BUILDING A POWERFUL DEFENSE

SPOTLIGHT ON THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
by Courtney Hammond

A healthy immune system is one of the most valuable things you can possess. Just ask anyone with compromised immunity. An understanding of how the immune system works can put you on the path to a better, more powerful defense.

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM

• Get enough sleep.
• Wash your hands often.
• Eat nutritious foods, especially those high in Vitamin C.
• Avoid unhealthy foods, particularly those high in sugar and overly processed foods.
• Get adequate exercise.
• Avoid alcohol and cigarettes
• Avoid excessive sun exposure.
• Avoid exposure to pollutants and toxic chemical.

An Immune System Glossary

Adaptive Immunity: Immunity that developes throughout life through exposure to disease or vaccinations.

Antibody: Specialized immune protein, produced by the B-lymphocytes in response to an antigen.

B-Lymphocytes (or B Cells): A lylmphocyte derived from bone marrow that produces immune response.

Innate Immunity: Immunity with which humans are born.

Leukocyte: White blood cells that are the primary cells of the immune system. Two basic types of leukocytes exist: phagocytes and lymphocytes.

Lymph Nodes: Lymphatic tissue located in many places throughout the body. The lymph nodes are the principal sites where many immune reactions are initiated.

Lymphatic Vessels: The means by which white blood cells travel between the organs and nodes of the lymphatic system

Lymphocyte: A type of leukocyte that allows the body to remember and recognize invaders.

Lymphoid Organs: Organs where leukocytes are produced and stored.

Macrophages: A large phogocyte that ingests and destroys unwanted material.

Natural Killer Cells: Cells of the immune system that destroy invading organisms.

Passive Immunity: Immunity that is passed from one source to anothe for a limited period time.

Phagocytes: A type of leukocyte that destroys invading organisms.

T-Lymphocytes: Lymphocytes that recognize and destroy antigens inactivated by an antibody.

The Immune System

The Immune system represents the body's barrier against harmful microorganisms. It is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues and organs.

Leukocytess, or white blood cells, are the cells of the immune system. They are produced and stored throughout the body both in lymphoid organs, inclluding the bone marrow, spleen and thymus; and lymphoid tissues, primarily the lymph nodes.

When a foreign substance-or antigen-attacks the body, the lymphatic cells work together to protect the body. B-lymphocytes-a specialisted leukocyte-produce antibodies to neutralize the antigen. Then T-lymphocytes or phagocytes can destory the antigen.

The ability to produce specific antibodies remains in the body for a long period of time. For that reason it is rare for someone who has had chicken pox to get it again; immune cells are already prepared to manufacture antibodies to fight chicken pox antigens. This adaptive immunity involving memory cells is also the principle behind immunization.

Nature's Sunshine offers natural products that support a healthy immune system.

Nature's Noni

The juice of the Morinda citrofolia fruit is rich in unique phytonutrients and antioxidants. Phytonutrients nourish the body's cells, organs and tissues. They, along with antioxidants, fight free radical damage caused by harmful chemicals, pollution and a host of other free-radical generating processes.

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Silver Shield with Aqua Sol Technology

Silver Shield with Aqua Sol Technology provides 14 ppm of silver that stays suspended in purified deionized water. NSP's Aqua Sol Technology-the manner in which silver particles with an interior of elemental silver and an exterior of ionic silver oxide is placed in a colloidal suspension in water-has been patented and represents the latest advancement in colloidal silver.

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Immune Stimulator

Immune Stimulator is a unique blend of natural ingredients that support and boost the immune system and lay a foundation of good health. It contains:

• Beta glucans, which trigger an increase in the products of macrophages, T-cells, natural killer cells and cytokines
• Arobinogalactan to stimulate natural killer cells and macrophage activity.
• Colostrum-the first milk produced by mammals. It is rich in immune-enhancing transfer factors
• Reishi and maitake mushroom, believed to help support immunity by increasing the activity of natural killer cells and macrophages.
• Cordyceps, a prized energizing nutrient from China that promotes the integrity of DNA and increases T-cell and B-cell activity.

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VS-C

VS-C utilizes the powerful benefits of nine superb oriental herbs, formulated according to centuries-old Chinese herbal philosophy. Considered a metal enhancing combination in Traditional Chinese Medicine, VS-C contains dandelion root, purslane herb, indigo leaves and root, thlaspi herb, buplerum root, Typhonium flagelliforme, scute root, cinnamon twig, licorice root and Panax ginseng root.

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High Potency Garlic

An old Welsh saying goes, "Eat leeks in March and wild garlic in May, and all the year after physicians may play." Garlic exhibits antioxidants, immune supporting and circulation-supporting action. Nature's Sunshine's High Potency Garlic offers the most potent garlic available, plus a special coating that helps control the garlic's odor.

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