Th2 - things to avoid

Again from the same Mark Konlee article:

These are the things which you need to avoid. They all increase Th2 (which supresses Th1):

Th2 Summary Factors that induce Th2 cytokines and suppress cell-mediated immunity.
Note: items 1 and 2, processed vegetable oils and Sugar are the most commonly used foods that depress cell mediated immunity in the American diet.

1. Processed heated vegetable oils high in trans-fatty acids and linoleic acid (safflower, soy, canola, corn and sunflower). Unless they are cold-processed or expeller pressed, they are already damaged goods by the time they reach grocery shelves and very immunosuppressive. They can also cause heart disease and cancer. Processed foods like french fries, potato chips, corn chips and pastry are usually load with these oils.

2. Glucose (white sugar) -candy bars, pastry, soda etc - suppresses function of all white blood cells, particularly macrophages.

3. Asbestos

4. Lead, mercury and other heavy metals

5. Pesticides, air and water pollutants

6. Progesterone

7. Prednisone

8. Morphine

9. Tobacco

10. Cortisol

11. Anal sex leading to discharge of semen

12. HIV, candida albicans, HCV, E coli and many other pathogens.

13. Stress (continuous) - emotional, financial, fear and worry

14. Thalidomide

15. UVB

16. Pregnancy - A Th2 cytokine predominant profile is needed. A strong Th1 cytokine profile including TNF can cause an abortion. Immune system rejects fetus.

17. Melatonin? conflicting research suggests that high levels induce Th2 cytokines while very small amounts induce Th1 cytokines.

18 Alcohol - Note: Studies on animals show that ethanol (alcohol) definitely suppresses Th1 cytokines and induces Th2. However, beer was not tested. In several anecdotal cases I have followed for several years, drinking beer alone, without hard liquor, has slowed down or even stopped HIV progression to AIDS. The factor in beer that might be doing this is hops, a herb that needs to be investigated to determine if it enhances Th1 and suppresses Th2 cytokines.

19. Streptococcus Thermophilis - a bacteria often used in making commercial yogurt, even yogurt that has acidophilus added may also have S Thermophilis.

20. Candidiasis (systemic candida albican infection) - stimulates Th2 cytokines.

21. Circulating immune complexes (CIC’s) - caused by a combination of leaky gut syndrome and poor digestion of proteins due to a lack or HCL and digestive enzymes. Also caused by semen ejaculation during anal sex in persons with impaired mucosal immunity.

22. Sedentary life - lack of exercise - leads to a build up of toxins that weakens CMI.

23. Water - lack of thirst - leaves to toxic overload and depressed CMI.

24. Negative attitudes - suppressed anger/rage - inability to forgive, resentful, hold grudges - stresses the adrenal glands and increases cortisol levels leading to adrenal exhaustion.

25. Low body temperature

26. Acid saliva pH

27 Chronic insomnia - inability to get a good night’s sleep - inability to dream.

28. Weight lifting - muscle tearing increases cortisol levels.

29. Steroids - for muscle gain - some are very hard on the liver and adrenals - suppress Th1 cytokines.

Note: This list is not complete. A further search of the scientific literature may result in further additions.

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