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Welcome.
Key Strategies to Boost Immune System Health
Cindy KlementSeptember 4, 2012
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Welcome to Immune Health
Cindy Klement MS Nutrition
Area ManagerAnn Arbor, MI
Cindy Klement• Private practice in nutrition and herbal medicine since 1983
• Master's Degree in Human Nutrition• Local and National Health Educator• Member of the Society for Nutrition Educators, the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians in Functional Medicine, and the National Speaker's Association
The IMMUNE SystemBasic Function• Gathers information on pathogens and disease
• Produces ammunition to isolate, neutralize and destroy invaders– Weighs about 2 pounds– One trillion cells– 100 quintillion antibodies
• Comes from Latin word "immunis," meaning safe
Tonsils• Are masses of lymphatic tissue and produce lymphocytes
• They trap and kill bacteria entering the mouth and throat to guard the respiratory and digestive systems
Thymus
•A lymphatic mass functioning in the programming of lymphocytes
•Produces and converts the B‐cells into T‐cells which are specialized to meet a particular enemy
•The thymus produces a hormone called thymosin and acts as an incubator for the maturation of T lymphocytes
• Stress shrinks the thymus
The Spleen
• A blood‐rich organ that filters blood to remove microbes and debris from blood stream
• Its most important functions are to destroy worn out RBCs, synthesize and stores WBCs, and as a blood reservoir
• It’s also a pumping aid for lymph fluids throughout the body
• Resides in the skull, ribs, shoulder blades, vertebrae, breastbone, and hip bones
• Generates stem cells crucial to our immunity
• Various stem cell types assist in regeneration and repair throughout our bodies
Bone Marrow
• Gathering points throughout the body where lymph travels to unload toxins and microbes for cleansing
• Before the lymph fluid reenters the bloodstream, bacteria and invading organisms are filtered out from the lymph fluid and then destroyed so it cannot enter the blood and circulate through the body
• As the fluid leaves the node, it picks up more immune cells to circulate throughout the body
Lymph Nodes
• Lymph is a colorless blood serum derived from plasma that has leaked from the bloodstream into the tissue spaces and is recovered by a network of tiny vessels that separate it from the bloodstream
• This fluid brings with it tissue toxins, excess fluid, dead cells, and microbes, removing them from the body
Lymph Fluid
Lymph Vessels
•Tiny, thin‐walled vessels made up of one‐way valves that pump lymph fluid along by the contraction of nearby muscles during activity
• Since muscle contractions serve to pump the plasma, we must exercise if we want to maintain the lymphatic highway or our immune system
Our Immune Defense System
The immune system is the most diverse and
fascinating of all the body systems. It is extremely
complex and intricate in the ways it interacts
Our Immune Fortress
• Protective barriers • Specialized soldiers • Manufacturing stations • Transportation systems • Storage areas• Clean up Crews
Protective Barriers• Our skin is the outer wall of the fortress
• The eyes, nose, and mouth – Are protected by mucous that captures harmful attackers
• In the Nose– Cilia, which are tiny hairs, trap particles
• In the stomach– Intruders pass through stomach acid that will destroy most of them
Helpful Immune System Defenses
• Coughing is a natural reflex that expels disease‐causing germs from the lower respiratory tract
• Clears the lungs and bronchi of excess mucus, helping prevent pneumonia
Sneezing
• Sneezing is a convulsive explosion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth
• It is a protective reflex that clears the upper airway of germs, irritants, and mucus
Fever
• Fever kills invading organisms• “Pasteurizes” the blood• Speeds metabolism• Enhances delivery of oxygen and nutrients to sites of infection
• Hastens removal of cellular debris and toxins
Immune System Defenses
• The immune system’s job is to defend the body
• It is activated by invading organisms
• Most respiratory symptoms are caused by the immune system
• These symptoms are helpful—even essential—in overcoming the illness
According to the CDC, as much as 90% of all illness can be directly tied to stress, because it breaks down the defenses of the immune system and opens the doorway to a host of injurious invaders
Concern: Stressed Filled Lifestyles
Concern: Toxic Exposure
It is estimated that 85% of all debilitating diseases are closely related to toxin‐related pollution present in the environment– Chemicals – Cleaning agents– Mold– Pollutants– Pesticides
Toxic Exposure = Free Radical Damage
• These toxins cause free radical damage– Free radicals steal an electron from a cell
which disrupts and destabilizes it– This causes a chain reaction which moves
from cell to cell• Free radicals
– Knock out communications pathways between the cells of the immune system‐according to Dr Jesse Stoff, MD
– Suppress the body's immune cells– Damage DNA– Promotes aging
Concern: Nutrient lacking foods
"There's no question the immune system is influenced by overall health -- and a balanced diet is key.Not only are essential nutrients critical for the production and maintenance of key germ-fighting cells in the immune system, but a balanced diet also has a strong effect on vascular function, and the immune system is dependent on blood flow.
David Katz, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Yale Prevention Research Center in New Haven, Connecticut.
Concern: Lack of Sleep
• The National Sleep Foundation states that 68% of Americans report suffering from sleep deprivation
• Studies have shown that adults need an average of 8 hours of sleep each night
• When sleep is interrupted the immune system cannot complete its defense cycle
Concern: Sedentary Lifestyles
• The lymphatic fluid is only active when our bodies are active
• If you do not move, then your lymph system will become stagnant and toxic
• This increases vulnerability to illness
Concern: Antibiotic Resistance
• Even though there has been a decline of infectious diseases over the last 60 years, bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to existing drugs
• Many antibiotics are no longer effective at combating common diseases, and a lack of research into new drugs means there is a dire shortage of alternatives
The Role of Antibiotics
• Life‐saving in some cases, but definitely overused in the U.S.
