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Keep Your Immune System Strong:
1. Diet (for more detailed diet recommendations ask for our handout on What to Eat
A healthy diet provides nutrients to boost the immune system and reduces toxins that suppress immune function.
AVOID:
Sugar of all kinds (sugar instantly depresses the immune system),
Alcohol,
High fructose corn syrup,
Processed foods, including fruit juices,
Food additives,
Pasteurized dairy and cheese,
Non organic animal products, farmed fish,
Fried foods,
most vegetable oils
EAT:
Real food
Organic vegetables and fruits (moderate fruit due it's high sugar content),
Healthy fats like olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil and grass fed raw butter,
Moderate amounts of sprouted grains sprouted nuts, seeds and beans,
Grass fed and cage free animal products, wild caught fish
2. Lifestyle
A. Sleep: Deep regenerative sleep is necessary for proper cellular repair and detoxification, and essential for strong immune system function (see our handout on Sleep)
B. Exercise: Some sort of exercise, be it walking, yoga, weight training etc. is absolutely necessary if you want to stay healthy. Exercise promotes mitochondrial health, better sleep, better metabolism, and so much more.
C. Detoxification:
1. One of the absolute best ways to detoxify is with a near-infrared sauna. We carry Sauna Space Saunas with zero VOC (toxins outgassing) and outstanding results.
2. Diatomaceous Earth and Activated Charcoal - ask for handout
3. NDF is possibly the most effective Heavy Metal and all chemical detox
4. FlorEssence Tea, a gentle detox for the whole body
D. Stress: Exposure to stress depletes the body's energy to fight off microbes, heal and regenerate. Ask us about the best tools to use to reduce stress, such as mediation, flower essences, essential oils, and Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy.
3. Supplements for Daily Use to Maintain and Strengthen the Immune System
This is a summary of suggested supplements, see below for more details about each supplement.
Lypospheric Vitamin C - 1 packet daily, take on empty stomach, wait 15 minutes to eat
Perfect Press Black Cumin Oil - 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon per day
Mushroom Science Immune Builder 1-3 capsules 1-2 x day
Gaia Herbs Astragalus 2 caps on an empty stomach (do not take while in the acute stage of
an infection
Megahydrate 2 capsules daily to increase absorption of water into cells
Lysine - 1 capsule daily with food
Monolaurin - 1 -3 scoops daily without food depending on existing viral load
Essential Oils - Use one or all of these blends in your diffuser to kill airborne bacteria and viruses. Anti-bacterial Blend, Immune System Blend, Cold and Flu Blend and Like Thieves Blend.
On the Early Onset of Symptoms Take These Steps Immediately to Prevent Colds, Flu and Acute Viral Infections
Take these supplements at the first sign symptoms , such as scratchy or sore throat, feeling run down or more tired then usual. Continue suggested daily supplements except Astragalus.
** Lypospheric Vitamin C - Take as much as 1-2 packets every 2-3 hours - see below for more info.
** Gaia Herbs Liquid Phytocaps
Choose one or all of the following depending on the severity of the symptoms
Echinacea Goldenseal - take 2 caps between meals 3 x day
Olive Leaf - take 2 caps between meals 3 x day
Oil of Oregano - take 2 caps between meals 3 x day
** Elderberry Tea
Bring 1 tablespoon of dried elder berries to a boil in 1 1/4 cups of water (for each cup you want to make), then simmer for 5-10 minutes, strain and drink the tea. We generally do not recommend elderberry syrups as most have sugar with depresses immune function
** Essential Oils Use these oils in your diffuser, or apply topically undiluted on the bottom of your feet, and diluted at 10-30 drops per oz of carrier on your chest, neck or body. In addition, you can apply drops generously to fingertips and hold fingers up to your nose, (but do not touch your nose, the oils can irritate the skin), take several deep inhalations. Do this several times per day.
Thieves (Like Thieves) Pure Essential Oil Blend - very
Anti-Bacterial Pure Essential Oil Blend and Anti-Bacterial Spray
Immune System Pure Essential Oil Blend
Cold and Flu Blend Pure Essential Oil Blend
Asthma Pure Essential Oil Blend - Opens the bronchial airways. Use in your diffuser, or mix with a carrier oil, like jojoba oil, and apply to the chest several times a day.
Sinus Inhalant Pure Essential Oil Blend
More Detailed Supplement Information
** Lypospheric Vitamin C
Different than any other Vitamin C due to the lypospheric delivery system which delivers about 50 times the absorption of any other Vitamin C. This high dose vitamin C boosts immune response enabling the body to kill bacteria and viruses. 50 x more potent than any other vitamin C. Dr. Thomas Levy has said that lypospheric delivery makes 1000 mg as potent as a 10,000 mg IV. Please see complete Soothe Your Soul handout on Lypospheric Vitamin C describing the many health benefits of this super potent vitamin C and how to take it.
** Gaia Herbs has patented the process of concentrating herbal liquid extracts into a capsule without alcohol or any other carrier, making these capsules as much as 10-20 times stronger than powdered herb capsules
Echinacea Goldenseal Liquid Phytocaps
Oil of Oregano Liquid Phytocaps: Oil of Oregano is a very potent anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal remedy. Take for up to 2 weeks with dosage varying from 1 capsule twice daily to 2 caps three x per day , depending on the severity of the condition. Longer periods of use can affect the microbiome.
Olive Leaf Liquid Phytocaps: Olive Leaf is a potent anti-viral, can be taken daily to boost the immune system at a dosage of 1 capsule once or twice daily between meals. Dosage can be increased to 2 capsules 3 x per day upon onset of symptoms.
Astragalus Liquid Phytocaps: Astragalus is a deep immune building herb that should be taken daily to build the immune system, but should not be taken during an active infection.
** Perfect Press Black Cumin Oil
Black Cumin is an extremely potent anti-microbial especially effective for the respiratory system.
** Mushroom Science Immune Builder
A combination of medicinal mushrooms that are an excellent as a daily supplement to build
immunity.
** Lysine
Lysine is an anti-viral amino acid available in capsules, good for daily use.
** Monolaurin
Concentrated Luaric Acid, a powerful anti-viral substance.
** Essential Oils are very effective at killing airborne bacteria and viruses, as well as boosting your
immune system. Use these oils in your diffuser, or apply topically undiluted on the bottom of
your feet, and diluted at 10-30 drops per oz of carrier on your chest, neck or body.
Thieves (Like Thieves) Pure Essential Oil Blend - very
Anti-Bacterial Pure Essential Oil Blend and Anti-Bacterial Spray
Immune System Pure Essential Oil Blend
Cold and Flu Blend Pure Essential Oil Blend
Asthma Pure Essential Oil Blend
Sinus Inhalant Pure Essential Oil Blend
** Elder Berries
Elder berries are an effective anti-viral and immune system booster, and makes a delicious tea.
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, prevent or cure any disease. If you have a health condition consult with your physician.