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Internal Immune Support is Vital for Healing Wounds

Supporting the immune system before and after injury is vital in keeping the body from getting a secondary or blood-borne infection. Further, immune support on a continual basis ensures that the body won't be susceptible to bacterial and viral infections it becomes exposed to. Finally, it is vital to ensure that you provide your body with optimum nutrition, especially during periods of stress, injury, and before and after periods of heavy exercise and work.

The three rules for reducing illness and viral infections include: continual immune support, immune boosting during illness, and proper nutrition to reduce the risk of immune compromise.

Continual Immune Support

Keeping your immune system in good repair is as easy as a couple of supplements per day. Here's the four areas you should care about, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega fatty acids. The key vitamins you should worry about are vitamins C and D. If you get at least 30 minutes of direct sunshine per day, you are good to go on vitamin-D, if you do not, consider taking a vitamin-D supplement. Vitamin-C is crucial, try to take a supplement which contains bioactive compounds and bioflavonoids. Other forms of vitamin-C are difficult for the body to assimilate and most of it goes wasted.*

If you are already taking the Delicious Greens 8000 product, you are more than covered with getting enough minerals and antioxidants. If you take at least one scoop per day, you are getting the essential amounts. If you are feeling tired, sick, or are recovering from injury or illness, consider taking 2 or 3 servings per day. The Delicious Greens 8000 product comes in 3 delicious flavors (number four, chocolate, is soon to be released) making it easy to enjoy it.*

Due to the low-fat, no-fat craze of the 80's and 90's, many people began skimping on the essential fatty acids their body needs to support a healthy immune system. To function properly, everyone needs roughly 30% of their diet to be essential fatty acids. You can either take a supplement, or add hemp oil to your diet.*

Immune Boosting During Illness

If a cold or flu bug is going around, you have recently been injured (even a mild scrape or paper cut), or you are enduring periods of heavy stress, intense exercise sessions, or suffering from poor sleep or diet, then it is also wise to consider supporting and boosting your immune system with herbal preparations. Here are some products we recommend:*

7-Keto may support a healthy immune system and nervous system due to its ability to assist the T-lymphocytes in producing more interleukin-2 which causes an increase in the white blood cells ability to fight and kill infections. Unlike DHEA products, 7-Keto is a metabolite of DHEA and will not affect hormonal changes or cause any adrenal problems. *

AHCC®  (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) is a proprietary extract produced from specially cultivated and hybridized mushrooms. According to extensive research in humans, as well as numerous non-clinical studies, AHCC® supports immune system function through its effects on macrophages and NK (Natural Killer) Cells. NK cells and the intercellular mediators they produce are critical for the maintenance of healthy cell cycle function.  AHCC® has also been shown to possess antioxidant properties, and supports healthy liver function. *

NOW® Air Defense™  is a blend of vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids that support optimal immune function and respiratory health. Air Defense™ contains PARACTIN®, a patented extract of Andrographis paniculata. Studies have shown that PARACTIN® helps to support a healthy and balanced immune response. ImmunEnhancer™, Elderberry, Echinacea, and Astragalus herbal extracts have also been included for their immune supporting properties. Olive Leaf Extract has been added to help to maintain healthy respiratory function. The vitamins, minerals, and amino acids present in NOW® Air Defense™ work together with our herbal blend to support healthy immune function during seasonal changes and year-round. *

Astragalus Root (Huang qi) has been used as a popular herbal tonic in China for many centuries. Some of the known active components include flavonoids, free amino acids, trace minerals and polyphenols.*

Beta Glucans Immune response relies on the stimulation of macrophages – white blood cells that scour the body on search and destroy missions targeting harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, these “special forces” are not always on duty - they must first be activated. And that’s the role of beta-glucans. They give the “go order” to the body’s macrophages. The more beta-glucans in the system, the more macrophages will be called into action. NOW Beta 1-3 Glucan formula is comprised of the most concentrated sources available – Saccharomyces Cerevisae (the inner cell walls of baker’s yeast) and Maitake mushroom. As research evolves, consumers are increasingly turning to beta-glucans to give their immune function added firepower.*

Clinically, Cordyceps Sinensis is used to build and support immune function in various immune compromised conditions including chronic fatigue, cancer, and respiratory conditions. Each capsule of our Crouching Tiger contains 500 mg of pure Cordyceps Sinensis.
Suggested Use: 1-8 capsules daily, or more as recommended by your health care professional. *

Holy Basil is an adaptogenic herb which means it helps the body adapt to stress. It also assists in supporting a healthy glucose metabolism. Holy Basil [Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum)] has been shown to possess powerful adaptogenic properties and has been used to enhance the body's ability to respond to stress and minimize the negative effects of stress on the body. In addition, animal studies have demonstrated that Holy Basil can support carbohydrate metabolism and, as a result, healthy blood glucose levels already within the normal range.*

Olive Leaf Extract is a natural botanical product that has been a subject of study since the early 1800's. This specific extract of olive leaves (Olea europea) is manufactured under strict quality control conditions. Olive leaves have been used in the Mediterranean to assist the immune system for a few thousand years. Traditionally, olive leaves were ground into a paste for topical application, or made into a tea for sickness and ailments. *

Vitamin B-50 Complex with 250 mg Vitamin C - 100 Caps can assist the body in sustaining the energy it needs to cope with the stress of daily life. *

DefendAir®   is a fizzy drink supplement abundant with vitamin-C, vitamins, and minerals which the body needs to cope with stress and illness. Give your immune system a fighting chance with DefendAir®. *

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Proper Nutrition Reduces the Risk of Immune Compromise

Lastly, getting proper nutrition is essential to good health and a fully functioning immune system. Unfortunately, due to today's lifestyle, poor eating habits, and depletion of the soils we farm in, our food is not what it used to be, in fact, it can hardly be called food at all.

That is why it is important to take whole food supplements made from the most nutritious food we have left on earth. It is also important to provide the body with the essential proteins and carbohydrates it needs to be healthy. Getting a balanced diet with a healthy amount of protein, omega fatty acids, vegetables, fruits, and carbohydrates is essential to year-round wellness.