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Weakened Immune System
	Diagnosis is vital as impaired immune response can pose serious threats to health. With the increasing resistance of pathogens to current antibiotics and anti-fungal medications, the impact of a weak immune system has taken on added significance. Likewise, the daily immune challenges in the face of a more environmentally toxic world have intensified the need for maintaining optimal immune function. Using natural agents, it is possible to help restore an immune system imbalance or weakness. Many of these cell types have specialized functions. These cells often depend on the T-helper subset for activation signals in the form of secretions formally known as cytokines, lymphokines, or more specifically interleukins. Excessive fat, alcohol or refined sugar consumption or inadequate protein, calorie, vitamin, mineral or water intake fosters decreased immune performance as well. Some occur without a known cause. Their offspring had defective immune function, even though they and their mothers were fed a zinc-adequate diet as soon as they were born. Second and third generations of mice also had defective immune system function (although less severe), all while maintaining a zinc-adequate diet. Put another way, it is possible that immune system defects suffered by you (including over-reactivity to foods) could be due to nutrient deficiencies suffered by your mother in the months before you were born. Impaired immune function manifests in countless ways and varying degrees. Some of these ways are listed here: Get plenty of sleep and rest, the body rejuvenates and strengthens when it is at rest. Many people like to think they can function just fine on 5 to 7 hours a night, but the truth is, we require at least 8 to 10 hours per night. Cut down worry and learn to de-stress, there are studies that prove that stress and depression effect the body physically and can even weaken the immune system. Eat a well balanced diet, don't skip meals. The four food groups have everything our bodies need to thrive. Learn the vitamins in your food and get a good dose of each one. Always take a multivitamin, learn what your body is lacking. Ask your doctor what vitamins and minerals you should increase for your age. For example, women need extra calcium. We need extra folic acid as well. Have a regular exercise regimen. Exercise makes our body stronger, increase circulation of blood and nutrients, and helps flush the body of toxins. Drink plenty of water, this helps flush the body of toxins and keeps you well hydrated. Eat foods with high antioxidant levels. Antioxidants are vitamins in your diet that can reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases and can give your immune system a boost. Eat a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are excellent sources of antioxidants. Antioxidant vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotine. Food sources include: fruits and vegetables, dairy products, melons, berries, dark greens, whole grains, dairy and meats (high protein). Complications A weak or deficient immune system can lead to dysfunctions such as autoimmune diseases (including allergies) and tumor growth.
Weakened Immune System is linked to:
	Blastocystosis (Blastocystis hominis) Allergy to Foods (Hidden) Babesiosis Cervical Cancer Cirrhosis of the Liver Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness) Vitamin B12 Requirement West Nile Virus Zinc Requirement Rheumatoid Arthritis Colds and Influenza Cigarette Smoke Damage The Effects Of Overtraining