Supporting
the Immune Response with ImmunoPhase
I often recommend that people take two
capsules of ImmunoPhase daily during
the cold and flu season to keep the immune system tuned
up and prepared to ward off infection. If exposed to
a virus at home, work, or while traveling, increasing
this protective dose to two capsules, three times
per day, can boost the immune system to help control
infection before it becomes a major problem. If symptoms
of a cold or flu worsen, increasing the dose to two
capsules every three hours can help to bring the
problem under control.
Once all symptoms have passed, continue
taking ImmunoPhase at the higher rate for
one additional day to prevent a rebound infection.
And if the infection leads to bronchial irritation,
adding BronchoPhase is an effective way of
quickly resolving cough.
For the elderly and those whose immune
systems have been weakened by illness, surgery, overwork,
or stress, adding Vital Cell to these regimens
can further support and boost the immune response.
Preventing
Viral Infections to Reduce Arterial Inflammation
Reducing the frequency and intensity
of viral infections has been shown to also confer a
measure of protection for the heart and arteries. Research
reveals that viral infection can trigger chronic inflammation
of the endothelium, or lining of the walls of arteries,
and lead to the formation of artery-clogging plaque
(atherosclerosis).(2,3,4,5)
Strengthening the immune system to
reduce the number and severity of viral infections
can aid in preventing chronic arterial inflammation
and reducing the potential for arterial disease.
Adding two capsules of ImmunoPhase to
a daily regimen of Vital Cell can benefit
arterial health by supporting the immune system when
threatened by chronic inflammation. Ilex root,
a strong anti-inflammatory, anti-viral herb contained
in ImmunoPhase, is used in Chinese hospitals
specifically for arterial inflammation.(6,7) Other
important herbs contained in ImmunoPhase, such as Pueraria
root, Lonicera flower, Forsythia flower, and Isatis
root, provide important isoflavones that have
been shown to improve arterial health and enhance blood
circulation.(8,9)
In conclusion, the combination of
herbs contained in Vital Cell (circulation
support formula) and ImmunoPhase (immune support
formula) have been shown to synergistically benefit
both the circulatory and immune systems.
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Sep-Oct;52(7-8):344-7. Pankuweit S, et al.
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