Supplements

Having a very good balance of good bacteria throughout your digestive system is one of the best ways to strengthen your immune system. Let me tell you about the best form of probiotics you can get.

Many years ago I used to be overly enthusiastic about the use of antibiotics. The slightest hint of something and I was convincing my doctor to give me a new prescription. I thought I could never miss a day of work or go down for any reason and antibiotics was my go-to treatment. As a result, I effectively killed a lot of the good bacteria that would have strengthened my immune system and helped to keep me healthy.

After researching this extensively, I worked hard to locate and buy some of the highest quality probiotics, which I took with some success. However I have discovered an even better means of creating a healthy gut and stronger immune system. 

Probiotics in capsule or any kind of oral form usually provide anywhere from one to maybe as high as ten different strains of good bacteria. Some of the best brands offer as much as 50 billion active cultures. But if you make your own kefir, you can get active cultures in the trillions with over 30 different strains. It’s incredible. And it is super easy to make. 

And of all of the various supplements and things I have tried to bolster my immune system, this one thing has had the most beneficial effect and has done more for my health than anything else I have done.

You’ll need raw milk (goat’s or cow’s milk) and kefir grains to start. If you don’t have access to raw milk, you can use regular milk, but try to get milk that is minimally pasteurized if you can. The grains are re-used, so you only need to get these once. I take this every day and it has made a HUGE difference. I highly, highly recommend it to anyone. 

Here are a couple of videos that I watched to learn how to do it. It is really easy. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8VBshh1uE0

Here is a summary of what I have gleaned from various studies as some of the most important steps to take in building a  robust and strong immune system:

1. Probiotics are vital for a strong immune system. I have found that raw probiotics are far more effective than the kind you buy off the shelf that are not live. In most health food stores you can find a refrigerated section of probiotics. You want one that has numerous strains and are in the billions. I like Garden of Life.

If you just completed a round of antibiotics or you have been a frequent user of antibiotics, I would recommend that you do something intense for a short period to repopulate your gut with good bacteria as fast as possible to avoid an overgrowth of bad bacteria. Something like Garden of Life Raw Probiotics 5-Day Max Care. After that you should go onto a regular daily dose that you always take just like daily vitamins.

Even better, you can make your own kefir using raw goat or cow’s milk. The strains of good bacteria that you get from this are in the trillions with as many as 30 different strains. There are numerous videos on YouTube that show you how to make it. It’s quite easy and very healthy to drink a glass of it each morning. It’s one of the best things you can do to build a strong immune system. Here is a website with more information: https://www.naturehaditfirst.com/products/health-wellness/kefir-grains/  There is also a website that will help you find where you can get raw milk – www.realmilk.com 

2. Decrease toxic load into your body – that means no smoking, no pollution, no toxic chemicals ingested, inhaled or absorbed through your skin (cleaning agents, hair dye, etc.).

3. Cut out all junk food, sugar, processed foods. Eat organic produce, meats, etc. Minimally follow the points laid out in my book entitled “HealthKick, Extraordinarily Easy Healthy Living Hacks for Ordinary People”.

4. Drink a lot of water daily as well as green tea. Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been considered a medicinal remedy in Chinese tradition for over 4000 years and its many health benefits have recently been validated by scientific methods. Green tea contains a group of flavonoids which appear to inhibit viral infections. 

 5. Get good sleep.

6. Testing for environmental and food allergies and sensitivities can also help. Allergies and sensitivities can overwork the immune system and weaken it.

Building a strong immune system can have many health benefits including getting sick less, keeping viruses at bay, improved digestion and even improved energy levels.