Cordyceps and Your Immune System
Cordyceps has been used to boost the immune system for years. In addition to helping to reduce the likelihood of catching something, once a person catches something, if his overall health and energy were good to start with, it is easier to get over or fight off an ailment. By strengthening your lungs and kidney energy, your immune system is strengthened, according to Chinese medicine theory. If you strengthen your immune system with herbs, over time you should have fewer health problems.
Cordyceps has been used to boost the immune system for years. In addition to helping to reduce the likelihood of catching something, once a person catches something, if his overall health and energy were good to start with, it is easier to get over or fight off an ailment. By strengthening your lungs and kidney energy, your immune system is strengthened, according to Chinese medicine theory. If you strengthen your immune system with herbs, over time you should have fewer health problems.
In my research into autoimmune conditions, it has become clear to me that leaky gut is one of the main causes of immune problems. Taking NSAIDS can damage the lining of your intestines and make it leaky. Also, taking antibiotics on purpose, or by accident through your food can kill the good bacteria in your intestines. Food allergies also can damage your intestinal lining. If you are allergic to wheat or gluten, this irritates the lining of your intestine and can contribute to leaky gut.
---- by Dr.Deborah Bleecker
