How to Supercharge Your Immune System

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C Kris J — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:22:03 GMT

Actually people vary a great deal in their metabolism. Some appear to do well on a vegetarian diet. Other need some animal foods to be truly healthy. My daughter's cardiologist is doing genetic testing that reveals that some of his patients with unexplained heart problems who do not respond adequately to use of supplements and detoxification actually are not handling sulfur well. Animal products are higher in sulfur, so he has them on a low sulfur diet (not meat and very little animal foods and no greens) until the excess sulfur is cleared out of their system. Then they may be able to advance to moderate levels of protein. A book I've been reading, The 7 Principles of Fat Burning, by Eric Berg, DC, makes a somewhat similar point, that some folks need less protein than others and do fine on a vegetarian type diet. He at least does recommend grass-fed meat and dairy when you do need more protein. This explains why there is this everlasting tension between vegetarians and ethical meat eaters. There are plenty of places in the world where it would be impossible to be a vegetarian on local foods.

Our digestive tract is that of an omnivorous animal, not a vegetation eating animal.

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ImJustHealthConscious — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:43:21 GMT

Excellent video! I became a vegetarian about 2 years ago after battling chronic health issues and I am so glad I did now. I hate to see animals suffer at the hands of heartless humans as demonstrated in this video. And, if that isn't enough, their meat is bad for your health in many cases. I don't eat soy either because it is not a viable alternative to meat. Thanks for posting this very informative video. It really opened up my eyes.

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Purple Sage — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:05:03 GMT

I am concerned about garlic - I know that garlic is in the sulfa family - And I am allergic to sulfa therefore I shy away from garlic and onions.

I have seen time and time again doctors recommending garlic with out telling them do not eat if you are allergic to sulfa.

What am I missing - has anything changed re:garlic in the past few years.

Fabian Smith

fabians36@yahoo.com

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Salaly — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 23:23:50 GMT

Since the big problem is the fear chemicals in the flesh of the slaughtered beast then let the animal die happy and all is well. The Book of Leviticus in the Old Testament is all about how to slaughter beef for food. The group had big parties that lasted for days. Of course this means the animal is happy during its life as well. Lots of nice sounds and strokes. This intensive animal husbandry would make meat a scarcity and expensive, but we don't need much to reap the benefits of flesh meals. Nice is healthy. Happy trails all.

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lynne s. — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:08:16 GMT

Interesting but I can't believe Gary Null said that spelt is not wheat. As someone who is gluten sensitive, perhaps celiac and trying to educate people, I am very disappointed. Eating spelt, as much as I love it, compromised my health for years because I thought it wasn't wheat.

norma lynne

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mboyce201 — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:06:05 GMT

My late father-in-law was a head chemist for C&H sugar in the 50's & 60's. He told me of the numerous reports that proved sugar causes cancer we well as other illnesses. He told me 25 years ago, do not eat sugar unless you want to get cancer. The only way to avoid sugar is to eat fresh real food.

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MRL — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:15:10 GMT

I am not a vegetarian, nor do I think that is how God intended us to eat. I liked some of what Mr. Null spoke about (other than the vegetarian diet and some things about meditation...). I thought it was unnecessary to show those clips of animals being brutalized. Where were they filmed? Most likely in foreign countries where there may be lower standards in the treatment of animals. I know there are many places in this country that have very good standards and practices. How about showing a local dairy or meat farm where the animals are grass fed? How about a free range chicken farm? I believe that footage was put in place to shock us into giving up meat! How about putting the same energy into saving the millions of babies that are aborted every year in this country!!

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saynotoquacks — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:39:51 GMT

I don't have time to watch the entire video, but I've watched Gary Null for years on PBS. One thing I wish he would talk more about is the dangers of prescription drugs. He could have saved my life if he had mentioned the conflicts of interest in the FDA. Also, he didn't stress mercury fillings enough. These are the two major sources of toxins in most people's bodies. Not that the others aren't bad, but these are the absolute worst. Also, he's a vegan, and I don't think nature made us to be vegans. We have the teeth and digestive systems of omnivores.

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N. C. — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:43:54 GMT

I think raw garlic is good in my experience, but I think garlic capsules are also good and have benefits, kyolic,quintessence, pur gar, scordinin, swanson brand, etc.

