A Natural Approach Did you know the human body is capable of staying well and fighting off illness naturally? When faced with germs, bacteria and harmful exposure to chemicals in the environment, a body at optimal health has all the natural defenses it needs. Unfortunately, many people are living with a body that is not performing at its peak. This can be due to a wide range of contributing factors, such as lack of hydration, poor diet, lack of sleep, environmental exposure to chemicals, and chronic stress, which can damage a body's carefully balanced natural defense system. All of these factors can lead to an overload of the immune system, which places more stress on the body. The esteemed Mayo Clinic reports the following: The long-term activation of the stress-response system and the subsequent overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones can disrupt almost all your body's processes." 1 That's serious business for those of us who are trying to stay he...