Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 If the symptoms seem fairly mild, as you describe, I usually continue as long as there is no fever. Max --- aslinur2001 <elaefe@...> wrote: > Hello, is it ok to continue chelation (25 DMSA - 25 > ALA) when the > child has a cold? Its not a really severe cold,no > fever, no cough, > just a little runny nose, but he seems tired and > sleepy and > cranky...this would have been the last day on cycle > but my instincts > are telling me to stop chelation... any thoughts > anyone? thanks, Ashi > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Ashi, My son's nose runs when he is chelating. He is also tired. The runny nose is a way of detoxing for him. My son definetly does not have a cold. Maddie > Hello, is it ok to continue chelation (25 DMSA - 25 ALA) when the > child has a cold? Its not a really severe cold,no fever, no cough, > just a little runny nose, but he seems tired and sleepy and > cranky...this would have been the last day on cycle but my instincts > are telling me to stop chelation... any thoughts anyone? thanks, Ashi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 > Hello, is it ok to continue chelation (25 DMSA - 25 ALA) when the > child has a cold? Its not a really severe cold,no fever, no cough, > just a little runny nose, but he seems tired and sleepy and > cranky...this would have been the last day on cycle but my instincts > are telling me to stop chelation... any thoughts anyone? thanks, Ashi Hard to tell from what you are saying whether he is actually having a cold or is just having side effects from the chelators. Andy . .. . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Well the giddiness is still here, its always worse in the morning when I first wake up but my osteopath is confident that he will be able to get it to settle, I really hope so, its starting to have a real negative impact on my life, I am cancelling meetings and finding it hard to do normal everyday things. Sorry to hear you had this cold its rotten, I can handle the cold on its own but with the giddiness its horrible. Thanks Rogene for everything Love Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Sue, I really don't know . . . If that's the case, then my immune system is kicking in too. I'm just recovering from one of my worst colds. Had I gone to bed when I felt it coming on, I probably would have done better . ... Instead, I prepared for Thanksgiving, had family here over the weekend, went to a weekend square dance, then had more dental surgery! I feel wiped out! How is the giddiness doing? I didn't catch colds when I had implants either. Interesting! Love, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I used to never get a cold (got pneumonia a couple of times, but no cold) and now I get them, not usually too bad, but occasionally bad. I seem to get little viruses all the time. Lynda At 10:15 AM 12/12/2005, you wrote: >Sue, > >I really don't know . . . If that's the case, then my >immune system is kicking in too. I'm just recovering >from one of my worst colds. Had I gone to bed when I >felt it coming on, I probably would have done better . >.. Instead, I prepared for Thanksgiving, had family >here over the weekend, went to a weekend square dance, >then had more dental surgery! > >I feel wiped out! > >How is the giddiness doing? > >I didn't catch colds when I had implants either. >Interesting! > >Love, > >Rogene > > > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by >licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed >health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. >Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live >a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, >two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > >See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: ><http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.co\ m/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Sue, I'm not Rogene but how funny that you mentioned this, because I just said the same exact thing to my sister today. I told her I'd be happy if I got a cold because then I'd know my immune system was coming down from overdrive. Curious to see opinions on this (I haven't ready any of the new posts yet, so I might just see Rogene's response when I'm done typing this). Sis > > Dear Rogene, > > I have got a rotten cold, my first in years infact the first I can remember > since I got ill with implants, what I wanted to ask you was someone told me > this is a good sign that my immune system was not on high alert and that maybe > I am getting better with the silicone thing, do you agree? > > Love Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 P.S. The reason why my theory is that when my immune system is in good shape, I'll catch a cold, is based on some experiences I've had. I've got another illness that also impacts my immune system, although differently than the implants impacted it, however I know when that's acting up I will not catch a cold until I get it under control again. As soon as it's in check, I get a cold. Sis > > > > Dear Rogene, > > > > I have got a rotten cold, my first in years infact the first I can > remember > > since I got ill with implants, what I wanted to ask you was someone > told me > > this is a good sign that my immune system was not on high alert and > that maybe > > I am getting better with the silicone thing, do you agree? > > > > Love Sue > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hi Sue, I'm not Rogene but thought I would respond. I would say that it is not a good sign that you have a rotten cold. If your immune system was working well, it could fight off the cold before it became rotten -- or prevented you from getting it at all. I take immune builders in the winter months to prevent colds and the flu because I used to be really susceptible. When on them, I don't get sick at all, not even a sneeze. I should knock on wood now! My son had a terrible cold -- he eats horrible, typical 16 year old, and neither my daughter nor I caught it -- both of us take care of ourselves. Kenda > Dear Rogene, > > I have got a rotten cold, my first in years infact the first I can remember > since I got ill with implants, what I wanted to ask you was someone told me > this is a good sign that my immune system was not on high alert and that > maybe > I am getting better with the silicone thing, do you agree? > > Love Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Your viral load could be very high, which causes you to be susceptible to little viruses all the time. I used to be like that, before taking antiviral herbal products. Kenda > I used to never get a cold (got pneumonia a couple of times, but no cold) > and now I get them, not usually too bad, but occasionally bad. I seem to > get little viruses all the time. > > Lynda > > At 10:15 AM 12/12/2005, you wrote: >> Sue, >> >> I really don't know . . . If that's the case, then my >> immune system is kicking in too. I'm just recovering >> from one of my worst colds. Had I gone to bed when I >> felt it coming on, I probably would have done better . >> .. Instead, I prepared for Thanksgiving, had family >> here over the weekend, went to a weekend square dance, >> then had more dental surgery! >> >> I feel wiped out! >> >> How is the giddiness doing? >> >> I didn't catch colds when I had implants either. >> Interesting! >> >> Love, >> >> Rogene >> >> >> >> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by >> licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed >> health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. >> >> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. >> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live >> a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, >> two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) >> >> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: >> <http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly. >> com/action/ >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Sue - I can't believe you brought this up, because I hardly EVER got a cold when I had the implants. I had them out 8 weeks ago, and I am on my second cold! This last one lasted two weeks. When did you get your implants out? Cherie > > Dear Rogene, > > I have got a rotten cold, my first in years infact the first I can remember > since I got ill with implants, what I wanted to ask you was someone told me > this is a good sign that my immune system was not on high alert and that maybe > I am getting better with the silicone thing, do you agree? > > Love Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Here are three articles regarding immune function. Colds and flus are not a sign that your immune system is functioning better, they are an indication that your immune system is weakened. If you read below, you will see that fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, colds and even thrush are indicators of a weak immune system. I would guess that for those of you with candida problems, it is a likely culprit. If you are coming down with viruses, I would strongly suggest immune building products. Kenda Immune system From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Jump to: navigation, search The immune system is the system of specialised cells and organs that protect an organism from outside biological influences. In a broad sense, almost every organ has a protective function (e.g., the skin). When the immune system is functioning properly, it protects the body against bacteria and viral infections, destroying cancer cells and foreign substances. If the immune system weakens, its ability to defend the body also weakens, allowing pathogens, including viruses that cause common colds and flu, to grow and flourish in the body. The immune system also performs surveillance of tumor cells, and immune suppression has been reported to increase the risk of certain types of cancer. The immune system is often divided into two sections: * Innate Immunity: Comprised of germ-line encoded components that provide an immediate " first-line " of defense to continuously ward off noxious influences (pathogens); Adaptive Immunity: The provision of long lasting and specific protection against formerly encountered pathogens, which takes days to develop, achieving specificity through somatic recombination and selection of pathogen (antigen) receptors. Another -- What are the symptoms of low immune function? Symptoms of decreased immune function include frequent colds and flus, recurring parasitic infections, initially mild infections that become serious, opportunistic infections (infections by organisms that are usually well controlled by a healthy immune system, such as toxoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and cytomegalovirus), and cancer. Another -- Immunity Boosting A weakened immune system leaves the body vulnerable to virtually every type of illness and disease, especially when you move between climates, countries and time zones. Even the shift from late summer to autumn is always marked in the health calendar by the arrival of a new generation of viruses causing coughs and colds. Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has encountered and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has mutated - and even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a brand new species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a strong immune system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by poor nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to good health. Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, allergies, thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body’s immune system is functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should suffer no more than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing infection, you definitely need to start supporting your immune system. Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, echinacea, which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to help fight colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don’t overuse it, but I find another less glamorous herb even more effective. Goldenseal, which was once used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was first discovered by the Aborigine healers in Australia. It will not only help prevent an infection if you are feeling low, but can reduce the inflammation of mucous membranes once you have a cough or cold. Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the first sign of a splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, Linus ing, caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken in high enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This debate continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms of a cold have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by the body’s own immune response to that alien invader and it is this secondary problem that vitamin C can help counter. What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that line the nose become charged with the white blood cells that release large amounts of chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these substances also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves causing a runny nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving antioxidants such as vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. Firstly, these nutrients have now been shown to support the immune system but, just as importantly, they weaken the immune attack on the body’s own tissues. Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune response. Foods that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting antioxidants include kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese cabbage which is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as nature’s own superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of fat, carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in vitamin B6, which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, will also help. These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, wholegrain flour and sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary zinc by eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat. How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity *Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright yellow, but Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. If you prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal (this simply means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated which herbalists believe gives it even greater potency). *Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have high blood pressure. *Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on your dietary intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To boost the immune system and ward off colds, you’ll find it hard to beat a product called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the antioxidants, plus antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian ginseng, astragalus, schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee propolis, garlic, echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d’arco. *Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the US. Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into how it supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, by the mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and pharmacists 2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by increasing the numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases the production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the immune system response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea tincture, 3-4 times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times a day for six to eight weeks but make sure you have “rest” periods or the protective effects will diminish. *Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to get noticed in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which grows to the size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern Japan. Highly prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown to stimulate the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the body’s own defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies revealed that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment resulted in a 99% tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, Japan and the UK have also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV patients can help protect the body’s disease-fighting T-cells which the HIV virus normally destroys. Said to improve liver function too, it contains powerful polysaccharides; chemicals known to boost the immune system and is currently in clinical trials with both HIV and cancer patients. The recommended dosage it between 3-7g per day. *Cat’s Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South America, the active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate immune function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has both anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful for wound healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat’s claw root bark with 250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink three cups a day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20-60mg of standardised extract daily. *Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for serious immune deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink a quarter of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the same amount again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection threatening. Find a product that is high in the mucopolysaccharides, which bolster the body’s natural defences. *Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent, recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you should only take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where you are worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a month before you go and another month after your return. The active ingredients are called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to the flavanoid family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant in the body, mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. Available in tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass of water, 2-3 times a day. *L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which supports the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good natural sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making supplementation important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which in turn stores the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to fight infection. Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the recommended dose if 3-6g a day. Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes infection so avoid if you already suffer from cold sores. *Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function are called probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid digestion and promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently used to repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has upset this balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the infections that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by travellers to avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt is a traditional source although many products contain no live bacteria at all. Even those products claiming to provide millions of live bacteria may not work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. Seven Seas has now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects the bacteria through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - the colon. If you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised strain such as Lactobacillus acidophilus. *Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is suppressed by stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an antibiotic effect against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which causes cold sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good lung tonic. Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three times a day, before meals. *Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, this is the natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly versatile. It is also a component of glutathione, which is the body’s primary antioxidant, present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to burns patients to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful combination with anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger molecules which would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural resistance to disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely used in Europe. It is a unique combination of two very powerful immune-boosters, glutathione and anthocyanidins. The latter are found naturally in red/blue foods such as red grapes, beetroot and berries, which are also very good for the lungs. *Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting herbal teas. Try ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large slices of ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow to “brew” for 15 minutes. Cat’s Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is another powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple or blackcurrant concentrate. *Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian “mushroom” is also now widely used to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is not a mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like growth that is a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria and yeast that has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is not eaten either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea after it has been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, sugar, apple cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help fight immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis, (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing process. Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South Africa and the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture. US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United States, including purchasing details, from the following site: www.anahatabalance.com *Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated by garlic, for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an antioxidant has been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement called Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of allicin. Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because it is absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive odour. Phone 01252 861454 for ordering and information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Kenda thank you for these articles!!! > > Here are three articles regarding immune function. Colds and flus are not a > sign that your immune system is functioning better, they are an indication > that your immune system is weakened. If you read below, you will see that > fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, colds and even thrush are indicators > of a weak immune system. I would guess that for those of you with candida > problems, it is a likely culprit. If you are coming down with viruses, I > would strongly suggest immune building products. > > Kenda > > Immune system > >From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. > > Jump to: navigation, search > > The immune system is the system of specialised cells and organs that protect > an organism from outside biological influences. In a broad sense, almost > every organ has a protective function (e.g., the skin). When the immune > system is functioning properly, it protects the body against bacteria and > viral infections, destroying cancer cells and foreign substances. If the > immune system weakens, its ability to defend the body also weakens, allowing > pathogens, including viruses that cause common colds and flu, to grow and > flourish in the body. The immune system also performs surveillance of tumor > cells, and immune suppression has been reported to increase the risk of > certain types of cancer. > > The immune system is often divided into two sections: > > * Innate Immunity: Comprised of germ-line encoded components that provide > an immediate " first-line " of defense to continuously ward off noxious > influences (pathogens); > * Adaptive Immunity: The provision of long lasting and specific protection > against formerly encountered pathogens, which takes days to develop, > achieving specificity through somatic recombination and selection of > pathogen (antigen) receptors. > > Another -- > > What are the symptoms of low immune function? > Symptoms of decreased immune function include frequent colds and flus, > recurring parasitic infections, initially mild infections that become > serious, opportunistic infections (infections by organisms that are usually > well controlled by a healthy immune system, such as toxoplasmosis, > cryptococcosis, and cytomegalovirus), and cancer. > > Another -- > Immunity Boosting > > > A weakened immune system leaves the body vulnerable to virtually every type > of illness and disease, especially when you move between climates, countries > and time zones. Even the shift from late summer to autumn is always marked > in the health calendar by the arrival of a new generation of viruses causing > coughs and colds. > > Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has encountered > and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has mutated - and > even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a brand new > species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a strong immune > system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by poor > nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to good health. > > Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, allergies, > thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body¹s immune system is > functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should suffer no more > than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing infection, > you definitely need to start supporting your immune system. > > Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, echinacea, > which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to help fight > colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don¹t overuse it, but I find > another less glamorous herb even more effective. Goldenseal, which was once > used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was first discovered by the Aborigine > healers in Australia. It will not only help prevent an infection if you are > feeling low, but can reduce the inflammation of mucous membranes once you > have a cough or cold. > > Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the first sign of a > splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, Linus ing, > caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken in high > enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This debate > continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms of a cold > have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by the body¹s > own immune response to that alien invader and it is this secondary problem > that vitamin C can help counter. > > What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that line the nose > become charged with the white blood cells that release large amounts of > chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these substances > also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves causing a runny > nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving antioxidants such as > vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. Firstly, these nutrients > have now been shown to support the immune system but, just as importantly, > they weaken the immune attack on the body¹s own tissues. > > Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune response. Foods > that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting antioxidants include > kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese cabbage which > is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as nature¹s own > superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of fat, > carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in vitamin B6, > which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, will also help. > These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, wholegrain flour and > sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary zinc by > eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat. > > How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity > *Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright yellow, but > Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. If you > prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal (this simply > means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated which > herbalists believe gives it even greater potency). > > *Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have high blood > pressure. > > *Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on your dietary > intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To boost the > immune system and ward off colds, you¹ll find it hard to beat a product > called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the antioxidants, plus > antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian ginseng, astragalus, > schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee propolis, garlic, > echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d¹arco. > > *Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the US. > Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into how it > supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, by the > mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and pharmacists > 2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by increasing the > numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases the > production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the immune system > response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea tincture, 3-4 > times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times a day for > six to eight weeks but make sure you have ³rest² periods or the protective > effects will diminish. > > *Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to get noticed > in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which grows to the > size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern Japan. Highly > prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown to stimulate > the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the body¹s own > defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies revealed > that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment resulted in a 99% > tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, Japan and the UK have > also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV patients can help protect the > body¹s disease-fighting T-cells which the HIV virus normally destroys. Said > to improve liver function too, it contains powerful polysaccharides; > chemicals known to boost the immune system and is currently in clinical > trials with both HIV and cancer patients. The recommended dosage it between > 3-7g per day. > > *Cat¹s Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South America, the > active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate immune > function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has both > anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful