When it comes to allergies, common colds, inflammation and other health problems, the link to all these conditions is most often associated with an imbalance of your immune system. Ideally you want an immune system thats boosted and balanced for optimum health. When your immune response is weakened it becomes overactive or hypersensitive and this can cause your immune system to attack itself and allow toxins to invade your body.
Flu shots, antiviral medications, nasal sprays and prescription drugs are not the answer when it comes to protecting and improving your immune system. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states, Influenza viruses can become resistant to these drugs, so these medications may not always work. Luckily Mother Nature has provided an abundance of safe and effective nutrients that can provide superior strength beyond simply taking immune-boosting vitamin C.
One of these powerful nutrients used by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is scute root, or Chinese skullcap. This root has been shown to help relieve symptoms associated with inflammation due to colds, sore throat, flu or pneumonia, according to The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook by Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D.
Scute has also been shown to help fight cell destruction related to oxygen deprivation and protect cells damaged by inflammation related to histamine use. Other roots and herbs used by TCM practitioners to help improve immunity and trigger antibody response include golden seal, bitter melon, garlic, white peony, cinnamon bark and licorice.
So you can avoid toxic invaders that can harm your body, look for vitamins, minerals, herbs and nutrients that have been proven to help increase your immune strength. These include vitamins C, D and B6, zinc, astragalus root, Reishi mushroom extract, andrographis root and isatis root. With the peace of mind of a balanced body comes optimum healthinside and outfor years to come.