Western Botanicals: Boosting Natural Immunity

The immune system is perhaps one of the most complex and fascinating systems of the body. The immune systems prime function is protecting the body against infection and the development of cancers. Conditions such as colds, influenza, allergies, asthma, mononucleosis, Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Autoimmune disorders such as MS and many cancers are all directly associated with a weakened immune system. The key to recovery is Boosting Natural Immunity. Stress causes an increase in the adrenal gland hormones which inhibit the immune system. Prolonged stress can leave a person susceptible to infections, cancer and other illnesses. Inadequate rest can be the greatest strain on the immune system. During sleep and deep relaxation powerful immune enhancing compounds are released and many immune functions are greatly increase. Good quality sleep and relaxation to counteract stress are vital for healing and a healthy immune system. Eating highly sweet and sugary foods reduce the white blood cells ability to destroy bacteria. 100 grams of sugars in the form of glucose, fructose, honey and fruit juices significantly reduces the immune response. In contrast, the eating starches had no negative effect. The average American consumes 150 grams of refined sugar in their diets each day. The inescapable conclusion is that most Americans have a chronically depressed immune system. Consuming simple sugars (even orange juice) during an infection is detrimental to the immune response. Obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and high triglycerides also inhibit various immune functions. Consuming alcohol increases susceptibility to infections. Several herbs such as Echinacea, Garlic, Goldenseal, Cat's Claw, Pau d'Arco have shown to enhance the body's immune mechanisms. These herbs are effective against viral as well as bacterial infections. Studies and research have also demonstrated that Vitamins A, beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, and pyridoxine (vitamin B6) all enhance and boost the body's immune system.

The Common Cold is the Cure

For years scientist have strived to discover "the cure" for the common cold. It has not been found and never will be, because the common cold (or a rhinovirus) is the cure. It is the cure for increased toxicity within the body and then a depressed immune system. Getting a cold is the body's way of "cleaning house", dumping toxins and exercising the immune system. Modern medicine focuses primarily on relieving symptoms, even though symptoms may be part of the healing process. For example, a fever increases the ability and effectiveness of the white blood cells in fighting illness. When a fever is reduced with drugs, the immune response is diminished. Nearly eighty percent of certain infectious illnesses are viral and won't respond to antibiotics. Antibiotics has shown to weaken the immune system and should be reserved for life and death emergencies. The key to a speedy recovery is to assist and support the body in the healing process.

Focus on cleansing the body and boosting the immune system.

Drink plenty of unsweetened fluids (herbal teas like Red Raspberry or Catnip are best). Our definition of "plenty of fluids" is 1 full gallon within 24 hours.
Take immune stimulating herbs such as Western Botanicals^TM Immune Boost^TM and/or Anti-Plague every waking hour. Make sure your channels of elimination are working well.
Use Colon Cleanse^TM, and the Liver and Kidney Formulas as necessary.
Increase your Earth's Nutrition^TM to two or three times daily.
Review the Incurables checklist on page 31 of this guide and do as many things as you can. The more you can do, the stronger will be your immune response.

The next time you feel a cold or flu coming on, rather than going for the drugs, do something healthy instead. Take your herbs. Drink your tea. Slow down and rest. Work with the body's natural healing processes. Remember, the body has an intelligence greater than medical science.