Today, let’s talk about the immune system. Have you ever thought about how important it is in keeping you healthy and safe from your environment? There are so many things coming at us that can affect the health of our immune system.
One of the main factors is the foods we eat. Research shows that approximately 70% of our immune system lines within the gut, so our diet is something to pay close attention to. Fruits and vegetables carry enzymes that help to strengthen our gut which in turn supports our immune system. When we stick to the standard American diet, it can cause inflammation leading to chronic fatigue, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and bloating. Over time, this can cause the gut lining to break down and food particles to leak out into the body. Once this happens, we start to see a breakdown in other systems, such as our cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
If you are having issues with any of these symptoms, I would be happy to work with you to strengthen your immune system and optimize your health. The answer is not putting a Band-aid on your symptoms by adding another medication but getting to the root cause of your health concern. Through functional medicine lab testing and examining your diet and lifestyle choices, I can create a customized treatment plan to restore your health. To learn more about my practice and my program, please contact me using my secure online form. What better time than now to get back to living the life you love?
