Immune System Booster

Updated 2009

As Winter approaches, many people, in the UK and elsewhere, start thinking about the how to build the immune system. To provide an immune system booster, herbs can certainly provide a good part of the answer. It is especially valuable if the herbs are supported by exercise which is so important for improving the immune system.

There are various herbal Immune Programmes available which can provide an excellent course of immune system treatment. This might last for three months or so.

An immune system programme typically consists of several complimentary herbal products and some instructional material, for example a supporting pamphlet. The pamphlet should include a number of measures to help build immune system strength in addition to taking herbs. The main ones are exercise, diet and relaxation.

The 'Immune Programme' type of approach can be valuable because buying a whole package provides encouragement for you to follow it for a set course of time. The herbs, diet and exercise methods recommended are more likely to be followed every day for the length of the 3 month immune system treatment course. 

Immune Vitamins vs. Immune Herbs

Immune vitamins - such as zinc and vitamin C can certainly be helpful for the immune system. Both approaches help to provide valuable immune nutrition for the immune system; however, a herbal approach is preferred by many people and often seems to produce more certain results.

If you are taking zinc or vitamin C to boost the immune system it is perfectly safe to continue with it while using the herbal 90-day Immune Programme or the herbs mentioned below. 

• An alternative to the 90-day Immune Programme approach is to use well-known single herbs which help the Immune System. These include: Echinacea, Garlic, Cat's Claw and Pau d'Arco. 

When To Support Your Immune System
Some people like to carry out a 3 month programme every year or so just to 'keep things ticking over'. A great idea.

You especially need to support your immune system if:
It is approaching a cold time of year

• You suffer from frequent infections
• You want to support your body's natural ability to keep you free from infections.

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