 | The Immune System |
- The immune system wages
war on the organ, tissue and cellular fronts. It encompasses the lymphatic vessels and
organs (lymph nodes, tonsils), white blood cells, specialized cells in particular tissues
and customized chemicals. Lymph, a milky fluid consisting of water protein and immune
system. Powered by muscle movement (an important reason why exercise boosts immunity), the
lymphatic system collects and transports lymphatic system to the lymph nodes. These nodes
contain certain immune cells and filter out invading antigens, as well as produce
antibodies, before siphoning the lymph out into the bloodstream. If you've ever had
"swollen glands," that means your lymph nodes have been in overdrive.
Macrophages are the immune cells that filter lymph, consuming bacteria and cellular debris
while protecting the lymph system from invasion and damage. Two organs dominate
immune function:
-
- The Thymus: The most
influential, critical gland of the immune system located just below the thyroid gland and
above the heart; produces T lymphocytes, white blood cells responsible for cell-mediated
immunity not controlled by antibodies. This immune response is tailored to specific
antigens and is vital to resisting infection from mold-like bacteria including yeast,
fungi, parasites and such viruses as Epstein-Barr, herpes simplex and hepatitis. It also
protects against cancer, allergies and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
-
- The Spleen:
The largest mass (about seven ounces) of lymphatic tissue in the body, located in the
upper left abdomen behind the lower ribs; it produces white blood cells, which engulf and
destroy bacteria and cellular debris; recycles material from worn out red cells and
platelets; produces immune system enhancing compounds, including the proteins tufsin and
splenopentin, and spleen extracts.
-
| 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.
-
| 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
-
| The Effect of Sambucol Black
Elderberry Products on the Immune System |
- Sambucol
products are based on a standardized black
elderberry extract. Sambucol was shown to be effective in vitro against 10 strains of
influenza virus. In a double blind, placebo controlled, randomized study, Sambucol reduced
the duration of flu symptoms by 3 or 4 days. The level of serum antibodies to influenza
virus was higher in the Sambucol group than in control group. The present study aimed to
assess the effect of Sambucol on the healthy immune system - namely, its effect on
cytokine production. In addition to its antiviral properties, Sambucol extract and its
formulations were shown to activate the healthy immune system by increasing cytokine and
hematopoietic growth factors production cytokines being the most important factors in the
inflammatory process. Sambucol might therefore be beneficial to the immune system.
Sambucol could have an immunoprotective/immunostimulatory effect when administered to
cancer patients in conjunction with chemotherapeutic treatment. Research
|
 |
Product
Recommendations |
- Stay Well Multi-System Defense. Having
trouble staying healthy? Do you feel fatiqued? Are your defenses run down?
-
-
|
- If your immunity is weak, you're
vulnerable to germs, bacteria and other microorganisms that seemingly attrack from every
angle. Boost all aspects of immunity. At your defense are seven different systems
working together to ensure good health. Cellular, Circulatory, Digestive,
Epidermal, Lymphatic, Respiratory and Systemic.
|
 |
- 2 teaspoon contents: 3.8 gm of
Elderberry extract. Sambucol, patented black elderberry extract.
|
 |
- Zinc Lozenges
Special
|
 |
- Liquid Extract Echinacea &
Goldenseal 1oz.
-
|
 |
Sambucol Immune System Formula supports your natural defenses, and is
especially popular during the winter season.
 |
|
|
