
1. Essential Oils
Rosemary, Lavender, Tea Tree, or Rose Geranium essential oils will strengthen the immune system
2. Diet
Beets, Carrots, Garlic, Green Tea, Wild Mushrooms, Seaweed and Dark Leafy Greens are the best foods to nourish and strengthen the immune system.
Wild mushrooms
Reishii – adaptogenic, revitalising and regenerative especially to the liver.
Shiitake – builds immunity and improves vitamin D production.
Zhu Ling – helps longevity and vitality
Chaga – builds immunity.
3. Herbal Teas and Tinctures
Stinging nettle
Infusion of dried leaves – strengthen the immune system, increase energy, regenerate and protect adrenal glands.
Astragalus Root
Regarded as one of the safest herbs for building immunity and is often taken daily for extended period. In addition to general immune strengthening, astragalus offers powerful help for when immunity is severely challenged.
Licorice Root– tea or tincture
4. Ginseng Root
Helps to protect the immune system when struggling with anxiety and stress. Also increases energy and raises anti-oxidant levels.
Siberian or American Ginseng – 25 to 100 drops daily (10 year old root tincture)
5. Echinacea
How to use Echinacea
In order for Echinacea to be effective you have to take it in large, frequent doses at the very first sign of symptoms
Prolonged use is not effective.
So, as soon as you start to feel aches or pains or a sore throat you need to start taking echinacea
How to take Echinacea
A tincture, directly into your mouth, swished around and mixed well with your saliva and then swallowed slowly and the process is repeated to the dosage below.
How much to take
An adult dose is 30 drops every hour at the onset of symptoms.
6.Vitamins and Minerals
Selenium – found in organic garlic and astragalus.
Zinc – found in echinacea, nettles and seaweed.
B vitamin complex especially B6 – broccoli, prunes and lentils.
Carotenes or Provitamin A – found in dandelion greens and carrots. Overdose can cause dry lips, dry nails, falling hair and liver problems.
The nutrients most critical for building powerful immunity are Selenium, Germanium and Antioxidant Vitamins A, C and E.
See also:
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The Free Full How To Stay Healthy At The Office Guide
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