Those times we need additional immune support are often the times we least expect it. Not when we’re in a plane with hacking coughing people or our kids back in school, but when we’ve overdone it and not getting enough sleep, or just failing to be diligent enough with our diet.
Often times, we see those who end up with a diagnosis of cancer which seems to be, “out of the blue”. We usually associate this with toxic elements, genetics, or infections. Although so many are exposed to the same set of conditions, not all develop these problems. We have to question why are some more subject to falling apart than others.
Usually, the answer lies in the nutritional foundation the person possesses. Much like a personal bank account, when a financial challenge shows up, are you capable of offsetting the deficit? For many of us, if the car dies, we go out and enter into debt to buy a new one, putting a strain on finances for several years. For the person with a healthy bank account, they just go out and purchase a new one with cash.
This is much like our body. If we’ve nourished the body adequately, when some kind of stressor, be it bacterial, viral, or fungal hits us, the immune system digs down and comes up with what’s required to fight off the disease and move on. If the resources are missing, it sets the body back.
Long term illnesses show up when physical resources are strained and the immune system is lacking what’s required to support tissue repair. In these instances, it can take a while for the body to catch up and resume healthy function again.
Selenium is a major element required to maintain the strength and resiliency of the immune system, Selenium promotes production and function of what’s known as selenoproteins. This includes glutathione peroxidase enzymes which deal with many areas of protection. Besides glutathione, selenium is involved directly in the mechanisms impacting immune response.
Selenium has been shown to increase natural killer cell activity, neutrophil migration, and T cell proliferation and response. The deficiency of selenium is associated with more severe illnesses caused by viral pathogens.
In patients with HIV, selenium deficiency is an independent predictor of HIV-1 mortality. Studies have shown the use of selenium reduces the HIV-1 viral burden and improves CD 4 count, or T helper cells, which are critical to combat and survive HIV.
Besides the protective ability of selenium in preserving DNA in the body and reducing certain cancer risks, selenium has been shown to reduce the side effects associated with certain types of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Selenium is a principle component of vitamin E. Not the vitamin E you find in the drug store, Costco, or health food store, but the naturally occurring element in nature. The government has made the statement that vitamin E is DL Tocopherol. Vitamin E consists of many tocopherols. The core of the vitamin is selenium, Xanthine, Lipositols, F-1, F-2, E-2, and E-3. The Tocopherols are the antioxidant portion that protects the structure of the whole vitamin E. Isolates of the tocopherols may exhibit high units, but lack the functional part of the vitamin. Your best vitamin E comes from undamaged oils.
Potent sources of selenium are found in many medicinal mushrooms. Maitake, Turkey Tail, and Reishi are just a few of the mushrooms known for their immune system supportive effects. After a seminar with Paul Stamets, who’s probably the most learned mycologist in the world, we began treating a patient with cervical cancer using Turkey Tail and Agarikon mushroom therapy which resulted in some amazing results.
We used these mushrooms to complement the treatment given by Cancer Treatment Centers of America for this patient. The protective nature of these medicinal mushrooms helped protect her from the damaging effects of the Chemo. She’s completely free of cancer today, and with no residual damage from the chemotherapy.
The primary active constituents of these mushrooms are polysaccharides know as beta glucans. These interact with immune system receptors, activating complement system, enhancing function of macrophages and natural killer cells. The combination of both Maitake and Shiitake have proven to increase immune potency beyond that of either alone.
I’ve used mushroom extracts produced by Paul Stamets company for many conditions, and feel there’s a great void in healing which medicinal mushrooms have the potential to fill.
Often times, we see those who end up with a diagnosis of cancer which seems to be, “out of the blue”. We usually associate this with toxic elements, genetics, or infections. Although so many are exposed to the same set of conditions, not all develop these problems. We have to question why are some more subject to falling apart than others.
Usually, the answer lies in the nutritional foundation the person possesses. Much like a personal bank account, when a financial challenge shows up, are you capable of offsetting the deficit? For many of us, if the car dies, we go out and enter into debt to buy a new one, putting a strain on finances for several years. For the person with a healthy bank account, they just go out and purchase a new one with cash.
This is much like our body. If we’ve nourished the body adequately, when some kind of stressor, be it bacterial, viral, or fungal hits us, the immune system digs down and comes up with what’s required to fight off the disease and move on. If the resources are missing, it sets the body back.
Long term illnesses show up when physical resources are strained and the immune system is lacking what’s required to support tissue repair. In these instances, it can take a while for the body to catch up and resume healthy function again.
Selenium is a major element required to maintain the strength and resiliency of the immune system, Selenium promotes production and function of what’s known as selenoproteins. This includes glutathione peroxidase enzymes which deal with many areas of protection. Besides glutathione, selenium is involved directly in the mechanisms impacting immune response.
Selenium has been shown to increase natural killer cell activity, neutrophil migration, and T cell proliferation and response. The deficiency of selenium is associated with more severe illnesses caused by viral pathogens.
In patients with HIV, selenium deficiency is an independent predictor of HIV-1 mortality. Studies have shown the use of selenium reduces the HIV-1 viral burden and improves CD 4 count, or T helper cells, which are critical to combat and survive HIV.
Besides the protective ability of selenium in preserving DNA in the body and reducing certain cancer risks, selenium has been shown to reduce the side effects associated with certain types of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Selenium is a principle component of vitamin E. Not the vitamin E you find in the drug store, Costco, or health food store, but the naturally occurring element in nature. The government has made the statement that vitamin E is DL Tocopherol. Vitamin E consists of many tocopherols. The core of the vitamin is selenium, Xanthine, Lipositols, F-1, F-2, E-2, and E-3. The Tocopherols are the antioxidant portion that protects the structure of the whole vitamin E. Isolates of the tocopherols may exhibit high units, but lack the functional part of the vitamin. Your best vitamin E comes from undamaged oils.
Potent sources of selenium are found in many medicinal mushrooms. Maitake, Turkey Tail, and Reishi are just a few of the mushrooms known for their immune system supportive effects. After a seminar with Paul Stamets, who’s probably the most learned mycologist in the world, we began treating a patient with cervical cancer using Turkey Tail and Agarikon mushroom therapy which resulted in some amazing results.
We used these mushrooms to complement the treatment given by Cancer Treatment Centers of America for this patient. The protective nature of these medicinal mushrooms helped protect her from the damaging effects of the Chemo. She’s completely free of cancer today, and with no residual damage from the chemotherapy.
The primary active constituents of these mushrooms are polysaccharides know as beta glucans. These interact with immune system receptors, activating complement system, enhancing function of macrophages and natural killer cells. The combination of both Maitake and Shiitake have proven to increase immune potency beyond that of either alone.
I’ve used mushroom extracts produced by Paul Stamets company for many conditions, and feel there’s a great void in healing which medicinal mushrooms have the potential to fill.
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