Top 10 Worst Things for Your Immune System
Research shows that the fewer human connections we have at home, at work, and in the community, the likelier we are to get sick, flood our brains with anxiety-causing chemicals, and live shorter lives than our more sociable peers. In one study, researchers who monitored 276 people between the ages of 18 and 55 found that those who had 6 or more connections were 4 times better at fighting off the viruses that cause colds than those with fewer friends.
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wow...not sure I have ever seen so many "comments removed" on a topic. I hope it is due to my comment about second-hand smoke (I figured that would invite some fire). I can try to back it up with real scientific research I have read if anybody is interested. I think most of the data comes from the EPA report on the subject, probably old now but I haven't seen anything recently to refute that report.
BTW, the tobacco industry has to stay "mum" on the issue and basically bow to the federal government's (Clinton...so I guess cigars are ok) "agenda" on the topic. The industry's stance was one of the charges in the federal lawsuit that threatened their very existence so I guess it was easier to simply agree.
You are full of ****. You are trying to excuse your smoking.
why do people continue to blame second-hand smoke for everything? The stats only get to the numbers they do because the "researchers" had to fiddle with well-established statistical methods to achieve their goals. Second-hand is mostly water vapor. Asthma in children is more related to other factors (check the incidence as Mom's education level goes up) probably more indicating overall cleanliness of the house.
I'll finish and let the fighting begin!
Dr. Mayer Eisenstein stated that the Lancet came out recently identifying a purpose of the appendix as a "warehouse" for good bacteria found in your system. So that which we thought were "extra parts" are now being found out as essential for optimal health.
http://www.worldhealth.net/news/this_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation2
I can't believe the foods we eat were not the first point in this presentation! We are what we eat. It is impossible to avoid most of the situations outlined in this presentation. However, what can be done to build up the immune system on a physiological and biochemical level??? Not even addressed. Sure sleep and stress management are important, but vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats are equally as important. In fact, those factors have a cause and effect with the sleep or stress management issues.
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