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The immune system is a complex system that, when functioning properly, fights bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Good nutrition is essential to developing and keeping the immune system healthy and strong. Good nutrition is essential to developing and keeping the immune system healthy and strong. Critical nutrients that stimulate a strong immune system include vitamin A, C, E and essential fatty acids. The most important minerals required include manganese, selenium, zinc, copper, iron, sulfur, magnesium and germanium. These nutrients can be obtained from organic whole-foods diet. This consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans including the soy bean and whole grains. Importance of magnesium to the body Magnesium is the most abundant mineral in the body and activates approximately 300 biochemical and bioelectric reactions. The majority of Americans are magnesium deficient, contributing to a vast array of symptoms and diseases. Magnesium needs to be replaced daily as the body uses it for so many functions. Foods rich in Magnesium (such as legumes, nuts, grains, dark-green leafy vegetables, cocoa, dried fruits, and shellfish) are not heavily represented in the usual American diet. Dietary surveys have indicated that the daily magnesium intake of most Americans falls below the recommended level of 6-8mg/kg.day. Vegetarians and persons living in the Orient ingest much more magnesium than the average American, which may in part explain the lower incidence of heart disease found in these groups. Health Tip Stress and lack of magnesium are so closely related, it is advisable for those who lead a very fatiguing life, to add foods rich in magnesium, such as bananas and nuts. Increasing the intake of magnesium reduces anxiety and makes for better sleeping. Other sources of magnesium are walnuts, legumes, vegetables and wheat germ. Some common signs of magnesium deficiency include:
This article was written by Martina Desgouttes, author of the book "How I Ate My Way To Good Health". This book is a step by step directional guide and a roadmap to good health. The book is based on the author’s challenges with obesity and health related problems, and it shows, how she ate her way to good health from 200 to 125 pounds, and eliminated over $200.00 per month in prescription drugs. For more information on this book, or to purchase this book visit www.howiatemywaytogoodhealth.com |
It is wise to remember how important good health is. Only when healthy will we look our best. When we are healthy we will fully enjoy games, sports, and recreation. In good health we can look forward to doing the kind of work we enjoy and be effective in running our business enterprises. Think of the rising healthcare cost associated with running your business. Not only healthcare cost but poor employee performance including absentism and sick pay. If you are an employee think of the cost to you for missed days pay and the cost of prescription drugs. Illness is the number one contributor of financial problems often resulting in bankruptcy due in part to large unpaid medical bills. You have the power to change your situation, it begins by taking proper care of your body. The key to a healthy body is a strong immune system.