Let's share ways to boost our immunity.

Since nobody is participating yet, I will start with what we take for immunity ;
Vit C
Elderberry
Maitake D-fraction (mushroom)
Vit D also stimulates immunity
And some other antioxidants like alpha lipoic acid, Coenzyme Q , green tea extract etc. My husband is never sick, I can not remember last time he had any respiratory infection and me neither. I had COVID 2022 for the first and the last time (got it in the airplane) . I did get UTI last year though but but it has little to do with immunity per se.

We also eat a TON of veggies and fruits and I am sure that it helps a lot too.

Foods to avoid: French fries,beer. Foods to eat : white button mushrooms, green tea for me.

T-Bone...iron is important. Heme iron in steak is more easily absorbed than plant-based iron.
Also:
B1 (Thiamine): Helps convert nutrients into energy.
B2 (Riboflavin): Important for energy production and cellular function.
B3 (Niacin): Plays a role in cellular signaling, metabolism, and DNA production and repair.
B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Necessary for fatty acid synthesis and energy production.
B6 (Pyridoxine): Plays a role in metabolizing amino acids, creating red blood cells, and producing neurotransmitters.
B12 (Cobalamin): Necessary for red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis.
Histidine: Supports immune function, aids in tissue repair, and is vital for maintaining the myelin sheath, a protective barrier surrounding your nerve cells.
Lysine: Essential for collagen production and calcium absorption, lysine helps in building muscle, bone health, and the body’s production of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.
Threonine: Important for protein balance, threonine supports cardiovascular, liver, central nervous system, and immune system health.
Methionine: Acts as a powerful antioxidant, methionine aids in detoxification processes and helps with the metabolism of fats, contributing to better liver health.
Isoleucine: Plays a crucial role in muscle metabolism, energy regulation, and immune function, isoleucine is important for muscle repair and hemoglobin synthesis.
Leucine: Stimulates muscle protein synthesis, supports muscle repair, and regulates blood sugar levels, leucine is key for strength and endurance.
Valine: Helps stimulate muscle growth and regeneration, and is involved in energy production, valine supports emotional calm and mental vigor.
Phenylalanine: Precursor to neurotransmitters, phenylalanine is important for the synthesis of dopamine and norepinephrine, affecting mood and alertness.
Tryptophan: Essential for the production of serotonin, tryptophan helps regulate mood, sleep, and appetite, promoting overall well-being.
Heme iron is more easily absorbed than iron from plant foods. Iron is crucial for immune function, hemoglobin production, and eliminating fatigue.
Zinc is important for immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis.
Selenium acts as an antioxidant and supports thyroid function.
Phosphorus is essential for bone health and energy production.
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body.

AND>>>>>>>>>>>>>It sure tastes good 😁😁😁

(No offense to surf! 😯😁😊)

Resistance training exercise.

It is dawning on oncologists that resistance training, a.k.a. strength training, enhances the immune system. Eg. from Yale school of Medicine website https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/strength-training-and-the-immune-system-a-qanda-with-ryan-steele/

"Exercise has a clear benefit in multiple areas of immune function, including anti-tumor response, immune surveillance, anti-inflammatory activity, and infectious susceptibility."

Dr. Robert Newton is one of the most prominent exercise oncologists in the world. He has had a particular interest in treating prostate cancer for decades. He explains his views in this article: Prostate Cancer Treatment with Exercise Medicine https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/tre.884

@mjp0512

Ha ha, lamb on a spit or baby pig baked in a clay pot would be on top of my list ; ) lol !!!

You know what's interesting about these diet discussions. You and Mr. surf eat good, wholesome foods; fruits, vegetables and the like. You are a big part of making that happen. I live alone. I eat red meat probably 4 or 5 days a week and my idea of vegetables and fruit are french fries and ketchup. I haven't been sick in over 2 decades with anything like a cold or flu or URI. Neither have you guys. Yet, here we are, from two different sides of the diet spectrum, and Mr. surf and I both have a pretty aggressive cancer. Leads me to believe that diet has very little to do with it.

Oh and "big bad witch" sounds way cooler than surf. We should start calling you that! 😎

@mjp0512
Well, you know, age is a big factor for PC, so getting PC at 70 is unfortunately very common event. Also, living in a semiconductor poisoned area is another factor. And , there are always exceptions to the rule. There are a few people that do not smoke and get lung cancer, but majority of lung cancer patients are smokers.

On the other hand my husband has zero other health issues, has more energy than 30 year old guys around me, looks 15 years younger, recovered after surgery faster than anybody I know, and has zero side effects on 2 drugs of ADT. The only meds he was on before PC was a Lipitor.

I am on zero meds, no health issues of any kind, can out-dance much younger people any time lol and I feel and look great too, (except being stressed by this damn thing now happening).

I do not know if that is a "diet" that is contributing, maybe genetics have the biggest influence on all of this , and we all collectively just think otherwise. 😋

I also have to be honest, we really love this kind of food and that is why it is so easy for me to "toot my horn" ! If somebody told me "no veggies for you" I would be very, very upset and would feel actually very down and deprived. When we were on a vacation in Spain I could not wait to come back home since all that they eat is pork, cheese, and some more pork - I ended up going to grocery store every day and buying bags of carrots and tomatoes and apples to eat in a hotel room LMAO since I felt famished and sluggish and almost sick . My natural gut biome and body crave fruits and veggies 🤷‍♀️. So, I truly DO understand that people feel down when they can not eat what they crave , I do ...

Regarding BBW alter ego lol - I really hope that I am in general more gentle and helpful lol than "strict and critical" ; ) lol

Okay so I’m a six month lurker on this website but never have posted. Just finished my six month run of Orgovyx and four months out from 28 radiation sessions. Before radiation I was told no supplements so that was what I did. I have however maintained the daily requirement for vitamin D and about two thirds of the RDA of magnesium. My diet is the plant forward high protein Mediterranean type diet. Soy products, beans and quinoa, peppers, onions, button mushrooms berries melons tons of tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil at every meal and of course broccoli and cauliflower five to seven days a week are the basic fruits and veggies. My protein sources are generally chicken in its various forms, beans, soy products, fish, pea protein and nuts. We shouldn’t neglect cold water fish such as sardines, kippered herrings cod and halibut. I love eggs and red meat but have cut way way back on consuming them but I do miss them. I know that everybody has to find out what works for them and I am always interested to consider what does work for them. .

@surftohealth88
Well, now that you mention it…ahem…🤣🤣🤣
Phil❤️

I second the resistance training. Started at the gym two years ago after my diagnosis in December 2021. Put on muscle mass, lost body fat, feel better, less pain, improved mood, etc. I aim for three to four days a week but some times need more recovery time so I add a day off.

I eat lots of berries as snacks, but do enjoy a wide variety of foods. I get lots of veggies at my local Thai restaurant twice a week , avoid the Thai iced tea (too much sugar). Green tea is my preferred drink.

I also have thyroid disease and chronic IBS so have to stay away from fried and spicy food (have to choose my Thai food wisely).

Don’t drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes (quit 26 years ago). I do enjoy Cannabis however, as it helps with the chronic pain.

Not really into supplements, I take a daily vitamin and enzymes for digestion.

Wishing everyone well!