Immunize
your body with natural ingredients, not man-made durgs
and chemicals.
IMMUNAL
THE
NUMBERS
• Antibiotic
resistance has been called one of the world’s
most pressing public health problems
• A recent study by Northwestern
National Life found that 40% of American workers find their jobs
to be “very” or “extremely” stressful
• The same study reports that 25% of employees view their jobs as
the number one stressor in their lives
• The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine reports
that health care expenditures are nearly 50% greater for workers
who report high levels of stress
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LIVING IN TODAY’S WORLD
Let's face it. Our modern world, with all its wonderful new technology,
its amazing capacity for global communication, and its ceaseless
quest to reach ever further out into the wide expanse of space,
is, quite literally, a dangerous and stressful place. Work days
seem to grow ever longer, traffic never ceases, and between all
the types of phones and email, we stay in a constant state of connection
with all this chaos we call daily life.
It all takes its toll on our bodies. Increased stress can lower
our immune system's function by as much as 50 percent. At the same
time, the amount of toxins in the environment, coupled with the
decreasing nutritional value of our over-managed and manipulated
food supply, means the body is under its greatest attacks just
at the point when its defenses are lowest.
It's a recipe for disaster, yet the solution gleams like a beautiful
jewel right in the heart of the problem: bring the immune system,
the body's natural ability to fend off foreign invaders, back on
line. We can't easily reduce the toxins and diseases we're exposed
to on a daily basis, but we can work to make sure we are fully
armed against them as we go about our daily lives.
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CARBOHYDRATES AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
We've always known carbohydrates play an essential role in maintaining
healthy body function. Historically, that role was seen as providing
energy to the body. New studies, however, are increasingly revealing
the key role some carbohydrates play in enhancing immune function
and facilitating cellular function.
How do they do this? Basically, they get the immunity ball rolling,
so to speak. They set in motion a multistep process that works
to build and strengthen the immune system. They activate macrophages
(a kind of phagocyte, which is a cell that surrounds and disables
foreign and damaged cells in the body), stimulate T-cell formation
and differentiation, and activate blood proteins that play a key
role in the body's natural immunity.
“Macro-what?” you
might ask. Well, they can recognize and kill tumor cells and
remove debris from body tissue. They remove
dead cells and release cytokines to promote health and regeneration
in damaged cells and tissue. They also produce substances that
stimulate the immune system and boost bone marrow production receptor
sites. They can leap tall buildings in a single bound.
No, we're not talking about Superman. What we're talking about,
though, is something just as powerful and amazing: macrophages.
One of the oldest and most consistent cell weapons in the body's
immunity arsenal, macrophages are involved in many daily body processes,
from general detoxification to maintaining healthy intestinal bacteria.
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LET’S
BOOST THAT IMMUNE SYSTEM
The
message is clear. Now, more than ever, we need to do what we
can to build up our body’s own natural defenses. As the
attacks on our immunity increase, the first line of defense should
be a shoring up of sorts of all the elements of the system designed
to work so beautifully in protecting us from all the ills that
lurk about.
That’s where Immunal comes in. The special combination of
potent immunological revitalizers – acemannan, beta glucan,
larch arabinogalactan, and astragalus -- make this one of the most
powerful herbal immune enhancers in the world today. Let’s
take a look at what makes Immunal so special.
Ace Mannan
People around the world have been using the amazing aloe vera
plant for its healing capabilities for more than 5,000 years. This
perennial succulent belonging to the lily family contains some
200 components ranging from polysaccaharides and enzymes to vitamins
and minerals. For years, it has been used topically as a remedy
for minor burns and skin irritations, and internally, it is often
used as a laxative. However, year by year, scientists discover
more about the amazing healing powers of this lush green plant.
Most recently, studies have focused on some of the sugar compounds,
or polysaccharides, in aloe vera, which show promise in the lowering
of blood sugar and enhancing of the body's immune function.
One
of these complex carbohydrates in particular -- acetylated mannan,
or "acemannan" -- has both immune-stimulating
and antiviral properties. Studies show acemannan activates several
types of white blood cells, which, as we all know, are essential
players in the body's proper immune system function. But acemannan
also appears to play a role in increasing amounts of tumor necrosis
factor, gamma interferon, and interleukin 1, which all enhance
the body's natural ability to destroy viruses, bacteria, and tumor
cells.
