What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? Letter A Of The ABCs That Can Save Your LIfe!

May 29th, 2009

 

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The whole idea behind the series, ’ What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System-the ABCs That Can Save Your Life’, is threefold. Firstly, for you to really become intimately aware of  your immune system. Secondly, to understand the crucial role played by Glutathione levels for the maximum performance of your immune system, Thirdly, to become acquainted with diseases that could be connected to a shortage of Glutathione in your body. I say become acquainted with not to fixate on the diseases but rather to be able to spot them in yourself or others so they can be dealt with sooner than later.

 

More and more media emphasis will be put on this overlooked defence system of your body. The public has just begun to see the tip of the iceberg in this area, although plenty of research has already been done. I mentioned in ‘What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System?’( the introduction) that during the course of my lifetime I had heard of the immune system. However, I was formally introduced to its potential by business acquaintances.

 

Ultimately, you are responsible to keep this powerful internal ally of yours in top shape. The rewards of caring for your immune system are  boundless! I use the term ‘you’ because this material is designed for your benefit. As I take for granted that you are a generous person, then you are also not just looking out for yourself. You genuinely care about others! These very brief descriptions that follow are far from being exhaustive. However, they can hopefully be a starting point to spot disorders in others in order to sound the alarm for them to seek the help of a qualified physicians. It’s a win win proposal. You win and your loved ones win! 

 

Now on to some of the As of the ABCs.

 

 

ABDOMINAL PAIN

 

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Abdominal pain is felt in the abdomen and is brought on by inflammation. However, it may not come from the abdomen. The pain may be caused by an organ in the chest, like the lungs or the heart . Abdominal pain can be indicative of  different types of problems. Accompanied by other symptoms including chills, fever, spotting or bleeding  may be a sign that something more is happening.  It has to be taken seriously as life threatening situations can arise out of it. Abdominal pain in the elderly carries with it a higher risk of serious illness. 

  

Glutathion’s  therapeutic role is promising in several different ways. It is a primary shield against oxidative stress, detoxifies potentially harmful or even carcinogenic substances and mediates the immune mechanisms, ensuring more effective immune response.

 

ACNE

 

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Acne is a chronic skin disorder caused by inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands that can can be more than skin deep.It is an annoying condition that affects people of every age, gender, and race commonly occurring during the adolescence period.  Acne prone skin is very sensitive to the dyes, perfumes, and chemicals that are in many beauty products. Contrary to popular belief, chocolate does not cause acne.

   

What is the largest organ in the body? Most people think it’s the liver or even the intestine, but in fact it’s the skin. Besides providing a protective barrier against the environment, the skin performs a large number of functions, endocrinological, thermoregulatory, immunological, toxicological and circulatory.

 

The skin can host a huge variety of diseases and disorders. About one third of North Americans will experience some sort of skin problem. Given the number of functions served by the skin, it is no surprise that Glutathione is involved in many skin problems. Low levels of Glutathione have been documented in many types of skin diseases. 

 AGING

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The rules for aging are definitely being broken. In 1900 a North American`s life expectancy was 49 years. By year 2000 it was 78 and climbing. There is no evidence that human life expectancy is near its limit. Oxidative stress is common to many diseases The free-radical theory of aging based on oxidative damage underlies most anti-aging treatments.

Aging is a biological reality caused by the accumulation of damage to the building blocks of life  As you age, reaching optimal health involves much more than just diet and exercise. You are able to prolong your life and make it healthier. 

 

Glutathione is the body`s powerhouse, disposing of free radicals theat threaten cells, tissues and organ damage, thus slowing the approach of aging. Aging is seen as a degeneration of the immune system, accounting in part for increased incidence of cancer and other diseases, especially the infections common among aging individuals. The leading researchers in aging and immunology conclude that increased oxidative stress and/or lower consumption of antioxidants contribute to the decline of white-blood cell function and weakened immune system in the aged. There is little doubt that cellular oxidative damage contributes to aging and its many diseases. It has been documented that those who live to 100 years or more have unusually high levels of glutathione, and we know that oxyradicals are very destructive. Given that Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant, it seems reasonable to expect a connection between longevity and Glutathione. 

 

These are just a few of the diseases that can be placed in the A of our ABCs category. I trust this will encourage you to dig deeper for your own satisfaction and education. More importantly, I hope you will make sure that your Glutahione levels are just right for your total wellness.

