Okay, so as you can probably see my pattern of informing you once a month of something I have learned or experience regarding your health. Whether it is certain practices (emergency of non) that you may not notice that could be causing negative affects to your health or preventative measures that would keep you up and running in this life's span.
This month I wanted to share something with you that I recently was informed about and feel it could be helpful for many of you, especially those who have children. This past weekend I attended a Health & Spa symposium and there were several health businesses present. One, in particular, shared some information with me that blew me away and intrigued me enough to do some research of my own. I advise you to do the same...
We always here about carbohydrates (simple and complex/bad and good) and how we should be mindful of which carbs to eat and what moderation. However, I was not aware to go a little bit deeper in knowing how "sugars" can negatively affect your immune system in such a way that it not only prevents your white blood cells from adequately fighting off all of the viruses, pathogens, bacteria, etc. on a daily basis but it also puts you at a higher risk of getting cancer. For example, when we decide to eat a candy bar your immune system has decrease so to the point where you are highly exposed to viruses, bacteria, and such for the next five (5) hours. That is a HUGE time span! I mean, my goodness, I did not know something that taste really good and only last for a short time could be so detrimental to the body at THAT moment. The white cells are, unfortunately, as attracted to sugars as they are vitamin C. Meaning, the white cells will grasp on to the sugars and become weakened and helpless leaving the vitamin C wondering around aimlessly (Grace, 2011). Who wants that for five hours every time you eat a candy bar or any type of refined carbohydrate.
With children being more prone to colds and any other agents out there than adults I can see why health professionals are leery about children consuming "sugary" foods/snacks, especially on a frequent basis. It will do more hurt at the end.
In the good grace of your health and those you love lets be mindful of what we consume and do our part in keeping ourselves healthy enough to fight off the numerous amounts of agents we come across on a daily basis.
Peace & Blessings,
M. D. Martin
Grace, N. (2011). What causes a low immune system?. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/about_5049622_causes-low-immune-system.html
