[cheese_on_toast]

my friend tends to get"seriously"sick a lot and claims its because she was born with a weak immune system. i am wondering if her possible junk food diet and lack of certain substantial food groups could also be of effect on this constant sickness of hers.could it relate to stress as well? can you fix a weak immune system or make it stronger?

[iamtheparty06]

Of course you can, and you are right - eating well, exercise and plenty of water is the way to go!!p.s. smoking, drinking or using drugs will lower your immune system too.

[Tyson boy's dad]

Diet does play an integral part in it.And it may cause stress to because of insufficient nutrients.As far as fixing the immune system, in theory. Some people swear by it. Can it make it stronger? Some people believe so.I do know for a fact that understanding your nutritional needs will help you to deal with how your body is acting.

[hello]

Yea, poor diet could lead to some immune system problem. I think. Could try some vitamin C. Or other multi vitamin supplements.I think these vitamins really helped me with my allergies. But then, I really don't get sick too often. Only spring allergies, but its been better since I started taking some vitamins.

[blessed]

Most people are born with a adequate immune system, but it becomes weak by choices we make, some unknowingly, that will weaken your immune system.Here are some possible reasons why the immune system gets weak.Toxins: Most people today have excess accumulation of toxins and waste material in their bodies causing their body to be acidic and adding stress to their immune system function. The two main reasons for this is1) People are putting hugh amounts of toxins (mostly unknowingly) in their bodies on a regular basis and2) their elimination channels are clogged, slow or sluggish.3) toxins like"junk"food, medications(drugs), sugars, excess alcohol, allergens all stress your immune system, thus making it weak and unable to fight the germs when exposed to them.Nutritional Deficiency:When your body lacks nutrition, you will have a weak immune system.Since our bodies can not produce nutrients needed for optimal health, quality food plays a major factor in keeping our cells healthy and our immune system strong. Food not only provides energy to your body, but all the nutrients that are essential for a healthy immune system.Lack of drinking healthy waterehydration means the cells just simply do not have enough fluid. Dehydration cause medical problems including pain, arthritis, asthma, and allergies, among other medical issues. It can affect your energy and your sleep, and the ability to get toxins/waste material out of the body.Lack of physical activity:Lack of regular, moderate exercise appears to slow down cleansing the body of certain toxins and waste productsLack of sufficient rest:lack of sleep will stress your immune system and thus increase the risk of catching a bug.Therefore, to build up your immune system, do as many of the following list as possible....1) keep practicing good personal hygiene care, wash your hands!2) get plenty of rest. During deep sleep, our body release potent immune-enhancing substances that strengthen your immune system function. By not allowing our body sufficient rest, the immune system will sputter, and as a result, not function at full capacity. We then are more likely to become ill with common illnesses. A healthy, deep sleep allows our body to release a significant amount of growth hormone that boost the immune system and aids in the growth and repair of the body.3) get moderate and regular exerciseAn increase in blood flow associated with moderate exercise helps to circulate antibodies along with white blood cells necessary to fight infection more quickly. As a result, this provides our bodies with an early warning system to ward off potentially damaging germs. In addition, the increase in body temperature as a result of physical activity may aid in inhibiting the growth of bacteria; thus allowing the body to fight infection more effectively.4) Receiving a Regular Body Cleansing.Body cleansing is essential because our bodies need to properly eliminate the toxic build up that has formed in our intestines (colon), which may lead to sickness and disease. Our body organs and tissues must be free of toxins for the immune system to function optimally thus enabling our bodies to receive the essential nutrients our bodies need.5) Boost immune system by drinking plenty of filtered water.Water is essential for all living things and keeps our immune system operating optimally while improving the way we feel, look and live. Without sufficient amounts of water, you may experience routine fatigue, dry skin, headaches, constipation, and a decrease normal bodily function which may lead to your body unable to fight off diseases. Without water we would literally dehydrate which could result in the shutting down of vital organs and ultimately end in death.6) Eliminate all sugar and allergens from your diet.Just a small amount of sugar has been proven to impair white blood cells up to 50% for very short periods of time. By discovering what our personal food allergies are, then eliminating or desensitizing them will help strengthen your immune system. By removing these triggers, our immune cells are strengthened in order to combat other invaders such as influenza rather than the allergen. The elimination of sugar from your diet can also strengthen immune system.7) Eat nutritiouslyGood foods to eat include organic fruits and vegetables, chloretta, medicinal mushrooms like maitake, shiitake, reishi, or turkey tail. Besides water, wheatgrass juice, aloe vera juice, or green tea are good drinks.8) Take supplementsSupplements are needed because our bodies can not produce the nutrients necessary to maintain optimum health. There are many nutrients needed in order to maintain a strong immune system. It is very challenging in the world we live in to obtain sufficient nutrition with the foods available to us. They are over processed and void of many essential nutrients. Additionally, food is grown in soils that have been over-planted and saturated with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Vitamin and mineral deficiency subjects us to more diseases, aging, sickness, and the weakening of our immune system.Best herbs include echinacea, goldenseal, garlic, olive leaf extract, elderberry, or astragalus.Best vitamins include Vitamin A, C, or E. These are a good source of antioxidants, which will boost your immune system.The minerals zinc and selenium also help with boosting your immune system.For more information for you friend on how to help keep him/her from getting sick, have them visit the website in the source box.