Modern medicine has become more accepting of natural remedies in recent years. Many natural remedies that were once dismissed as nonsense are now being accepted and used by doctors who were once accustomed to using only modern drugs to treat their patients. As scientists and researchers spend more time investigating natural remedies, it’s becoming hard to keep up with new revelations about all the natural foods, herbs and spices that are proven to help improve and maintain health. The body’s immune system is the first line of defense against sickness and disease and without it, we’d probably all be dead within a short period of time. The following are some of the top immune-boosting foods you can find.

1. Oregano Oil

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It’s not very well known, but an enormously important component of your immune system exists in your gut, or digestive tract. The importance of gut health has spawned a renewed interest in foods that promote digestive health like yogurt and supplements that contain probiotics, which are actually good or “friendly” bacteria that will take up residence on your digestive tract and help promote good health. Oregano oil works a bit differently and is more like an exterminator that wipes out harmful bacteria in your gut. It’s great for cleansing your digestive system if your are dealing with an out-of-control population of harmful bacteria.