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healthstar — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:07:09 GMT

Dr. Mercola gave some great tips. I would also add that it‘s necessary to take in lots of antioxidants. Therapeutic-grade essential oils are among the things that have the highest antioxidant level, according to the ORAC scale. So, make sure you use these types of oils instead of using pharmaceutical medicines. That is what we do. But, wait! Don‘t run out to the nearest healthstore and purchase them. Unfortunately 90% of essential oils are adulterated here in the U.S. It‘s sad.... Make sure you KNOW your distrbutor. Make sure they offer only the highest grade essential oil. How can you tell? You can tell they are therapeutic grade and undadulterated if they have the AFNOR and ISO label. A way to boost your antioxidant level is by taking in lots of berries - blueberries, rasperries, blackberries... The berries that have the highest antioxidant level according to the ORAC scale AND the S-ORAC scale are the NingXia Wolfberries. These berries are mostly found in the NingXia region of China. However, Gary Young, founder of Young Living, now has a farm of them here in Utah. You might want to check those out too. Live healthy! Boost your immune system in order to ward away sickness and disease.

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Danelledawn — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:51:01 GMT

do any of you actually subscribe and read Mercola.com weekly newsletter??? have any of you ever heard of Dr. Mercola's "Metabolic Typing Test" or his improved, better yet "Nutritional Typing Test & Diet"? Try reading his new book Take Control of Your Health. Or take a 5 minutes of every day and actually browse the website. There is a tremendous amount of awesome information on there. I get his newsletter twice a week and come across something different every time I open my email. Dr. Mercola's website is full of common sense nutritional information. Meat... bad for some, great for others... It's called nutritional typing, there is no one person who is the same. I couldn't go a day with out some sort of meat... I eat eggs every single morning. I tried my hardest to switch to mainly veggies and fruits and low-fat turkey/chicken and was absolutely miserable. Feel bad about eating venison, beef, fish!? Not I... A being higher than us systematically created this earth (I wouldn't claim Christianity as my only source of belief...) with the design for his creation (humans) to respect and USE the natural resources he has provided us with. People thousands of years ago Thanked GOD (or whom ever they believed in... it's the same "God" everywhere) for providing the success of a meat kill. Unethical treatment of animals, yeah, let's stop it... Not killing and eating a deer because you saw it running around in a field when it was a bambi and cute, uh... give me a break. For sport, not so much, but for survival... it's worth it. And in this economy, it only makes sense to go out and "collect" your own food.

www.mercola.com/metabolic_typing.htm

Read this for helpful personalized "diet" that works with your own individual body.

www.mercola.com/index.htm

Here's the main page for Mercola.com... read this, it's more informational than these vital notes!

Thank God for Dr. Mercola!!!

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Health 1 — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:18:56 GMT

Hyper or hypoimmunity can be traced back to the efficiency of various food staples we ingest. This involves break down, bioavailabilty, which results in energy. Scripturally there are refs. made to the importance of adequate sleep in order for cellular rejuvenation to take place. Refs to the right food intake and exercise are also mentioned. Stress is a major contributing factor to the depletion of balanced immune function and is also mentioned scripturally. IScriptures also refer to dry bones. We now know, that stress will contribute to the leaching out (so to speak) of Ca, while the needed ratio of 700mgs are replaced by going back to one's bones and teeth to replace the amount needed 24/7. This takes place in order to have smooth muscle transaction and vital support for the nervous system, among other biochemical needs.

Common sense (I think) is what indicates that, what we eat, drink, or how we think and act, as well as, how much we exercise and the importance placed on rest, will account for the result(s) as to how our temple will ultimately perform, when we need the reserves readily available.

Blessings to all

Dr. Trudy

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health freak — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:34:29 GMT

Even some of the Deep breathing exercises and meditation improve immune system over a period of time. Of course one has to have patience to perceive the benefits

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health freak — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:29:37 GMT

More and more people the world over are changing food preferences and shifting to vegetarianism. One can virtually get any component of nutritional significance from the vege food. Even the natrue has given human being the digestive systems which are designed for vegetarian diet.

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Julieanne — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:40:13 GMT

Re garlic (Gary Null), Rodale's book "Getting Younger' quotes Alexander Schauss Ph.d, director of natural and medical products research at the American Institute for Biosocial Research in Tacoma, Washington. He says to let garlic stand for 15-20 minutes after you chop or crush it. This allows enough time for oxygen to react with the chemicals in garlic to form the therapaeutic substance allicin.