: #1 Constipation, #2 Not chewing 30-50 times before swallowing, #3 Poor Food Combining

Take time to eat in a relaxed setting and chew your food enough times – lymph & gland blockage can happen when undigested food condense in the tissue fluids of the body and combine with excess proteins to cause lymphatic congestion. If your lymph system is malfunctioning, internal toxicity is quite likely to prevail. (Rubin, PATIENT Heal Thyself, 2003)

Reduce Stress – reducing stress is paramount to lowering your toxicity levels and improving your immunity

Get More SLEEP – we need to get 8 hours of rest per night to regenerate the cells

Green Up your environment & personal care products – toxic hair dyes & haircare products, makeup, lotions, deodorants with aluminum, aerosol sprays, room fresheners, dryer sheets, etc.

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Lifestyle Changes to Improve Immunity


Eat most fruits separate from proteins (at least one hour before eating protein and 2 hours after)

Eat protein with non-starchy vegetables & try not to combine protein and starch. The acidic and alkaline conditions of each neutralize each other and effectively stop all digestion so that none of the enzymes can do their job, resulting in poor digestion, fermentation, and a field day for yeast! (Gates, 1996)

Lifestyle Changes to Improve Immunity – Proper Food Combining


Ways to De-Stress your body:Massages & Baths, Aromatherapy with non-toxic essential oilsGet regular Chiropractic treatments & sleep on a firm mattress

with a firm pillowYoga, Meditation, Acupuncture & ExerciseListen to music, play an instrument, dance & singTalk to friends or family/or a therapistWork less hours, Drive LessGet at least 8 hours of sleep and don’t watch the news before

bed. Stay Positive & Be ThankfulTry taking Adaptogenic Herbal compounds like Ashwaganda,

Rodiola, Ginsing, Holy Basil, etc.

Lifestyle Changes to Improve Immunity – De-Stressing


Saunas/hot baths – try and spend 20 minutes 3 times a week in a sauna or hot bath w/½ cup Baking Soda, 2 cups Epsom or Himalayan Pink Salts, Essential Oil drops: Helps to detoxify and expel foreign substances such as bacteria & viruses, as well as heavy metals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals

Dry brushing – use a special brush to slough off dead skin cells and regenerate new cells by stimulating the blood. Use just before a bath or sauna experience

Liver & Colon Cleanses – at least once per year if over 40 Exercise!!! – join a boot camp class, go to the gym, walk 30

minutes – it helps move toxins out through the lymphatic system

Lifestyle Changes to Improve Immunity – Detoxifying the body




Don’t drink tap water. Get clean water delivered, or filter it yourself.

Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water daily

Try using Oxygen/Mineral drops in water.

Use Essential Oils in a Diffuser to prevent/recover from illness

Reduce your caffeine intake



Buy an air filter – Get your air quality tested. Also, good ventilation can help dilute airborne toxins and make them less harmful. Air out your house often. I recommend Honeywell &Whirlpool brands with HEPA filtration/no ozone emitted.

Check the humidity level in your home – high humidity over 50%, encourages biological agents such as bacteria and viruses, house-dust mites, and molds to grow and be released into the air. Buy a dehumidifier if need be. (Dadd, Home Safe Home, 1007)

Lifestyle Changes to Improve Immunity – Air Quality


Building a Better Immunity withDietary Changes

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Dietary changes toImprove Immunity

According to the Surgeon General’s report on Nutrition & Health, 8 out of 10 Leading Causes of Death in the U.S.

are Diet Related..(Rubin, 2004)


Add Fermented veggies such as sauerkraut with each meal (recipe included) to improve Digestion

Increase intake of Garlic, Ginger, and Turmeric regularly Eat 50% of your diet with RAW whole foods & decrease

intake of calories (overeating weakens immune system) Eat more homemade broths made from vegetables, bones

of chicken, fish, lamb or beef regularly – helps to heal the gut lining & reduce inflammation (Rubin, PATIENT Heal Thyself, 2004), Mark Hyman M.D., Ultra Prevention)

