|
One of the best natural therapies to improve immune function and increase the production of white blood cells is to do castor oil packs each night (for at least three nights in a row, each week.) Since most of your immune tissue (gut-associated lymphoid tissue or GALT) is in your abdomen, the best way to stimulate this tissue is to use castor oil. Techniques vary slightly, but my recommendation is to simply spread the oil thinly on your abdomen, cover with a flannel cloth or sleepshirt, then a heating source (like a heating pad, herbal pack or hot water bottle) and leave for 25-30 minutes before falling asleep at night.
Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician
|
