Ten Worst Things for your Immune System

This list is adapted from Gut and Psychology Syndrome  I strongly recommend this book to anyone dealing with chronic health issues like fibromyalgia, depression, autism, ADD, or ADHD.



Ten Worst Things for your Immune System

1. Sugar: candy, soda, cakes, cookies, etc
2. Processed carbohydrates: corn chips, potato chips, cereal, bread, pasta, etc
3. Chemically altered and artificial fats: margarine, fake butter, vegetable oils, etc
4. Lack of protein: from meats, fish, eggs,and dairy.
5. Exposure to Man-made chemicals: cleaning detergent, paint, pesticide, petrochemicals, make-up
6. Drugs:  antibiotics, steroids, antidepressants, painkillers, anti-cancer meds, anti-viral drugs, etc
7. Exposure to man-made radiation: TV and computer screens, cell phones, power lines, etc
8. Lack of fresh air and physical activity
9. Lack of exposure to sunlight
10. Lack of exposure to common microbes in the environment:  The immune system needs constant stimulation from thee microbes in the environment.  Living an a totally sterilized environment can actually compromise your immunity.

Gut and Psychology Syndrome