How to Reach Peak Immune Function (hint: It’s not boosting)

What is a “Goldilocks” Immune System?  

Balancing your immune system can help you achieve the optimal “goldilocks” immune response that’s neither too strong, nor too weak—but just right, every time.   

An optimal, balanced immune system swiftly counters threats with efficiency and precision, and then retreats until needed again. But an immune system that’s been thrown out of balance doesn’t have this level of precision. It may underreact, leaving you catching every virus going around. Or, it may overreact with inflammation, taking a heavy toll on your overall health. 

An overreactive immune system triggers an inflammatory chain reaction, and it all starts with the master alarm protein, galectin-3.³. When overstimulated, galectin-3 directs your immune system to keep attacking, even though the threat has passed. This galectin-3 signalling storm can cause countless negative health effects including:   

• Autoimmune diseases⁴  
• Chronic inflammation and fibrosis, leading to cancer, diabetes, dementia, cardiovascular disease, and much more⁵  
• Cytokine storm, causing organ failure⁶  

A good metaphor for immune boosting is giving candy to a small child. There’s the instant “sugar rush,” causing hyperactivity. But afterwards, they crash…with fatigue, tantrums and other imbalances. Similarly, when you overwork the immune system—not just with boosters, but with other assaults like toxins, stress and fatigue— it can burn out and leave you vulnerable to infections and chronic conditions.  

When you take the right measures to support immune balance, your body benefits in many ways:    

• Stronger defences  
• Less inflammation  
• Greater energy and vitality  
• Reduced risks of acute and chronic conditions  

Top Immune Balance Strategies 

Stress and the immune system are intricately linked, and you’ll notice that some of these approaches listed here are also potent stress-reducers. This is one of the keys to properly balancing your immune system. By supporting a balanced stress response, your body’s alarm system is better able to see threats clearly, and allow your immune system to respond appropriately. 

Forest bathing: spending time in a forest, aka “forest bathing”, not only reduces stress but is shown to balance and optimize immune function.^7,8  

Yoga: numerous studies show that the time-honoured practice of yoga reduces inflammation and helps regulate immunity, with long-term practice offering the greatest gains.⁹    

Meditation: simple, regular meditation is one of the most powerful healing tools we have. Meditation is proven to reduce inflammation, optimise immunity and support appropriate response to infections.¹⁰  

Modified citrus pectin (MCP): With over 70 published studies, MCP is one of the most important supplements to balance your immune responses. It delivers unparalleled support in reigning in overactive immunity:   

• Regulates galectin-3 signalling to prevent immune overreactions like cytokine storms.¹¹ 
• Selectively activates and enhances immune cells for optimal defense.¹²  
• Safely eliminates immune-scrambling toxins and heavy metals from the body.^13,14  
• Controls inflammation and reverses fibrosis in organs and tissues in the treatment of numerous chronic conditions.¹⁵

 
Botanically-Enhanced Mushrooms: medicinal mushrooms like reishi, cordyceps, Coriolus and others, educate your immune system to help fine-tune your immune responses. They also help your immune system stay balanced, while directly fighting viruses with powerful antiviral activity.¹⁶  

A unique botanical enhancement cultivation technique makes these powerful immune agents even more effective—for the ultimate mushroom immune support. Botanically-enhanced mushrooms are grown on a blend of adaptogenic herbs that also help balance the immune system. This revolutionary growing method fortifies the mushrooms with additional immune-support compounds, giving you powerful support for optimal immunity, energy and vitality. 

Your immune system works hard every day to keep you going—but things like stress, toxins, lack of sleep, and other factors can throw it out of balance. Add in a potent immune booster to the mix and you may not be feeling as great as you hoped. 

Instead, opt for nourishing, balancing support with these and other healthy approaches that help your immune system stay cool, calm and collected—so it can do its job properly for optimal long-term health.