How to keep your family healthy and strong with safe and effective natural remedies

The world has become a scary place when your grocery store supplies antibacterial wipes next to the grocery carts. If you are worried about catching a "bug" or just want to make sure the you and your family have the healthiest immune system possible, please read the following articles.

Colds and Flu

General Immune Support

Immune Support
Symptoms and possible causes of a weakened immune system and recommendations for supporting the immune system naturally.

AlliTru: For So Many Reasons, It’s The Ultimate Garlic Supplement
Research has shown that it is the unusual organosulfur compounds relatively unique to garlic that promote its broad range of lipid- lowering, antithrombotic, anti-blood coagulation, anti-hypertension, anticancer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects.

The Virucidal, Bactericidal and Fungicidal Effects of Glycyrrhizin, Phyllanthus Species and Monolaurin
Promising research has been conducted on glycyrrhizin, Phyllanthus and monolaurin demonstrating their broad-spectrum activity against a host of microorganisms.

News Item: Quercetin Studied for Its Immune-Boosting Effects
In a new study, quercetin was able to significantly strengthen immunity in animals exposed to the flu virus, consistent with the results of a human study released last year where the flavonoid had similar immune-enhancing effects.

Silver Protein
The safety and prolonged anti-microbial effect of silver protein has been demonstrated in studies in which enormous doses of mild silver protein have been administered intravenously to people with AIDS, chronic Lyme disease, or “flesh-eating” staph or streptococcal infections. And, as the FDA-registered labeling clearly states, it has "no known side effects." "It appears that medicine finally has its “silver bullet."

Fucoidan: Potent, New, Marine-Derived Immune Support
Fucoidan is emerging as one of the most intriguing immune system enhancers of our time, possessing strong inhibitory activity against a number of viruses, such as Herpes, Chicken pox (Varicella), EBV and HIV.

EpiCor  — Novel Immune System Enhancer Strengthens Microbial and Mutagenic Defense
EpiCor is a safe, natural remedy that helps strengthen our bodies' natural defense systems.

Supporting Immune Response
Although there are few immune-stimulating pharmaceutical drugs available today, there is a number of immune-enhancing nutrients and herbs that can dramatically energize a flagging immune system, and help overcome an attack by bacteria and viruses.

Thymic Protein A – Restoring Thymic Function for Immune Support
Dr. Julian Whitaker states that Thymic protein A is likely the most powerful natural stimulant of the immune system ever discovered

Thymus Gland — Its Overlooked But Vital Role
Patients, both children and adults, with infections, autoimmune, allergic and cancerous conditions, both acute and chronic, have been shown to benefit from Thym-Uvocal. Hepatitis, recurrent respiratory infections, early-stage AIDS, candidiasis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and skin conditions have all been treated successfully with TUV or similar pharmaceutical Thymus Gland extracts.

Larch Arabinogalactan – Unique Natural Prebiotic for Immune Support
Larch arabinogalactan is a well known source of dietary fiber that offers powerful therapeutic benefit as a prebiotic and as a modulator of the immune system

Samento: New Support For An Ancient Enemy – Lyme Disease
There is significant evidence that Samento can be an effective contribution to fighting Lyme disease

The Olive Branch That Means War
Olive leaf extract is one of the most potent remedies to fight against bacteria, virus and fungi. It has also been shown to aid in dropping systemic blood pressure, eliminate cardiac arrhythmia in dogs, lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and reduce atherosclerosis.

News Item: Study Reports Spirulina Boosts Immune System
A number of animal studies have shown spirulina to be effective in supporting the immune system and may also have therapeutic effects on hyperlipidemia and obesity

Medicinal Mushrooms: Help yourself to a serving of health
Medicinal mushrooms in general boost immune function,support cardiovascular health, and show promise in lowering the risk of — or treating — cancer. Specifically, maitake is recommended for the  stomach and intestines, as well as blood sugar levels; shiitake treats nutritional deficiencies and liver ailments; and reishi promotes respiratory health and spirituality.

Rhodiola Rosea: A New Arctic Adaptogen
Used as a popular tonic to give strength and stamina to individuals recovering from long-term illness, Rhodiola may also be used to fight infections, increase physical endurance and increase concentration during intense mental activity

News Item: Fruit and Vegetable Extracts Support Immune Health
A new study reports that consuming fruit and vegetable extracts improves immunity, increases antioxidant capacity and prevents DNA damage in healthy humans

GREEN POWER: Color Your Health Naturally with Green Foods
Green foods such as wheat grass, chlorella, spirulina and blue-green algae are rich sources of digestive enzymes, essential fatty acids (EFAs), gamma linolenic acid (GLA), carotenoids , vitamins and protein. They have been shown to strengthen the immune system, eliminate toxins by acting as chelating agents, promote healthy digestive function, and speed wound healing

A Salad full Of Nutrients
Dietary carotenoids, defend against free radical damage, enhance the immune system, improve intellectual functioning, and protect aging eyes from the oxidative stress that usually manifests itself as cataracts or macular degeneration.

Plant Sterols — Nature's Super Stars
Plant sterols and sterolins have been shown to be extremely effective. in disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, cervical cancer, diabetes, immune function, prostate problems, HIV, herpes, hepatitis C, allergies, stress-induced immune suppression, chronic fatigue, tuberculosis, breast cancer and high cholesterol.

Buffered C: High-Dose Vitamin C Easier on the GI Tract
High doses of orgal unbuffered vitamin C can cause gas, cramping and diarrhea when more than 1,500 to 2,000 mg are consumed at one time. Now you can obtain the benefits of megavitamin C intake while minimizing the risk of stomach upset. BalanCe delivers more than 2,300 mg of pure vitamin C per serving, with acid-neutralizing action provided by the essential minerals calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Supplement Spotlight: Vitamin C
Vitamin C deficiency symptoms include capillary fragility, muscular weakness, easy bruising, gums that bleed easily, poor wound healing, anemia, poor appetite and growth, and tender, swollen joints

Supplement Spotlight: VITAMIN C — A Body's Best Friend
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is required for tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function, and healthy gums. It also aids in the production of anti-stress hormones and interferon.

Supplement Spotlight: Selenium
Selenium's antioxidant activities are reported to enable it to protect against heart attacks and strokes. It also acts on the immune system and has been reported to have antiviral activity.

Think Zinc!
Zinc has a multitude of actions. It is necessary for proper growth and physical development. Zinc plays an important role in how the immune and reproductive systems function. It is involved in virtually every enzyme reaction in the brain, governs the contractibility of muscles, is essential for protein synthesis, and helps in the formation of insulin.

When the Immune System Betrays Us: Fighting Autoimmune Diseases Naturally
Current theories to explain how autoimmune diseases develop and natural supplements that may be helpful to relieve the symptoms of autoimmune diseases.