Our immune systems are being challenged every day by viruses, bacteria, environmental toxins and other pathogens.

Stress, lack of sleep and allergies also affect your immune health.

Stress can lead to increased levels of cortisol which then leads to a number of health problems including decreased immunity. Studies show that if you do not get enough sleep you can wreak havoc on your body, making you more likely to catch a cold and making it difficult for your body to fight off infection. Allergies are also a sign of a depleted immune system.

An underactive or weakened immune system will open you up to increased exposure to infections and disease, and that is why you definitely need to strengthen the immune system; not boost it or suppress it!