Drink more fresh raw vegetable juices (Cabot, 2001) Switch to healthier oils for cooking: Coconut, Olive,

Avocado, etc. & don’t cook with high heat

Dietary changes toImprove Immunity


Reduce or Eliminate: Foods with preservatives, food coloring, MSG, Nitrates, Nitrites,

Sulfites, Sulfates, Hydrolyzed anything, Hydrogenated anything, refined sugar, refined wheat

Fried Foods from restaurants Refined Sugar Products: Pastries, donuts, bagels, cookies, cakes,

pies, candy Conventional vegetable oils when cooking. Instead try

avocado/coconut oils, ghee, and butter Drinking alcohol or Sodas excessively Eating conventional dairy. Stick with organic or raw whenever

possible Eating charbroiled foods (BBQ)

Dietary Changes to Improve Immunity


Mushrooms: ALL kinds especially Maitake, Shiitake, and Reishi – increases elimination of toxins, cancer killers!

Lemon & other Citrus fruits – cleanses, strengthens, and detoxifies the body

Garlic – increases killer immune cells and kills bacteria, viruses & infection!! Cabbage – removes parasites, excellent liver tonic Onions - are anti-biotic and anti-inflammatory & reduce respiratory

congestion Ginger & Turmeric – powerful immune boosters Sweet Potatoes – rich in Beta-Carotene, stimulates the release of natural

killer cells & immune cells Flax Seed/Chia Seed – use organic brands, eat flax ground into applesauce,

yogurt, or warm water, 2 to 4 tbs. per day. Great source of fiber, helps keep the colon clean and good source of Omega 3

Food Superstars for Building Immunity


Dandelion tea –helps the liver eliminate and break down toxins before they have a chance to damage cells and lower immunity

Garlic bulbs – dispels intestinal parasites, helps protect immune system

Sea Vegetables – many reasons – binds with heavy metals & increases their elimination from the body, improves brain function!

Parsley – helps to cleanse the intestines and oxygenate the blood due to chlorophyll

Herbs to support Immunity


Eat Fermented Veggies (sauerkraut/kimchee) – 2TBS before every meal

1 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil mixed with juice from ½ a lemon upon rising daily

Barleans Greens – 1 scoop per day mixed in apple or pear juice

Hot Water w/Lemon, Ginger &Honey, sip throughout day

Immunity Broths, bone and mineral

Holistic Acute Care During Illness Food


Take extra Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids, 3000mg daily during flu season, up to 7000mg per day during acute infection

Digestive Enzymes – take before every meal to lighten the load on your liver

Probiotics – Garden of Life, Designs for Health - up to 3 away from meals (best on empty stomach)

A high quality Whole Foods Multi-Vitamin/Multi-Mineral Supplement – split up 2 or 3 times per day (DFH, GOL)

Vitamin D – up to 5000 IU per day Zinc Lozenges – no more than 30mg per day

Holistic Acute Care During Illness Supplements


• Biocidin Throat Spray: drastically reduces sick time and relieves sore throat

• X-Clear Nasal Spray: to clear runny or clogged nose• Designs for Health – Hista-Eze: a natural herbal anti-histamine compound

to reduce sneezing/runny nose/irritated eyes• Designs for Health Silvercin Spray: kills viruses and bacteria & speeds up

healing• Essential Oil Therapies: Immunity mixes in coconut oil, inhalants, baths,

massage, diffused• Zinc Lozenges – most brands okay, watch for sugar content• Vitamin C – 3000-7000mg per day in divided doses for 3 days (up to bowel

tolerance) Look for brands with bioflavonoids to improve absorption

Holistic Acute Care During Illness Safe OTC Drugs


• Wash hands frequently with soap and water• Breathe deeply over steam pot with

Eucalyptus Essential Oil• Sweat in an Immunity Bath or Sauna• Get at least 8 hours or more of sleep per day• Reduce activity & heavy meals to give your

body energy to heal

Holistic Acute Care During Illness Lifestyle


QUESTIONS?

Thank You!!Remember…Today’s Nutrition is Tomorrow’s Future


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