• Overuse produces antibiotic‐resistant “superbugs”
• Antibiotic resistances is a world‐wide public health problem
• Effective only for bacterial infections—not viral or fungal infections
• Antibiotics kill bad bacteria and good bacteria: probiotics in the gut
Concern: No New Antibiotic development• “Research and development of new
antibiotics isn't keeping up with development of resistance. If we don't do something about it we'll end up with a situation where all the old drugs have resistance and we don't have any new ones.“ – Dr. Kathleen Holloway of the World Health Organization
• In some parts of the world there is already antibiotic resistance:– TB– Dysentery– Pneumonia
Concern: Challenging Viruses
There is an increased concern about viral invaders• It seems we are frequently being
warned of an new ominous virus• Although new vaccines are being
developed; they only target several strains of viruses and side effects are a concern
Viruses
• Need a host cell• They do not reproduce on their own
• Seize control of a cell of humans or other species
• Often the host cell is destroyed during this process
The Common Cold• One of the most common illnesses worldwide
• Caused by one of more than hundreds of types of viruses
• Symptoms– Sore throat, low‐grade fever, stuffy or runny nose, body aches, coughing, sneezing
• Numerous problems can occur:– Colds– Bronchitis– Croup– Sinusitis– Pneumonia– Influenza
The Respiratory System
Bronchitis• Short‐lived inflammation of trachea
and large and small bronchi• Caused by viral or bacterial infection• Often follows cold or flu• Coughing is usually persistent in its
attempt to clear the mucus• Other symptoms: hoarseness, fever,
wheezing, dull chest pain
Croup
• Viral infection causing swelling of vocal cords
• Most common in children younger than 6 years of age
• Symptoms include barking cough and trouble breathing
• Narrowing of airways may necessitate emergency intervention
Steeple sign on X‐ray
Sinusitis • Infection or inflammation of sinuses caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi
• Symptoms– Headaches, sinus pain and pressure, swollen nasal passages, fever, cough, post nasal drip
• Bad breath, cough, fever, and nasal congestion will often be present
Pneumonia• Inflammation of the lung or lungs caused by infection from bacteria or viruses– Symptoms include fever, chest tightness and discomfort, difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing
• Over 3 million people develop pneumonia annually in the United States
• It is the 8th leading cause of death in the United States
• Most people who develop pneumonia initially have an upper respiratory infection
Influenza or Flu• Caused by a number of viruses
• Symptoms similar to those of common cold but typically have sudden onset and are more severe
• Can be life‐threatening in the ill, the elderly, and the very young
The Flu
•Enters the body by breathing the air of someone with the flu who coughed or sneezed
•The virus has an enzyme which enables it to penetrate the mucus lining in the respiratory tract and make a home there
• The infection nests in cells lining the air passage and spreads to other cells
The IMMUNE System Pack
• Contains these formulas
– VS‐C TCM
– Elderberry D3fense
– Immune Stimulator
The IMMUNE System Pack
VS – C, TCM– This proprietary Chinese formula helps create a healthy internal environment
– Supports general detoxification and respiratory functions
The IMMUNE System Pack
Elderberry D3fense• Strengthens and strongly protects our
body’s immune system and includes: – Olive leaf; Royal Jelly‐nutritive food; and
Echinacea
The IMMUNE System PackImmune Stimulator
– Stimulates the body’s natural defenses – Delivers immunoglobulin proteins to the intestinal tract
– Promotes immune response by stimulating macrophage and T‐cell activity
– Colostrum, cordyceps, reishi, maitake
The RESPIRATORY System Pack
• Contains these formulas
– ALJ
– Bronchial Formula
– Lung Support, TCM
The RESPIRATORY System Pack
ALJ– Soothes irritated tissues– Encourages respiratory to cleanse itself
– This formula aids and builds the entire respiratory tract, lung function
– Supports healthy lung function, especially during seasonal changes
The RESPIRATORY System Pack
Bronchial Formula• Dilates the bronchioles• Strengthens mucus membranes and
promotes a healthy inflammation response
• Designed to nourish the lungs and bronchi and to offer general protection to the respiratory tract
The RESPIRATORY System Pack
Lung Support, TCM– Its Chinese name fu lei can be translated as “strengthen the weak and thin”
– Acts as a tonic for the respiratory system
– Maintains the viability of tissue surfaces by moistening and nourishing the respiratory tract
Silver Shield and Immunity
• A colloidal silver product that supports the immune system
• Provides 90 mcg silver per serving• Does not harm the beneficial probiotic population in the gut
Silver Shield Gel
NSP’s Silver Shield Gel: – Easy to use and it feels great
– Made with food‐grade ingredients
– Contains no alcohol
– Is safe for children
– Acts as a skin moisturizer
Building Your Immune Defense
Life style changes cost you nothing and can yield a large return! Identify the lifestyle habits you want to improve
Create Healthy Life Patterns
1. Drink plenty of pure water2. Exercise regularly3. Sleep 8 Hours per night4. Relax daily5. Stop negative thought patterns6. Lighten your toxic burden7. Eat nutrient dense foods
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