Thursday, April 30, 2009

The Immune System - Towards Better Health By Eleanor Richard


We all know the immune system (composed of cells, glands, lymph nodes and veins) is there to help keep us free of disease. But did you know how you can assist in this important job? Of course, vitamin C, garlic, and other specific nutrition give the immune system a boost. But there is another very important realization for you.

Whenever body and mind are united, it’s like money in the bank for future stress times. Let me explain. Right now, are you aware of your toes, elbows, breath, temperature, etc? If you can include this background awareness as you read these words, you are present in your body. That is, your mental awareness includes the physical body, as well as your surroundings. You are conscious. You are awake to every emotion, sensation, and are thus present with whatever is present with you. You are free of stress.

It’s easy to be present with yourself, a flower, someone else. Not so easy to stay present. But here’s the good news. The longer you are aware, as a “watcher” of what you are saying and feeling, you not only are in the present moment, but your immune system is strengthened. You are also protected from the separation thoughts, the pro and con opinions of others’ force fields.

What a boon! As far as I know, there is no scientific proof of this. As always, you will need to prove it for yourself, by remembering, frequently, that you are a silent Presence in a breathing body. Then notice the decrease in illnesses. That’s all the proof you need!

What Are We Missing?

If I held up a white piece of paper with a large black dot in the center and asked you, “What is this?” Chances are you’d say, “A black dot.” You’d be right, but only half right. The other half, going unnoticed of course, is the white paper. This is just a simple example of how our culture focuses on form, images, material objects, things that are manifest; but ignores the unmanifest. In this way, we miss fifty percent of life.

Without space there would be no form. The nothingness between objects is delineated because space is there. Every object or person has come from space, or nothing. It is surrounded by nothing and within it is nothing. There is a lot of space within us and between stars, or atoms themselves.

Space is a doorway to enter the present moment. Think about it. What happens when you withdraw your attention away from things, objects, or events and place it on space, or emptiness, or nothing? Becoming aware of the space surrounding and infusing all things brings us to Presence.

In this present moment, our awareness is filled with Presence, or the energy field of Love. Whenever we are fully present, our immune system functions perfectly, toward better health.

May Peace and Love and Oneness awaken in every man, woman, and child on earth. May there be peace on earth.

Rev. Eleanor Richard is a minister of Religious Science & the Present Moment. She is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a Lomi Bodywork practitioner, and a certified Natural Vision Instructor. She lives with her husband near Mt. Shasta, Ca., in love and joy for all life.

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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Immune System Vitamins - The Options That You Have By Dedy Suharsono

There are many ways in which to boost the immune system. One of the most common ways to do so is to have a diet that is full of immune system vitamins and minerals. It helps in supplying some of the important nutrients that are needed by the body as well as enhances its defensive capabilities, especially against many common sicknesses and diseases.

Of all the immune system vitamins, ascorbic acid or vitamin C is the most popular of all. This is because vitamin C helps the body in dealing properly with any sickness that affects it. It can be found mostly in citrus fruits like oranges, pineapples and lemons.

The presence of vitamins A and E supports the immune functions of vitamin C. This also helps in the production of more antibodies to fight infection. It is found mostly in green foods like avocados and leafy vegetables.

Aside from these common vitamins, other nutrients that help in maximizing the immune system are omega - 3 fatty acids which also enhances the heart; L - arginine which also promotes wound healing; probiotics which are beneficial bacteria that helps in inhibiting the growth of harmful ones and usually found in fermented foods like yogurt and glutamine which helps in the normal brain and immune system functions.

These nutrients are readily found in most of the food that we eat. Also it can be taken as medicinal supplements, especially by people who don't have the time to choose and prepare the food that they eat. Eating these is not enough, however, as it also requires other activities such as proper exercise, rest and outlook in life. Also knowing the right amounts is essential in order for these immune system vitamins to be of any help in boosting one's immune system.

Using vitamins to boost the immune system is recommended. However, using systemic enzymes supplement such as vitalzym or vitalzymx enzymes are also suggested to keep the immune system in balance. As you know that immune system should be in balance state, otherwise your health can be disturbed. Feel free to check them by yourself to understand further.