Muscles represent the largest reserve of protein in your body. Having adequate protein in reserves, especially in a time of need, is important for a sustained optimal immune response. Muscle fitness in general, as long as exercise itself is not excessive, tends to condition muscles in such a way as to contribute to a baseline of healthy immune function....

One of the big challenges for infants and small children is to evolve a healthy digestive tract, including a normal balance of power, immune system recognition, and digestive competence. Children old enough to swallow nutrients have more options and can employ any of the strategies in these Digestive Health Topics page.Infants and small children can use...

Antioxidants are the great protectors of your cells. When you consume antioxidants regularly, you maintain higher levels throughout all tissues in your body. When your antioxidant reserves run low, your cells are at high risk for unnecessary damage, even performing routine energy producing activities. It is not possible for any cell to live its optimal...

Many factors play a role in children's health. Diet quality, exercise, digestive health, immune system function, and brain nutrition are important areas for any child. The foods that many children eat today are lacking in nutritional value. We recommend that children avoid excess sugar, food colorings, additives, and processed foods. Also, it is smart to...

The lymph system has no direct pump; it runs on body movement and muscle contractions, and indirectly relies on the heart to maintain force of pressure on lymph movement. If you are not consistently active, your heart has to work harder to keep lymph moving. Problems on this "back end" of the circulatory system may promote fluid retention, vein stress,...

Your sinuses and respiratory system represent yet another area of your body that has numerous foreign cells in constant residence and hopeful natural balance. Like your skin, these areas are front line barriers that protect your body. Keeping them healthy and free of baseline symptoms is a key to having optimal immune function.For many years we have used...

Alkylglycerols from shark liver oil provide a profound boost to the digestive immune system, not only boosting lymphocytes in the small intestine but also boosting the number of warrior type lymphocytes that knock out viral infection.

Chlorella helps your immune system cope with stress: this is especially important when your immune system is challenged.

New evidence reveals that the powerhouses of your cells are at the root of immunity. Are your mitochondria healthy?

Every day, your body is clearing toxins. After an immune challenge, your detoxification needs are even higher.

As the days shorten and weather gets cooler, it's a good reminder to strengthen our immune systems! Avoid these top five stressors to your immune system and strengthen your immune response!

Is the shutdown stress hurting your everyday health? Glutamine may be the answer.

Immunomodulatory effects of bovine colostrum in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells.

Folate status and the immune system.