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​​Protect your Immune System!
Information + tips

How Viruses Work– 

Viruses take any chance they can to find a host. They hijack the host's cells and take it over. 

Viruses use the host cells machinery to make lots of copies, so many that the cell bursts and infects other cells around it.

Safeguard Yourself– 

Viruses are spread through direct contact with infected individuals or through touch or coming in contact with droplets from sneezes and coughs.

Boost your Immune System– 

Strengthen your immune system to make sure that if you do contract a virus that you increase the odds of recovering.

Find time to incorporate exercise, 7-8 Hours of Sleep, and Stress Relief into your lifestyle to maximize the efforts of your T Cells, a type of white blood cells which guard the body against infection.

A healthier diet rich in colorful food typically will be higher in valuable vitamins. Vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts that are loaded with nutrients are essential to immune health. These foods can help you strengthen your immune system:
Citrus - Red Bell Peppers - Broccoli - Garlic- Ginger - Spinach - Yogurt - Almonds - Turmeric - Green Tea - Papaya - Kiwi - Poultry - Sunflower Seeds

Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements can provide many needed nutrients that you might lack in your diet and can help improve your immune system. Here are just a few things you may want to include in your daily regime:

Elderberries contain organic pigments, tannin, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, sugar, rutin, viburnic acid, vitamin A and B and a large amount of vitamin C. Bioflavonoids and other proteins in the juice destroy the ability of cold and flu viruses to infect a cell.

*We have a wide selection of Syrups, Gummies, Lozenges, and even the whole dried berry available.

Probiotics can add back the helpful bacteria and also boost the level of immune cells in the mucous membranes of the intestines.
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Renew Life probiotics

Oil of oregano is an herbal supplement that may provide antioxidant support, boost your immune health, and help sustain your overall well-being. The oils found in oregano contain phenolic compounds and are recognized for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Other Supplements for Immune Health

Echinacea can increase the number of white blood cells, which fight infections
Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses.
Vitamins A, B6, C, D & E all help strengthen your immune system
Mushrooms and mushroom supplements – rich in essential nutrients and very good for your immune system

A strong, resilient immune system is the foundation of good health.
If you’re struggling with any type of chronic virus, skin troubles, and a generally weak immune system, Red Marine Algae is worth learning more about. 

What are it's Health Benefits?

• Supports a healthy immune system and steady immune system response because of its Sulfated Polysaccharide content which are unique protein-bound carbohydrates, found to support the body’s immune response to bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins.
• Powerful antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties contain an antiviral compound known as carrageenans that are believed to boost the immune system and offer protection against diseases such as the shingles virus, HIV and cold sores.
  
• It may even help fight strains of germs that are resistant to certain medications.
  
• It's packed with antioxidants!
  
• Activates cellular antioxidant enzymes
  
• Suppresses certain mechanisms that kill off healthy cells
  
• Boost the immune system
  
• Fight free radical damage, Prevent DNA damage
  
• Moving toxins out of the body
  
• Fight Chronic Fatigue
  
• Balance pH levels to an Alkaline status

​IMMUNE & ANTIVIRAL SUPPORT
Some suggestions of antiviral & immune support products we carry:

·Vitamin C – Biggest Immune Booster
·Vitamin A – Immune support
·Vitamin D3 – Immune support – supporting upper respiratory
·Elderberry – Antiviral – supporting upper respiratory
·NAC – Respiratory support
·L-Lysine – Antiviral 
·Colloidal or Hydrolyzed Silver – Super charge & boost immune system
·Quercetin – Natural antihistamine & antiviral
·Medicinal Mushrooms – Host Defense – Lion’s Mane, Maitake, Shitake, Reishi, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Chaga
·Microshield Spray – Host Defense
·Now AlliBiotic – Immune system support
·LDM-100 (Lomatium Dissectum) – Considered antiviral for respiratory illness
·Green Tea – Antiviral components
·Herbal immunity (Potent Supplements) – Basil, Oregano, Olive Leaf
·Miscellaneous Herbs - Astragalus, Echinacea, Milk Thistle, Turmeric, Licorice, Pau D’ Arco
·B Vitamins - B12 & B6 Important for immune system response
·Red Marine Algae – Antiviral
·Minerals – Zinc - Selenium – Magnesium – Iodine
·Propolis or Manuka honey– Immune enhancing
·Resveratrol – Antiviral
·Monolaurin – Antiviral, derived from coconut
·Protease Enzymes– bromelain, serratiopeptidase, mucolase (Breaks up mucus)
·Restore (Ion Biome)– Gut support
·Probiotics – 70% or so of your immune system is in your gut– spore-based products such as Thrive or GOL Primal Defense Ultra are highly suggested

Stay hydrated & get adequate sleep!