for wound > healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat¹s claw root bark with > 250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink three cups a > day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20-60mg of > standardised extract daily. > > *Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, > enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an > immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for serious immune > deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink a quarter > of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the same amount > again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection > threatening. Find a product that is high in the mucopolysaccharides, which > bolster the body¹s natural defences. > > *Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent, > recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you should only > take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where you are > worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a month before > you go and another month after your return. The active ingredients are > called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to the flavanoid > family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant in the body, > mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. Available in > tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass of water, 2-3 > times a day. > > *L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which supports > the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good natural > sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making supplementation > important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which in turn stores > the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to fight infection. > Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the recommended dose if 3-6g a > day. > > Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes infection so avoid > if you already suffer from cold sores. > > *Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function are called > probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by inhibiting > the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid digestion and > promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently used to > repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has upset this > balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the infections > that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by travellers to > avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt is a > traditional source although many products contain no live bacteria at all. > Even those products claiming to provide millions of live bacteria may not > work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. Seven Seas has > now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects the bacteria > through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - the colon. If > you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised strain such as > Lactobacillus acidophilus. > > *Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is suppressed by > stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an antibiotic effect > against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which causes cold > sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good lung tonic. > Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three times a > day, before meals. > > *Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, this is the > natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly versatile. It is > also a component of glutathione, which is the body¹s primary antioxidant, > present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to burns patients > to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful combination with > anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger molecules which > would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural resistance to > disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely used in Europe. It > is a unique combination of two very powerful immune-boosters, glutathione > and anthocyanidins. The latter are found naturally in red/blue foods such as > red grapes, beetroot and berries, which are also very good for the lungs. > > *Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting herbal teas. Try > ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large slices of > ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow to ³brew² for > 15 minutes. Cat¹s Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is another > powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple or > blackcurrant concentrate. > > *Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian ³mushroom² is also now widely used > to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is not a > mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like growth that is > a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria and yeast that > has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is not eaten > either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea after it has > been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, sugar, apple > cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help fight > immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis, > (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing process. > Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South Africa and > the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture. > US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United States, including > purchasing details, from the following site: www.anahatabalance.com > > *Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated by garlic, > for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an antioxidant has > been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement called > Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of allicin. > Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because it is > absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive odour. 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Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 You're welcome, Molly! I've dealt with this a whole lot personally with Dr. Leu. I used to have a really weak immune system too. Back to my books! Kenda > > Kenda thank you for these articles!!! > >> >> Here are three articles regarding immune function. Colds and flus are not a >> sign that your immune system is functioning better, they are an indication >> that your immune system is weakened. If you read below, you will see that >> fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, colds and even thrush are indicators >> of a weak immune system. I would guess that for those of you with candida >> problems, it is a likely culprit. If you are coming down with viruses, I >> would strongly suggest immune building products. >> >> Kenda >> >> Immune system >>> From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. >> >> Jump to: navigation, search >> >> The immune system is the system of specialised cells and organs that protect >> an organism from outside biological influences. In a broad sense, almost >> every organ has a protective function (e.g., the skin). When the immune >> system is functioning properly, it protects the body against bacteria and >> viral infections, destroying cancer cells and foreign substances. If the >> immune system weakens, its ability to defend the body also weakens, allowing >> pathogens, including viruses that cause common colds and flu, to grow and >> flourish in the body. The immune system also performs surveillance of tumor >> cells, and immune suppression has been reported to increase the risk of >> certain types of cancer. >> >> The immune system is often divided into two sections: >> >> * Innate Immunity: Comprised of germ-line encoded components that provide >> an immediate " first-line " of defense to continuously ward off noxious >> influences (pathogens); >> * Adaptive Immunity: The provision of long lasting and specific protection >> against formerly encountered pathogens, which takes days to develop, >> achieving specificity through somatic recombination and selection of >> pathogen (antigen) receptors. >> >> Another -- >> >> What are the symptoms of low immune function? >> Symptoms of decreased immune function include frequent colds and flus, >> recurring parasitic infections, initially mild infections that become >> serious, opportunistic infections (infections by organisms that are usually >> well controlled by a healthy immune system, such as toxoplasmosis, >> cryptococcosis, and cytomegalovirus), and cancer. >> >> Another -- >> Immunity Boosting >> >> >> A weakened immune system leaves the body vulnerable to virtually every type >> of illness and disease, especially when you move between climates, countries >> and time zones. Even the shift from late summer to autumn is always marked >> in the health calendar by the arrival of a new generation of viruses causing >> coughs and colds. >> >> Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has encountered >> and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has mutated - and >> even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a brand new >> species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a strong immune >> system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by poor >> nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to good health. >> >> Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, allergies, >> thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body¹s immune system is >> functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should suffer no more >> than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing infection, >> you definitely need to start supporting your immune system. >> >> Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, echinacea, >> which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to help fight >> colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don¹t overuse it, but I find >> another less glamorous herb even more effective. Goldenseal, which was once >> used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was first discovered by the Aborigine >> healers in Australia. It will not only help prevent an infection if you are >> feeling low, but can reduce the inflammation of mucous membranes once you >> have a cough or cold. >> >> Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the first sign of a >> splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, Linus ing, >> caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken in high >> enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This debate >> continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms of a cold >> have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by the body¹s >> own immune response to that alien invader and it is this secondary problem >> that vitamin C can help counter. >> >> What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that line the nose >> become charged with the white blood cells that release large amounts of >> chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these substances >> also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves causing a runny >> nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving antioxidants such as >> vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. Firstly, these nutrients >> have now been shown to support the immune system but, just as importantly, >> they weaken the immune attack on the body¹s own tissues. >> >> Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune response. Foods >> that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting antioxidants include >> kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese cabbage which >> is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as nature¹s own >> superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of fat, >> carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in vitamin B6, >> which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, will also help. >> These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, wholegrain flour and >> sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary zinc by >> eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat. >> >> How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity >> *Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright yellow, but >> Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. If you >> prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal (this simply >> means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated which >> herbalists believe gives it even greater potency). >> >> *Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have high blood >> pressure. >> >> *Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on your dietary >> intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To boost the >> immune system and ward off colds, you¹ll find it hard to beat a product >> called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the antioxidants, plus >> antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian ginseng, astragalus, >> schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee propolis, garlic, >> echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d¹arco. >> >> *Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the US. >> Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into how it >> supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, by the >> mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and pharmacists >> 2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by increasing the >> numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases the >> production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the immune system >> response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea tincture, 3-4 >> times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times a day for >> six to eight weeks but make sure you have ³rest² periods or the protective >> effects will diminish. >> >> *Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to get noticed >> in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which grows to the >> size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern Japan. Highly >> prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown to stimulate >> the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the body¹s own >> defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies revealed >> that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment resulted in a 99% >> tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, Japan and the UK have >> also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV patients can help protect the >> body¹s disease-fighting T-cells which the HIV virus normally destroys. Said >> to improve liver function too, it contains powerful polysaccharides; >> chemicals known to boost the immune system and is currently in clinical >> trials with both HIV and cancer patients. The recommended dosage it between >> 3-7g per day. >> >> *Cat¹s Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South America, the >> active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate immune >> function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has both >> anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful for wound >> healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat¹s claw root bark with >> 250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink three cups a >> day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20-60mg of >> standardised extract daily. >> >> *Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, >> enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an >> immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for serious immune >> deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink a quarter >> of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the same amount >> again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection >> threatening. Find a product that is high in the mucopolysaccharides, which >> bolster the body¹s natural defences. >> >> *Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent, >> recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you should only >> take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where you are >> worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a month before >> you go and another month after your return. The active ingredients are >> called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to the flavanoid >> family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant in the body, >> mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. Available in >> tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass of water, 2-3 >> times a day. >> >> *L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which supports >> the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good natural >> sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making supplementation >> important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which in turn stores >> the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to fight infection. >> Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the recommended dose if 3-6g a >> day. >> >> Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes infection so avoid >> if you already suffer from cold sores. >> >> *Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function are called >> probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by inhibiting >> the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid digestion and >> promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently used to >> repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has upset this >> balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the infections >> that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by travellers to >> avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt is a >> traditional source although many products contain no live bacteria at all. >> Even those products claiming to provide millions of live bacteria may not >> work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. Seven Seas has >> now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects the bacteria >> through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - the colon. If >> you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised strain such as >> Lactobacillus acidophilus. >> >> *Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is suppressed by >> stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an antibiotic effect >> against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which causes cold >> sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good lung tonic. >> Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three times a >> day, before meals. >> >> *Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, this is the >> natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly versatile. It is >> also a component of glutathione, which is the body¹s primary antioxidant, >> present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to burns patients >> to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful combination with >> anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger molecules which >> would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural resistance to >> disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely used in Europe. It >> is a unique combination of two very powerful immune-boosters, glutathione >> and anthocyanidins. The latter are found naturally in red/blue foods such as >> red grapes, beetroot and berries, which are also very good for the lungs. >> >> *Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting herbal teas. Try >> ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large slices of >> ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow to ³brew² for >> 15 minutes. Cat¹s Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is another >> powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple or >> blackcurrant concentrate. >> >> *Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian ³mushroom² is also now widely used >> to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is not a >> mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like growth that is >> a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria and yeast that >> has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is not eaten >> either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea after it has >> been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, sugar, apple >> cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help fight >> immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis, >> (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing process. >> Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South Africa and >> the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture. >> US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United States, including >> purchasing details, from the following site: www.anahatabalance.com >> >> *Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated by garlic, >> for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an antioxidant has >> been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement called >> Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of allicin. >> Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because it is >> absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive odour. Phone >> 01252 861454 for ordering and information. >> > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! 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Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 There is so much research that says so many things, but I can guarantee you that my health is better now that I actually catch colds. My blood tests show that it is. I do not think we need to debate this, there is right in every opinion. Just not one that is totally correct. Lynda At 08:02 PM 12/12/2005, you wrote: >Here are three articles regarding immune function. Colds and flus are not >a sign that your immune system is functioning better, they are an >indication that your immune system is weakened. If you read below, you >will see that fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, colds and even >thrush are indicators of a weak immune system. I would guess that for >those of you with candida problems, it is a likely culprit. If you are >coming down with viruses, I would strongly suggest immune building products. > >Kenda > >Immune system > From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. > >Jump to: navigation, search > >The immune system is the system of specialised cells and organs that >protect an organism from outside biological influences. In a broad sense, >almost every organ has a protective function (e.g., the skin). When the >immune system is functioning properly, it protects the body against >bacteria and viral infections, destroying cancer cells and foreign >substances. If the immune system weakens, its ability to defend the body >also weakens, allowing pathogens, including viruses that cause common >colds and flu, to grow and flourish in the body. The immune system also >performs surveillance of tumor cells, and immune suppression has been >reported to increase the risk of certain types of cancer. > >The immune system is often divided into two sections: > >* Innate Immunity: Comprised of germ-line encoded components that >provide an immediate " first-line " of defense to continuously ward off >noxious influences (pathogens); > * Adaptive Immunity: The provision of long lasting and specific > protection against formerly encountered pathogens, which takes days to > develop, achieving specificity through somatic recombination and > selection of pathogen (antigen) receptors. > >Another -- > >What are the symptoms of low immune function? >Symptoms of decreased immune function include frequent colds and flus, >recurring parasitic infections, initially mild infections that become >serious, opportunistic infections (infections by organisms that are >usually well controlled by a healthy immune system, such as toxoplasmosis, >cryptococcosis, and cytomegalovirus), and cancer. > >Another -- >Immunity Boosting > > >A weakened immune system leaves the body vulnerable to virtually every >type of illness and disease, especially when you move between climates, >countries and time zones. Even the shift from late summer to autumn is >always marked in the health calendar by the arrival of a new generation of >viruses causing coughs and colds. > >Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has encountered >and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has mutated - >and even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a brand >new species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a strong >immune system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by >poor nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to good >health. > >Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, allergies, >thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body's immune system is >functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should suffer no more >than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing >infection, you definitely need to start supporting your immune system. > >Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, >echinacea, which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to >help fight colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don't overuse >it, but I find another less glamorous herb even more effective. >Goldenseal, which was once used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was >first discovered by the Aborigine healers in Australia. It will not only >help prevent an infection if you are feeling low, but can reduce the >inflammation of mucous membranes once you have a cough or cold. > >Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the first sign of >a splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, Linus >ing, caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken in >high enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This >debate continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms of a >cold have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by the >body's own immune response to that alien invader and it is this secondary >problem that vitamin C can help counter. > >What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that line the >nose become charged with the white blood cells that release large amounts >of chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these >substances also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves >causing a runny nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving >antioxidants such as vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. >Firstly, these nutrients have now been shown to support the immune system >but, just as importantly, they weaken the immune attack on the body's own >tissues. > >Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune response. >Foods that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting antioxidants >include kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese >cabbage which is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as >nature's own superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of >fat, carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in vitamin >B6, which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, will also >help. These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, wholegrain >flour and sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary >zinc by eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat. > >How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity >*Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright yellow, but >Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. If you >prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal (this simply >means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated which >herbalists believe gives it even greater potency). > >*Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have high blood >pressure. > >*Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on your >dietary intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To boost >the immune system and ward off colds, you'll find it hard to beat a >product called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the >antioxidants, plus antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian >ginseng, astragalus, schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee >propolis, garlic, echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d'arco. > >*Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the US. >Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into how it >supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, by the >mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and pharmacists >2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by increasing the >numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases the >production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the immune system >response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea tincture, 3-4 >times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times a day for >six to eight weeks but make sure you have " rest " periods or the protective >effects will diminish. > >*Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to get >noticed in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which >grows to the size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern >Japan. Highly prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown >to stimulate the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the >body's own defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies >revealed that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment >resulted in a 99% tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, >Japan and the UK have also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV >patients can help protect the body's disease-fighting T-cells which the >HIV virus normally destroys. Said to improve liver function too, it >contains powerful polysaccharides; chemicals known to boost the immune >system and is currently in clinical trials with both HIV and cancer >patients. The recommended dosage it between 3-7g per day. > >*Cat's Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South America, the >active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate immune >function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has both >anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful for wound >healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat's claw root bark with >250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink three cups a >day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20-60mg of >standardised extract daily. > >*Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, >enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an >immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for serious immune >deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink a quarter >of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the same >amount again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection >threatening. Find a product that is high in the mucopolysaccharides, which >bolster the body's natural defences. > >*Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent, >recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you should only >take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where you are >worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a month >before you go and another month after your return. The active ingredients >are called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to the >flavanoid family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant >in the body, mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. >Available in tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass >of water, 2-3 times a day. > >*L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which supports >the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good natural >sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making >supplementation important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which >in turn stores the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to >fight infection. Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the >recommended dose if 3-6g a day. > >Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes infection so >avoid if you already suffer from cold sores. > >*Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function are >called probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by >inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid >digestion and promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently >used to repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has >upset this balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the >infections that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by >travellers to avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt >is a traditional source although many products contain no live bacteria at >all. Even those products claiming to provide millions of live bacteria may >not work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. Seven >Seas has now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects >the bacteria through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - >the colon. If you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised >strain such as Lactobacillus acidophilus. > >*Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is suppressed by >stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an antibiotic effect >against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which causes cold >sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good lung >tonic. Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three >times a day, before meals. > >*Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, this is >the natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly versatile. >It is also a component of glutathione, which is the body's primary >antioxidant, present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to >burns patients to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful >combination with anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger >molecules which would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural >resistance to disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely >used in Europe. It is a unique combination of two very powerful >immune-boosters, glutathione and anthocyanidins. The latter are found >naturally in red/blue foods such as red grapes, beetroot and berries, >which are also very good for the lungs. > >*Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting herbal teas. >Try ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large slices >of ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow to > " brew " for 15 minutes. Cat's Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is >another powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple or >blackcurrant concentrate. > >*Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian " mushroom " is also now widely >used to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is not >a mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like growth >that is a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria and >yeast that has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is >not eaten either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea >after it has been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, >sugar, apple cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help >fight immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple >Sclerosis, (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing >process. Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South >Africa and the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture. >US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United States, >including purchasing details, from the following site: www.anahatabalance.com > >*Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated by garlic, >for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an antioxidant >has been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement called >Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of allicin. >Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because it is >absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive odour. Phone >01252 861454 for ordering and information. > > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by >licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed >health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. >Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live >a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, >two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > >See our photos website! 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Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I actually attended a class at my chiropractor's tonight on how to boost the immune system. I'll read the attachments and learn more. I tend to wonder though, if while we're implanted and our immune systems are reacting by going into hyper-active mode, if what happens after explant is that the body stops fighting the implants, and perhaps the immune system by now is so tired of fighting that we end up with colds. Either way we have to strengthen it by eating right, getting enough sleep, exercise and drinking water. I have noticed that when I get a cold, I often get a yeast infection with it (this hasn't happened since I got the implants, that was pre- implants). Sis --- In , " Molly Bloom " <mollyb54@b...> wrote: > > > Kenda thank you for these articles!!! > --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@c...> wrote: > > > > Here are three articles regarding immune function. Colds and flus are not a > > sign that your immune system is functioning better, they are an indication > > that your immune system is weakened. If you read below, you will see that > > fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, colds and even thrush are indicators > > of a weak immune system. I would guess that for those of you with candida > > problems, it is a likely culprit. If you are coming down with viruses, I > > would strongly suggest immune building products. > > > > Kenda > > > > Immune system > > >From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. > > > > Jump to: navigation, search > > > > The immune system is the system of specialised cells and organs that protect > > an organism from outside biological influences. In a broad sense, almost > > every organ has a protective function (e.g., the skin). When the immune > > system is functioning properly, it protects the body against bacteria and > > viral infections, destroying cancer cells and foreign substances. If the > > immune system weakens, its ability to defend the body also weakens, allowing > > pathogens, including viruses that cause common colds and flu, to grow and > > flourish in the body. The immune system also performs surveillance of tumor > > cells, and immune suppression has been reported to increase the risk of > > certain types of cancer. > > > > The immune system is often divided into two sections: > > > > * Innate Immunity: Comprised of germ-line encoded components that provide > > an immediate " first-line " of defense to continuously ward off noxious > > influences (pathogens); > > * Adaptive Immunity: The provision of long lasting and specific protection > > against formerly encountered pathogens, which takes days to develop, > > achieving specificity through somatic recombination and selection of > > pathogen (antigen) receptors. > > > > Another -- > > > > What are the symptoms of low immune function? > > Symptoms of decreased immune function include frequent colds and flus, > > recurring parasitic infections, initially mild infections that become > > serious, opportunistic infections (infections by organisms that are usually > > well controlled by a healthy immune system, such as toxoplasmosis, > > cryptococcosis, and cytomegalovirus), and cancer. > > > > Another -- > > Immunity Boosting > > > > > > A weakened immune system leaves the body vulnerable to virtually every type > > of illness and disease, especially when you move between climates, countries > > and time zones. Even the shift from late summer to autumn is always marked > > in the health calendar by the arrival of a new generation of viruses causing > > coughs and colds. > > > > Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has encountered > > and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has mutated - and > > even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a brand new > > species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a strong immune > > system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by poor > > nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to good health. > > > > Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, allergies, > > thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body¹s immune system is > > functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should suffer no more > > than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing infection, > > you definitely need to start supporting your immune system. > > > > Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, echinacea, > > which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to help fight > > colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don¹t overuse it, but I find > > another less glamorous herb even more effective. Goldenseal, which was once > > used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was first discovered by the Aborigine > > healers in Australia. It will not only help prevent an infection if you are > > feeling low, but can reduce the inflammation of mucous membranes once you > > have a cough or cold. > > > > Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the first sign of a > > splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, Linus ing, > > caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken in high > > enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This debate > > continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms of a cold > > have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by the body¹s > > own immune response to that alien invader and it is this secondary problem > > that vitamin C can help counter. > > > > What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that line the nose > > become charged with the white blood cells that release large amounts of > > chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these substances > > also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves causing a runny > > nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving antioxidants such as > > vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. Firstly, these nutrients > > have now been shown to support the immune system but, just as importantly, > > they weaken the immune attack on the body¹s own tissues. > > > > Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune response. Foods > > that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting antioxidants include > > kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese cabbage which > > is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as nature¹s own > > superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of fat, > > carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in vitamin B6, > > which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, will also help. > > These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, wholegrain flour and > > sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary zinc by > > eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat. > > > > How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity > > *Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright yellow, but > > Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. If you > > prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal (this simply > > means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated which > > herbalists believe gives it even greater potency). > > > > *Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have high blood > > pressure. > > > > *Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on your dietary > > intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To boost the > > immune system and ward off colds, you¹ll find it hard to beat a product > > called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the antioxidants, plus > > antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian ginseng, astragalus, > > schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee propolis, garlic, > > echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d¹arco. > > > > *Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the US. > > Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into how it > > supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, by the > > mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and pharmacists > > 2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by increasing the > > numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases the > > production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the immune system > > response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea tincture, 3-4 > > times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times a day for > > six to eight weeks but make sure you have ³rest² periods or the protective > > effects will diminish. > > > > *Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to get noticed > > in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which grows to the > > size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern Japan. Highly > > prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown to stimulate > > the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the body¹s own > > defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies revealed > > that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment resulted in a 99% > > tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, Japan and the UK have > > also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV patients can help protect the > > body¹s disease-fighting T-cells which the HIV virus normally destroys. Said > > to improve liver function too, it contains powerful polysaccharides; > > chemicals known to boost the immune system and is currently in clinical > > trials with both HIV and cancer patients. The recommended dosage it between > > 3-7g per day. > > > > *Cat¹s Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South America, the > > active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate immune > > function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has both > > anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful for wound > > healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat¹s claw root bark with > > 250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink three cups a > > day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20- 60mg of > > standardised extract