7 ways to boost your health and protect from disease and ageing   View video Decrease your intake of tinned foods, take aways, reheated and microwaved foods Herbal medicines such as echinacea, astragalus, cats claw and Chinese mushrooms boost immune function and are anti-viral and anti-bactericidal Reduce stress and work overload. Stress weakens the immune system functions by impacting on the production of white blood cells. It over stimulates the nervous system and the adrenal glands, triggering the release of hormones, namely cortisol, which cause the thymus to shrink. This precipitates a cascade of events that further depresses the body’s immune function Sleep is vital for a healthy immune system. Deep sleep, the non REM phase of sleep is when immune enhancing hormones such as intereukin-1 increase in production Exercise enhances the immune functions, improves mood and decreases stress. What’s the best exercise to do? The one you enjoy! A holistic yoga approach that blends physical postures, breathing and meditation with the above recommended lifestyle guidelines will certainly support your hard-working immune system throughout your life Last but certainly not least – choose to be happy! The immune system is tangibly energized when your attitude is optimistic and when you are happy. “Happiness’ is a state of mind you can actually choose to experience rather that one that ‘just happens’ to you – so choose to be happy, come what may! What did you think of this article?   I welcome your feedback

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