4 Immune Boosters For The 4 Levels Of Immune Function

4 Immune Boosters For The 4 Levels Of Immune Function
Aren't tightrope walkers fascinating to watch? The level of strength, skill and precision they possess is breathtaking. And if they get ever-so-slightly out of balance...well, the consequences could be disastrous. You may not realize it, but you have an internal tightrope walker inside of you right now, trying its best to carry out its act of precision and balance... It's called your immune system. And its level of balance will largely determine whether you successfully carry out your day feeling good, whether you are sickly or even whether you woke up this morning. Read on to learn what you probably don't know about this incredible "circus performer" inside of you:   4 basic levels of immunity Your immune system has 4 basic parts or "levels" that are designed to protect you from external threats--both from the environment (in your food, air or water) or even within you (damaged cells). Level 1: The "innate" immune system Your innate immune system is your first line of defense against things that your body quickly recognizes are bad such as mold, bacteria, mildew, yeasts, viruses and even cancer cells (cells inside of you that have become damaged and could grow into a tumor). Once they sense the danger, your immune cells quickly spring into action and operate like a "Pac Man," chowing and engulfing the enemy and protecting you from its wrath until it is eliminated from your body. The thick mucus you get in your sinuses when you have a cold is an example of this. The mucus is actually your immune cells surrounding and trapping the virus and escorting it out every time you blow your nose.   Level 2: The "adaptive" immune system The adaptive immune system is your second line of defense. This level works a little slower and is very specific. With the adaptive immune system, your body ponders something you've contacted (such as a bee sting) to decide whether it's friend or foe, then develops a specific response. It may not react too much the first time, but it remembers what happened. Then the next time you're stung, it could remember the first "violation" and this time produce a huge allergic reaction. The adaptive immune system is where food and environmental sensitivities are born.   Level 3: Immune-inflammatory response This is what I call "your immune system gone bonkers." When this occurs, your immune system goes WAAAY overboard and instead of just looking for true "bad guys," it starts to attack your OWN healthy tissues and organs too! This is how autoimmune diseases originate. And since any part of your body is fair game for an "attack" by your immune system, that's why there's such a wide variety of autoimmune disease possibilities including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's, MS, psoriasis and Graves' disease. It's the same process occurring in different areas of the body.   Level 4: Regulatory system You have immune cells (called T cells) that effectively "flip your immune switch off" and suppresses your immune system action when all is well again. Then your immune system calms down, sits back and waits for the next invader. So clearly, when you have either Level 2 responses that are not appropriate (like an allergic reaction to shellfish or bees) or Level 3 responses (with a full-blown autoimmune condition) it's essential that your Level 4 Regulatory system stays as healthy as possible to calm things down again!   It's all a balancing act Like a tightrope walker, the health of your immune system is all a balancing act. On one hand, it needs to be strong so your Level 1 responses can quickly and effectively fight colds, flu, infections and even cancer! On the other hand, it has to be smart too and know when to back off, so it doesn't go overboard with its reactions, making you unable to go outside during pollen season or suffering from an autoimmune condition. The good news is, you can play a BIG part in the health and intelligence of your immune system. Here are 4 super-effective immune health boosters that can quickly help whip your immune system into shape and smarten it up:   1- Adequate rest Your immune system "recharges" when you sleep, so make sure you get adequate rest. The average person needs 7-9 hours of sleep per night, so if you're getting less than that, better start turning in a little earlier.   2- Real foods Your body is nourished by the naturally occurring nutrients in real foods, and that includes your immune system. However, when you rely heavily on processed "fake" foods and refined carbs (especially soda and snack foods), not only does your body lack the nutrients it needs, but your immune system can see the junk as a toxin and get stressed. Just one spoonful of sugar can depress your immune function for an hour or more! Think about that next time you gulp a soft drink or inhale a Little Debbie snack. Plus, foods like these feed the harmful bacteria in your gut, which can then crowd out your friendly flora and greatly hamper your immune function. Stick to real foods -- fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and whole grains. If you do, your whole body (especially your immune system) will thank you.   3- Adequate B12 In addition to helping your body generate energy and keeping your thinking sharp and clear, vitamin B12 is also essential for a strong immune system. B12 is crucial for the formation of red and white blood cells, which help boost your immune function. Unfortunately, many people are deficient in B12, especially people over age 50, people who take acid reducers, vegetarians and people who have Crohn's, colitis or IBS. And even if you eat foods that are rich in B12 or take oral supplements, B12 is not easily absorbed through the GI tract...so chances are good you're getting far less than what you think and what you need. The easiest way to make sure you have enough is to supplement with a highly absorbable form of B12. And Hydroxaden 2.5 B12 nano spray is your ticket here. Hydroxaden 2.5 is a convenient way to get the B12 your body needs. Just 5 sprays under your tongue gives you a full 2.5 mg of B12, and since it's being absorbed directly into the bloodstream, there are no concerns with lack of absorbency through the GI tract.   And the Granddaddy of them all...   4- Probiotic supplementation Since 70-80% of your immune system resides in your gut, it's essential to make sure that you have a healthy population of beneficial bacteria lining your gut wall. Having a healthy diet like I mentioned above is a good start, but for most people it's not enough. This is especially true for people under stress, who smoke, use antacids or other medications, are exposed to environmental toxins or who don't always get adequate sleep. That's why supplementation is so helpful for just about everyone. First and foremost, probiotics will help keep your immune system strong and able to fight off invaders. Plus, probiotics in your gut help to encourage more T cell formation, which helps encourage a stronger, smarter Regulatory system to shut down inappropriate immune responses. For a probiotic supplement that's up to the challenge, Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula is as good as it gets. One of Super Shield's 13 superior friendly bacteria strains, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, has been shown to stimulate antibody production. In addition, Super Shield also contains Bifidobacteria Lactis, which has high adhesion to human mucus. That means it will stick to your colon wall to keep it strong and protective, which helps keep dangerous toxins and bacteria from leaking out into your bloodstream and making you SICK. Be good to it and it will be good to YOU Your immune system is not something to take lightly. It is your key to helping to fight off colds, flu, infections and even deadly diseases 365 days a year. Do as much as you can to keep your immune balance strong AND smart at ALL levels, and you can reap the rewards of fewer or less severe illnesses and quite possibly, avoidance of more dangerous diseases. To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: We're now on Facebook! Like us here: - https://www.facebook.com/GreatTasteNoPain.HolisticBlendsInc PPS: Lisa bounced back from all kinds of intestinal issues and surgery! Sherry, After my appendix ruptured 10 years ago, (slow leak) the doctors actually had to remove over 2 feet of my intestine to get rid of the infection. Because of that I had all kinds of intestinal/bowel issues for years. Two years ago I started using Super Shield, and it took about a year, but I have had amazing results with this and your Great Taste No Pain eating plan which I ordered about a year ago. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't found these products! They're wonderful! 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