Balance your Life : Immunity - Dr. David Williams

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Here are my top recommendations to boost and support your body's immune function

naturally.

 

Vitamin C: When you need extra immune support, I recommend you take 500 to 1,000

milligrams every 2 hours. Even without the onset of a flu or cold, I personally

take 2,000 mg of C each day, along with bioflavonoids and other synergistic

nutrients like vitamin E. When Vitamin C is taken with zinc, propolis and

elderberry extract, a good daily maintenance dose is 100 mg.

 

Zinc: Promotes immune function. One 23-mg zinc gluconate lozenge every two

wakeful hours after an initial double dose, has been found to provide symptom

relief. While the only side effect associated with zinc is its bad taste, this

routine shouldn't be continued any longer than a week. Excessive zinc can

eventually create a copper deficiency and weaken the immune system. The

recommended daily dose for zinc when taken with vitamin C, propolis and

elderberry extract is 10 mg.

 

Bee Propolis: Research shows that this waxy resin used by bees to waterproof

their hives has immune enhancing properties. The recommended daily dose when

taken with elderberry extract, zinc and vitamin C is 75 mg.

 

Elderberry Extract: The active ingredients in elderberries have been found to

protect your cells from harmful invaders. I recommend a remarkable elderberry

extract developed by Israeli scientists called Sambucol (which comes from the

Latin name for elderberry, Sambucus nigra).

 

Research shows that this patented elderberry extract will provide relief within

24 to 48 hours. I've been so impressed with this extract that I've worked with

the researcher who developed it to incorporate it in my own formula. Whatever

product you use, I recommend taking 4 g daily of elderberry extract in

conjunction with the Vitamin C, Propolis and Zinc.

 

Vitamin A: Initial doses as high as 100,000 units daily can be very beneficial.

The dose should then be dropped back to 10,000 to 25,000 IU daily to avoid

problems with toxicity.

 

Turmeric (from root): has been used for centuries in India and China for a

variety of health concerns, including boosting the immune system. To support

immune health I recommend taking 200 mg per day.

 

Garlic: helps to fortify the immune system. For overall health, I recommend that

you consume at least a clove of garlic each day. Studies suggest that you can

get similar benefits from cooked garlic -- if you first let it sit out a while

after peeling. When garlic is peeled an enzyme called allinase begins a series

of chemical reactions that create beneficial health effects.

 

If you take garlic extract in liquid form, a recommended serving is 1/4 to 1/2

teaspoon mixed with fruit or vegetable juice, twice daily with meals. As for

garlic capsules, take 1 to 3 capsules daily, depending on your level of

free-radical exposure.

 

Grapefruit Seed Extract: Drinking three to four drops per 8 oz of water per day

helps maintain immune system function. This extract is also a good remedy for

cleansing your sinuses:

 

1. First, in a clean sink or large saucer add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of salt to a quart

of fairly hot water. Once the salt has dissolved, immerse your face in the water

for five to 10 seconds; repeat this three or four times. Allow the water to run

into your nose, but keep your mouth and eyes closed.

2. Follow the facial with a quick nasal rinse by adding a few drops of

grapefruit seed extract to 1/2 cup of warm water. Cup a small amount of the

water in the palm of your hand, and then lean over and gently " inhale " the water

into your nasal passages. Do this two or three times before bed and first thing

in the morning. You may momentarily feel a very slight tingling or burning

sensation as the extract coats the nasal and sinus passages. Once it gets to

these hard-to-reach areas, it can begin to eliminate the harmful irritants.

 

Purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia): helps increase certain responses of

the immune system. Powdered echinacea capsules can be found in most health food

stores (recommended dosages are given on the product labels). You can obtain

some of the best results with echinacea by using the liquid plant extracts --

for adults five to 10 drops in 1/4 cup of water taken five times daily is

generally recommended).

 

Note: Certain individuals don't seem to benefit from echinacea, including

hyperactive persons, those who are extremely sensitive to environmental

pollutants and chemicals, and AIDS patients.

 

Tea tree honey: For years I've recommended using tea tree oil from Australia for

a variety of health concerns (see the April 1992 ALTERNATIVES, vol. 4, number

10). To help boost your immune system, I also encourage you to take 250 mg a day

of tea tree honey (also known as Manuka honey). This sweet alternative is from

New Zealand and has been shown to have natural immune-supporting properties.

 

Shark cartilage: Long-time ALTERNATIVES readers know that I've written about the

benefits of shark cartilage for years. Among its many beneficial properties,

shark cartilage helps support your overall healthy immune system function. I

recommend 100 mg daily.

 

Slippery Elm: This herb has mucus-eliminating properties and helps promote

respiratory health. 20 mg daily is recommended.

 

Peppermint powder: Helps support immune function. 17 mg a day is recommended.

 

Eucalyptus Oil: I wrote about the advantages of the immune-boosting properties

of eucalyptus in the October 1999 ALTERNATIVES. For best results, I recommed

taking 2 mg daily along with the other herbal immune boosters mentioned here.

Newsletter readers know that I've been working on an herbal immune formula for

some time now and have finally developed one that combines these and a number of

other herbs I've discussed in previous issues.

 

Balance your life

 

Physical and emotional stress, poor diet and chronic illness can suppress your

immune system. Yet another great reason to eat right, exercise, cultivate a

positive outlook and take care!

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