Healthy Immune System
Contents
1. Understanding The Immune System
v Introduction
v Self and Nonself
v Genes and the Markers of Self
v The Anatomy of the Immune System
v T Cells and Lymphokines
v The Cells and Secretions of the Immune System
v Lymphocytes
v B Cells and Antibodies
v Natural Killer Cells
v Phagocytes, Granulocytes, and Their Relatives
v Complement
v Mounting an Immune Response
v A Billion Antibodies
v A Web of Idiotypes
v Receptors for Recognizing Antigen
v Immunity, Natural and Acquired
v Vaccines Through Biotechnology
v Disorders of the Immune System: Allergy
v Autoimmune Diseases
v Immune Complex Diseases
v Immunodeficiency Diseases
v Cancers of the Immune System
v Bone Marrow Transplants
v Immunology and Transplants
v Privileged Immunity
v Immunity and Cancer
v The Immune System and the Nervous System
v Frontiers in Immunology: Hybridoma Technology
2. Host Defense, Natural Resistance and The Immune System
v Normal Immune System
Introduction
v Natural Resistance
v The Immune System
What is immunology?
What are the organs and tissues of the immune system?
What are antibody and complement molecules and what are their functions?
What are the cells of the immune system?
v The Immune Response
3. Strengthening The Immune System
v Rev-Up Your Immune System to Prevent Disease
The Harmful Role of Free Radicals
Nutritional Immunology
The Role of Vitamins
Vitamin A
Beta-Carotene
Vitamin E
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Coenzyme Q10
Alpha lipoic acid
Food That Harms
Nutrition Is the Fuel For Immune Cells
Plant Fats Balance The Immune System
Stress Reduction Essential To Immune Function
v What Are Sterols and Sterolins?
Why supplement?
Frequently Asked Questions on Sterols and Sterolins
What are sterols and sterolins?
Is there any research behind this product?
Is Moducare safe? Are there side effects?
Any contraindications or drug interactions?
Are sterols the same as steroids?
Will these plant fats make me gain weight?
Is this an immune "booster"like echinacea?
How should I take Moducare?
Do I have to take it on an empty stomach?
Can I take too much?
v Healthy Immune System Is Defense Against Illness
v Immune Restoration After HIV Infection
What is immune restoration?
How can the immune system be restored?
Are new T-cells as good as old?
v Five Steps to Optimal Immunity
Defenders of Our Immune System
Food that Harms and Food that Heals
Spiritual Well-being Helps
Exercise Too Much Can Be Bad
v Aiding Immunity: Plants to the Rescue
Food Is No Longer Enough
Power of Plants
Sterol Family
Aid for AIDS
v How Three Amino Acids Can Strengthen
Your Immune System by 34%
4. Stress, Anxiety and Depression
v Stress, Aging and Cortical: The Immune/ Endocrine
Connection
Stress and Our Body Chemistry
Mother Nature's Cortical Balancer
Stress-Busting Tips
Stress Test to Determine Immune Status
v Stress: At the Root of Women's Health Issues
Too Much Stress Equals Disease
The Cortical: DHEA Ratio
What Can We Do?
v Anxiety and Stress Disease Therapy Protocol
Anxiety Disorders
Stress
Conventional Treatments for Anxiety and Stress
Moderate Exercise
Adapton
Other Beneficial Treatments for Anxiety and Stress
Summary
v Move-Over Prozac: Depression and Immunity
Immune-Boosting Drugs and Depression
Overactive Immunity
Stress, Cortisol and Inflammation
Treatments That Work
v Performance
Immunity
References
5. Friendly Bacteria
v Bacteria That Strengthen The Immune System
Whole Body Protection
References
v Lactoferrin:
The Bioactive Peptide That Fights Disease
Immunity
How to Obtain Lactoferrin
Anti-Viral Effects
Anti-Cancer Effects
Anti-Microbial Effects
Lactoferrin as an Antioxidant
Conclusion
Further
Reading
References
6. Fighting Off Diseases
v Adrenal
Supplemental Steroids and Adrenal Disease
Adrenal Fatigue
Treatment of Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal Function and Aging
Summary For Treating Adrenal Fatigue
Summary For Maintaining Corticosteroid Balance To Prevent Aging
v Phytosterols for Hepatitis C, Stress, Prostate, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol and Cancer
Human Research Proves Plant Sterols' Action
Sterols Lower Cholesterol
Sterols: Great Stress Busters
Sterols Halt Hepatitis C
Sterols, Heart Disease and DHEA
Prostate Problems Eliminated
Stop Cervical Cancer
The Future of Phytosterols
v Why Antioxidants Aren't Enough
Gaining Control Over Our Biochemistry
Protein Browning
Alzheimer's Disease
Protecting Brain Chemistry
Carnosine Summary
Beyond Antioxidants
References
v Free Radicals Beware: There's Garlic Present
Green Tea, Your Coffee Substitute
v Eating Too Much Depresses Immunity
Are you digesting what you eat?
v Linus Pauling and Vitamin C Vindicated
Warning–Killer Sugar
v Protein Power Protection
Cancer, Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, Energy and Fat Burning
Protein protects our heart
Lower cholesterol and triglycerides
References
Soy and Whey Protein May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
v Common Cold
Treatment
Vitamin C
Vitamin C: how much is too much?
