Functional Foods for Immune System Health

This week’s episode focuses on functional foods for immune system health. In the current state of the world, this is a much needed topic. If everyone understood how to support immune function using food, there could be much less infectious and autoimmune diseases. Many clients we encounter in our practices have immune system imbalances that occur as a result of nutrient deficiencies, stress, blood sugar imbalance, gut dysfunction, and lack of movement. Tune in to learn how to keep your clients body functioning at its highest level by eating foods that support their immune system health.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [02:30] What kinds of foods support optimal immune function? [06:30] Vitamin A is crucial to protect the mucous membranes. [12:10] Immune supporting herbs. [17:50] Immunostimulants vs. immunomodulators - what is the difference between them? [22:05] How you can be a hero in your client’s life and encourage them on how to support their immune systems.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Sugar impacts the ability of the macrophages to support health. When sugar is in the diet, it displaces vitamin C in the white blood cells, and it causes the macrophage activity to drop by at least 50%, depending on the quantity of sugar.  Eating lots of fresh garlic at the first sign of an infectious disease can help dramatically increase the chances of your immune system knocking the disease on the first day.  Find herbs that can be used as both food and medicine. You can use them to create teas, tinctures, capsules, powders and extracts, all of which can promote optimal immune system health.   RESOURCE LINKS   Functional Food Guide Medicinal Mushrooms for Health & Healing Mentioned in this episode:Pre-Roll for the June Live Event