daily. > > > > *Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, > > enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an > > immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for serious immune > > deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink a quarter > > of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the same amount > > again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection > > threatening. Find a product that is high in the mucopolysaccharides, which > > bolster the body¹s natural defences. > > > > *Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent, > > recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you should only > > take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where you are > > worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a month before > > you go and another month after your return. The active ingredients are > > called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to the flavanoid > > family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant in the body, > > mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. Available in > > tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass of water, 2-3 > > times a day. > > > > *L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which supports > > the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good natural > > sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making supplementation > > important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which in turn stores > > the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to fight infection. > > Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the recommended dose if 3-6g a > > day. > > > > Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes infection so avoid > > if you already suffer from cold sores. > > > > *Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function are called > > probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by inhibiting > > the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid digestion and > > promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently used to > > repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has upset this > > balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the infections > > that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by travellers to > > avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt is a > > traditional source although many products contain no live bacteria at all. > > Even those products claiming to provide millions of live bacteria may not > > work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. Seven Seas has > > now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects the bacteria > > through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - the colon. If > > you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised strain such as > > Lactobacillus acidophilus. > > > > *Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is suppressed by > > stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an antibiotic effect > > against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which causes cold > > sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good lung tonic. > > Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three times a > > day, before meals. > > > > *Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, this is the > > natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly versatile. It is > > also a component of glutathione, which is the body¹s primary antioxidant, > > present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to burns patients > > to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful combination with > > anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger molecules which > > would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural resistance to > > disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely used in Europe. It > > is a unique combination of two very powerful immune-boosters, glutathione > > and anthocyanidins. The latter are found naturally in red/blue foods such as > > red grapes, beetroot and berries, which are also very good for the lungs. > > > > *Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting herbal teas. Try > > ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large slices of > > ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow to ³brew² for > > 15 minutes. Cat¹s Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is another > > powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple or > > blackcurrant concentrate. > > > > *Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian ³mushroom² is also now widely used > > to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is not a > > mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like growth that is > > a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria and yeast that > > has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is not eaten > > either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea after it has > > been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, sugar, apple > > cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help fight > > immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis, > > (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing process. > > Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South Africa and > > the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture. > > US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United States, including > > purchasing details, from the following site: www.anahatabalance.com > > > > *Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated by garlic, > > for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an antioxidant has > > been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement called > > Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of allicin. > > Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because it is > > absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive odour. Phone > > 01252 861454 for ordering and information. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Maybe your bodies are simply calming down and trying to find a balance between working too hard and working enough. You are right, eating right, sleeping and exercise are great ways to boost your system. You might try immune building supplements in the cold months, I have for three years and have not yet gotten sick. I started to get the start of a cold a couple of weeks ago. I felt a bit tired, with a scratchy throat but it never progressed, my immune system kicked it immediately. I know it is the supplements. Kenda > I actually attended a class at my chiropractor's tonight on how to > boost the immune system. I'll read the attachments and learn more. > > I tend to wonder though, if while we're implanted and our immune > systems are reacting by going into hyper-active mode, if what > happens after explant is that the body stops fighting the implants, > and perhaps the immune system by now is so tired of fighting that we > end up with colds. Either way we have to strengthen it by eating > right, getting enough sleep, exercise and drinking water. I have > noticed that when I get a cold, I often get a yeast infection with > it (this hasn't happened since I got the implants, that was pre- > implants). > > Sis > > >>> >>> Here are three articles regarding immune function. Colds and > flus are not a >>> sign that your immune system is functioning better, they are an > indication >>> that your immune system is weakened. If you read below, you > will see that >>> fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, colds and even thrush > are indicators >>> of a weak immune system. I would guess that for those of you > with candida >>> problems, it is a likely culprit. If you are coming down with > viruses, I >>> would strongly suggest immune building products. >>> >>> Kenda >>> >>> Immune system >>>> From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. >>> >>> Jump to: navigation, search >>> >>> The immune system is the system of specialised cells and organs > that protect >>> an organism from outside biological influences. In a broad > sense, almost >>> every organ has a protective function (e.g., the skin). When the > immune >>> system is functioning properly, it protects the body against > bacteria and >>> viral infections, destroying cancer cells and foreign > substances. If the >>> immune system weakens, its ability to defend the body also > weakens, allowing >>> pathogens, including viruses that cause common colds and flu, to > grow and >>> flourish in the body. The immune system also performs > surveillance of tumor >>> cells, and immune suppression has been reported to increase the > risk of >>> certain types of cancer. >>> >>> The immune system is often divided into two sections: >>> >>> * Innate Immunity: Comprised of germ-line encoded components > that provide >>> an immediate " first-line " of defense to continuously ward off > noxious >>> influences (pathogens); >>> * Adaptive Immunity: The provision of long lasting and specific > protection >>> against formerly encountered pathogens, which takes days to > develop, >>> achieving specificity through somatic recombination and > selection of >>> pathogen (antigen) receptors. >>> >>> Another -- >>> >>> What are the symptoms of low immune function? >>> Symptoms of decreased immune function include frequent colds and > flus, >>> recurring parasitic infections, initially mild infections that > become >>> serious, opportunistic infections (infections by organisms that > are usually >>> well controlled by a healthy immune system, such as > toxoplasmosis, >>> cryptococcosis, and cytomegalovirus), and cancer. >>> >>> Another -- >>> Immunity Boosting >>> >>> >>> A weakened immune system leaves the body vulnerable to virtually > every type >>> of illness and disease, especially when you move between > climates, countries >>> and time zones. Even the shift from late summer to autumn is > always marked >>> in the health calendar by the arrival of a new generation of > viruses causing >>> coughs and colds. >>> >>> Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has > encountered >>> and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has > mutated - and >>> even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a > brand new >>> species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a > strong immune >>> system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by > poor >>> nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to > good health. >>> >>> Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, > allergies, >>> thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body¹s immune > system is >>> functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should > suffer no more >>> than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing > infection, >>> you definitely need to start supporting your immune system. >>> >>> Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, > echinacea, >>> which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to > help fight >>> colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don¹t overuse it, > but I find >>> another less glamorous herb even more effective. Goldenseal, > which was once >>> used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was first discovered by > the Aborigine >>> healers in Australia. It will not only help prevent an infection > if you are >>> feeling low, but can reduce the inflammation of mucous membranes > once you >>> have a cough or cold. >>> >>> Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the > first sign of a >>> splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, > Linus ing, >>> caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken > in high >>> enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. > This debate >>> continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms > of a cold >>> have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by > the body¹s >>> own immune response to that alien invader and it is this > secondary problem >>> that vitamin C can help counter. >>> >>> What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that > line the nose >>> become charged with the white blood cells that release large > amounts of >>> chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these > substances >>> also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves causing > a runny >>> nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving > antioxidants such as >>> vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. Firstly, these > nutrients >>> have now been shown to support the immune system but, just as > importantly, >>> they weaken the immune attack on the body¹s own tissues. >>> >>> Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune > response. Foods >>> that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting > antioxidants include >>> kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese > cabbage which >>> is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as > nature¹s own >>> superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of fat, >>> carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in > vitamin B6, >>> which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, > will also help. >>> These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, > wholegrain flour and >>> sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary > zinc by >>> eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat. >>> >>> How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity >>> *Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright > yellow, but >>> Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. > If you >>> prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal > (this simply >>> means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated > which >>> herbalists believe gives it even greater potency). >>> >>> *Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have > high blood >>> pressure. >>> >>> *Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on > your dietary >>> intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To > boost the >>> immune system and ward off colds, you¹ll find it hard to beat a > product >>> called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the > antioxidants, plus >>> antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian ginseng, > astragalus, >>> schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee propolis, > garlic, >>> echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d¹arco. >>> >>> *Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the > US. >>> Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into > how it >>> supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, > by the >>> mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and > pharmacists >>> 2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by > increasing the >>> numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases > the >>> production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the > immune system >>> response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea > tincture, 3-4 >>> times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times > a day for >>> six to eight weeks but make sure you have ³rest² periods or the > protective >>> effects will diminish. >>> >>> *Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to > get noticed >>> in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which > grows to the >>> size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern > Japan. Highly >>> prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown to > stimulate >>> the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the > body¹s own >>> defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies > revealed >>> that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment > resulted in a 