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What Is the Immune System Anyway?

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Inside your body there is an amazing "protection" mechanism called the immune system. It is designed to defend you against millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins, and parasites that are constantly trying to invade your body. The immune system is made up of numerous parts of the body, such as the thymus gland, lymph nodes, lymphocytes, and interferon, among others.

What is the "immune system"?

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The immune system is one of the human body's most diverse and intricate. There are two forms of immunity, innate immunity which is present at birth, and adaptive immunity. This second form is divided into two types, humoral immunity (antibody formation), the responsibility of B-cells (bone marrow derived) and cell-mediated immunity, the responsibility of T-cells (thymus derived).

Is the Vitamin E in Immune Perf?ct and Immune Shield the same as others?

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No. Other Vitamin E products are synthetic (acetate) and are not able to be used by the cells. The Vitamin E in Immune Perf?ct and Immune Shield is whole, natural, active Vitamin E.

What Role Might the Immune System Play?

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The most commonly accepted theory about Multiple Sclerosis is that it is an auto-immune response. That is, that somehow the body's immune system, instead of fighting a foreign infection, directs the "attack" against the central nervous system (CNS). The "target" of the attack (the antigen that the immune system locks onto) has not been identified. Research continues on the possibility of stopping this abnormal response without interfering with normal immune cells.

Can I still have a heart attack even though I have the ICD or do I become immune?

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Yes, you can still have a heart attack. An ICD does not prevent a myocardial infarction, which is a blocked artery causing heart muscle tissue to die. Things like exercise, improved diet, reduced stress, and other lifestyle changes suggested in a cardiac rehab program will reduce chances for a heart attack. The ICD implant will save your life 99% of the time if you have a potentially lethal episode of arrhythmia. (According to current statistics.

What do hormones have to do with the immune system?

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DHEA and cortisol are adrenal hormones. Cortisol is produced under stress in order to relieve inflammation. Cortisol correlates with Type-II cytokines, while DHEA correlates with Type-I cytokines. Too much cortisol is called hypercortisolism, and goes hand-in-hand with the “HIV+” state. This is well documented, as well is the fact that pharmaceutical steroid hormones (prednisone, body-builder “juice”, etc.) can also cause similar immune suppression.

How can Olive Leaf boost the immune system?

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Your immune system is your coat of armor protecting your from many diseases and infections. When the immune system is working properly you do not suffer very long from cold, flu, and hundreds of other diseases . A strong immune system will recover from a pathogen invasion, and most of the time you will not be aware of the battle that took place within your body. However, if your immune system is not functioning at its peak efficacy, you may be sick for extended period of time.

How does the immune system relate to inflammation?

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Many of the cells and molecules that carry out inflammation belong to the immune system, which consists of a brigade of specialized cells, tissues, and natural chemical substances that continually protect the body from harm.

What is a healthful an immune response?

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Your immune system is the armed forces of your body. When your immune system detects a threat it sends out your own personal Cellular Defense Team, (aka messenger molecules). What is often seen, as an illness is usually a healthful immune response. Some of the warfare strategies are inflammation, fever, swelling, sweating, etc. Once your Cellular Defense team goes to war you may experience temporary fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, rashes, or aches and pains.

Can Immune Perf?ct and Immune Shield be used on oily skin?

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Yes, both Immune Perf?ct and Immune Shield help build the lipid layer of the skin and slow down excess oil production.

Why are Immune Perféct and Immune Shield brown in color?

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In order for Immune Perféct and Immune Shield to be biologically active, they cannot be stripped of their color. The ingredients must be active to penetrate the surface of the skin and reach the cell. Fragrances and bleaches (if added to the products) would interfere with the products' ability to help heal. Please note, even though IP and IS are brown in color, they do not color the skin.

What immune supporting supplements boost the immune system?

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Also, Sejo porridge is an excellent way to increase your appetite and start the day on a healthy note.

Why is it thought that the immune system plays a part in causing psoriasis?

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There are several reasons why the immune system is felt to be important in causing psoriasis. Some immuno-suppressive drugs (which damp down some parts of the body s immune reaction) work well in treating psoriasis. It is also a life-long disease, and this is taken as a sign that there is some memory in the immune system that produces the typical rash of psoriasis in response to certain triggers.

What if I have a severely compromised immune system?

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Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. People with severely compromised immune systems, such as people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, people who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

What are the benefits of Immune Essentials?

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Immune Essentials helps your body fight against bacteria and viruses, protecting you from colds and flu by boosting your immune system. Our unique immune building formula works to combat allergies, speed up the recovery time and healing process, and kills harmful parasites and fungus that could be tearing up your insides.

Is Immune Essentials safe?

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Yes, this product has no known side effects as it is formulated with 100% natural ingredients. The ingredients in this product have a high safety profile and are generally well tolerated without side effects or interaction with other medications.

Who should use Immune Essentials?

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Do you constantly suffer from colds, flu, or infections? Does it take a long time for you to get better or heal? Do you always feel weak or tired? Are you healthy now, but want to defend and protect your body from future sickness or disease? If you answered yes to any of the about questions, you should definitely consider adding Immune Essentials to your daily supplementation program.
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