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Reducing cholesterol: strengthen your immune system REDUCING CHOLESTEROL: STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Allergies, autoimmune diseases and infections all create a lot of inflammation in your body. People with autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis are much more likely to have a heart attack than the general population. You are also more likely to have a heart attack during or soon after having an infection, such as the flu or pneumonia. Sometimes people with chronic hidden infections such as gum disease, Helicobacter pylori or infection with cytomegalovirus are more prone to heart disease.
If you have a hyperstimulated, overworked immune system, it is likely that you have elevated levels of C-reactive protein. Immune cells also release a host of inflammation-promoting chemicals called inflammatory cytokines. Some of these include interferon, interlukin-6 and interleukin-10. As well as causing tissue damage, and the symptoms specific to various immune disorders, these chemicals all promote irritation and damage to your endothelium, or inner lining of your arteries.
To improve the function of your immune system you can:
• Avoid eating foods you are allergic or intolerant to:
If you are continually exposed to something you are allergic or intolerant to, it acts like a poison in your body. Your immune system is continually fighting to counteract the effects of this food, and in the process produces a lot of chemicals that have damaging effects in your body. The foods that most commonly produce allergies/intolerances are dairy products wheat, gluten, eggs, tomatoes, soy and oranges. Possible symptoms you may experience if you have a food allergy/intolerance include:
• Abdominal bloating
• Skin rashes
• Foggy brain and poor concentration
• Fluid retention
• Headaches
• Joint or muscle aches and pains
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Mood changes, anxiety or depression
An elimination diet that is guided by a naturopath or nutritionist is recommended to pinpoint your allergies. Many people with these symptoms have leaky gut syndrome, and this must be treated.
• Eat raw foods to nourish your immune system:
It is very important to eat fresh raw foods every day. Raw foods contain enzymes and nutrients which cooking may destroy and they take very little effort to digest. It is important to eat at least one raw vegetable salad each day; try to vary the vegetables you use and have a variety of different coloured vegetables, as they each have different healing properties. Raw fruit is an excellent snack. As well as getting vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from fruit and vegetables to keep free radicals under control and prevent the oxidation of cholesterol, you obtain a lot of fibre from these foods, helping to remove cholesterol via your bowels.
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