10. BUILD YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM - The use of supplements to rebuild and strengthen the immune system have two key factors - One type (Transfer Factor) reprograms the immune system to recognize unfriendly toxins in the body and send the appropriate cells to remove the offending toxin out of the body. Like a command post general directing the troops to fight the enemy with air strikes, artillery or infantry which ever is better for the situation.

Other supplements (Anti-Oxidants) have the property of removing or destroying certain toxins directly - thus indirectly helping the immune system by doing some of the work for it. Over a dozen herbs and vitamins have been identified as anti oxidants to help alleviate the proliferation of free radicals. These free radical cells accelerate oxidation which causes the breakdown of healthy cells throughout our system. Free radicals are formed from toxins in our food, water, and air as well as when we exercise. Exposure to electromagnetic waves which constantly surround us, also produces free radicals.

Without a supplement containing anti-oxidants our immune system would be compromised and we would become more susceptible to colds, flu and other common infections.

Here is a list of known anti-oxidants.

Vitamin A - Beta Carotene
Vitamin C
Pine Bark
Tumeric
Selenium( yeast free)
Bilberry Powder
Vitamin E
Ginko Biloba
Green Tea
Zinc Picolinate
Garlic
Echinacea
Goldenseal

Naturopaths, nutritionists and herbalists seem to agree that a blended herbal formula containing several herbs is more powerful and safer to take than one herb by itself. They call it a synergistic effect as the herbs in a well balanced formula complement each other and rebalance the body system in need.

Several forward thinking theories purport that the free radicals, which can attack weakened tissues and organs, are one of the underlying causes for arthritis, coronary disease and fibromyalgia.

Today with the constant threat of toxins, unfriendly bacteria and germs our immune system is weakened and over worked. Strengthening the immune system is critical to maintaining our bodies defenses and keeping it healthy.

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