by symills | Sep 25, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
The immune system is usually seen as our defence against infections. However if we want to support it best we should see it as much more than this, indeed as a key part of our internal housekeeping. We can start by seeing it as a vast array of linked...
by symills | Sep 25, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
Our first responders form the ‘innate’ immune system. These white blood cells work quickly and may not need to involve complex immune responses. They are also most easily helped by plant remedies. The innate immune system is made up of a range of white blood cells...
by symills | Sep 25, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
By far our greatest exposure to foreign material is from our food and drink. Our successful immune defences depend entirely on this material being effectively broken down by a healthy digestion. We have all heard that a successful organ transplant requires a donor...
by symills | Sep 24, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
These two potentially most dangerous health problems are in fact the most vigorous defence measures we have. Unless they become harmful, our focus should be on managing rather than suppressing them . When we are threatened with toxic or infectious agents our bodies...
by symills | Sep 23, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
Our innate immune cells and digestion are backed by a very sophisticated defence infrastructure called the adaptive immune system. This is more complex and also more likely to go wrong. The adaptive (or specific) immune system is formed of type of white blood cells...
by symills | Sep 22, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
We can now apply the previous orientations to the most effective use of plant remedies for immune problems. These approaches combine latest insights with what has worked best in years of practice. The power of plants NOTE: many references to remedies below link to...
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