Immune System Webinar

Welcome.

Key Strategies to Boost Immune System Health

Cindy KlementSeptember 4, 2012

This NSPWebinar will begin at 11:00 am MDT

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Enter your questions for our Q&A session as we conclude

Welcome to Immune Health

Cindy Klement MS Nutrition

Area ManagerAnn Arbor, MI

Cindy Klement• Private practice in nutrition and herbal

medicine since 1983• Master's Degree in Human Nutrition• Local and National Health Educator• Member of the Society for Nutrition Educators,

the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians in Functional Medicine, and the National Speaker's Association

The IMMUNE SystemBasic Function

• Gathers information on pathogens and disease

• Produces ammunition to isolate, neutralize and destroy invaders– Weighs about 2 pounds– One trillion cells– 100 quintillion antibodies

• Comes from Latin word "immunis," meaning safe

Tonsils• Are masses of lymphatic tissue and produce

lymphocytes • They trap and kill bacteria entering the mouth

and throat to guard the respiratory and digestive systems

Thymus

• A lymphatic mass functioning in the programming of lymphocytes

• Produces and converts the B-cells into T-cells which are specialized to meet a particular enemy

• The thymus produces a hormone called thymosin and acts as an incubator for the maturation of T lymphocytes

• Stress shrinks the thymus

The Spleen

• A blood-rich organ that filters blood to remove microbes and debris from blood stream

• Its most important functions are to destroy worn out RBCs, synthesize and stores WBCs, and as a blood reservoir

• It’s also a pumping aid for lymph fluids throughout the body

• Resides in the skull, ribs, shoulder blades, vertebrae, breastbone, and hip bones

• Generates stem cells crucial to our immunity

• Various stem cell types assist in regeneration and repair throughout our bodies

Bone Marrow

• Gathering points throughout the body where lymph travels to unload toxins and microbes for cleansing

• Before the lymph fluid reenters the bloodstream, bacteria and invading organisms are filtered out from the lymph fluid and then destroyed so it cannot enter the blood and circulate through the body

• As the fluid leaves the node, it picks up more immune cells to circulate throughout the body

Lymph Nodes

• Lymph is a colorless blood serum derived from plasma that has leaked from the bloodstream into the tissue spaces and is recovered by a network of tiny vessels that separate it from the bloodstream

• This fluid brings with it tissue toxins, excess fluid, dead cells, and microbes, removing them from the body

Lymph Fluid

Lymph Vessels

• Tiny, thin-walled vessels made up of one-way valves that pump lymph fluid along by the contraction of nearby muscles during activity

• Since muscle contractions serve to pump the plasma, we must exercise if we want to maintain the lymphatic highway or our immune system

Our Immune Defense System

The immune system is the most diverse and

fascinating of all the body systems. It is extremely

complex and intricate in the ways it interacts

Our Immune Fortress

• Protective barriers • Specialized soldiers • Manufacturing stations • Transportation systems • Storage areas• Clean up Crews

Protective Barriers• Our skin is the outer wall of the

fortress • The eyes, nose, and mouth

– Are protected by mucous that captures harmful attackers

• In the Nose– Cilia, which are tiny hairs, trap

particles• In the stomach

– Intruders pass through stomach acid that will destroy most of them

Helpful Immune System Defenses

• Coughing is a natural reflex that expels disease-causing germs from the lower respiratory tract

• Clears the lungs and bronchi of excess mucus, helping prevent pneumonia

Sneezing

• Sneezing is a convulsive explosion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth

• It is a protective reflex that clears the upper airway of germs, irritants, and mucus

Fever

• Fever kills invading organisms• “Pasteurizes” the blood• Speeds metabolism• Enhances delivery of oxygen

and nutrients to sites of infection

• Hastens removal of cellular debris and toxins

Immune System Defenses

• The immune system’s job is to defend the body

• It is activated by invading organisms

• Most respiratory symptoms are caused by the immune system

• These symptoms are helpful—even essential—in overcoming the illness

According to the CDC, as much as 90% of all illness can be directly tied to stress, because it breaks down the defenses of the immune system and opens the doorway to a host of injurious invaders

Concern: Stressed Filled Lifestyles

Concern: Toxic Exposure

It is estimated that 85% of all debilitating diseases are closely related to toxin-related pollution present in the environment– Chemicals – Cleaning agents– Mold– Pollutants– Pesticides

Toxic Exposure = Free Radical Damage

• These toxins cause free radical damage– Free radicals steal an electron from a cell

which disrupts and destabilizes it– This causes a chain reaction which moves

from cell to cell• Free radicals

– Knock out communications pathways between the cells of the immune system- according to Dr Jesse Stoff, MD

– Suppress the body's immune cells– Damage DNA– Promotes aging

Concern: Nutrient lacking foods

"There's no question the immune system is influenced by overall health -- and a balanced diet is key. Not only are essential nutrients critical for the production and maintenance of key germ-fighting cells in the immune system, but a balanced diet also has a strong effect on vascular function, and the immune system is dependent on blood flow.

David Katz, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Yale Prevention Research Center in New Haven, Connecticut.

