I was under a lot of stress last month. I was also not eating, sleeping, or exercising well. I was so tied up with the problems causing my stress that I forgot to take care of myself in ways that would reduce it. By the end of the month, I became sick and was in bed for four days with a fever. During my most cranky moment, I remembered how stress can lower our immune system's ability to fight disease and infection, which I believed caused my sickness. And, if you are battling cancer, a less effective immune system caused by stress is the last thing you want.The following video from eHow explains how nutrition and diet can help build up your immune system. While it is not cancer specific, it does provide some tips that are geared toward general health. If you want to explore how nutrition and diet can lower your stress and build your immune system, consult with your doctor or a licensed nutritionist.Share Your ExperiencesHow have you used diet and nutrition to lower your stress and strengthen your immune system? After watching the video, please share your ideas by posting a comment for others to read.Nutrition and Diets: How to Build Up Your Immune System
