Not many people have heard of Antoine Be'champ, a French colleague of Louis Pasteur. While Louis Pasteur sought to identify and kill germs detrimental to human health, Be'champ took a different approach.
He looked at the terrain of the body to determine if it was strong enough to avoid becoming victim to germs. He argued that we should focus on building our immune system by getting adequate sleep, practicing good personal hygiene, living in clean environments, and eating a healthy diet.
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When we create a strong terrain we don't have to worry about exposure to germs because our bodies are equipped to eliminate their threat.
Louis Pasteur's theories won popular support and today our Western medicine philosophies reflect his belief system.
I know several people who leave the room or run for the hand sanitizer whenever someone coughs or sneezes. They know that they will catch whatever bacteria or virus they are exposed to and the safest course of action is to avoid exposure. Although I understand these feelings, I also realize how difficult it is to protect ourselves from exposure. Germs and bad bacteria are everywhere, on door handles, shopping carts, and in the air any time we are around other people.
Have you ever marveled at the staff who work in clinics or hospital settings who although exposed to a variety of germs on a daily basis rarely get sick? They are not in the position to avoid contact with people who are ill. Somehow their bodies have developed the ability to withstand exposure without succumbing to illness.
Here are a few simple suggestions for boosting your immune system and building up your terrain;
He looked at the terrain of the body to determine if it was strong enough to avoid becoming victim to germs. He argued that we should focus on building our immune system by getting adequate sleep, practicing good personal hygiene, living in clean environments, and eating a healthy diet.
Click Read More to see the complete post.
When we create a strong terrain we don't have to worry about exposure to germs because our bodies are equipped to eliminate their threat.
Louis Pasteur's theories won popular support and today our Western medicine philosophies reflect his belief system.
I know several people who leave the room or run for the hand sanitizer whenever someone coughs or sneezes. They know that they will catch whatever bacteria or virus they are exposed to and the safest course of action is to avoid exposure. Although I understand these feelings, I also realize how difficult it is to protect ourselves from exposure. Germs and bad bacteria are everywhere, on door handles, shopping carts, and in the air any time we are around other people.
Have you ever marveled at the staff who work in clinics or hospital settings who although exposed to a variety of germs on a daily basis rarely get sick? They are not in the position to avoid contact with people who are ill. Somehow their bodies have developed the ability to withstand exposure without succumbing to illness.
Here are a few simple suggestions for boosting your immune system and building up your terrain;
- Maintain a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and waking at roughly the same time each day.
- Allow your self the amount of sleep you personally need whenever possible. Most people need seven to ten hours of sleep a day.
- Practice good hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, but don't go overboard and use anti-bacterial products. We need some exposure to germs to exercise our immune system to keep it in shape.
- Avoid foods that are products of food science. Eat organic whole foods whenever possible to limit your exposure to chemicals. Add cultured (naturally fermented) foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir, and kombucha to your daily diet.
- At the first sign of illness take care of yourself by resting and boosting your immune system with food, herbs, and probiotic foods/drinks.
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