Immune system - Diet?

RobH · 1 Feb 2008 at 19:55

EffBee said:
Avoid food which is yellow after cooking (This is my rule - I made it up).

What foods are yellow after cooking that weren't yellow before?

ic1male · 2 Feb 2008 at 10:59

Nitefly said:
To be slightly more helpful, I took a 1667% RDA vitamin C suplement every day and I avoided all colds/illness for several months. I stopped taking them and I got ill, agh.

Don't take more than 1000mg of Vitamin C in a day as you may get kidney stones and the squitters. So it says in my book.

[DOD]Asprilla · 2 Feb 2008 at 11:07

I know a lot of people say take vitamin C, but AFAIK there is no clinical evidence to show that it boosts your immune system. Saying that though I take Echinacea and the evidence to support it's effectiveness is just as weak.

If you really want to improve your immune system then try eating bogies - I kid you knot. The theory is that by doing so you are ingesting weakened forms of the bacteria / infection thus allowing your body to improve it's antibody response to real infection.

http://www.studiohousepro.co.uk/fugitiveauthor/html/picking_your_nose_and_eating_i.html

Deluxe1 · 2 Feb 2008 at 12:28

Since the beginning of the year ive been making sure to get atleast 7 hours sleep a night and to have a regular sleeping pattern,going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time.

Been taking in lots of water and fruit & veg and cutting out junk food and fizzy drinks and getting some regular exercise.

Also been taking "Multibionta Activate" one a day vitimins which contain probiotics and ive never felt better.

jimmynaetroots · 2 Feb 2008 at 12:35

There was a study published last year that found a link with multivitamin use and advanced prostate cancer. I stopped taking them as a result and increased my fruit intake and I feel just the same.

The marketing potential for "feel good" products is so huge that a lot of the information is very misleading. Most people seem to forget that the human body is remarkable and looking after itself and by simply getting good quality sleep and drinking lots of water (2+ litres per day) as well as avoiding too much alcohol, caffeine etc. you can put your body into a state of detox very easily.

G.

Indy500 · 2 Feb 2008 at 12:37

EffBee said:
Getting 7 hours sleep per night (not 8+)

Having moderate positive stress in your life.

Moderate exercise

Get some fresh air and sunlight

Drink enough fluids like water, don't overdo alcohol, tea, coffee, fizzy drinks.

Eat a balanced diet and try to cut down on processed foods - ie the closer to nature the less harm it does you.

I concur.

Mr.Clark · 2 Feb 2008 at 12:52

RobH said:
What foods are yellow after cooking that weren't yellow before?

Cabbage and carrots, if you cooked them wrong...

SK07 · 2 Feb 2008 at 13:02

Im extremely healthy and eat very very healthy yet I get problems all the time, varied of course, but if theres a virus going about I'll get it, had pnemonia (sp?), pancreatitus, gall stones etc etc. Point is it's the luck of the draw imo, I get all the **** going yet im very healthy, yet everyone I know who smokes like a chain smoker, drinks like a fish, and eats like the guy from super size me is perfectly healthy and dodges all the ilnesses and goes through life without any problems. Explain that.

NO SWEARING - Dangerous

MookJong · 2 Feb 2008 at 13:11

Fish, lean meat, cereal, nuts and berries.........and of course lots of fruit and veg.

Thats my plan, but I only manage it 70% of the time.

Nitefly · 2 Feb 2008 at 13:12

ic1male said:
Don't take more than 1000mg of Vitamin C in a day as you may get kidney stones and the squitters. So it says in my book.

I don't think theres much chance of kidney stones at my age. Obviously it is better to get vitamin C from citrus fruits and have a lower dose.

For the winter, I will stick with my tablets.

Johnny Girth · 2 Feb 2008 at 13:16

Breast feed...

Earth[Tera].bin · 2 Feb 2008 at 13:23

lol..true enough.

Cow's milk is suppose to negatively affect the immune system too. Always considered avoiding dairy for a few months to see if any of my allergies are alleviated. Not easy though ...^^;

Christo · 2 Feb 2008 at 18:31

I think its mainly down to genetics, I eat badly, dont sleep that well, drink a lot etc and never ever get ill. Then again I believe a good nights sleep and a relatively healthy diet will be of benefit.

monkentage · 2 Feb 2008 at 20:06

SK07 said:
Im extremely healthy and eat very very healthy yet I get problems all the time, varied of course, but if theres a virus going about I'll get it, had pnemonia (sp?), pancreatitus, gall stones etc etc. Point is it's the luck of the draw imo, I get all the *** going yet im very healthy, yet everyone I know who smokes like a chain smoker, drinks like a fish, and eats like the guy from super size me is perfectly healthy and dodges all the ilnesses and goes through life without any problems. Explain that.

Poor immune system.