Dr. Aslan on nutrition: January 2006

Two of many great herbs recommended for colds and flu. They work! These supplements are available for purchase at our Waterfront Chiropractic office in Huntington or at the links provided here.

The Ultimate in Convenient Immune System Support

One of the most scientifically studied herbs, especially in Europe, echinacea enhances the body's own defenses to help preserve and maintain health. NSP Ultimate Echinacea combines the synergistic benefits of the three most popular echinacea species, Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia and E. pallida, into one powerful immune-supporting combination. We carefully process these herbs into a concentrate that preserves the maximum potential from the roots of these three species--the part of the plant that contains the greatest amount of beneficial components. Ultimate Echinacea provides all of the nutrients found selectively in each species in one convenient combination.

Super-Immunity Formula

Nature's Immune Stimulator is a blend of well-researched natural ingredients known to support and boost the immune system, fight invaders, help support the body's ability to heal itself, and control other conditions that lay the foundation for good health. It nurtures a strong, healthy body, helping you enjoy a better quality of life, no matter what your circumstances.

Immune Stimulator combines these powerful ingredients:

• Beta Glucans (1,3/1,6) are long-chain polysaccharides that stimulate the immune system into action. Because they resemble bacteria, these polysaccharides activate the body's natural immune response, triggering an increase in the production of macrophages, T-cells, B-cells, natural killer cells, cytokines and antibodies. Each capsule contains 200 mg 1,3/1,6 beta glucans.
  
  
• Arabinogalactan stimulates natural killer cell and macrophage activity. It also increases the production of nutrients essential to friendly organisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. These nutrients (short-chain fatty acids--principally butyrate and propionate) decrease the generation and absorption of ammonia, a toxic compound. Arabinogalactan also increases the flora of the beneficial microbes Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus. Each capsule provides 100 mg arabinogalactan.
  
  
• Colostrum is the fore milk produced by mammals before the onset of lactation. This substance is rich in protein and immune-protecting transfer factors. Studies show that colostrum is not only of high importance in supporting the immune system of the newborn, but it can also improve the health of the mammal later in life. Colostrum can increase the number of immunoglobulin proteins in the intestinal tract to fight foreign microorganisms.
  
  
• Reishi Mushroom and Maitake Mushroom are both from the same family (polyporaceae), and their polysaccharide content is thought to help boost immunity by increasing the activity of natural killer cells and activating macrophages.
  
  
• Cordyceps is a potent antioxidant that helps protect genetic material by promoting the repair of DNA. Studies show that it may help the body suppress tumor cells, slowing their proliferation. Cordyceps increases T-cell and B-cell activity. These two groups kill foreign invaders.