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
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- 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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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Sugar Transfats Refined food productsMicrowaving food, especially in plasticIrradiating foodCommercial Dairy & Meat products
Immunity Destroyers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lifestyle Changes to Improve Immunity
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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
Lifestyle Changes to Improve Immunity
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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• 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
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• 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
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QUESTIONS?
Thank You!!Remember…Today’s Nutrition is Tomorrow’s Future
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