Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Winter Essentials for Health



     These 3 products should be standard in every medicine cabinet. I know they are in mine. Actually there is not enough room in a medicine cabinet for what I keep on hand for my family. We use one of the kitchen cabinets for our vital nutrients.

     Immuplex is a great product that can be taken daily to support the immune system and to ward off sickness before it takes hold and puts you down for days. Immuplex is best for preventive use. We personally add this at the start of winter.

 Immuplex contains phytonutrients, minerals, as well as Protomorphogen™ and Cytosol™ extracts to support the immune system.
  • Taken daily, supports a healthy immune response
  • Supports normal white blood cell activity
  • Supports the body's normal response to inflammation
  • Provides antioxidants
  • Provides broad mineral support for everyday immune function


     Congaplex is one of those products that my family makes sure we never run out of. It is a life saver. We use it at the first sign of illness. Like when you've had a stressful day and your legs start to ache and it begins to feel like the start of the Flu. When I feel this or even just feel run down, I take 4 capsules & then do it again about an hour later or so when I'm about to go to bed. When I wake up I feel great with no sign of sickness. I usually will again take 4 more capsule to make sure I feel good for the day. 
    There is also a Chewable Congaplex that has some raspberry powder added to it for flavor that kids enjoy. The chewable is 1/3 the strength of the capsule. We keep both the capsule & the chewable version on hand. Many times, I'll just open up the capsule and pour it into my kids mouth if they have trouble swallowing the capsule. I do this because I'm a cheapskate and the capsules cost less than then the 3 chewables. You can use either. 
    We don't take Congaplex on a daily bases but you could.

 Congaplex is used for short-term support of the immune system.
  • Supports a healthy immune response
  • Provides antioxidants
  • Supports the thymus gland
  • Contains ribonucleic acid, which your body uses to build new cells
  • Contains a combination of key ingredients from Cataplex A-C, Thymex, Calcium Lactate, and Ribonucleic Acid


     Echinacea Premium is my favorite daily supplement for the immune system. This might sound funny, but it is fun to take. Let me explain. There is a lot of controversy over Echinacea. That is because the majority of Echinacea products are worthless. When you take Echinacea Premium I would recommend sucking on it for a few seconds or even chewing it (not on a daily bases, just to experience what I'm talking about) once. You will notice a cool feeling with your tongue. It will kind of tingle. That is because of the alkylamides. Most other Echinacea products won't do this or will fail in comparison. That is a good way to quickly see if your Echinacea is worth anything.
     I also will throw this in with my veggie & fruit smoothies. It adds a little kick to it and is a great way to get it into my kids that can't swallow the tablet. One major note: Echinacea needs to be taken daily to have the great benefits. It is not a product to be taken every once-in-awhile. It need to be built up in the body for best results.
 
 Echinacea Premium combines the roots of the Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea to enlist properties unique to each. The blending of these two plant species ensures that the specific caffeic acid derivatives (cichoric acid, echinacoside, cynarin) and the lipophilic components (especially alkylamides) are present in appropriate quantities. This product contains a total of 4.1 mg of alkylamides per tablet to ensure optimal strength and quality. These substances and other unnamed phytochemicals work together to:
  • enhance immune system function (particularly non-specific immune function)
  • support and promote normal interferon production
  • support and promote healthy white blood cells
  • support healthy immune response following stress, sudden changes in weather or temperature
  • encourage healthy upper respiratory tissue
  • support and maintain healthy throat tissue
  • support healthy lymphatic system function
  • stimulate the body's normal tissue support and renewal function.

    Ok, I know I said 3 products, but I can't finish without mentioning one more favorite.

    Herbal Throat Spray is another wonderful product. This is the go to for anything that has to do with the throat. Sore throat, cough, tickle, lost voice, or even clearing the throat before choir. Now I have to tell you it does have a good "kick" to it, but 4 sprays into the throat works like a charm.

     Herbal Throat Spray contains the following herbs: Marshmallow root, Sage, Echinacea angustifolia root, Calendula, Myrrh and Clove bud. This combination of herbs contains many phytochemicals including mucilage, essential oils (containing monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, including eugenol), phenolic compounds, caffeic acid derivatives (especially echinacoside and cynarin), alkylamides, triterpenoid saponins, triterpene alcohols and their esters, flavonoids, sterols, carotenes and commiphoric acids and esters. The key phytochemicals and other compounds within this herbal formulation can help:
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  • support healthy respiratory tissue and respiratory tract function
  • maintain healthy mucosal tissue in the upper respiratory and upper gastrointestinal tracts
  • promote healthy throat tissue
  • promote relaxation of muscle tissue in the upper respiratory and upper digestive tracts
  • promote oral health
  • promote the body's normal resistance function in normal persons
  • support the local immune system in the mouth and throat
  • soothe the throat
  • freshen breath  

    I hope you find this info helpful for you and your family's health for this and future winters.

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