99% >>> tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, Japan and > the UK have >>> also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV patients can help > protect the >>> body¹s disease-fighting T-cells which the HIV virus normally > destroys. Said >>> to improve liver function too, it contains powerful > polysaccharides; >>> chemicals known to boost the immune system and is currently in > clinical >>> trials with both HIV and cancer patients. The recommended dosage > it between >>> 3-7g per day. >>> >>> *Cat¹s Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South > America, the >>> active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate > immune >>> function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has > both >>> anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful > for wound >>> healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat¹s claw root > bark with >>> 250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink > three cups a >>> day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20- > 60mg of >>> standardised extract daily. >>> >>> *Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino > acids, >>> enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an >>> immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for > serious immune >>> deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink > a quarter >>> of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the > same amount >>> again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection >>> threatening. Find a product that is high in the > mucopolysaccharides, which >>> bolster the body¹s natural defences. >>> >>> *Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and > antifungal agent, >>> recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you > should only >>> take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where > you are >>> worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a > month before >>> you go and another month after your return. The active > ingredients are >>> called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to > the flavanoid >>> family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant > in the body, >>> mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. > Available in >>> tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass of > water, 2-3 >>> times a day. >>> >>> *L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which > supports >>> the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good > natural >>> sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making > supplementation >>> important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which in > turn stores >>> the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to > fight infection. >>> Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the recommended > dose if 3-6g a >>> day. >>> >>> Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes > infection so avoid >>> if you already suffer from cold sores. >>> >>> *Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function > are called >>> probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by > inhibiting >>> the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid > digestion and >>> promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently used > to >>> repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has > upset this >>> balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the > infections >>> that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by > travellers to >>> avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt is a >>> traditional source although many products contain no live > bacteria at all. >>> Even those products claiming to provide millions of live > bacteria may not >>> work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. > Seven Seas has >>> now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects > the bacteria >>> through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - > the colon. If >>> you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised > strain such as >>> Lactobacillus acidophilus. >>> >>> *Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is > suppressed by >>> stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an > antibiotic effect >>> against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which > causes cold >>> sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good > lung tonic. >>> Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three > times a >>> day, before meals. >>> >>> *Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, > this is the >>> natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly > versatile. It is >>> also a component of glutathione, which is the body¹s primary > antioxidant, >>> present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to > burns patients >>> to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful > combination with >>> anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger > molecules which >>> would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural > resistance to >>> disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely used > in Europe. It >>> is a unique combination of two very powerful immune-boosters, > glutathione >>> and anthocyanidins. The latter are found naturally in red/blue > foods such as >>> red grapes, beetroot and berries, which are also very good for > the lungs. >>> >>> *Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting > herbal teas. Try >>> ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large > slices of >>> ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow > to ³brew² for >>> 15 minutes. Cat¹s Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is > another >>> powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple > or >>> blackcurrant concentrate. >>> >>> *Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian ³mushroom² is also now > widely used >>> to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is > not a >>> mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like > growth that is >>> a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria > and yeast that >>> has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is > not eaten >>> either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea > after it has >>> been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, > sugar, apple >>> cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help fight >>> immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple > Sclerosis, >>> (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing > process. >>> Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South > Africa and >>> the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture. >>> US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United > States, including >>> purchasing details, from the following site: > www.anahatabalance.com >>> >>> *Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated > by garlic, >>> for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an > antioxidant has >>> been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement > called >>> Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of > allicin. >>> Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because > it is >>> absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive > odour. Phone >>> 01252 861454 for ordering and information. >>> >> > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! 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Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Lynda, I am sure you are healthier, if you feel you are and lab tests show that you are. However, I didn't want all women who are getting sick to believe they are better, when in reality their immune systems may need strengthening. Everyone needs to make that decision for themselves. I'm not here to debate you or anyone else and am not trying to prove that I am *right*. I was simply providing information to support what I posted earlier so women here would have valuable immune building information. It is not a personal issue. Kenda > There is so much research that says so many things, but I can guarantee you > that my health is better now that I actually catch colds. My blood tests > show that it is. > > I do not think we need to debate this, there is right in every > opinion. Just not one that is totally correct. > > Lynda > > > At 08:02 PM 12/12/2005, you wrote: >> Here are three articles regarding immune function. Colds and flus are not >> a sign that your immune system is functioning better, they are an >> indication that your immune system is weakened. If you read below, you >> will see that fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, colds and even >> thrush are indicators of a weak immune system. I would guess that for >> those of you with candida problems, it is a likely culprit. If you are >> coming down with viruses, I would strongly suggest immune building products. >> >> Kenda >> >> Immune system >> From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. >> >> Jump to: navigation, search >> >> The immune system is the system of specialised cells and organs that >> protect an organism from outside biological influences. In a broad sense, >> almost every organ has a protective function (e.g., the skin). When the >> immune system is functioning properly, it protects the body against >> bacteria and viral infections, destroying cancer cells and foreign >> substances. If the immune system weakens, its ability to defend the body >> also weakens, allowing pathogens, including viruses that cause common >> colds and flu, to grow and flourish in the body. The immune system also >> performs surveillance of tumor cells, and immune suppression has been >> reported to increase the risk of certain types of cancer. >> >> The immune system is often divided into two sections: >> >> * Innate Immunity: Comprised of germ-line encoded components that >> provide an immediate " first-line " of defense to continuously ward off >> noxious influences (pathogens); >> * Adaptive Immunity: The provision of long lasting and specific >> protection against formerly encountered pathogens, which takes days to >> develop, achieving specificity through somatic recombination and >> selection of pathogen (antigen) receptors. >> >> Another -- >> >> What are the symptoms of low immune function? >> Symptoms of decreased immune function include frequent colds and flus, >> recurring parasitic infections, initially mild infections that become >> serious, opportunistic infections (infections by organisms that are >> usually well controlled by a healthy immune system, such as toxoplasmosis, >> cryptococcosis, and cytomegalovirus), and cancer. >> >> Another -- >> Immunity Boosting >> >> >> A weakened immune system leaves the body vulnerable to virtually every >> type of illness and disease, especially when you move between climates, >> countries and time zones. Even the shift from late summer to autumn is >> always marked in the health calendar by the arrival of a new generation of >> viruses causing coughs and colds. >> >> Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has encountered >> and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has mutated - >> and even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a brand >> new species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a strong >> immune system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by >> poor nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to good >> health. >> >> Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, allergies, >> thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body's immune system is >> functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should suffer no more >> than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing >> infection, you definitely need to start supporting your immune system. >> >> Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, >> echinacea, which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to >> help fight colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don't overuse >> it, but I find another less glamorous herb even more effective. >> Goldenseal, which was once used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was >> first discovered by the Aborigine healers in Australia. It will not only >> help prevent an infection if you are feeling low, but can reduce the >> inflammation of mucous membranes once you have a cough or cold. >> >> Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the first sign of >> a splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, Linus >> ing, caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken in >> high enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This >> debate continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms of a >> cold have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by the >> body's own immune response to that alien invader and it is this secondary >> problem that vitamin C can help counter. >> >> What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that line the >> nose become charged with the white blood cells that release large amounts >> of chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these >> substances also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves >> causing a runny nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving >> antioxidants such as vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. >> Firstly, these nutrients have now been shown to support the immune system >> but, just as importantly, they weaken the immune attack on the body's own >> tissues. >> >> Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune response. >> Foods that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting antioxidants >> include kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese >> cabbage which is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as >> nature's own superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of >> fat, carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in vitamin >> B6, which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, will also >> help. These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, wholegrain >> flour and sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary >> zinc by eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat. >> >> How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity >> *Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright yellow, but >> Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. If you >> prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal (this simply >> means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated which >> herbalists believe gives it even greater potency). >> >> *Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have high blood >> pressure. >> >> *Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on your >> dietary intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To boost >> the immune system and ward off colds, you'll find it hard to beat a >> product called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the >> antioxidants, plus antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian >> ginseng, astragalus, schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee >> propolis, garlic, echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d'arco. >> >> *Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the US. >> Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into how it >> supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, by the >> mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and pharmacists >> 2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by increasing the >> numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases the >> production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the immune system >> response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea tincture, 