Supplemental Support for Cold & Flu Season 2022
BIOCIDIN 5-10 Day Wellness Travel Kits: We are supporting this as our featured product for the fall. Acting with Complete Broad-Spectrum Immune Support. This is a synergistic combinations of botanicals to support the immune system. Best used before or after any travel, high risk environments putting you at risk for viral and bacterial exposure. As we think about loved ones and holiday plans this is a great product to use before seeing family or after travel. Please contact us if you are interested and we will set one aside for you!
RESTORATIVE FORMULATIONS
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In a recent conference on Lung Support Health on October 8th with ND, Dr. Mary Bove, these are the recommendations she makes that I whole heartedly agree with for chronic and prevention based lung support, for infection, smoke exposure with the recent fires as well as lung compromise due to allergies, asthma, COPD.
VITAMIN D3 BALANCER
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread among Americans due to poor absorption, poor synthesis, inadequate sun exposure and low dietary intake. Vitamin D is necessary for healthy bone density, good immune function, inflammation balance, and normal cell growth and metabolism to support breast, prostate, and colon health.
High doses of vitamin D3 are recommended to correct deficiencies, yet balance needs to be considered. Vitamins D and A share one of their receptors, so high doses of one nutrient can cause a relative deficiency of the other. Vitamin D3, K2 and A are fat soluble vitamins. Vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract, but in high doses and unchecked, it has the potential to absorb calcium excessively, which increases the risk of it being deposited in arteries. Vitamins K2 and A balance high levels of vitamin D by preventing calcium oversaturation and reducing the risk of misguided arterial calcium deposits.
The synergistic combination of vitamin D3, K2 and A effectively works to enhance calcium absorption, balance serum calcium levels, direct calcium to bones and prevent unwanted deposits into vessels.
Vitamin D is foundational best with k2, This is good to use to heal lung membranes from smoke due to fires, support in cold flu season, to do through winter to April and May. Vitamin D supports immune function and metabolism along with calcium absorption for bone growth.
DOSE: one cap every other day.
RESPIRATORY EZ
Respiratory EZ now contains even more synergistic respiratory-supportive herbs. Rosmarinic Acid, Holy Basil and Quercetin were added to boost healthy bronchial function.
Rosmarinic Acid supports a healthy immune response and modulates NF-kB. It helps maintain neutrophil and eosinophil activity.
Quercetin has potent antioxidant activity to support immune function and balance mast cell histamine release. This bioflavonoid is best absorbed in its natural form.
Holy basil leaves contain ursolic acid which has an expectorant action.
Lobelia maintains healthy bronchial functioning and also supports healthy leukotriene metabolism, which subsequently protects healthy sinus function. Improves gas exchange in and out of the lungs. Helps shortness of breath.
DOSE: 1-3 caps 2 x day.
ROSAMARINIC ACID aka R-Hist Px
R-Hist Px formula is rich in Rosmarinic Acid and quercetin, both of which have potent antioxidant activity capable of supporting normal immune response. This will modulate inflammation and histamine in allergy responses. This formula maintains healthy nasal and gastric mucous membrane function and can help maintain neutrophil and eosinophil activity. Quercetin is a bioflavonoid and is optimally absorbed in its natural form. It helps to support the body's normal inflammatory response via balancing mast cell histamine release . Rosmarinic Acid is well studied for supporting healthy probiotic bacteria levels in the gastrointestinal tract. It will soothe mucus membranes from smoke, dry air and heat dryness from indoor heating units. This product also has licorice and marshmallow that act as demulcents for dryness, and support mucus membranes. This is a strong concentrated formula. Rosmarinic Acid and the synergy of the herbs acts as an overall tonic to the body. NAC will move the herbs into lungs tissue.
DOSE: 2 caps 2-3 x day in acute. Once out of the challenge into convalescence maintain 2 daily continue use through cold and flu season.
T CELL BALANCE
T-Cell Balance Px combines a unique assortment of natural compounds created to stabilize the immune system and support healthy liver function. Adaptogens and an overall immune system tonic. T cell balance to build and nourish the immune system. Cordyceps will nourish the immune response and promote cell growth to normalize the cells and improve energy to the cell.
Rehmannia preparations are ideal for promoting equilibrium within the immune system. It can help to reverse and calm an over-active immune response without entirely inhibiting the "healthy" action of the immune system. Rehmannia's immune related characteristics are related to its capacity to increase leucocyte production and balance T and B lymphocyte biosynthesis. Its antioxidant properties can also aid in the prevention of oxidative damage to the liver. As an adaptogen this supports adrenal and can help the cilia move freely in the lung tissue.
Cordyceps, a medicinal fungus, was selected for this preparation due to its numerous clinical effects in the body. In addition to displaying antioxidant characteristics, Cordyceps also has immune-modulatory activity. Cordyceps has well known liver-protective properties that are mediated by its ability to combat carbon tetrachloride, one of the most potent hepatotoxins. The organic Cordyceps militaris is derived from cultivated substrates free from insects. It contains only 100% organic fruiting bodies with significantly higher levels of beta-glucan as compared to Cordyceps mycelium grown on grain.
Rosmarinic acid is a natural compound that comes from the Laminacea (mint) family. This herb is included because of its capability to balance T-cells and neutrophils that are activated by allergic reactions. Furthermore, it appears that this herb also has potent immuno-balancing effects without affecting the T-cells or neutrophils in their resting state
DOSE: 2 caps 3 x day during a challenge. Away from food will trigger immune response. With food slower response. For prevention to build up immune respiratory function use 1 cap 2 x day. With food.
Supplements that will support a healthy immune response
Elderberry extract
Glycrhiza
Zinc
Berberine
Ginger
Vitamin D
Probiotics (supporting the microbiome is one of the easiest ways to support your immune system).
Garlic
Melatonin (there is evidence that it not only helps with sleep but can be anti-viral).
Anti-viral formulas with the following herbs: Andrographis, Echinacea, Astragalus, olive leaf extract.
Flu Nosode Homeopathic for 2022. Call the office to pick up you annual flu remedy with dosing directions.
SALT THERAPY: Salt creates a sterile environment and kills viral replication. SALT OF THE EARTH BOULDER
Other Anti-inflammatory supplements to consider
Quercetin: Research has shown positive benefits from Quercetin in previous coronaviruses (SARS and MERS).
Bromelain
Curcumin
NAC
Rosemarinic acid
Vitamin D
Ginger