Sugar and the Immune System
Sugar, white,brown, raw, cane juice, molasses, corn syrup, corn sugar, fructose, impairs the immune system for 4-6 hours. Within that time many people are consuming more sugar, in the form of gum, mints, candy, or sugar in prepared foods. Beverages, non-dairy milks, salad dressings, sauces, snack foods, soups, frozen foods, and dinners also typically contain sugar. Even at Health Food stores it is a good idea to always read labels to choose products that are made without sugar.
Looking at live blood, under a microscope, after ingesting sugar, you can actually see the white blood cells jump in to digest the sugar. That means they are busy taking care of the sweets instead of doing their job and protecting your body from viruses, bacteria, allergens, and other exterior pathogens.
Except for those with an impaired immune system or cancer, occasionally eating sugar, as a 'Feast Day Food', is not a major detriment to health. The problem is how many products it is in. Most people have no idea how much sugar they are actually eating and what it is doing to their immune systems.
So, especially during cold and flu, or allergy season, read labels, avoid sugar, and stay healthy.
Health & Happiness,
Nancy Burton, L.Ac.
534 Washington St. Ashland, OR 97520
For Appointments Call: 541-646-0134
Looking at live blood, under a microscope, after ingesting sugar, you can actually see the white blood cells jump in to digest the sugar. That means they are busy taking care of the sweets instead of doing their job and protecting your body from viruses, bacteria, allergens, and other exterior pathogens.
Except for those with an impaired immune system or cancer, occasionally eating sugar, as a 'Feast Day Food', is not a major detriment to health. The problem is how many products it is in. Most people have no idea how much sugar they are actually eating and what it is doing to their immune systems.
So, especially during cold and flu, or allergy season, read labels, avoid sugar, and stay healthy.
Health & Happiness,
Nancy Burton, L.Ac.
534 Washington St. Ashland, OR 97520
For Appointments Call: 541-646-0134
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