 

Remind yourself constantly of the question, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System?” You will discover that the answer is … Glutathione. Why? Because Glutathione is the Master Antioxidant  naturally manufactured in your body. It is the Boss… the General Contractor of your Immune System. It takes all the working materials that you provide in order to build you into a fortress of wellness! The final result is Immune System Wellness.

 

A natural and reputable source of undenatured whey protein that stimulates the production of Glutathione in your body can be found in Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum.

Over this 26 part series remember these 3 things:  Question -  ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System?”  Substance -   Glutathione.  And Key result -  Immune System Wellness.

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What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? The ABCs That Can Save Your Life! (Introduction)

May 27th, 2009

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”What Can I Take To Boost Mmy Immune System?”  That question presupposes that some event in your life pointing to the past, present or future is causing you to think about the wellness of your immune system. Perhaps you’ve recently read an article. Maybe you’re looking around and seeing the increasing number of people whose health is declining by  the day. Could it be that you’ve just come back from the bedside of a dear friend or a loved one whose immune system won’t defend her anymore. Maybe you’ve just sat down this very moment. You’ve come home having attended your best friend’s funeral. You are emotionally exhausted and deep in thought. Or… and I hope this is not the case, you find that you are also in an endagered state of health. Soooo, for the first time in your life, you stop to ask youself the question you have never thought of asking yourself. ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System?” You never thought of asking yourself this because… you didn’t know about it, didn’t know it could be asked, didn’t care about it, never thought the time would come, thought it would take care of itself, expected your physician or some other caretaker to provide the answer or… simply knew it was important but decided to put it off and refused to be responsible. Now you know the time is right and right at this moment.

I know because I never bothered asking myself the question. By now, you know the question is ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System?” I never thought of asking myself that question until about two years ago. On top of that, I can not claim the credit for doing so.

As a corporate consultant and public speaker, I find myself in the company of very interesting people from different walks of life. It was in such a setting that Gérald and Guylaine began to sensitize me to the importance that my immune system plays in living a full life. However, at that time I couldn’t savour just how important it was. Why? Because I did not possess the specific vocabulary that  would allow me to mine the wealth to be gained from really grasping what kind of marvel my immune system is. To those of you who are musicians, painters, technical writers, marketers etc., you know the frustration you can experience when vocabulary inhibits the full expression of what you would like to learn or what you would like to express. 

For this reason, I thought I would put together for you a 26 part series of posts on the vocabulary of the immune system. By the way,  my wife just asked the question, ”Why a 26 part series?”  Good question!  Because we will be looking at the A, B, Cs of the immune system. This post serves as the introduction setting the stage for the series.

It’s never too late to ask yoursef the question, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System?”  Take this as your  opportunity to mine the gains you can make by reading  all 26 posts. Why read all 26 posts?  You have certainly heard that practice make perfect. That being true, practice also makes permanent!  Would you agree that when it’s a matter of life, permanent good habits are required? This is a gift you are offering yourself as well as to all those with whom you will come into contact.  Pass it forward… as it was passed on to me.

There are no cure-all solutions. There are, however,  cultivated lifestyle habits that work together to create a powerful immune system system to shield you from the onslaught of  every day pathogens.

I offer this series to you as a fellow explorer in the vast jungle that leads to wellness. I do not have all the answers. As always, I encourage you to seek the counsel of your physician. He or she is qualified to guide you in matters of health.

Remind yourself constantly of the question,” What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? ” You will discover that the answer is … Glutathione. Why? Because Glutathione is the Master Antioxidant  naturally manufactured in your body. It is the Boss… the General Contractor of your Immune System. It takes all the working materials that you provide in order to build you into a fortress of wellness! The final result is Immune System Wellness.

Over this 26 part series remember these 3 things:  Question - ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System?”   Substance -  Glutathione.  And  Key result - Immune System Wellness.

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What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? Upkeeping Your Levels Of Glutathione!

May 11th, 2009

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Hi! My name is Daniel Malfara. Welcome to the seventh post in the series concerning a question some of you are asking. That question is, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System Wellness?” Here is some  information that I have found helpful. I trust this input offers some food for thought and action.

NOTE - Be sure to consult with trained professional caretakers in whom you place your trust.

If glutathione is manufactured within the body, what can we do to maintain or increase GSH levels? Eating glutathione cannot. There are many ideas about how to raise GSH levels in the body but only a few actually work and some of them have side effescts.

