GrassRoots Functional Medicine Blog: Autoimmunity

What Stress Does To Your Immune System

What Stress Does To Your Immune System

Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress on their health—until it is too late. Some people are able to cope with stress better than others, while others take practical steps to reduce their...

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Success Strategies For Boosting Your Immune System

Success Strategies For Boosting Your Immune System

Many over-the-counter products, vitamins, and supplements claim to help improve your health, but the best strategies for boosting your immune system involve a number of simple strategies anyone can follow through with. Some of the best success strategies to boost your...

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The Effect Of Alcohol On Your Immune System

The Effect Of Alcohol On Your Immune System

Alcohol is a prevalent drug of choice in Western society, one that many people turn to in order to relieve stress, relax, and 'enjoy themselves'. However, recent studies are starting to give us a clearer picture of just how harmful alcoholic beverages can be to our...

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Weight Loss And Your Immune System

Weight Loss And Your Immune System

If you are overweight or obese, you are not alone. But what you might not know is just how bad being overweight is for the immune system. The first reason is that the fat we hate on our belly, butt and thighs is not just ugly flab. Scientists believe that excess fat...

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