Produced in the leaf rind of aloe vera plants, acemannan is a
long polysaccharide chain that appears to keep viruses from entering
and infecting healthy T-cells and thereby allowing the immune system
to rebuild itself. Additionally, it activates and stimulates macrophages,
monocytes, T-cells, and antibody production, further bolstering
the body's capacity to fight off illness. The applications of this
are quite obvious in terms of the potential of acemannan as an
aid in the treatment of cancer, AIDS, and even measles.
Beta Glucan
Have you ever had one of those really great jackets that functions
as a raincoat, a winter coat, and a windbreaker all in one? Well,
beta glucan is that kind of great jacket for the immune system.
It's a long chain polysaccharide that broadly treats and stimulates
the immune system itself, rather than targeting single causes of
illness or dysfunction. The general immunostimulatory properties
of beta glucan include macrophage activation, tumor inhibition,
and decreased infection rates.
Beta glucan can be found in baker's yeast, grains like oats and
barley, and certain types of mushrooms. Researchers think the beta
glucan stimulates immune system activity by activating white blood
cells and turning on a number of macrophage receptor sites. This
action makes the body more resistant to a wide variety of bacterial,
fungal, and parasitic infections, such as the common cold, sinus
infections, candida, herpes, and mononucleosis. Beta glucan also
modulates the proper functioning of the immune system as a whole
and can help with disorders resulting from misdirected immune functions,
such as allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, fibromyalgia,
arthritis, diabetes, and osteoarthritis.
But
that's not all. Beta glucan can also help in lowering LDL (or "bad")
cholesterol levels. In the intestines, it binds lipids (fats),
bile acids, sugars, and toxins, and clears
them out of the body. It's the lipids that, if left unchecked,
eventually turn into the cholesterol we're all trying so hard to
keep down.
Larch Arabinogalactan
The Western Larch (also known as the Mountain Larch or Western
Tamarack) is more than just a pretty face. Larch arabinogalactan,
a polysaccharide derived from the wood of this amazing tree, has
some unusual immunological properties. The sap from the Larch has
been used for centuries to heal frostbite and skin problems. And,
interestingly, the Western Larch is one of the few trees that can
survive after being struck by lightning.
Larch
arabinoglactan is a "prebiotic" -- it promotes
the growth and activity of "friendly bacteria" in the
intestinal tract. These bacteria are critical players in maintaining
a healthy digestive and immune system. They also detoxify our bodies,
help regulate hormones, and play a key role in nutrient formation
and absorption.
Arabinogalactans
are found in many plants, including echinacea, for centuries
widely used for its immune boosting properties. They're
also found in many raw vegetables such as carrots, radishes, corn,
and tomatoes. But the great thing about the Western Larch is that
it contains these arabinogalactans in abundance. While echinacea
has about 3-5% arabinogalactan, larch extract has 95-98% arabinogalactan.
What's more, the immune system enhancement effect of the larch
arabinogalactan is 2-3 times stronger than that of echinacea, resulting
in its nickname of "atomic echinacea."
Astragalus
Used
for centuries by Chinese herbalists to enhance the immune system,
research has shown the polysaccharides in astragalus help
strengthen the body, increases metabolism, promote tissue regeneration,
assist in resisting the effects of stress on the body, stimulate
the immune system, and increase energy. Astragalus is an organ
toning and balancing herb from the pea family. It’s also
known as milk vetch root and huang qi.
The immunological activity of astragalus is of particular interest.
Research shows it enhances T-cell activity and stimulates macrophages.
Research has also shown it to have inhibiting effects on molecular
changes caused by viruses and a stimulating impact on the production
of antibodies. In everyday applications, astragalus appears to
be useful in helping the body deal with atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism,
hypertension, insomnia, diabetes, chronic active hepatitis, genital
herpes, AIDS and even the side effects of cancer chemotherapy.
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THERE’S
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
There’s no magic pill out there to handle all our problems.
But the old adage remains true and even more important today: there’s
strength in numbers. When we’re confronted by an increasing
number of toxins and antibiotic-resistant diseases, when we venture
out everyday into a world filling up fast with stressors we never
even imagined could exist, our best chance of keeping our bodies
healthy and functioning optimally is to build up our immunity arsenal.
The ingredients in Immunal not only build up various critical
parts of the immune system, they also work as a broad spectrum
immune enhancer, revitalizing all the pieces simultaneously. By
addressing many aspects of immune system enhancement at the same
time, we increase our capacity to keep our bodies healthy.
CAUTIONS
It is suggested that Immunal use be cycled to keep the body from
building up a tolerance to the key ingredients. The suggested cycle
is to take the supplement for 20 days, then take 10 days off each
month.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease,
but rather is a dietary supplement intended solely for nutritional
support.
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