GSH is a tripeptide-a protein made up of 3 amino acids. The chemical structure of glutathione does not easily survive the digestive process, so eating it will not raise the GSH levels. The body manufactures it within the cell from building blocks (precursors) of GSH in our food. These precursors are glycine, glutamate and cysteine. Glycine and glutamate are readily available in North American diets, but cysteine -containing proteins are much harder to come by. Cysteine as an isolated amino acid has trouble getting from your mouth to your cells. Much of it is broken down or altered in the digestive tract and bloodstream. So we must take cysteine in a form that resists breakdown.

The building blocks (precursors) glutamate, cysteine and glycine from any source must be in a form that can be transported from the mouth, through te digestive system, into the blood and finally through the cell wall. Once there, the cell combines them into GSH.

Bioactive whey proteins (Immunocal) contain high levels of non-denatured protein and are also called undenatured whey proteins. They preserve the original bioactivity of the thermolabile components and mechanical shape of proteins, guaranteeing the highest level og GSH activity.

Immunocal has been patented for its immuno-sustaining and GSH enhancing effects. It is extracted exclusively from milk produced without antibiotics or steroids. The process produces 90%-pure whey protein and has received a patent for its method of use. It also has been recently granted a USA patent as a chemotherapeutic agent. It is the first natural supplement to receive such recognition.

Undenatured whey protein is a natural extract of milk and an ideal solution-a safe, dependable, effective way to raise and sustain GSH levels.

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What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? Understanding Glutathione!

May 10th, 2009

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Hi! My name is Daniel Malfara. Welcome to the sixth post in the series concerning a question some of you are asking. That question is, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System Wellness?” Here is some  information that I have found helpful. I trust this input offers some food for thought and action.

NOTE - Be sure to consult with trained professional caretakers in whom you place your trust.

Would you agree that what gives something lasting value is a strong belief that there is actual value … a real benefit for you? Would you also agree that this kind of conviction comes from a deep understanding of what gives ‘that something’ its value?

If you have been following all the blogs on ‘What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System’, you will have noticed that they act as an introduction to the subject of Immune System Wellness.

One word rapily brings you straight to the practical outcome you want for your Immune System. That word is GLUTATHIONE.
It is the Master Antioxidant responsible for your wellness.

Your life depends on glutathione. Without it, your liver would shrivel up and die from the overwhelming accumlation of toxins, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidative stress and your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses or cancers. So many protective systems of the body, including its use of vtamins C and E, depend heavily upon this remarkable molecule.

Before continuing we must clarify one particular aspect. When people find out about GHS, they want to go to their health food store and ‘take it’. Although it can be found in this form, eating glutathione has negligible effects on your Immune System Wellness. It is quickly broken down in your digestive tract and eliminated. GHS must be manufactured within your cells, which is exactly where it appears-in every cell of your body. The only effective way to do this is to give your body the building blocks it needs to manufacture glutathione for itself. Some pharmaceutical drugs have been developed to provide these precursors and there are also natural ways to raise glutathione levels, notably the use of undenatured (bioactive) whey proteins.

Glutathione carries out many crucial functions in our body, 3 of which stand out. GSH is 1) the most important naturally-occurring antioxidant in our cells, 2) a key enzyme system for the detoxification of countless noxious substances and 3) a critical element that sustains the functioning and wellness of our immune system.

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What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? 3 Crucial Functions Of Glutathione!

May 9th, 2009

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Hi! My name is Daniel Malfara. Welcome to the fifth post in the series concerning a question some of you are asking. That question is, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System Wellness?” I trust this input offers some food for thought and action.

Note -  Be sure to consult with the trained professional caretakers in whom you have placed your trust.

Glutathione carries out many crucial functions in your body, of which, 3 stand out. Let’s unpack these functions in a few words.

Keep in mind the 3 letters A-I-D.

‘A’ stands for ANTIOXIDANT. In fact glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant. It is named so because, it works synergistically with other antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and selenium to get rid of pathogens that compromise your immune system. None of these important but lesser antioxidants occur naturally in the cell-only glutathione. All others are obtained from the food we eat. GSH is a vital, natural component of your cells - an endogenous antioxidant. If you want to boost your body’s defenses against oxidation, your best bet is to give it the raw materials it needs to produce glutathione. GSH is at the heart of cellular oxidation. It works in conjunction with the secondary (exogenous) antioxidants peroxide, lipoic acid, vtaminC and vitamin E, relieving them of destructive charged ions and enabling them to return to battle.

