Detox Step 14: Thymus

If the spleen is the “forgotten” organ, the thymus is the “never thought of” immune system organ responsible for T-cell production. T-cells (Thymus-cells or thymocytes) originate in the bone marrow, then are transferred to the thymus for maturation, and storage, providing for all the T-cells one will ever need.

Thymus Detox in Detail

Although the thymus begins to atrophy by late teens to 20, the thymus remains an essential part of the immune system. The functioning of the thymus is negatively affected by stress, thymus cancer, viral infections, autoimmunity, and diabetes.

1. Lifestyle and Dietary Tools

There is no specific thymus gland diet. However, any foods that support immune function, also are good for the thymus gland, like green leafy green vegetables and kale, Brazil nuts, citrus, and foods rich in zinc like crab and oyster. This also includes no processed foods or GMOs.

Thumping and/or tapping over the thymus gland has been reported to stimulate your immune system. This is done by gently tapping on the sternum over the thymus gland. Vibrations are thought to stimulate an increase in the release of white blood cells (WBC) as well as maturation of (WBC).

2. Nutritional Support Tools

None

3. Herbal Tools

Healing 360 Herbal Thymus Support (vitamin A 5,000IU, vitamin C 2000mg, selenium 200mcg and zinc glycinate 30mcg)

4. Nutraceutical Tools

Vitamin A, C, selenium, and zinc

5. Drainage Remedies

None

6. Glandular Therapies

Support adrenal function because adrenal insufficiency is tied to thymus cellular death. Preferred supplements H360 cortisol/adrenal support (cytozyme relabeled along with ASdreset relabeled).

7. Oxidative Support Tools

None

8. Detox Tools (Extra Credit)

None

9. Genetic Support

Specific treatments dependent upon genetic profile.

Our picks for most effective Thymus interventions

INTERVENTION #1: Lifestyle and Dietary Tools

Always start with Detox Tool #1: Avoid exposure and work with dietary and lifestyle measures first.