The human body has an incredible and complex system of defense against bacteria, viruses and fungus from infecting the body. Unfortunately, a poor diet, stress, lack of exercise and sleep and many other factors can weaken our defense system rapidly. We can’t always have control over these factors, so it is important to give your body the extra support it may need to fight off infections. Even though the common cold is one of the easiest illnesses to catch, immune system stimulation can help fight off more severe illnesses. There is a significant amount of research being done on the use of vitamins and herbs and their effects on our immune system. Dr. Metcalfe recommends keeping natural products on hand to begin to treat the ailment immediately at the first signs of illness. Both children and adults respond well to immune stimulation. Dr. Metcalfe suggests everyone should begin boosting their immune system in the fall season to help prevent colds and influenza. Even if you’ve already contracted an illness, you should give your immune system a helping hand and begin treating immediately.

Signs and Symptoms:

Increased rate of infection.
Unexplained fatigue.
Chronic inflammation.
Swollen lymph nodes.
Slow wound healing.

Lifestyle Changes:

Decrease stress. Stress increases corticosteroid release, which suppresses your natural killer cell activity, decreases your T and B – cell responsiveness and decreases the lymphocyte toxicity.
8 hours of sleep a night.
Do not smoke
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol decreases leukocyte mobilization.
Exercise 1 hour a day, seven days a week.
Wash your hands throughout the day with antibacterial soap.

Dietary Changes:

Avoid sugar. Sugar decreases the phagocytic effect of white blood cells.
Eat a low fat diet with complex carbohydrates.
5 servings of fruit and vegetables daily. Choose veggies such as carrots, yams and spinach which are high in B-carotene. B-carotene increases T-cell ratios.
Drink 10 glasses of water daily.

Immune System Stimulation Protocol:

Defense Factors:
If you are currently ill or feel like you are getting sick: take 2 capsules 5 times a day for two days, then decrease to 2 capsules three times a day for 1 week.
General Immune Support: take 2 capsules twice a day.

OR TRY:

Echinacea Extract: If you are currently sick or feel like you are getting sick: Take 4 tablets four times a day for 2 days, then take 3 tablets twice a day for one week.
General Immune Support: 3 tablets every morning.

With one of the above take:

Ultra Potent C 1000: 1 tablet twice daily.
Chlorotene: 2 capsules with breakfast.

If you have a sore throat, try:

Immuplex Lozenge: dissolve one lozenge in mouth every hour. Do not exceed 12 lozenges per day.

If you have a problem with recurrent viral infections, then try:

Imuzyme: If you are currently ill or feel the onset of a virus: 3 capsules four times a day for two days, then decrease to 3 capsules twice daily for one week.
If you are preventing a virus: 3 capsules every morning.