31 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Immune System<\/title><\/head><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Like ramparts and knights in armor, defending tbe castle keep, your body has specific systems and cell warriors in place that are constantly on the lookout for invading pathogens; their mission to identify and then wipe out these marauders before they can cause damage to your body. <\/p>\n<p>But, this well-oiled defense system can be damaged by the effects of old age, or by the limits imposed upon it by disease. Some diseases, like allergies, cause the immune system to go into hyoerdruve, attacking relatively benign prey. Other conditions, like autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, can cause the body to literally fight itself.<\/p>\n<p>To bolster a weakened immune system, opt for fresh, organic, nutrient-rich foods and antioxidant herbs. Try to keep a stable weight. Avoid excess sugar. And always drink plenty of water.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">Red flags that your immune system may be on the weak side include an inability to shake off colds and difficulty digesting unusual foods.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">Immune systems can be weak due to genetic insufficiency, the stress of old age, or diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, which causes an autoimmune reaction, making the body fight itself.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Ingesting nutrient-rich foods, with antioxidant power, is one way to bolster up a weakened immune system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">“The immune system is the body\u2019s defense mechanism against harmful pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, infections, allergens, and toxins”<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"readmoretext\">Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.well-beingsecrets.com\/how-to-boost-immune-system\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>31 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Immune System Like ramparts and knights in armor, defending tbe castle keep, your body has specific systems and cell warriors in place that are constantly on the lookout for invading pathogens; their mission to identify and then wipe out these marauders before they can cause damage to your body. 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