Tag: immunity

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    Today’s Shot 92

    Nature Ride


    Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) – A Powerful Immune Booster

    ALA is a vitamin-like chemical (naturally occurring fatty acid) known as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our cells from damaging free-radical cells which are caused by such things as environmental toxins, aging, inflammation and stress.

    While our bodies naturally make a small amount of ALA – which helps turn glucose into energy (thereby helping with diabetes), it can also be found in vegetables such as spinach, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, beets, broccoli, peas, carrots, tomatoes, and in foods such as brewers yeast, potatoes, and organ meats like liver and kidney.

    As we age, our bodies make less of this antioxidant, and so supplementing can be very beneficial. It is easily absorbed and is water soluble.

    One of the most powerful antioxidants in our body is called glutathione and ALA helps boost this protective antioxidant as well.

    Some of the Benefits:

    • Helps to detoxify the liver
    • Helps with energy production
    • Lowers blood sugar
    • Treats nerve pain from diabetes
    • Boosts the immune system
    • Good for heart and brain function
    • Powerful antioxidant!
    • It works with your B, C, & E vitamins
    • Slows down aging
    • Boosts glutathione!
    • Helps with HIV
    • Helps with MS
    • Helps with weight loss
    • Helps with insulin resistance
    • Boosts T-cells
    • Inhibits Influenza and flu viruses
    • Helps with Neuropathy
    • Lowers blood pressure (when taken with L carnitine)
    • Anti inflammatory
    • Helps with retinopathy
    • Crosses the blood-brain barrier
    • Good for skin

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    Case Study Reviews on ALA and Dosage Recommendations by Dr. Paul Haider

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    Today’s Shot 77

    Biking Tools

    We came across these the other day on a biking trail. I had never seen this before, but it’s good to know where the tools are at, in case they are needed!


    Vitamin C – A Powerful Antioxidant

    In addition to improving cardiovascular health, improving cancer survival rates, and promoting longevity, vitamin C is a powerful antioxident that boosts immunity, helps to balance and maintain our immune system, and fights infections.


    As written in “Life Extension Magazine“:

    “…vitamin C increases the life span of immune cells and reduces infection-related cellular damage. This bolsters the immune system’s ability to fend off a broad range of infectious agents.

    Interestingly, research has clearly demonstrated that during times of infection, concentrations of vitamin C are rapidly depleted in the blood and in white blood cells.

    Scientists have found that supplementation with vitamin C improves several important parameters of immune function. Therefore, supplementing with vitamin C during infection may protect immune cells and strengthen their ability to fight infectious pathogens.”

    Life Extension


    Prevent and Protect 🌟

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    Today’s Shot 63

    FERN


    Wellness Tip

    While working at an herb shop a few years ago, I learned about a wonderful immune system strengthener. I don’t take this every day, but it has been a wonderful prevention used at the first sign of a cold or not feeling well: Wellness Formula can really give your immune system a needed boost!

    “Wellness Formula addresses the root causes of winter season challenges with over 30 powerful ingredients, including antioxidants, herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals. These ingredients provide targeted support for all of the body systems associated with immunity.”

    Source Naturals


    Stay well!