In this lesson, we explore factors that contribute to immune dysfunction and health, and review health and wellness practices that support the immune system.
Objective
Be familiar with factors that contribute to immune dysfunction (including stress, environmental factors such as toxins, and internal conditions such as inflammation or lymphatic congestion), and with health and wellness practices that support the immune system.
Description
Note the prevalence of immune dysfunction. Define immune deficiency and immune over-activity. List 10 factors that negatively impact the immune system. Include research and source references for verification. Describe lymphatic congestion, the important impact this has on the immune system, and techniques for improving lymphatic drainage. Provide five big picture objectives for restoring and optimizing a healthy immune system, and 11 fundamental wellness practices. List a number of other immune support tips and considerations.
Vocabulary
allergic reaction, immune over-reactivity, immune under-reactivity / deficiency, lymphatic drainage
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