Top 10 Immunity Boosters & Inhibitors

Notes from Gut and Psychology Syndrome

by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride

TOP 10 INFLUENCES WHICH BOOST IMMUNITY

1. Fresh animal fats (from meats and dairy) and cholesterol-rich foods (particularly raw egg yolk)
2. Cold-pressed oils: olive oil, fish oil, nut and seed oils
3. Onion and garlic
4. Freshly pressed vegetable and fruit juices
5. Regular consumption of greens: parsely, dill, coriander, spring onion, garlic, etc.
6. Probiotic supplementation and fermented foods.
7. Contact with animals: horses, dogs, etc.
8. Swimming in unpolluted, natural waters
9. Physical activity in the fresh air
10. Exposure to sunlight and sensible sunbathing

TOP 10 INFLUENCES WHICH DAMAGES IMMUNITY

1. Sugar and everything containing it
2. Processed carbohydrates
3. Chemically altered and artificial fats
4. Lack of high quality protein in the diet from meats and fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts and seeds
5. Exposure to man-made chemicals
6. Exposure to man-made radiation (computers, phones, etc)
7. Drugs (antibiotics, etc.)
8. Lack of fresh air and activity
9. Lack of exposure to sunlight
10. Lack of exposure to common microbes in the environment

Tags: Body, Food, GAPS Book, Immunity, Nutrition