Dr Whiting on the Immune System and Preventing Colds and Flu

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Your Immune System: The First and Best Line of Defense
The recent outbreak of the Swine Flu has got millions of people in a panic. While this strain of the flu virus is particularly worrisome due to the fact that it appears to be a combination of more than one viral strain. Normally virus that affect animals are not readily transmitted to humans and visa versa, but in this case the virus we are dealing with may be a combination of more than one strain and as such is much easier transmitted to humans and from human to human. While any virus that becomes widespread is cause for concern, we need to remember that this is not the first time that such a flu outbreak has occurred and it won't be the last. Due to the nature of virus, they rear their ugly heads ever so often and are usually carried on air currents from one region of the world to others. In the past we have seen such famous flu viruses as the Asian Flu, Hong Kong Flu, and most recently the Bird Flu. Each of these various flu strains has their peak time and then fades into relative obscurity, only to return again in a few years. Currently, there have been outbreaks in several countries including the United States. Here we have already seen cases of the Swine Flu in California, Texas, Kansas, Ohio, and New York. Around the world there have been cases in New Zealand, Scotland, and Mexico, with other cases likely to develop in other countries as well. Combined strains of the flu always increase the risk of human transmission, which is why officials are readying supplies of antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu. This current strain of the flu, which we have labeled the Swine Flu, is actually a combination of several strains of virus. This along with the fact that all viruses have the ability to mutate and change their makeup can make such viral strains more aggressive and resistant to treatments. Prevention from contracting such viruses should be a combination of several aggressive steps. The age old concepts of cleanliness such as washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and avoiding concentrated crowds of people have been discussed on such programs as The Doctors, Oprah, and others. Dr. Gupta from CNN has often discussed these common medical recommendations for preventing the spread of this and other viruses. While there is no doubt that these common sense measures can go far in reducing exposure and the spread of any pathogen, there are other measures that can be taken to help prevent such viral threats as the Swine Flu.
It doesn't matter what strain of flu virus is currently active, reducing the risk of contraction, be it from the Swine Flu, Bird Flu, Asian Flu or the Hong Kong Flu of many years ago, requires the same basic steps. Antiviral medications such as Tamiflu are recommended but it is also a good idea to boost your natural immune system as well. Every day your body is bombarded with dozens if not hundreds of pathogens, each with the potential to make you sick. The reason that we don't become ill and in fact are not even aware of such exposure is due to our internal department of defense called the immune system. As soon as you are exposed to these bugs, the body goes to work to build antibodies and other essential elements to combat the pathogen. It your immune system is strong and healthy, this will happen, in most cases, with such speed that you will be totally unaware of even having been exposed to the virus or bacteria at all. Have you ever wondered why so many people seem to catch every cold or flu that comes along? We all know such people and when to do get sick, it is often for longer duration than most everyone else. This can best be explained by a sluggish or deficient immune system. Therefore by these examples, we know that increasing immune function is extremely important to ward off such periodic attacks of viruses such as the current Swine Flu or others such as the Hong Kong flu, Asian flu or even the dreaded Bird flu. In addition to antiviral agents such as Tamiflu, there are several ways to increase immune function and strength. The immune system regenerates during sleep and rest, so getting adequate sleep during higher periods of outbreak of such diseases as the Swine Flu, is helpful. Other ways in which we can boost our immunity and our protection are with immune supportive nutrients. There are several nutrients that have shown the ability to increase immune function. Here at our research center we have recommended that anyone at higher risk for airborne pathogens should use a combination immune support nutrition formula every fall to help prepare them for the normally occurring flu season. These nutrients include Vitamin C, the B complex, concentrated colostrums, beta D glucan and extracts of bovine glands.

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I have been fighting colds and the flu all my life. Every year I just dread the arrival of late fall and winter because I know that I will be sick for at least 2 to 4 weeks every year. I read your article on your immune formula and decided to try it. Well, it's now early December and I have NOT had as much as a sniffle so far this season. I'm hooked! Thank you for sharing this information with us so that I could benefit from this product.

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Proceed with caution.

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