This might be easier said than done but one tip is to look around and find something that you can be happy or cheerful about. Force yourself to smile. It works, try it and see.

"The most important thing you can do is to actually stay very healthy," he said. "The immune system is directly related to your general state of health."

One well-established drag on immune system is stress. Chemicals released by body during periods of strain suppress immune system, Woodland said. This fight-or-flight response to dangerous or urgent situations was probably fleeting for our human ancestors, he said. "The problem in our modern world," he said, "is that we're under stress for long periods of time."

Therefore, any kind of stress-relieving activity -- from various forms of meditation to exercise -- is an investment in a healthier immune system. I took this information when it came to me quite seriously. I spend at least a half an hour a day in meditation. It gives me a time to check in with myself and listen to what I am thinking. It also relieve stress. I also belong to a gym and work out daily. I look and feel so much better. I noticed lately there are more and more older adults lifting weights and doing cardio workouts. I like my gym because there are people of all ages there. It is a place to socialize as well as get healthy. Did you know that vitamin C helps keep your teeth and gums healthy, aids in absorbing iron, is needed for healing, and plays a role in immune system health? Registered dietitians recommend consuming at least one vitamin C rich food each day. Good choices include green peppers, strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and broccoli. Drinking a serving or two of 100 percent orange, grapefruit or tomato juice can also be a quick, easy way to boost your vitamin C intake. Put some color on your plate. Eat nine to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.Sample supplements. Take a multivitamin plus vitamin E,Discover dynamic D Take 400 IU of vitamin D a day. Enjoy powers of sleep. Get your eight hours. Wet your whistle. Drink eight to 10 8-ounce glasses of water and once cup of tea a day. vitamin C, and calcium.

Take good care of yourself. Learn to love yourself and let that love spread to all those around you. We do have choices and are responsible for how we age.

Prevention Diet—The most important thing is to increase fluid intake. However, some children get into habit of only drinking sodas to satisfy their thirst. Most children are dehydrated from sugary drinks and from not taking time out to quench thirst. Offer clean, pure water. A child should be drinking half of his/her body weight in water each day. Include servings of fresh, organic fruit and vegetables. Teach your child to eat raw as much as possible. Make 50% of each meal fresh, raw, unprocessed foods. Include whole grains, nuts and seeds in diet. Limit white flour, chocolate, sugar, dairy and milk products. Train your child to eat slowly and moderately. Provide a relaxing environment while eating. Take a probiotic supplement daily to facilitate growth of “friendly bacteria” in colon. Bowel habit training—Your child should be taught not to wait to have a bowel movement. To establish a regular bowel habit, ask your child to sit on toilet for at least 10 minutes at about same time each day, preferably after a meal. Make sure your child can place his or her feet firmly on floor while sitting on toilet. If this is not possible, put a footstool in front of toilet. While your child is sitting on toilet, you might let your child read a storybook or listen to radio. Educate your child, at an early age, on importance of good bowel habits. Let them know that this is not something to be embarrassed about but a normal and very necessary function for good health. Exercise—Make sure that your child is getting enough exercise. Children spend way too much time in front of computers and TV. Encourage outside activities as much as possible. Physical activity speeds movement of waste through digestive tract. Stress—Yes, children experience stress! Children are some of busiest people I know. Stress causes body to break down and constipation can be a result. Talk with and spend time with your children. Teach them how to relax and to be calm. Encourage them, support them and speak encouraging words to them. Teach them how to handle difficult situations, to be happy and to communicate their problems. Most important—model this behavior in front of them. Keep The Bowel Clean—Keeping bowel clean is a great preventative step and very necessary in keeping body in good health. For complete cleansing of digestive tract we recommend a product called Oxy Powder. Oxy Powder is a safe and natural way to cleanse whole digestive track while also providing body with oxygen. Consult your healthcare practitioner for dosages appropriate for children. Chiropractic Adjustments – Helps prompt bowel movements. The waves that move material through colon occur as a result of nerve excitement that originates at spinal nerves. Adjustments also help normalize action of ileocecal valve, valve that separates large from small intestine.

Constipation can undermine whole body and it is now known that irregular bowel movements are directly related to serious health conditions. Constipation does not have to be a problem if you will practice prevention with your children and implement suggestions found in this article. Regular bowel movements are an important mechanism for removing toxins from body and thus keeping body healthy. Remember: Prevention is always key. As always, if severe symptoms persist, do not hesitate to see your healthcare professional.