3-4 >> times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times a day for >> six to eight weeks but make sure you have " rest " periods or the protective >> effects will diminish. >> >> *Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to get >> noticed in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which >> grows to the size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern >> Japan. Highly prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown >> to stimulate the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the >> body's own defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies >> revealed that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment >> resulted in a 99% tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, >> Japan and the UK have also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV >> patients can help protect the body's disease-fighting T-cells which the >> HIV virus normally destroys. Said to improve liver function too, it >> contains powerful polysaccharides; chemicals known to boost the immune >> system and is currently in clinical trials with both HIV and cancer >> patients. The recommended dosage it between 3-7g per day. >> >> *Cat's Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South America, the >> active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate immune >> function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has both >> anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful for wound >> healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat's claw root bark with >> 250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink three cups a >> day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20-60mg of >> standardised extract daily. >> >> *Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, >> enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an >> immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for serious immune >> deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink a quarter >> of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the same >> amount again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection >> threatening. Find a product that is high in the mucopolysaccharides, which >> bolster the body's natural defences. >> >> *Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent, >> recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you should only >> take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where you are >> worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a month >> before you go and another month after your return. The active ingredients >> are called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to the >> flavanoid family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant >> in the body, mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. >> Available in tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass >> of water, 2-3 times a day. >> >> *L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which supports >> the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good natural >> sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making >> supplementation important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which >> in turn stores the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to >> fight infection. Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the >> recommended dose if 3-6g a day. >> >> Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes infection so >> avoid if you already suffer from cold sores. >> >> *Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function are >> called probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by >> inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid >> digestion and promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently >> used to repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has >> upset this balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the >> infections that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by >> travellers to avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt >> is a traditional source although many products contain no live bacteria at >> all. Even those products claiming to provide millions of live bacteria may >> not work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. Seven >> Seas has now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects >> the bacteria through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - >> the colon. If you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised >> strain such as Lactobacillus acidophilus. >> >> *Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is suppressed by >> stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an antibiotic effect >> against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which causes cold >> sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good lung >> tonic. Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three >> times a day, before meals. >> >> *Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, this is >> the natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly versatile. >> It is also a component of glutathione, which is the body's primary >> antioxidant, present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to >> burns patients to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful >> combination with anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger >> molecules which would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural >> resistance to disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely >> used in Europe. It is a unique combination of two very powerful >> immune-boosters, glutathione and anthocyanidins. The latter are found >> naturally in red/blue foods such as red grapes, beetroot and berries, >> which are also very good for the lungs. >> >> *Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting herbal teas. >> Try ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large slices >> of ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow to >> " brew " for 15 minutes. Cat's Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is >> another powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple or >> blackcurrant concentrate. >> >> *Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian " mushroom " is also now widely >> used to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is not >> a mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like growth >> that is a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria and >> yeast that has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is >> not eaten either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea >> after it has been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, >> sugar, apple cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help >> fight immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple >> Sclerosis, (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing >> process. Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South >> Africa and the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture. >> US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United States, >> including purchasing details, from the following site: www.anahatabalance.com >> >> *Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated by garlic, >> for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an antioxidant >> has been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement called >> Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of allicin. >> Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because it is >> absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive odour. Phone >> 01252 861454 for ordering and information. >> >> >> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by >> licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed >> health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. >> >> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. >> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live >> a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, >> two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) >> >> See our photos website! 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Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi Jim, I second the suggestion to have your thyroid levels checked if you haven't already done that. Hashimoto's -- the autoimmune thyroid condition -- is notorious for that cold feeling. Before my sister-in-law got her diagnosis that was one of her symptoms. In fact one time she had to have the car heater on -- in the summer -- after being at the beach all day. Can you imagine ??!! Best wishes... Jann BTW: Be sure that the doctor runs a TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and TPO. Often doctors only want to run a TSH...but that really isn't enough information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Last night on T.V. I saw a show called Mystery Diagnosis and one of the segments was about a man who had similar symptoms. He started getting cold and had the tingling in his feet, etc. Then he noticed his coloring on his face had started changing and became very dark. Then he had some places on his feet that looked like bruises and it started spreading. For the life of me I can't remember what they called the disease (I knew I should have written it down) but they called it CAD. It went on for a long time and he even secured a place in FL to be where it is warm and would fly from his home in the East almost every weekend. The remedy was very, very simple and the situation was cleared in just a matter of days. I am going to do some research and I'm also going to rack my brain to remember the remedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Something that might be of interest to the group. My doctor told me that when the autoimmune system is not functioning properly (which is the reason to be taking the LDN), the thyroid tests - the TSH, the Free T3, Free T4, and TPO - are essentially worthless. An improperly operating immune system will render the tests invalid. Whether that is true or not, I cannot swear to, it is just what she informed me. About the cold - and especially the tingling - I have a similar sensation, but it follows when I take the LDN. Very shortly after, I will get what seems to me to be little nerve shocks. Nothing serious, but noticeable. As I feel MUCH BETTER since taking LDN, I am willing to chalk that up to a positive response..... > > Hi Jim, > > I second the suggestion to have your thyroid levels checked if you > haven't already done that. Hashimoto's -- the autoimmune thyroid > condition -- is notorious for that cold feeling. > > Before my sister-in-law got her diagnosis that was one of her > symptoms. In fact one time she had to have the car heater on -- in > the summer -- after being at the beach all day. Can you imagine ??!! > > Best wishes... > Jann > > BTW: Be sure that the doctor runs a TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and TPO. > Often doctors only want to run a TSH...but that really isn't enough > information. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hey - I saw that show - what luck! What happened is that the fellow had been invaded by a tapeworn when he was much younger, it had got into his spleen and formed a cyst, and by the time he had symptoms it was seriously eating him up. The afflicted part of the spleen was removed, and he was healed. > > Last night on T.V. I saw a show called Mystery Diagnosis and one of > the segments was about a man who had similar symptoms. He started > getting cold and had the tingling in his feet, etc. Then he noticed > his coloring on his face had started changing and became very dark. > Then he had some places on his feet that looked like bruises and it > started spreading. > For the life of me I can't remember what they called the disease (I > knew I should have written it down) but they called it CAD. It went on > for a long time and he even secured a place in FL to be where it is > warm and would fly from his home in the East almost every weekend. > > The remedy was very, very simple and the situation was cleared in just > a matter of days. I am going to do some research and I'm also going to > rack my brain to remember the remedy. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 >The remedy was very, very simple and the situation was cleared in just a matter of days >>Hey - I saw that show...The afflicted part of the spleen was removed, and he was healed Ahh, a simple spleen removal. Well that's that then :-) (sorry, I had to...) On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 4:29 AM, gwayles <gwayles@...> wrote: > Hey - I saw that show - what luck! What happened is that the fellow had > been invaded by a tapeworn when he was much younger, it had got into > his spleen and formed a cyst, and by the time he had symptoms it was > seriously eating him up. The afflicted part of the spleen was removed, > and he was healed. > > > >> >> Last night on T.V. I saw a show called Mystery Diagnosis and one of >> the segments was about a man who had similar symptoms. He started >> getting cold and had the tingling in his feet, etc. Then he noticed >> his coloring on his face had started changing and became very dark. >> Then he had some places on his feet that looked like bruises and it >> started spreading. >> For the life of me I can't remember what they called the disease (I >> knew I should have written it down) but they called it CAD. It went on >> for a long time and he even secured a place in FL to be where it is >> warm and would fly from his home in the East almost every weekend. >> >> The remedy was very, very simple and the situation was cleared in just >> a matter of days. I am going to do some research and I'm also going to >> rack my brain to remember the remedy. >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hahahahaha...sorry 'bout that. I forgot the simple little spleen removal...I must have confused it with another show...oh, well. My brain no longer holds facts as I would like and usually I keep a pen and paper handy to jot down some of the interesting things I hear. I'm going to have to 'up' my supplements. Thanks for filling in the facts. -Biz Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Cold >The remedy was very, very simple and the situation was cleared in just a matter of days >>Hey - I saw that show...The afflicted part of the spleen was removed, and he was healed Ahh, a simple spleen removal. Well that's that then :-) (sorry, I had to...) On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 4:29 AM, gwayles <gwayles (DOT) com> wrote: > Hey - I saw that show - what luck! What happened is that the fellow had > been invaded by a tapeworn when he was much younger, it had got into > his spleen and formed a cyst, and by the time he had symptoms it was > seriously eating him up. The afflicted part of the spleen was removed, > and he was healed. > > > >> >> Last night on T.V. I saw a show called Mystery Diagnosis and one of >> the segments was about a man who had similar symptoms. He started >> getting cold and had the tingling in his feet, etc. Then he noticed >> his coloring on his face had started changing and became very dark. >> Then he had some places on his feet that looked like bruises and it >> started spreading. >> For the life of me I can't remember what they called the disease (I >> knew I should have written it down) but they called it CAD. It went on >> for a long time and he even secured a place in FL to be where it is >> warm and would fly from his home in the East almost every weekend. >> >> The remedy was very, very simple and the situation was cleared in just >> a matter of days. I am going to do some research and I'm also going to >> rack my brain to remember the remedy. >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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