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
- Sugar: candy, soda, cakes, cookies, etc
- Processed carbohydrates: corn chips, potato chips, cereal, bread, pasta, etc
- Chemically altered and artificial fats: margarine, fake butter, vegetable oils, etc
- Lack of protein: from meats, fish, eggs,and dairy.
- Exposure to Man-made chemicals: cleaning detergent, paint, pesticide, petrochemicals, make-up
- Drugs: antibiotics, steroids, antidepressants, painkillers, anti-cancer meds, anti-viral drugs, etc
- Exposure to man-made radiation: TV and computer screens, cell phones, power lines, etc
- Lack of fresh air and physical activity
- Lack of exposure to sunlight
- 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.
