Chink in your Armour? A Scientifically Proven Way to Boost the Immune System

Apparently, the average sneeze produces around 40,000 infectious droplets, which are spread at a speed of around 135ft per second. Bearing this in mind, it's little wonder that people are trying to find a way to avoid catching colds, flu and other infections, which seem to abound at this time of year. Unfortunately, we often find ourselves sitting in close proximity to someone in the train, who has a streaming cold and is sneezing the virus into the carriage.

And if you manage to escape infection on the commute, the next area where you could be vulnerable is the workplace. Viruses and bacteria seem to thrive in this environment and nobody can shake them off. Even the air-conditioning in planes can be a source of infection. So what to do?

With the acknowledged overuse of antibiotics and the amount of stress a lot of people are under, particularly in these times of economic troubles, it is hardly surprising that a lot of us have a chink in our armour, which allows infection in. A suit of armour needs maintaining and our immune system is no different.

Stress has a negative impact on a person’s immune system. Indeed, many people, who suffer from recurrent infections, reveal that they have been suffering long-term stress. How many times have you gone down with an infection after a period of stress? When the body is helped to deal with the effect that stress has on it, immune function is invariably improved. There are excellent medicinal plants to relieve stress, which will not be discussed here because treatment for stress must include looking at adrenal function. That is a complex subject in itself and requires a consultation.

There are several invaluable medicinal plants, which can enhance immune function. The most well known herbal support for the immune system is Echinacea, yet it is both misunderstood and underestimated. The traditional way Echinacea has been used for the immune system has now been validated by scientific research at the cutting edge of modern immunology.

It has been scientifically proven that most over the counter Echinacea products are ineffective because they do not contain the root of the plant.

The root is the part that contains the active chemical constituent, the alkylamides, which are necessary to support the immune system through interacting with CB2 cell receptors. Some products do not contain enough alkylamides to have an effect on immunity.

An effective formulation of Echinacea, which has been clinically tested, is safe enough to be taken daily as preventive medicine. Scientifically produced Echinacea is suitable for adults and children aged 6 and above. It helps children to avoid catching so many colds at school and then infecting their family. If you would like to help maintain your immunity and that of your family, you may like to consider your lifestyle, diet and stress levels and take scientifically formulated Echinacea. It will help to ensure there is no chink in your armour. 

If you would like to boost your immune system, book an appointment with Deborah and she will formulate a prescription to meet your unique requirements, which will enhance your immune function.