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Boost Your Immune System
Early Warning Signs of an Immune System in Trouble..
Hair - fall, texture, dry or greasy, colour, lack of growth.
Head - dull ache, pain on movement, dizziness.
Eyes - yellowed whites, bloodshot, itchy,stinging, watery, change in vision.
Ears - itchy, painful, noises inside
Nose - running, itching, sore, congested, difficulty breathing, loss of smell, sneezing
Mouth - bad taste, bad breath, coated tongue,ulcers, loss of taste, bleeding gums, bad teeth, sore tongue, difficulty chewing
Neck - stiffness or pain on movement
Throat - sore, painful to swallow, swollen glands
Digestive tract - indigestion, gas, burning sensations, bloatedness, pain, constipation, diarrhoea
Muscles - weakened, painful, numb, tingling, flabby, tense, easily injured
Joints - stiffness, weakness, tremors, swelling, pain
Skin - spots, rashes, dry flaky, blotchy, new or altered moles
Nails - ridged, brittle, white spots, blue-tinged, split
Energy levels - higher, lower, erratic, hyperactive, dependent on coffee or other stimulants
Sleep - poor, broken, heavy, restless, excessive sweating, altered dreaming
Mental state - poor concentration, poor memory, lack of interest, forgetfulness
Mood - depressed, sad, up and down, irritable, frustrated, despairing.
Your body will tell you if something is wrong with an early warning sign. Don't ignore this sign, as the earlier you recognise the symptoms, the faster you can take corrective action and the more likely you are to avoid becoming really ill.

Use the above list of early warning signs as a checklist. If your score is high, it's time to give your immune system a boost. Pay attention to your body's messages and try to supply its needs.

Health is defined by the World Health Organisation as a state of complete physical, mental, emotional and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Based on this, most of us are in various states of "unhealthiness" for most of our lives. Although we will never reach perfection, we are all capable of striving for excellence and so avoiding a lot of illness.

By maintaining our immune system in peak condition, we can avoid symptoms of illness completely or at least make the illness less severe. The immune system can also destroy cancer cells. We all generate these abnormal cells but usually keep them under control. It is when they are formed too quickly for the immune system to keep up with that cancer becomes a problem.
Watermelon Protection
I am a big fan of juicing fruits and vegetables in order to boost the immune system. The flesh of watermelon is rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C. The seeds are a great source of essential fats, vitamin E, zinc and selenium. If you blend the seeds with the flesh, the husk of the seed sinks to the bottom and the seeds blend with the flesh to make an incredibly immune-boosting fruit drink. This is ideal during an infection as it provides enough glucose for energy, some protein from the seeds and plenty of immune-boosting nutrients.

Nature's Sunshine has many 'immune-boosting' products and I will provide information on these in this and subsequent newsletters.

The product Immune Stimulator contains a powerful blend of natural substances known for their immune-stimulating and disease-fighting abilities. Working synergistically, the ingredients in Immune Stimulator help strengthen the body's immune system, while providing specific antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and antitumor activity.
The ingredients are Arabinogalactan, Beta glucan, Colostrum, Cordyceps, Maitake and Reishi mushrooms.
Arabinogalactan has been shown in studies to destroy cancerous tumour cells and stimulate killer T-cells. It has also been shown to increase the good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
Beta glucans are notably effective for depressed immunity, cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, and elevated blood lipids, including cholesterol.
Colostrum may support immune action by stimulating the production of cytokines, which help fight infections. Colostrum may also protect the intestinal lining against ulcerative conditions.
Cordyceps is a rare and highly prized edible fungus (mushroom) known for its ability to stimulate immune function. It is a potent antioxidant and protects the genes by repairing DNA. Cordyceps also suppresses tumour cells and this helps prevent cancer. It has the potential to protect against the deadly disease of systemic lupus, and improve the chances of survival of individuals already afflicted with the disease. Cordyceps is particularly effective in protecting the kidneys and repairing injuries sustained in the kidneys, protects and regenerates liver cells and can benefit diabetics because of its hypoglycaemic effect. It also has the potential to control heart diseases by lowering blood lipids, especially cholesterol.
Maitake and reishi mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian medicine to stimulate the immune system and treat cancer and other chronic wasting diseases. The immunostimulant activities of Maitake mushrooms have been shown to improve diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Human research in China showed that Maitake mushroom extract provided an "anticancer" effect in patients with liver, lung and stomach cancers. Reishi Mushrooms have been used in China and Japan for 4000 years to treat arthritis, high blood pressure and liver problems. Reishi mushroom also possesses powerful anti-tumour and cholesterol-reducing properties and is officially listed as an adjunct herb for cancer by the Japanese government.

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