Myasthenia gravis is a chronic
autoimmune neuromuscular disease, with symptoms of weakness and fatigue
of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body, in particular, the eye
muscles, the face and throat muscles, as well as muscles in the arms and
legs. Oddly enough, after periods of rest, some of the symptoms may
improve. Having said that, myasthenia gravis affects the way of everyday
living, such as vision, facial expression (facial muscles), breathing,
talking, chewing and swallowing, as well as body movements.
Myasthenia gravis is only one of the
many autoimmune diseases affecting humans. At present, the medical
community is still very much uncertain about how an autoimmune disease
may develop in an individual, although there is increasing evidence
linking environmental agents to autoimmune diseases. These environmental
agents include infectious agents, such as viruses, pharmaceutical and
chemical agents, heavy metals, dietary factors, as well as a number of
biological agents, including the genetic factor.
The human immune system is complicated,
and, as such, affects the whole body system in many different ways. A
healthy immune system protects the body, while an impaired immune system
opens the door to diseases and viruses. It is, therefore, important to
have a healthy immune system, without which the body’s own innate
self-healing mechanism may become dysfunctional. It is believed that an
autoimmune disease is caused by a dysfunctional immune system attacking
the body system, instead of attacking external invaders into the body.
The first step to protect the immune
system is to detox the body. You may have a toxic body when you often
experience fatigue, headache, insomnia, indigestion, and all types of
physical pain. Even if you do not have those symptoms, strengthening the
immune system will reduce many of the symptoms of myasthenia gravis.
Some of the top detox foods to help the immune system help myasthenia gravis are as follows:
Seaweed: It contains high doses of
minerals, such as calcium, iodine, iron, and magnesium, which bind with
radioactive wastes from polluted soils and waters, according to research
at McGill University in Canada. Seaweed is an inexpensive sea
vegetable. Use seaweed in soup.
Avocado: It is rich in glutathione
antioxidant, which is effective in removing toxins from too much alcohol
consumption. Eat an avocado for breakfast; it is filling and saves you
time.
Kiwi fruit: Like avocado, kiwi fruit is
loaded with glutathione. In addition, it is rich in vitamin C. It is a
powerful antioxidant to protect the immune system.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor
away. There is truth in that: apple is a powerful antioxidant and toxin
remover due to its vitamin C and its fiber, pectin. Eat an apple
everyday to keep your immune system healthy.
Beet: It contains methionine, which
purifies natural waste products from the body. Beet has been used for
centuries to purify blood. Make beet juice with carrot, or eat it raw in
a salad.
Garlic: It contains allicin, which is a
potent purifier of mercury and other toxic chemicals found in food
additives. In addition, garlic alkalizes the body, making it more
efficient in resisting disease. Put crushed garlic in all your cooking.
If you wish to remove the odor from the breath due to garlic, chew some
fresh parsley for a fresher breath.
Artichoke: It increases bile production to facilitate bowel movement. Steam artichoke and serve with meted butter.
Watercress: It increases detox enzymes.
Watercress is especially effective in removing carcinogens from smokers,
according to a UK study. Steam or put watercress in soup.
Cruciferous vegetable: Brussels sprouts,
cabbage, cauliflower, and spinach are all effective in enhancing the
liver in its production of enzymes for digestion and elimination. Eat
them as much and as often as you can, either cooked or raw.
Strengthening the immune system is better than taking medications to deal with a compromised immune system.
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