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Drinking alcohol boosts the immune system say scientists – so a Christmas hot …

Researcher Ilhem Messaoudi said: "If you have a family history of alcohol abuse, or are at risk, or have been an abuser in the past, we are not recommending you go out and drink to improve your immune system. "But … Continue reading

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Can Tai Chi Boost Your Immune System?

In the west, immunology has been studied for 2500 years. Due to the complexity, it is hard to pinpoint how the immune system works and how they can be improved. According to Harvard Medical School, there is still much that … Continue reading

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Study: Alcohol Can Boost Your Immune System

Moderate alcohol consumption boosts your immune system while chronic alcohol consumption leads to a suppressed vaccine response. The difference between moderate and chronic is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

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Here's Some Good News: Drinking May Help Boost Your Immune System

Science is pretty much the boss of us, and if science tells us to do something, well, who are we to judge? Case in point: If science tell us to drink to stay healthy, why, that's exactly what we'll do. … Continue reading

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Moderate Drinking Could Boost Your Immune System: Benefits of Alcohol

Want to boost your immune system? Alcohol might be able to help. Scientists have discovered that moderate drinking may actually bolster our immune system and help it fight off infection. The findings could give researchers a new tool when it … Continue reading

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3 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System, Cause Getting Sick Sucks

My mom still believes that going outside with wet hair will catch you a cold. I hear she's not alone. There's a lot of misinformation and myth out there surrounding how to fight colds, boost immunity, and generally stay well … Continue reading

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Health Watch: Strengthen your immune system

Robinson is author of “EpiCor: The Key to a Healthy Immune System” and vice president for Scientific Affairs at Embria Health. “Obesity (goes hand-in-hand with lack of exercise and poor diet), smoking, stress and lack of sleep will weaken your … Continue reading

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Health Watch: Boost your immune system

Robinson is author of “EpiCor: The Key to a Healthy Immune System” and vice president for Scientific Affairs at Embria Health. “Obesity (goes hand-in-hand with lack of exercise and poor diet), smoking, stress and lack of sleep will weaken your … Continue reading

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Moderate Alcohol Intake Good for Immune System

"It seems that some of the benefits that we know of from moderate drinking might be related in some way to our immune system being boosted by that alcohol consumption," said Kathy Grant, Ph.D., senior author on the paper, a … Continue reading

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Boost your immune system this season

Studies show that regular, moderate exercise – like a daily 30 minute walk – increases the level of immune system cells. When you're a non-exerciser, your risk of infections, such as colds increase, compared to those who exercise. Beth MacEoin, … Continue reading

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10 strategies to boost your immune system, lower stress this holiday season

Too much cortisol prevents the immune system from functioning properly, and releases fat and sugar into your bloodstream increasing blood sugar and risk of diabetes, allergies, autoimmune diseases, hormone disruption, heart disease and digestive issues.

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