What is the immune system? While I am not an expert on the immune system, i do know that it is an army of cells. There are different kinds of cells and cells that can communicate with other cells. There are substances such as interferon that are involved with the immune response. We must realize that each and every day our bodies are constructing many millions of new cells. Some of these cells are for hair and skin. Some are red blood cells , some are white blood cells. Some are called t-cells and some are called macrophages and described as being like pac-man cells.
When something such as an invading virus or bacteria or cancer cell, triggers an immune response, then existing cells are called to action but also new cells are constructed. So, the question then becomes, constructed from what?
For any cell to be constructed, all the necessary ingredients must be present, and present at the same time. This construction requires protein, in particular the building blocks of protein, called amino acids. This process is guided by DNA and RNA ,guided by genetic instruction. To build cells, one needs fatty acids, such as omega 3, and others, vitamins, minerals, and cofactors such as enzymes , and water.
to build healthy cells of any kind, one needs healthy building blocks. It would seem logical to consider the bioactivity, or quality of the building blocks.The heat of cooking could feasibly destroy or degrade the usefullness or "life force" of the building blocks.
In order to have a healthy immune system, diet is of the highest importance. For most people and given the ways that food is grown with chemicals, processed, chemicalized again and often cooked to death, quality supplements that guarantee the delivery of vital nutrients is something that should merit serious consideration. Another thing to give considerable thought to is the procurement of organically grown food . Cooking methods that retain as much nutrient as possible will also contribute to wellness. There is an old saying that a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. In considering your immune system and your wellness in general,have you given enough thought to what weak links there may be in your health process, such as in the building of immune system cells?
Monday, January 11, 2010
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