Zinc Gluconate
Echinacea
Astragalus
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
Sambucol
Ganmaoling
Can Infection be Prevented?
Signs of a More Serious Infection
Summary
v Seniors: Is
Your Flu Vaccine Protecting You?
v Prostate
Problems
v Allergies
Types of Reactions
Avoidance of Allergens
Therapeutic Options
Summary
v Stop Allergies
Where They Start - In Your Immune System
References
v Say Goodbye To
Seasonal Allergies
Plant Nutrients to the Rescue
v Phytosterols
Rescue Arthritis Sufferers
Guidelines for Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis
v Osteoporosis
An Immune System Disease?
Stress, the Immune System, and Bone Loss
Risk Factor Checklist for Osteoporosis
v New Research
on Hepatitis C
v Shingles: The Herpes Virus Strikes Again
Potent Antiviral Agent
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
References
v Cold Sore
Treatment Plan
v Fight Cancer
and Win
Why do we get cancer?
What is cancer?
Natural Therapies Pack a Punch
Sterols and Sterolins, Star Cancer Protectives
DHEA, Cortisol and Immune Enhancement
v Prostate Cancer in Remission
v New Blood Test
for Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Surgery
Soy and whey protein may help prevent breast cancer
Stop cervical cancer
v Asthma, More Than A Bad Air Day
What "Triggers" Asthma?
Exercise-induced Asthma
Herbal Tonic to Breathe Easy
Nutrients Reduce Attacks
Link Between Pollution and Asthma
References
v Fight Cancer and
Win
v Eliminate Eczema
Symptoms
Causes
Prescription For Health
Other recommendations
Health tips to enhance eczema healing
Health fact
v Stopping HIV-1 And AIDS Through Total Health Management
v Autoimmunity When You’re Body Attacks Itself
What is autoimmunity?
Plant Sterols and Sterolins Return Balance
References
v Autoimmune Diseases Therapies Protocol
Aging
Basic Pathways of Autoimmune Dysfunction
The Effect of Natural Supplements on the Autoimmune System
Other Considerations
Summary
v Anemia-Thrombocytopenia-Leukopenia
General Causes of Anemia
Symptoms of Anemia
Common Dietary Anemias
Pernicious anemia (lack of Vitamin B12)
Folic acid deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia
The anti-anemia drug
Treatment of pernicious anemia
Treatment of folic acid deficiency anemia
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia
Other nutritional approaches
Thrombocytopenia
Preventing and treating anemia caused by HIV antiviral drugs
Leukopenia
Preventing and treating chemotherapy- induced leukopenia
Summary
v HIV (Immune
Deficiency) Treatment
The Critical Importance of Glutathione
Substances That Boost Glutathione Levels
Blood Tests
Immune Cell Subset Testing
Cell-Mediated Immunity Tests
Natural Killer Function
7. Understanding CFIDS
What is CFIDS?
How is CFIDS diagnosed?
What are other common symptoms?
How is CFIDS treated?
How many people have CFIDS?
Who gets CFIDS?
Do PWCs get better over time?
What causes CFIDS?
Are viruses involved in CFIDS?
Is CFIDS contagious?
What precautions should PWCs take?
Should PWCs receive flu shots or other immunizations?
Is exercise helpful or harmful?
Is weight gain common?
Is depression common?
What role does stress play in this illness?
How does pregnancy affect CFIDS?
Is CFIDS related to other illnesses?
Why is this disease called CFS or CFIDS?
How can I cope with and manage the illness?
For further reading—
8. Fibromyalgia
v Fibromyalgia: The
Invisible Illness
Diagnosis Is Difficult
What causes FM?
Treatments for Fibromyalgia
Sterinol and Fibromyalgia
Sleep, Laughter and Exercise
5-HTP and
St. John's
Wort
Magnesium and Malic Acid
Moducare and Fibromyalgia
9. Chronic ITP
v Clinical Presentation of Chronic ITP
Definition
Clinical Findings
Laboratory Findings
Cause and Pathophysiology of Chronic ITP
v Evaluation of
Anti-platelet Autoantibody
v Differential
Diagnosis and Prognosis of Chronic ITP
Disorders most commonly confused with chronic ITP
v Standard
Treatment of Adult Chronic ITP
Who should treat ITP?
Indications for treatment
Index of treatment options
10. People With Severely Weakened Immune System
v Guidance For People With Severely Weakened Immune Systems
Introduction
Background
Guidance
Further Information
v Preventing Cryptosporidiosissporidiosis: A Guide for People With Compromised Immune Systems
Who might be immuno-compromised or have
a weakened immune system?
What is Cryptosporidiosissporidiosis?
What are the symptoms of Cryptosporidiosis?
How long after infection do symptoms appear?
How long will symptoms last?
How does Cryptosporidiosis affect you if your immune system is severely weakened?
How is Cryptosporidiosis spread?
I have been diagnosed with Cryptosporidiosis. Should I worry about spreading infection to others?
What should I do if I think I have Cryptosporidiosis ?
How is a Cryptosporidiosis infection diagnosed?
What is the treatment for Cryptosporidiosis?
How can I protect myself from Cryptosporidiosis?
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