Now for the lettre ‘I’. I stands for Immune System. The twofold outcome of glutathione is preventive and therapeutic. As a preventative glutathione does not allow pathogens to take root in the cells. As a therapeutic agent, glutathione bolsters your immune system so that the pathogens have to deal with a strengthened immune system. This is because elevated glutathione levels enable the body to produce more white blood cells. These constitute the most important division of the immune system’s ground troops.

The last letter is ‘D’ which stands for detoxifier. We inhale and ingest natural and synthetic toxins every day of our lives and can’t possibly avoid them. As long as your body has the health and nourishment it needs, it eliminates toxins and protects itself. Our main organ of detoxification is the liver - the largest organ in the body and the repository of the body’s highest concentration of glutathione. Experimental studies have shown that low levels of glutathione lead to poor liver function, and as a result in unnecessarily large quantities of toxins circulating through the body. There, they continuously damage cells and organs.

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What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? Scientifically Proven Approaches!

May 8th, 2009

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Hi! My name is Daniel Malfara. Welcome to the fourth post in the series concerning a question some of you are asking. That question is, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System Wellness?” Here is some  information that I have found helpful. I trust this input offers some food for thought and action.

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More has been uncovered in the last few years than in the past 100 years.  The non-stop rise of technology provides easy access to a flow of  exponential choices.  Brilliant scientists voice their discoveries to countless millions of hungry people looking for solutions. In many cases, these solutions are not being sought as  luxury but rather as a MUST HAVE in order to be there for loved ones who depend on them. This is not an overstatement. In order to be able to fullfil your dreams for youself and to accompany your loved ones as they fullfil their dreams, YOU MUST BE WELL!     

The packaging, marketing and lightning-fast delivery of these offers are outstanding.  Temptation to `Pop non stop`, that is to try as many solutions as possible, is almost irresistible. Frustration and sometimes disappointment can be overwhelming when the results touted are not achieved despite your religious attention to the instructions.

And then there’s another challenge. Being well, and everyone wants to be well, requires a conscious DECISION and the EFFORT to make it happen. Ask yourself this question. Do you hand off your  important decisions to watch-dog organizations or third party agencies. Though the work of these parties is well appreciated, you are the only one who, when all is said and done, is responsible for watching your dog! The dog to be watched, in this case, is your Immune System.This dog is priceless! Would you agree it is worth while to hold it on a tight leash?

The beauty of  Internet technology is that you can rapidly zero in on what works and what dosen’t in time to make a well-informed choice.

What are some of the scientifically-proven approaches that you have uncovered and experienced that have given you outstanding results?

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What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? Time-Tested Wellness Habits!

May 7th, 2009

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Hi! My name is Daniel Malfara. Welcome to the third post in the series concerning a question some of you are asking. That question is, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System Wellness?” Here is some  information that I have found helpful. I trust this input offers some food for thought and action.

NOTE - Be sure to consult with trained professional caretakers in whom you place your trust.

Humans have been on this planet for a long time. Our ancestors have lived through times far more physically challenging than ours with far less protection than we have today. They obviously survived because we are here now. But how did they make it?

There must have been what we call scientists who had what they prized as the latest technology in health care for their times. However, communications were not as frequent, as rapid and as complete as they are today. So, how did they survive?

Many varied micro aggressors  mercilessly attacked countless people  throughout different civilizations. Are some of those ancient  micro warriors still around today?  Do those who have been put to rest cheer from the stands as new hot shots step onto the battlefield thirsting for a piece of your Immune Sytem like Hannibal Lecter. Sound a little over dramatic? Ask anyone who has been in a prolonged battle due to a severly compromised Immune System and that person will tell you that this is very understated!

It’s kind of comforting to imagine a past when each person, each family, each village had its very own time-tested wellness habits.

Was it some kind of mind over matter practice or were there really special home-made potions and closely -guarded to dos that hit the bulls eye when it came to boosting the Immune System? Oh to be able to step into the past.

What time-tested wellness habits have you had in your family that have kept the micro aggressors away from cracking your Immune System?

Thank you in advance for sharing your family jewels with the world. How sweet it is to be able to do so with the help of technology!

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What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System? Good Sense!

