Dr. Mercola July 11 2007 110,724 views
A research scientist at the Institute of Applied Biology for over 27 years, Gary Null, Ph.D., has spent his career investigating health issues and searching for the truth. Null is a New York Times best-selling author, the host of the talk radio program, "The Gary Null Show," and a producer of documentary films, DVDs and PBS television programs. Null empowers all who will listen with life-changing facts that promote wellness. Gary has interviewed me for several of his films. He is an awesome leader in the health freedom and education movement and we are fortunate to have his courageous example.
Here are my recommendations to supplement his excellent video for keeping your immune system in top shape, many of which coincide or dovetail with Null’s suggestions: Of course these are just a summary, but if you want a more comprehensive review please consider my new book Take Control of Your Health, which is loaded with key insights to improve your health and immune system.
Avoid Sugar
Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately. It is especially imperative to avoid sugar if you feel you are coming down with something, but keeping sugar out of your diet for the long haul will do wonders for your health and make your body stronger. Be aware that sugar is present in foods you may not suspect like ketchup and fruit juice.
Get Enough Rest
Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you’re tired, if your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight off disease. Regular rest will keep you strong and ensure that your body has the strength to fight off any potential invaders. Be sure to check out my article on Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep.
Eat Garlic Regularly
Garlic is a triple-whammy: it’s antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal. Garlic is one food that you should be eating every day. It is important to note that the garlic must be fresh to give you optimal health benefits. The active ingredient is destroyed within one hour of smashing the garlic, so garlic pills are virtually worthless and should not be used. When you use the garlic, compress it with a spoon prior to swallowing it, or put it through your juicer to add to your vegetable juice. If you swallow the clove intact you will not convert the active ingredient, allicin, to its active form.
Don’t Let Stress Become Overwhelming
We all face some stress everyday, but if stress becomes overwhelming then your body will be less able to fight off illnesses. It has been estimated that up to 90 percent of illness and disease is stress-related. If you feel that stress is taking a toll on your health, consider using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a type of psychological acupressure. EFT is remarkably effective in relieving stress associated with all kinds of events, from work to family to trauma.
Exercise
When you exercise you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. The components of your immune system are also better circulated, which means your immune system has a better chance of finding an illness before it has a chance to spread. In a sense, exercising helps your immune system to be more efficient in weeding out and acting upon viruses and diseases. You can review my exercise guidelines for some great tips to get started.
Wash Your Hands
I think it would behoove you to learn the meaning of the word behoove.
That said, this video pushes soy and discourages the consumption of meat. If y'all choose to eat that way, be my guest. But I, now and forever, will eat meat. Study up on the differences between soy eaters and meat eaters. A good place to start those studies is right here: www.westonaprice.org
Very very true!!
My mom is a PERFECT example...
She has been fighting Stage IV *** cancer for the past 8 months. The doctors told her she had no hope since it spread to her bones, but she should still do chemo and radiation.
She refused to go that direction and got a Homeopathic Doctor.
They have been building her immune system with Organic food (especially veggies), no sugars, vitamins/supplements, herbs, etc. It's amazing how her own immune system is now fighting the cancer.
Her tumor marker has gone from 369 to only 61 (goal is under 32). The doctors don't even know what to say now!
We want to share her story with anyone and everyone Info@NaturalLifeNaturalYou.com
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Not only are you what you eat physically, but emotionally, you also are what you see and hear. I could NOT watch this due to the graphic animal abuse depicted. These type of images cause severe BRAIN STAIN. I wish he could have produced the video without them, I really would have liked to seen the rest of it.
After viewing Dr.Null's video of the imhumane tx of theses animals, wrote to the Can. FDA. THese people want to shut down/over-regulate a local farm (beef, chickens). We have visited this farm and any consumer is invited to see for themselves what the amimals eat AND the steps taken just prior to the animals being killed for slaughter. They are quietly led away so as not to stress that particular animal, nor his 'mates'. No cortisol. But the FDA is not satisfied, as this farm does not conform to their particlular list of rules. They would rather cows eat things they were never meant to, leading to all kinds if problems think mad-cow. OR have us all ingesting GH and various antiobiotics. The video was a bit shocking, I also wonder where it was filmed but could someone please forward it to the FDA personnel,and maybe with a heavy heart he would like to show it to his children.
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I thrive best without meat. Meat has its place. I haven't eaten meat in years and don't need it. The stuff makes me sick and I hate the taste of it.