Join Now
Sign In
What can I do to enhance my immune system? Will this help reduce risk of cancer?
Topic Tags:
Topic Tags:
Diseases:
Diseases:
1
Expert Answers
Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified) ) - 07 / 09 / 2012
While there are no guarantees, there are so many things you can do to not only reduce your risk, but build your immune and enhance your overall vitality. Enhancing your immune system lowers your risk of cancer. And lowering your risk of cancer will also enhance your immune system. These are win-win and mutually reinforcing situations.
So, minimize your dietary and lifestyle risks, and you will definitely improve your immune system. You can do this via many ways. Sleep 7-8 hours a night, reduce chronic stress impact, eat real/ mostly organic and richly-pigmented foods, get exercise, add targeted herbs and supplements, enjoy your life, do worthwhile activities that keep you feeling good about yourself, etc...
You could start with what is the most problematic for you (food? stress? sleep? work? relationships? exercise? attitude? diet?) and any change you make in that area will affect everything else. Or start with what is the easiest.
The immune system is constantly impacted by what's going on inside and outside of you. Seeing a sunset or fighting with your kids all have an effect. It's important to maximize the former and minimize the latter. See where change can be made for the better and start there. Wherever you start is a good place.
So, minimize your dietary and lifestyle risks, and you will definitely improve your immune system. You can do this via many ways. Sleep 7-8 hours a night, reduce chronic stress impact, eat real/ mostly organic and richly-pigmented foods, get exercise, add targeted herbs and supplements, enjoy your life, do worthwhile activities that keep you feeling good about yourself, etc...
You could start with what is the most problematic for you (food? stress? sleep? work? relationships? exercise? attitude? diet?) and any change you make in that area will affect everything else. Or start with what is the easiest.
The immune system is constantly impacted by what's going on inside and outside of you. Seeing a sunset or fighting with your kids all have an effect. It's important to maximize the former and minimize the latter. See where change can be made for the better and start there. Wherever you start is a good place.
Similar Questions
Note: All content on this site is informational and not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with questions regarding your health.
Note: Usernames have been made anonymous and profile images are not shown to protect the privacy of our members.
Thank you for flagging this content. We will look into it right away.
Add Answer
1) Question:
2) Background Info (optional): What context or background information is relevant to this request?
Notes:
The more clear and thorough your request, the more likely you will receive support.
Many of our members are learning from this information or english might not be their first language. Please use standard english and spell out all words. For example, use 'you' instead of 'u'.
The more clear and thorough your request, the more likely you will receive support.
Many of our members are learning from this information or english might not be their first language. Please use standard english and spell out all words. For example, use 'you' instead of 'u'.
Newsletters
Share Conversation
To tell people about this conversation, type their email addresses here (separated by commas):
From:
Add a personal note here:
Cancer Updates
Sign up for our
All Cancers
updates for the latest news, best answers and featured experts.
Ads keep TalkAboutHealth freeadvertisement
Similar Questions
Updates
Sign up for email updates of the latest news, best answers, and featured experts.
Benefits
Custom health, wellness, & medical offers from our partners including clinical trials, market research opportunities & new programs.
SHARE Support
1) Call SHARE at: 866-891-2392
to speak directly to a trained breast cancer survivor for support and guidance.
2) Direct message the trained peer supporter you select.
3) E-mail us at support@talkabouthealth.com, and we will find the right match for you.
More info
to speak directly to a trained breast cancer survivor for support and guidance.
2) Direct message the trained peer supporter you select.
3) E-mail us at support@talkabouthealth.com, and we will find the right match for you.
More info
3 Quick Ways You Can Help
1) Spread the word! Tell people you think might want some support. Tell medical professionals, health providers, and organizations.
2) Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
3) Volunteer - email us at volunteer@talkabouthealth.com for more information.
More Ways To Help!
2) Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
3) Volunteer - email us at volunteer@talkabouthealth.com for more information.
More Ways To Help!
View All Newsletters
