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 | Stimulating Immunity |
- Today, there are
few immune-stimulating drugs available. However, there are numerous natural remedies that
are capable of stimulating a sluggish immune system-empowering it to respond to a number
of assaults by viruses and bacteria. Maintaining the immune system requires a
comprehensive program of wholesome diet, resilient attitude, fitness enhancing activity
and nutrients keyed to the clear and specific needs of this energetic machine. The
immune system is a dazzlingly complex mechanism charged with guarding against infection,
colds, flu and cancer.
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| New Immune Boosting Products |
- Over the last several years, there
has been an increased interest in natural remedies that have an enhancing effect on immune function-including vitamins, minerals, homeopathic remedies, and
herbs. Prior to this, humans lived for millions of years without pharmaceutical
antibiotics until their introduction into medical practice early in the 1930s and 1940s.
Before the introduction of antibiotics, physicians had to rely on antimicrobial substances
such as Vitamins and Herbs. These compounds stimulated the body's own
defense mechanisms, thereby fighting disease. This approach, however, is not really
considered a practical one in traditional medicine. There are two classifications of
immune products: those that enhance the immune system, functioning to maintain health: and
those that reinforce the immune system, helping to restore health. In some cases, these
capabilities overlap. For example, echinacea taken in small amounts through
time works as a preventative while larger amounts can be used to help combat acute
infections such as colds, flu, and fever. Most of us connect of the
immune system with colds and flu. The immune system also plays an important part in
fighting off harmful bacteria, fungi, parasites, particles, and even malignant cells. The
immune system helps us against viral infections, allergies, arthritis, stress, fighting cancer and even
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