Late Summer Immune-Supporting Gazpacho

Late Summer Immune-Supporting Gazpacho

by Mia Rigden Board-certified nutritionist, classically trained chef This classic Spanish chilled soup is just as refreshing as it is nourishing. With in-season tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and garlic, this gazpacho is literally bursting with vitamin C...
7 ways exercise supports your immune system

7 ways exercise supports your immune system

In direct — increasing white blood cells — and indirect — increasing blood flow — ways, exercise improves your immune system. As researchers of a comprehensive literature review write, “Different studies suggest that regular physical exercise is directly related to...
Vitamins that help increase T cells

Vitamins that help increase T cells

A T cell is a type of white blood cell in your immune system that fight viruses. Well, virus. Each T cell is uniquely equipped to fight a single virus. To produce the optimal amount needed to fight off invaders, you need Vitamin C, A, and D.  What are T cells? T...
What weakens the immune system?

What weakens the immune system?

Aside from immune system diseases, most of the factors that weaken the immune system are preventable — like stress, lack of sleep, and alcohol intake. If you can avoid a generally healthy lifestyle, you can avoid many of the circumstances that weaken the immune...
Obesity and the immune system

Obesity and the immune system

Obesity is a state of malnutrition, and since proper nutrition has a proven relationship to immune function, it should be no surprise that obesity impedes the immune system. Researchers have been churning out studies and literature reviews for decades about the...