Despite the fact that spring is finally here, good old-fashioned germs are still floating around at any season. Evergreen Nutrition staff members, working with the public as we do, are well-versed in supplements for immune support and health. In this newsletter, we would like to share some our favorite remedies with you.
Paula likes the grand triumvirate of a high-quality,whole-food multivitamin (with minerals),probiotics andfish/cod liver oil for a great start to maintaining over-all health. For immunity specifically, taking extra food-sourced Vitamin C, like HealthForceTruly Natural Vitamin C, is a smart option. I also takeStamets 7 by Host Defense every day and notice a big difference in my immune response. In addition, when Ive been exposed to sick people or feel like Im fighting something, extrazinc andVitamin A are on the menu. And liquidelderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a pleasant preventive against viral onslaughts plus its yummy on vanilla ice cream just for fun!
Tony likes Eclectic Institute'sLomatium Osha Compound. He says that it contains herbs that are "immune-enhancers and help to heal any cold that settles in your chest." This product is, incidentally, one of our perennial best-sellers in the immune section.
Kelley recommends Planetary Herbal'sOld Indian Wild Cherry Bark Cough Syrup for coughs and respiratory congestion. "It loosens things up and is soothing," she says. "It has lots of good lung herbs." She also is a fan ofolive leaf extract, probiotics and Wellness Herbal Resistance Formula from Source Naturals.
Lauren is a big fan oforegano oil. She takes it on a regular basis, as well as making sure it is available when others around her are sick, and she enjoys the benefit of never becoming sick herself. She also likesSuper Lysine Plus from Eugene's Quantum Health. She appreciates the formula, with its garlic and anti-viral lysine.
Paul likes zinc for basic immune support. "The monomethionine form is one of the best as far as absorption," he says. "It does not bind to phytates found in grains and legumes like other forms of the mineral.OptiZinc from Solaray is this form." Also a big fan of the medicinal mushrooms, he is particularly fond ofreishi (Ganoderma lucidum s.l.), since it supports so many different body organs in addition to bolstering the immune system. "It can be taken on a daily basis and will generally keep one from becoming sick," he adds.
Craig says, "Moducare is all you need. For many years I have taken three capsules a day."Moducare strengthens weak T-cell activity thereby helping your immune system to effectively fight off viral and microbial diseases and it is helpful for autoimmune conditions because it reduces inflammation.
Yaakov, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, relies on old stalwartsVitamins A, D and C, and, as a nutritionist, he understands their immune-supportive properties well. Host Defense mushroom products are high on his list after the vitamins. He likesMyCommunity and Stamets 7 for daily and comprehensive immune support. Alsoagarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis), a medicinal mushroom which he says is particularly good for people with auto-immune conditions.
Terri, Evergreen's Certified Clinical Nutritionist, has several recommendations. "Vibrant Health'sGigartina Red Marine Algae (Gigartina skottsbergii) is an excellent source of sulfated polysaccharides which form a shield that inhibits a virus's ability to adhere to cell membranes." Terri also likesprobiotics. She says, "The beneficial bacteria in your gut are a huge part of your defense system. It only makes sense to support and expand their populations." Her secret weapon? Garlic! "I eatgarlic every day. It was used effectively for infection before penicillin and other antibiotics and has been shown to be effective against colds, flu, stomach virus as well as more serious infections like tuberculosis, botulism, typhoid fever and cholera."
From all of us at Evergreen Nutrition, we wish you the best of health!
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