How Do You Boost Immune System Function With Herbs?
Do you get sick a lot? If this is the case, your immune system could use a boost. With cold and flu season approaching, I am going to take extra special care that I feed my body a balanced diet, exercise, and take herbs to help strengthen my body against attack. But which herbs are the best? Here is some advice that will help you make some choices. There are some herbs called adaptogens that work to bring your body back in balance. They help your body adapt to the stresses of every day life which helps strengthen the immune system. Adaptogenic herbs include ginseng, shiitake mushrooms, reishi, ashwaganda and astragalus. Garlic is one of those herbs that can be used in cooking. It helps your body deal with infection and also has some Vitamin C and quercetin–antioxidants that can help your immune system. Simple tonic herbs also help strengthen your body and make it healthier. These herbs are best taken in tea form. Try stinging nettle, oatstraw, lemon balm and mullein. When your body is
