Your immune system works best to protect you from illness when it isn’t overloaded with toxins and stressors, but if you have a demanding job, family responsibilities, and live in a large city, your immune system could become unbalanced. Do you get frequent colds or infections? If so, your immune system may be underactive. If you have allergies or an autoimmune disorder, it may be overactive. When your immune system is well balanced, it effectively kills pathogens and helps you resist disease. For this balance, you need to eat a nutrient-rich diet, high in antioxidants from fruit and vegetables. Protein from meat, poultry, fish, and dried beans also help to support your immune system. Avoid processed food, sugar, and smoking; they are damaging. Regular exercise, such as a daily brisk walk, is also essential. Try to get adequate sleep and relaxation, and if you’re under a lot of stress, try practising deep breathing exercises. Chemical toxins can injure your immune system, so try replacing the chemical cleaning agents you use in your home with natural products. You can also take ModuCare, a blend of plant sterols (plant fats) that can help restore, strengthen, and balance your immune system.