Respiratory Treatment Table
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Echinacea
Herbal
Echinacea is mostly used as an immune modulator to aide the body in fighting or preventing infections, such as the common cold, flu, and chronic infections such as respiratory and lower urinary tract infections. In addition, there have been a few studies that support its use for chronic candidiasis. Echinacea acts as a stimulant to the immune system by several methods. It may increase the production of specific types of white blood cells. The active components of Echinacea are phenolic compounds, terpenoid compounds, nitrogenous compounds, such as alkylamides and alkaloids, and carbohydrates, such as polysaccharides. Polysaccharide components have been proven to activate macrophages (stimulation of phagocytosis), increase leukocyte mobility, and increase cellular respiration that may lead to the attack of tumor cells (increased tumor necrosis factor) and microorganisms. Echinacea also strengthens human cell walls so bacteria and viruses have a harder time getting into cells. It is probably best known as a preventative and treatment for viral upper respiratory infections, such as colds and the flu.
For general immunesupport, take 250mg to 500mg every day during the winter months. During and acute attack of cold and flu, take 250mg to 500mg 3 times a day at the onset of the symptoms for 5 days and thereafter take 500mg daily. If you suffer from an auto-immune disorder, avoid using Echinacea. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this product.
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Olive Leaf
Herbal
Olive leaf extract is very beneficial for treating conditions caused by viruses, retrovirus, bacteria, as well as protozoa. It interferes with the critical amino acid production of viruses and may inactivate the virus by virus budding or assembly. It can also penetrate the cells and stop viral replication. It furthermore is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, fungi and yeast strains and stops the production of micro-toxins, which contribute to chronic fatigue. People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have reported a radical improvement when taking olive leaf extract internally and report more energy and a better sense of wellbeing. Olive leaf extract further improves candida infections and the resultant vaginal discharge, psoriasis, PMS, weight problems, headaches and all other symptoms that coincide with yeast infections. People struggling with the Epstein Barr virus have also reported dramatic improvement.
For general use take 400mg per day. If you suffer from low blood pressure, use Olive leaf with caution. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid using the product.
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Vitamin C
Nutritional
Vitamin C is probably best known for its effects as an antioxidant and its role in maintaining proper immune function. Because of vitamin C's role in maintaining normal immune function, a lot of people use it for treating and preventing infectious conditions such as the common cold. T-lymphocyte activity, phagocyte function, leukocyte mobility, and possibly antibody and interferon production seem to be increased by vitamin C. Vitamin C levels in phagocytes and lymphocytes are up to 100 times greater than in plasma. Some researchers think that vitamin C levels in white blood cells decrease at the onset of a cold and that boosting vitamin C intake might be beneficial. There is some evidence vitamin C might have other effects in patients with the common cold. Vitamin C might protect normal tissues against reactive oxygen species that are produced by phagocytes during a viral infection. It might also enhance the proliferative responses of T-lymphocytes. There is preliminary evidence vitamin C excretion might actually decrease during a cold, indicating that patients may retain vitamin C. However, absorption of vitamin C is unchanged during a cold. The RDA for vitamin C is 60mg - this prevents deficiency symptoms.
During the winter months take 500mg per day to boost immune function. During an attack of cold and flu, take 2000mg per day for 3 days. Pregnant women should not take more than 1000mg of Vitamin C per day.
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L-Lysine
Amino Acid
Taking lysine orally reduces recurrences of herpes simplex labialis infections (cold sores), and reduces the severity and healing time of herpes simplex labialis infections.
Take 1000mg 3 times a day for the first 2 weeks. Thereafter maintain with 500mg every second day. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this product.
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N-acetyl cysteine
Amino Acid
N-acetyl cysteine is the N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine. N-acetyl cysteine is a precursor of glutathione, which is a potent antioxidant. Glutathione can not cross the cell membrane, but N-acetyl cysteine easily crosses the cell membrane where it is converted to cysteine and, subsequently, glutathione. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl-free radicals reduce intracellular and extracellular concentrations of glutathione. N-acetyl cysteine is a very efficient way to replenish glutathione and reduce damage caused by ROS. N-acetyl cysteine is able to break down mucous in the respiratory tract and therefore aids in the treatment of respiratory infections.
For general use, take 250mg to 500mg daily. During a respiratory tract infection, take 1000mg daily for 5 days. If you suffer from asthma, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this product.
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L-Glutathione
Amino Acid
Glutathione may inhibit the activity of enzymes that help the flu virus colonize cells lining the mouth and throat. Flu-infected mice fed glutathione-enriched drinking water have lower tissue virus levels than untreated mice. Human studies are needed to determine the effects of glutathione on flu infection.
For general use, take 50mg daily. During a respiratory tract infection, take up to 250mg daily for 5 days. If you suffer from asthma, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this product.
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Selenium
Nutritional
Selenium has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are believed to protect body cells from damage caused by oxidation, the chemical breakdown of foods into components the body can use. Oxidation also produces by-products known as oxygen free radicals, which may suppress immune function.
Take 50mcg to 200mcg per day. Never take more than 200mcg of Selenium per day. Pregnant women should not take more than 60mcg per day.
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Zinc
Nutritional
Zinc has an effect against viruses. There's some evidence that zinc also has antiviral activity against the herpes virus. Plasma zinc levels are low in people with HIV infection, but this appears to be a marker of disease progression rather than an indication of zinc deficiency. Other evidence suggests that avoiding zinc deficiency might allow normal or improved immune function, particularly T-lymphocyte mediated cellular immunity. It also might inhibit susceptibility of T-lymphocytes to apoptosis.
For general use take 15mg to 30mg per day. Never take more than 80mg of zinc per day.
