Incorporating 'healthy' or immune-supporting foods into your diet can be a challenging task for some, but there are some very palatable choices that can make a real difference. First of all, fresh (non-frozen, non-canned) fruits, berries, vegetables (especially polysaccharide-rich mushrooms) and whole non-processed grains should be the cornerstone of all healthy diets. When protecting yourself from illness, however, these foods are of paramount importance. Processed sugars in even moderate amounts are immunosuppressive and have been found to stimulate viral activity, so cutting back on sugary foods (including fruit juices) will help you to generate an adequate immune response to pathogens.

Alcohol is also immunosuppressive, and should be drunk only in moderation. Marijuana, even when used for medical purposes, has measurably suppressive effects on white blood cell production, which leaves the user vulnerable to viral and bacterial infection.

A good night's sleep is crucial to healthy immune function as well. The old adage 'early to bed, early to rise' is accurate when it comes to building healthy immunity; 8 hours of sleep between 10:30pm and 6:30am are of measurably greater benefit than 10 hours of sleep between 12:30pm and 8:30am.

Remember, when you are sick, My Herbalist's Immune Support is not the right formula to take; instead, target your primary symptoms with the appropriate My Herbalist formula (Cold & Flu: Head Cold, Sore Throat or Clear Lungs.)