Rebuilding Your Immunity

Without a doubt, the most popular immune herb in North America today is Echinacea. At last count, more than 300 Echinacea products were being sold worldwide. Although this herb is native to North America, most of the research studies have been done in Germany. Did you know that 80% of your immunity is located in your digestive system?

Echinacea was introduced to American physicians in 1887, when self-proclaimed doctor H.C.F. Meyer of Nebraska asked Eclectic pharmacist John Uri Lloyd, Ph.D., to endorse his Meyer's Blood Purifier. Meyer told Dr. Lloyd that, just to prove the effectiveness of his Blood Purifier (of which Echinacea was the primary ingredient), he would have a rattlesnake bite him in Dr. Lloyd's office, then take the remedy. Dr. Lloyd was unimpressed with Meyer's extravagant claims and declined the demonstration. His opinions changed, however, when he himself began studying Echinacea, which quickly became one of the Eclectics' favorite remedies for fighting all sorts of disorders.

In the 1950s, the German pharmaceutical company Madaus began studying Echinacea. Since then, nearly 400 studies have shown that Echinacea can be used to improve the immune system in numerous ways. These include increasing activity of three of the immune system's workhorses—T-cells, interferon and natural killer cells. Echinacea also destroys many types of viruses and bacteria. Echinacea even makes cells stronger and more resistant to invasion. That's a pretty impressive list of abilities for one herb, and those are only the highlights. Echinacea is not only versatile; it's extremely safe. And it's especially effective for children.

There are also other herbs and vitamins that can be taken to boost your immunity.

Retail: $24.65 Member Cost: $16.45 Click H E R E to purchase	Echinacea/Golden Seal Dynamic Duo for Immune Support Echinacea/Golden Seal [Immune] combines two popular immune system-supporting herbs. Echinacea may influence the immune system in a positive way. This product combines the qualities of Echinacea aerial parts, Echinacea Purpurea and Angustifolia roots.	Retail: $15.95 Member Cost: $10.65 Click H E R E to purchase	Astragalus (root) Astragalus [Immune, Circulatory] root has been used to promote immune function and as a tonic to build stamina. Ancient Chinese texts record the use of astragalus for tonifying the spleen, blood and chi.

Retail: $20.70 Member Cost: $13.80 Click H E R E to purchase	Echinacea/Golden Seal Liquid Herb Echinacea/Golden Seal Liquid Herb [Immune] includes roots of two species of Echinacea—Echinacea Purpurea and E. Angustifolia. Each 5 ml serving provides 125 mg of the Echinacea combination and 125 mg of golden seal root—a powerful blend that supports the immune system and helps the body maintain health. This combination comes in a glycerin base and is appropriate for use by both adults and children.	Retail: $18.85 Member Cost: $12.55 Click H E R E to purchase	Echinacea, Ultimate Echinacea, Ultimate [Immune] combines the synergistic benefits of the three most popular Echinacea species into a powerful immune system combination. We carefully process Echinacea Purpurea, E. Angustifolia and E. Pallida into a concentrate that preserves the maximum potential of the three species’ roots. This alcohol-free tincture is sweetened with natural vegetable glycerin and provides excellent assimilation. This unique combination contains echinacosides, glycoproteins, isobutylamides and polysaccharides found selectively in each species.

Retail: $32.25 Member Cost: $21.50 Click H E R E to purchase	Echinacea Purpurea Echinacea Purpurea [Immune] bears purple flowers that resemble black-eyed Susans. Active compounds in Echinacea include polysaccharides, glycoproteins, alkamides, volatile oils and flavonoids. Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that Echinacea contains active substances that enhance the activity of the immune system and have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Each capsule contains 400 mg Echinacea Purpurea herb and root.	Healthy Trinity® - Dairy-Free (30 capsules) $59.95 + Discount S/H Healthy Trinity® - Dairy-Free (90 capsules) $149.95 + Discount S/H Click H E R E to purchase	NATREN'S HEALTHY TRINITY Antibiotic medications kill your bodies good bacteria, Probiotics replaces it. Probiotics have functional and medicinal properties. Probiotic supplementation is the most important health concept of the 21st century. Boost your immune system with Probiotics. The Natren Company has set the global standard for Probiotics. There are no better Probiotics on the market today. Potency is guaranteed through the expiration date. READ MORE . . .

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