HOW THE BODY HEALS ITSELF: The Immune System

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HOW THE BODY HEALS ITSELF

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

 

Cellular damage occurs repeatedly every day

ï‚· Sunlight, toxins, chemicals, infections and other irritants damage cells

every day

ï‚· Cuts, scrapes, blows and other minor injuries cause damage to millions of

cells and tissues that must be regenerated and replaced

ï‚· Even exercise and exertion can damage cells, causing tenderness (strain) and

muscle aches

 

How does the body recognize damage?

ï‚· When cells are damaged the natural balanced chemistry inside the cell is

disturbed, causing a shift in healthy metabolism and oxidative stress results

ï‚· Oxidative Stress is the natural build-up of oxidant molecules, including

free radicals, in the liquid environment inside cells

ï‚· Oxidative stress is the condition that sends up red flags to neighboring

healthy cells that cells have been damaged in their neighborhood

 

How does the body repair damage?

 

ï‚· The immune system is activated by oxidative stress to kill the harmful

invading organisms

ï‚· The immune system also kills and dissolves damaged cells that cannot be

repaired (swelling and redness mark this stage)

ï‚· The immune system uses oxidative " bullets " to kill invading organisms and

dissolve damaged cells and foreign materials

 

How does the body regenerate tissues?

ï‚· Healthy balanced chemistry is restored after all invading organisms are dead

and damage is cleaned up (the red flags are turned off)

ï‚· Restoration of this chemical balance turns off swelling and redness and

stimulates neighboring healthy cells to divide and fill in the missing cells and

tissue

ï‚· Healthy cells still continue to divide and multiply until the gap has been

filled in with healthy new cells

 

How does the body maintain a healthy chemical balance?

ï‚· Antioxidants, in conjunction with " Reductants, " neutralize stray oxidants in

order to protect healthy cells

ï‚· Antioxidants keep excess oxidants in check, neutralizing them and

maintaining correct chemical balance

ï‚· Cells produce antioxidants and deploy them to protect vulnerable areas

inside and outside of the cell

 

How are Reductants and oxidants made?

ï‚· Reductants and oxidants are " reactive molecules " that are formed naturally

in the cell, made from the simple atoms in the salt water that fill and surround

the cells

ï‚· The Mitochondria inside the cells produce these reactive molecules both

oxidants and Reductants and also produce the fuel used to energize the cell

(ATP)

ï‚· The Reductants pair up with anti-oxidants to protect the cell from excess

reactive oxygen and toxins

ï‚· The oxidants are the weapon of choice used by the immune system to destroy

invading organisms

 Oxidants are also " red flags’ that call for help when the cell is damaged

or under attack

 

Why is a healthy chemical balance of " reactive molecules " important?

ï‚· Too many oxidants in the cells or blood causes damage and aging to all

tissues

ï‚· An incorrect balance of Reductants and oxidants can cause the immune system

to attack healthy cells , inflame tissues and slows down the healing process

ï‚· Too few oxidants will remove the " red flags " and allow damaged, infected and

malfunctioning cells (those that should be flagged and destroyed by the immune

system) to thrive, divide and spread the damage

 

How can I help maintain a healthy chemical balance?

ï‚· Supplement the raw materials the body needs to support the immune system

 Raw, green vegetables, juices and herbs

 Or, anti-oxidants and vitamin supplements

ï‚· Use products that have the correct balance of Reductants that enhance the

action of the anti-oxidants

 Maintain a proactive and healthy attitude – mental attitude measurably

helps balance the body’s chemistry

 

 

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