0 Boosting your immune system

 Royal jelly is known to strengthen the immune system and to help in such conditions as fatigue, low sex drive, liver disease, stomach ulcers, kidney disease and skin problems.
When the immune system is under attack it requires more protein, so eat fresh fish, organic tofu, fresh chicken, turkey and organic meats. Lentils, beans and pulses are also excellent sources of low fat, healthy protein.
Useful remedies to take are a good quality, high strength multi-vitamin and mineral, as well as an antioxidant formula every day.
Drink more pau d'arco herbal tea, which can boost immune function.
Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herb used to strengthens the immune system. At least one clinical trial in the US has shown astragalus to boost T-cell levels to close to normal in some cancer patients, suggesting the possibility of a synergistic effect of astragalus with chemotherapy. Dose: 250 mg twice a day.
Laugh a lot, watch TV programs that make you laugh. Make friends with people who make you laugh. Laughter and having some fun strengthens the immune system.

The spices with the highest ORAC values are: sumac, cloves, oregano, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla beans, sage, Szechuan pepper.  The highest values are found the in the dried form of these spices.
With the exception of sumac, these spices are all common and available at your local supermarket.
Following is a list of the top 15 ORAC valued foods.
Acai fruit
Baking chocolate,
Dark chocolate
Black raspberries
Pecans,
Walnuts
Hazelnuts
Golden raisins
Blueberries
Artichokes
Cranberries
Red kidney beans
Black beans
Plums, dried (prunes)
Pinto beans