Foods that Help Fight Immune System Problems

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By yolanda yvette

For one reason or another, some people will naturally have weaker immune systems than others. Sometimes you go through seasons of greater immune health than at other times. Having a healthy immune system is necessary to overall health and it is achievable.

If you're looking to protect your immune system, foods high in vitamin E, like nuts, whole grains, seeds, leafy green vegetables and vegetable oils are what you should be looking for. Packed with vitamin E, they are powerful sources of antioxidants.

Feel a cold about to touch down in your system? Make a lemon tea. Slice a lemon and put slices in a sauce pan with about 16 ounces of water. Add a small piece of fresh ginger and about a teaspoon of honey. Bring to a boil. Let rest a few minutes, then pour into your coffee mug and enjoy.

For alleviating nasal congestion, add some onions and garlic to your lunch/dinner.

Since food alone cannot provide sufficient vitamin nutrition, don't forget your supplements.

Vitamin E Supplements

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networmed Level 2 Commenter 3 months ago

Reminds me of the show at BBC Grow Your Own Drugs. Simple, yet effective recipes.

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teaches12345 Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago

Great advice that has worked well for me in the past. I drink fresh squeezed lemon tea with real honey for colds but haven't tried using ginger in the drink. This makes sense as ginger is a great relief in respiratory ailments. Thanks for posting. Voted up.

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yolanda yvette Hub Author 3 months ago

Networmed, thanks for reading and commenting.

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yolanda yvette Hub Author 3 months ago

Teaches12345, I'm very big on the lemon tea when feeling under the weather. My mother used to make it for us when we were nursing a cold. Works wonders. And you're correct about the ginger being 'a great relief in respiratory ailments.' The lemon and the ginger together are miracle workers when it comes to trying to get relief from the common cold. Thanks so for reading and commenting and for all of your support. I truly appreciate it.

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MR SMOOTH 3 months ago

OUTSTANDING!

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yolanda yvette Hub Author 3 months ago

MR SMOOTH, thanks for stopping by and for commenting. Appreciated!

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STEVEW13 Level 3 Commenter 13 days ago

Very good Hub, I am going to have to give the lemon tea a try next time I am feeling poorly! Steve

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yolanda yvette Hub Author 2 days ago

Thanks Steve, hope you get to feeling better.

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