Concern: Lack of Sleep

• The National Sleep Foundation states that 68% of Americans report suffering from sleep deprivation

• Studies have shown that adults need an average of 8 hours of sleep each night

• When sleep is interrupted the immune system cannot complete its defense cycle

Concern: Sedentary Lifestyles

• The lymphatic fluid is only active when our bodies are active

• If you do not move, then your lymph system will become stagnant and toxic

• This increases vulnerability to illness

Concern: Antibiotic Resistance

• Even though there has been a decline of infectious diseases over the last 60 years, bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to existing drugs

• Many antibiotics are no longer effective at combating common diseases, and a lack of research into new drugs means there is a dire shortage of alternatives

The Role of Antibiotics

• Life-saving in some cases, but definitely overused in the U.S.

• Overuse produces antibiotic-resistant “superbugs”

• Antibiotic resistances is a world-wide public health problem

• Effective only for bacterial infections—not viral or fungal infections

• Antibiotics kill bad bacteria and good bacteria: probiotics in the gut

Concern: No New Antibiotic development• “Research and development of new

antibiotics isn't keeping up with development of resistance. If we don't do something about it we'll end up with a situation where all the old drugs have resistance and we don't have any new ones.“ – Dr. Kathleen Holloway of the World Health Organization

• In some parts of the world there is already antibiotic resistance:– TB– Dysentery– Pneumonia

Concern: Challenging Viruses

There is an increased concern about viral invaders• It seems we are frequently being

warned of an new ominous virus• Although new vaccines are being

developed; they only target several strains of viruses and side effects are a concern

Viruses

• Need a host cell• They do not reproduce on

their own• Seize control of a cell of

humans or other species• Often the host cell is

destroyed during this process

The Common Cold• One of the most common illnesses

worldwide• Caused by one of more than hundreds

of types of viruses• Symptoms

– Sore throat, low-grade fever, stuffy or runny nose, body aches, coughing, sneezing

• Numerous problems can occur:– Colds– Bronchitis– Croup– Sinusitis– Pneumonia– Influenza

The Respiratory System

Bronchitis• Short-lived inflammation of trachea

and large and small bronchi• Caused by viral or bacterial infection• Often follows cold or flu• Coughing is usually persistent in its

attempt to clear the mucus• Other symptoms: hoarseness, fever,

wheezing, dull chest pain

Croup• Viral infection causing

swelling of vocal cords• Most common in children

younger than 6 years of age• Symptoms include barking

cough and trouble breathing• Narrowing of airways may

necessitate emergency intervention

Steeple sign on X-ray

Sinusitis • Infection or inflammation of sinuses

caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi• Symptoms

– Headaches, sinus pain and pressure, swollen nasal passages, fever, cough, post nasal drip

• Bad breath, cough, fever, and nasal congestion will often be present

Pneumonia• Inflammation of the lung or lungs caused

by infection from bacteria or viruses– Symptoms include fever, chest tightness and

discomfort, difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing

• Over 3 million people develop pneumonia annually in the United States

• It is the 8th leading cause of death in the United States

• Most people who develop pneumonia initially have an upper respiratory infection

Influenza or Flu• Caused by a number of

viruses• Symptoms similar to those

of common cold but typically have sudden onset and are more severe

• Can be life-threatening in the ill, the elderly, and the very young

The Flu

• Enters the body by breathing the air of someone with the flu who coughed or sneezed

• The virus has an enzyme which enables it to penetrate the mucus lining in the respiratory tract and make a home there

• The infection nests in cells lining the air passage and spreads to other cells

The IMMUNE System Pack

• Contains these formulas

– VS-C TCM

– Elderberry D3fense

– Immune Stimulator

The IMMUNE System Pack

VS – C, TCM– This proprietary Chinese formula

helps create a healthy internal environment

– Supports general detoxification and respiratory functions

The IMMUNE System Pack

Elderberry D3fense• Strengthens and strongly protects our body’s

immune system and includes: – Olive leaf; Royal Jelly-nutritive food; and

Echinacea

The IMMUNE System PackImmune Stimulator

– Stimulates the body’s natural defenses – Delivers immunoglobulin proteins to

the intestinal tract– Promotes immune response by

stimulating macrophage and T-cell activity

– Colostrum, cordyceps, reishi, maitake

The RESPIRATORY System Pack

• Contains these formulas

– ALJ

– Bronchial Formula

– Lung Support, TCM

The RESPIRATORY System Pack

ALJ– Soothes irritated tissues– Encourages respiratory to cleanse

itself – This formula aids and builds the entire

respiratory tract, lung function– Supports healthy lung function,

especially during seasonal changes

The RESPIRATORY System Pack

Bronchial Formula• Dilates the bronchioles• Strengthens mucus membranes and

promotes a healthy inflammation response

• Designed to nourish the lungs and bronchi and to offer general protection to the respiratory tract

The RESPIRATORY System Pack

Lung Support, TCM– Its Chinese name fu lei can be translated

as “strengthen the weak and thin”– Acts as a tonic for the respiratory system– Maintains the viability of tissue surfaces

by moistening and nourishing the respiratory tract

Silver Shield and Immunity

• A colloidal silver product that supports the immune system

• Provides 90 mcg silver per serving• Does not harm the beneficial

probiotic population in the gut

Silver Shield Gel

NSP’s Silver Shield Gel: – Easy to use and it feels great– Made with food-grade ingredients– Contains no alcohol– Is safe for children – Acts as a skin moisturizer

Building Your Immune Defense

Life style changes cost you nothing and can yield a large return! Identify the lifestyle habits you want to improve

Create Healthy Life Patterns

1. Drink plenty of pure water2. Exercise regularly3. Sleep 8 Hours per night4. Relax daily5. Stop negative thought patterns6. Lighten your toxic burden7. Eat nutrient dense foods

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