Practice Gratitude

Your immune system is your best defense against sickness and foreign invaders in the body, and herbs and mushrooms have been shown to have an immuneboosting effect. Echinacea angustifolia is a type of flowering plant has been found to have modulating effects on the immune function.1 In vitro and in vivo studies have suggested some immune-stimulating effects of astragalus, another flowering plant, which is a popular herb in Chinese medicine.2 Reishi is a type of mushroom and has also been shown to have beneficial effects on the immune system, with one study finding it can relatively improve immune functions that are usually depressed by chemo/ radiotherapy.3

VEGGIE BLEND

Vegetables carry numerous vitamins and minerals, and are important in a daily diet. Tomatoes, for instance, carry the antioxidant lycopene, and is a source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Cauliflower is high in fiber and B vitamins, as well as phytonutrients and antioxidants. These veggies offer numerous benefits and adequate sustenance to keep the body fueled for daily activities.

References:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2362099/ 2. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1534735403256419 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6353236/ 4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3414726/ 5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4303853/ 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3654245/

Milk thistle, with a distinctive purple flower and white veins said to be caused by the milk of the Virgin Mary, exhibits a detoxifying effect. Its active ingredient silymarin has been shown to protect the liver.4 Another ingredient good for detoxing is cilantro, which can help support the body’s natural detox pathways, especially when it comes to heavy metals such as mercury.5,6 Turmeric root exhibits many health benefits, as its active ingredient curcumin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

DIGESTIVE ENZYME AND PROBIOTIC BLEND

The digestive system is one of the most important systems, as it not only makes sure that our food is being digested properly, but 70 percent of the immune system lies in the gut. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a form of probiotic that produces lactic acid, which is beneficial for the gut as it makes up the healthy bacteria that lives there. It can even help increase other amounts of healthy bacteria in the gut, which your body needs to function properly. In addition to probiotics for the digestive system, enzymes are also important. The three main enzymes are amylase, protease and lipase and are necessary to turn food into nutrients for the body.

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