Support and Strengthen Your Immune System Balancing, supporting, and strengthening the human immune system to protect the body from toxins, viruses, and bacteria requires a multifaceted approach. Drink Plenty of Clean Water F. Batmanghelidj, MD wrote a book, Your Body's Many Cries for Water, in which he paints a convincing case that chronic, unintentional dehydration is at the root of many of our more serious maladies. Dr. Batmanghelidj argues that most of us are chronically dehydrated, and we have to discipline ourselves to drink water to avoid this. If you drink water only when you feel thirsty, it's too late- you are already dehydrated. In addition, as you get older, your sense of thirst doesn't work properly. Drink at least 8-10 eight-ounce glasses (two quarts) of water per day for starters. Work up to the amount calculated with this formula. Body weight in pounds divided by 2. Drink this number in ounces of water. For example if you weight 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces of water per day at a minimum. A gradual increase in your water intake - not juices, not tea, not coffee, - has enormous healing potential. Exercise - Get your body moving If the physiological benefits of exercise could be put in a pill, you would perhaps have the most powerful anti-aging medication available. Exercise improves virtually everything about your health, from your mood to your intestinal function. Yes, believe it or not, exercise helps to eliminate constipation! The benefits of exercise on your mood are substantial. Physical activity produces the most powerful mood elevators in your body, called endorphins. Try this simple program. Commit yourself to becoming more active one day at a time. Find an activity you enjoy and get moving for 20 minutes every day. Make it a social event. Find a friend or two who wish to start an activity/exercise program. Meet them 3 time per week for the exercise session. Try walking. Everyone can do it, no special equipment, can do it anywhere. Variety is important. Include stretching, weight training and aerobics. Eat Healthy Foods as close to nature as possible. Eat whole foods with a minimal amount of processing. Select organic food whenever possible. Use Nutritional Supplements Many people think that eating a balanced diet provides all the vitamins and minerals you need. The truth is that very few people follow a perfectly healthy diet, and the environment in which we live is hardly ideal. From toxins in our food, water and air, our bodies have a heavy burden to overcome, and even a healthy diet can't completely compensate. You can't assume that the food you're eating contains all the nutrients you need, or in high enough amounts. Any food's nutrient content depends on the soil in which it was grown, the length of time it was grown, how it was processed and stored, and the manner in which is was cooked. Most people don't eat 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Studies confirm that only 10% on us get the hardly adequate recommended daily allowance (RDA) of essential nutrients. Use these products to support your immune system: Exodus - capsules contains Uncaria tomentosa, a source of alkaloids that have been researched for their ability to support immune function. Also included in this health supplement are echinacia, grape seed extract containing 92% proanthocyanidins, ionic minerals, yucca root, and many other supporting elements. 60 capsules, Order Code #3205 NingXia Red - is a naturally delicious, nutrient-infused wolfberry drink that will energize, fortify, and replenish your body. Rich in wide-spectrum antioxidant activity, NingXia Red has the highest levels of naturally occurring, age-defying S-ORAC activity to help support immune function, cardiovascular health, and nourish the eyes. NingXia Red also contains lemon and orange essential oils rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene to promote healthy liver function. Ningxia wolfberry, the primary ingredient in NingXia Red, has been cherished for centuries for its health, energy, and longevity benefits. Whole Ningxia wolfberries and other nutrient-dense fruit juices, like blueberry and pomegranate, make NingXia Red the perfect choice for optimizing wellness and stepping up to a whole new level of health. The NingXia Red Promise NingXia Red combines the finest Ningxia wolfberries, proprietary "Nutrient-Guard" preparation, and other all-natural, nutrient-dense ingredients to provide: Dynamic energy and stamina without harmful stimulants (e.g., caffeine, green tea, etc.) Key glyconutrients that fuel vital energy systems Unique protein-polysaccharides that help sustain proper immune function Highest levels of naturally occurring, age defying S-ORAC activity Great taste with no sugary "junk-juices" (e.g., apple, white grape, pear, etc.) Essential nutrients in NingXia Red also help support the following: Normal cardiovascular function, normal eye health, normal cell growth, and healthy liver function. 1 Liter Bottle, Order Code #3303 ImmuneTune - contains turmeric extract (95% curcuminoids) a highly esteemed Ayurvedic herb that has been extensively researched (over 200 scientific and medical articles) for its antioxidant properties. 60 caps. Order Code #3212 Super C - a special formula of ascorbic acid (which provides over 600 % of the RDI for vitamin C), scientifically balanced with rutin, bioflavonoids, and trace minerals for balance electrolytes and assist in the absorption of vitamin C. 90 TABS Order Code # 3251 Mineral Essence - a precisely balanced complex of essential oils and more than 60 ionic minerals that are essential to the processing of vitamins and a healthy immune system. According to twotime Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling PhD. "You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency." Ionic minerals are the most fully and quickly absorbed form of minerals available. 4 fl. oz. Order Code #3222 These products are formulated from extensive research, containing immune-supporting properties. These products combat free radicals, oxidation, and toxins to support the immune system. 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