Nothing affects our health and quality of life as much as the immune system.
This is one subject whereas no one can say, “I don’t have it” or “it is of no interest to
me”. We all have it and if we expect
to live very long we must make some effort to keep the immune system strong and
functional. The fact that it is
working, to some degree, is the only reason we are alive today.
Americans, like other world populations have a highly weakened immune system.
How can I say we are all a bunch of weaklings ready to succumb to the smallest
infection?
All one has to do is to consider the number of people taking drugs, the number
of prescriptions per year per person, the statistics on many rampant diseases, and it is obvious the number of
healthy people is a very small percent of the population.
The immune system can be weakened by all of the following, alcohol and drug
use, Allergies, Chemical exposure, Excessive sugar consumption, Physical,
emotional, mental stress, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, improper sleep, regular
use of antibiotics, regular use of other prescription drugs, and a single nutrient
deficiency.
Virtually every single drug, or off the shelf pain relievers has one of more unwanted side
effect that weakens the immune system by blocking critical and vital processes
within the body. Once this happens, it
may take years to repair the damage, if ever.
The great influenza epidemic of 1918 killed at least 40 million people worldwide,
although some estimates run as high as 100 million. This influenza virus killed
675,000 Americans at a time when the immune system of Americans was stronger
than it is today.
One must realize that antibiotics do not kill viruses. The immune system is the best tool for
neutralizing viral and bacterial infections.
In some areas of Great Britain, the 1918 flu outbreak killed 2 out of 3 people.
What about the 1 that did not die?
A very strong immune system kept him alive.
The complexity of the immune system is
mind boggling, even to scientist that have studied it for years. This complex network of glands works around
the clock, 7 days per week destroying invaders that can disable any animal on
the earth.
These invaders are bacteria, virus,
fungus, chemicals, parasites, and tumors. Other toxic substances include
chemical and biological warfare agents that enter the body via the nose, mouth,
eyes and cell injuries. Bacteria
cannot penetrate a healthy cell.
The antibodies that can be manufactured by
the immune system are infinite.
If we provide the raw material for immune system functions, the system will perform
flawlessly. If the immune system has
not been damaged by previous illness, organ destruction, organ removal, or some
toxic drug has not blocked the chemical processes; the immune system will do
the job it was designed to do.
We must accept the fact that a large
percent of Americans now have damaged immune systems. If any of the biological warfare threats become a reality, we
will see people dropping like flies by the millions. Again, remember that antibiotics do not kill viruses; only the
immune system can do that. Many
bacteria have become antibiotic resistant, and only one or two of the strongest
antibiotics have a chance to stop them.
Antibiotics do not discriminate and kill many friendly bacteria. This in turn weakens the immune system.
What must we do to protect and enhance the
immune system? Many super nutrients and
herbs exist that will not only insure day-to-day health but will enhance what
little immune system we have left.
However, if one is not willing to take simple, inexpensive, and obvious
steps, he certainly will not take the more complex and expensive measures
required to build a strong immune system.
A basic, yet complete vitamin and mineral
supplement program is the first step.
Modification
of eating habits to eliminate the toxic substances produced by cooked food,
While
supplying a large percent of the diet from raw foods is a must for step
two.
The third
step is never to neglect sleep. Several
stages of sleep exist. Deep sleep is
similar to a coma but is reversible.
During the deep sleep cycle all eye movement and brain wave function is
diminished to near zero. During deep sleep is when the body does repair and
maintenance of the cells. Specific hormone production takes place during deep
sleep only. Over 70 sleep disorders
exist, of which many caused by caffeine and drugs.
Others are caused by nutrient deficiencies and
glandular failure to produce sufficient melatonin. Deficiencies of amino acids and essential fatty acids handicap
the production of the required melatonin.
Supplements of melatonin and 5-htp (tryptophan can correct some of these
problems).
Cooked foods take on new chemical qualities that are disastrous to good
health. A kitchen is nothing but a chemical laboratory producing millions
of completely new chemical substances that never existed in nature. Cooking
will randomly produce millions of different sugar and protein combinations commonly called
Maillard molecules.
Details on Maillard Molecules
The biochemical structure and nutrient
makeup of the food is altered from its original state. Molecules in the food
are deranged, degraded, and broken down. Raw Food is the key to good health and
a super immune system.
One must maintain a digestion system that is highly efficient or the immune
system and health is doomed.
Millions of people are taking anti-acids and
other medications that block enzyme production, folic acid, and B12.
These foreign chemicals weaken the immune system beyond repair.
A number of herbs can boost the immune
system. These are, andrographis,
ashwaganda, astragalus, barberry, black cumin seed, cat’s claw, dong quac,
Echinacea, elderberry, garlic, ginsing, goldenseal, green tea, larch,
mushrooms, (miatake, shitake, reishi), and tumeric. One must realize that herbs
have very strong and specific qualities. Some herbs have properties like drugs
and vice versa. Others must not be
taken with certain drugs. Do your
homework. For a list of these herbs and
more information see www.fugitt.com/herbs.htm.
Many exotic hormones and compounds exist that boost the immune function of the body. The list includes, beta glucan,
DHEA, MSM, HGH, and Colostrum
Most people will be wise to use the old reliable method of eating steak, eggs, fish,
fresh raw fruit, nuts, and raw vegetables.
Supplementing the best foods with selected vitamin, minerals, herbs and
special compounds will stack the odds in your favor.
If a
major biological attack, flu epidemic, or anthrax epidemic occurs, the drugs
needed to save lives will be in short supply.
There simply will not be enough of these in the supply chain.
The deciding factor in life or death will be the immune system.