May 6th, 2009

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Hi! My name is Daniel Malfara. Welcome to the second post in the series concerning a question some of you are asking. That question is, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System Wellness?” Here is some  information that I have found helpful. I trust this input offers some food for thought and action.

NOTE - Be sure to consult with trained professional caretakers in whom you place your trust.

What is  good sense? Seems like a no brainer, right? You’ve heard that expression so many times that it’s obvoius. It falls in the same family as expressions like, ”that’s cool”, ”wow buff”, ”peace and love”, ”trendy” and  ”yeah whatever”, just to name a few. These expressions are like hooks on which you  quickly hang your comprehension trusting everything will take care of itself. After all, how wrong can you go with nifty ”that’s cool”?

But what happens when a commonly used expression needs to be validated in order to get the precise results you want? Are you able to stop and isolate exactly what has to happen next?

WHAT CAN I TAKE TO BOOST MY IMMUNE SYSTEM? Good Sense… 

In this case, I propose one of the key ingredients to take/apply is …good sense. But what could that possibly mean? Let’s have a look at the following 7 words.

RESPECT- Respect has a lot to do with good sense. A person who has good sense respects himself. He realises that he has one life, free will and potential. And, for the purposes of this discussion, an Immune System that needs to be in fighting shape.  Yes, fighting shape because the Immune System is the major defense system of the body. He respects himself as a whole but also this awsome part of himself that is responsible for his very life!

REFLECT- She will reflect to take inventory of whatever comes to mind as being a threat to her Wellness.

RESTRAINT- He will exercise restraint on habits to which he is becoming addicted and some of which are compromising his Immune System.It could be drugs, alcohol, pollution, chemicals. The list goes on some which are very evident. Others are sneaky in nature.

REFRAME-  She will reframe the potential gains and losses from her restraint and reassess her position for Wellness by way of a  strong Immune System.

RESHAPE- He will reshape his daily habits to and redirect his energies to accomplish his goals for a full life uninterrupted by frustating and sometimes crippling setbacks.

These are 7 ingredients among many others that can allow you to get the performance you expect from your Immune System.

If you would like to add other key ingredients to the good sense recipe, please do.

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What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System?

May 5th, 2009

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”OK … so, am I getting this right? I start off like a nice firm crunchy apple. With time, as my peel wears down, I get browner and softer and mushier by the minute? And why is this…? Cause I’m what? Oxydating!!!!!” 

”Hmm … can you put that in another context? You say that my body is a giant battlefield. Just a slab of meat waiting to be occupied by enemy forces. You gotta be kidding. Thanks, now I really feel encouraged.”

Hi, my name is Daniel Malfara. I am an active Business Entrepreneur . I have observed that, as a general rule, Wellness is a ‘must have’ in order to succeed and that the Immune System has a direct influence  on Wellness.  A proactive approach to maintaining a strong Immune  System is gaining more and more attention. 

Welcome to the first post in the series concerning a question some of you are asking. That question is, ”What Can I Take To Boost My Immune System Wellness?” Here is some  information that I have found helpful. I trust this input offers some food for thought and action.

This Blog is about the Immune System. More importantly, it’s about YOUR Immune System. Take from it what benefits YOU. 

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PERSONAL WELLLNESS BY WAY OF A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM

Smoky mirrors, slight of hand, faked out … all expressions that mean that somehow something YOU should have seen has managed to slip by unobserved. I guess that’s alright for matters that have very little impact on YOUR life. However, what happens when it impacts YOUR quality of life?

Certain things are ALL ABOUT YOU … and rightly so. This is one of those certain things.

One of the longest, most persistent, vicious, merciless battles being fought right now is the battle for YOUR Immune System. Once YOUR Immune System goes down ,YOU go down!

A weakened Immune System can’t supply YOU with the ENERGY and  WELLNESS required  to do what you WANT to do. People  have mentioned that when their Immune System is weakened, they have less of a DESIRE to participate in life. A weakened Immune System can, in time , have a direct effect on the level of CONFIDENCE with which YOU take on everyday challenges. If you have experienced or  are experiencing this first hand, you know that this is true.

There are a few very valuable basics you receive at birth. You receive life, free will and potential. You also receive your Immune System that wards off the micro aggressors which can limit YOU from becoming what you are MEANT to be. 

Most things you capture with your senses. You are aware of them and have the opportuniy to deal with them before they destroy you. But what about the micro aggressors… the wounding, sometimes debilitating and finally lethal agents that can rob YOU of LIFE second by second?

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