Echinacea
Herbal
Echinacea is mostly used as an immune modulator to aide the body in fighting or preventing infections, such as the common cold, flu, and chronic infections such as respiratory and lower urinary tract infections. In addition, there have been a few studies that support its use for chronic candidiasis. Echinacea acts as a stimulant to the immune system by several methods. It may increase the production of specific types of white blood cells. The active components of Echinacea are phenolic compounds, terpenoid compounds, nitrogenous compounds, such as alkylamides and alkaloids, and carbohydrates, such as polysaccharides. Polysaccharide components have been proven to activate macrophages (stimulation of phagocytosis), increase leukocyte mobility, and increase cellular respiration that may lead to the attack of tumor cells (increased tumor necrosis factor) and microorganisms. Echinacea also strengthens human cell walls so bacteria and viruses have a harder time getting into cells. It is probably best known as a preventative and treatment for viral upper respiratory infections, such as colds and the flu.
For general immunesupport, take 250mg to 500mg every day during the winter months. During and acute attack of cold and flu, take 250mg to 500mg 3 times a day at the onset of the symptoms for 5 days and thereafter take 500mg daily. If you suffer from an auto-immune disorder, avoid using Echinacea. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this product.
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Olive Leaf
Herbal
Olive leaf extract is very beneficial for treating conditions caused by viruses, retrovirus, bacteria, as well as protozoa. It interferes with the critical amino acid production of viruses and may inactivate the virus by virus budding or assembly. It can also penetrate the cells and stop viral replication. It furthermore is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, fungi and yeast strains and stops the production of micro-toxins, which contribute to chronic fatigue. People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have reported a radical improvement when taking olive leaf extract internally and report more energy and a better sense of wellbeing. Olive leaf extract further improves candida infections and the resultant vaginal discharge, psoriasis, PMS, weight problems, headaches and all other symptoms that coincide with yeast infections. People struggling with the Epstein Barr virus have also reported dramatic improvement.
For general use take 400mg per day. If you suffer from low blood pressure, use Olive leaf with caution. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid using the product.
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Vitamin C
Nutritional
Vitamin C is probably best known for its effects as an antioxidant and its role in maintaining proper immune function. Because of vitamin C's role in maintaining normal immune function, a lot of people use it for treating and preventing infectious conditions such as the common cold. T-lymphocyte activity, phagocyte function, leukocyte mobility, and possibly antibody and interferon production seem to be increased by vitamin C. Vitamin C levels in phagocytes and lymphocytes are up to 100 times greater than in plasma. Some researchers think that vitamin C levels in white blood cells decrease at the onset of a cold and that boosting vitamin C intake might be beneficial. There is some evidence vitamin C might have other effects in patients with the common cold. Vitamin C might protect normal tissues against reactive oxygen species that are produced by phagocytes during a viral infection. It might also enhance the proliferative responses of T-lymphocytes. There is preliminary evidence vitamin C excretion might actually decrease during a cold, indicating that patients may retain vitamin C. However, absorption of vitamin C is unchanged during a cold. The RDA for vitamin C is 60mg - this prevents deficiency symptoms.
During the winter months take 500mg per day to boost immune function. During an attack of cold and flu, take 2000mg per day for 3 days. Pregnant women should not take more than 1000mg of Vitamin C per day.
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L-Lysine
Amino Acid
Taking lysine orally reduces recurrences of herpes simplex labialis infections (cold sores), and reduces the severity and healing time of herpes simplex labialis infections.
Take 1000mg 3 times a day for the first 2 weeks. Thereafter maintain with 500mg every second day. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this product.
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N-acetyl cysteine
Amino Acid
N-acetyl cysteine is the N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine. N-acetyl cysteine is a precursor of glutathione, which is a potent antioxidant. Glutathione can not cross the cell membrane, but N-acetyl cysteine easily crosses the cell membrane where it is converted to cysteine and, subsequently, glutathione. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl-free radicals reduce intracellular and extracellular concentrations of glutathione. N-acetyl cysteine is a very efficient way to replenish glutathione and reduce damage caused by ROS. N-acetyl cysteine is able to break down mucous in the respiratory tract and therefore aids in the treatment of respiratory infections.
For general use, take 250mg to 500mg daily. During a respiratory tract infection, take 1000mg daily for 5 days. If you suffer from asthma, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this product.
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L-Glutathione
Amino Acid
Glutathione may inhibit the activity of enzymes that help the flu virus colonize cells lining the mouth and throat. Flu-infected mice fed glutathione-enriched drinking water have lower tissue virus levels than untreated mice. Human studies are needed to determine the effects of glutathione on flu infection.
For general use, take 50mg daily. During a respiratory tract infection, take up to 250mg daily for 5 days. If you suffer from asthma, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this product.
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Selenium
Nutritional
Selenium has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are believed to protect body cells from damage caused by oxidation, the chemical breakdown of foods into components the body can use. Oxidation also produces by-products known as oxygen free radicals, which may suppress immune function.
Take 50mcg to 200mcg per day. Never take more than 200mcg of Selenium per day. Pregnant women should not take more than 60mcg per day.
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Zinc
Nutritional
Zinc has an effect against viruses. There's some evidence that zinc also has antiviral activity against the herpes virus. Plasma zinc levels are low in people with HIV infection, but this appears to be a marker of disease progression rather than an indication of zinc deficiency. Other evidence suggests that avoiding zinc deficiency might allow normal or improved immune function, particularly T-lymphocyte mediated cellular immunity. It also might inhibit susceptibility of T-lymphocytes to apoptosis.
For general use take 15mg to 30mg per day. Never take more than 80mg of zinc per day.