Immune

The Immune System is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that defend the body against foreign invaders, viruses, infections, and other disease. Always remember there are no fences in your body.

There is a very strong connection between the Lymphatic system and the digestive system.

It is so critical to have a healthy digestive system as over 60% of lymphatic system interwoven with your gut. So, I always teach if you are struggling with a weaken immune, start with improving your gut health.

Sometimes the immune system becomes overactive and targets the body’s healthy cells, tissues, and even organs rather than viruses and infections. Basically, your body fails to see the difference between self and non-self. This condition is called autoimmune disease. Leaky gut syndrome is a condition in which the tight cellular junctions inside the small intestines become inflamed and loose or weakened allowing passage of unwanted substances, like gluten and certain proteins from dairy leak, through the walls of the intestine and into the bloodstream. This is now being heavily researched as a root cause for many autoimmune diseases. One of the major reasons for leaky gut: is an overgrowth of harmful gut bacteria known as dysbiosis or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. See the Digestive Health page to learn more about Leaky Gut Syndrome.

There are some key nutrients that have been clinically studied to enhance immune function. Below I will share with some of formulas that I personally have used myself and many of my clients with great success.

“I have suffered with a weakened immune system most of my life. I added the nutraMetrix Immune defense formula to my nutritional supplement program and what a difference it has made. I can actually feel my immune system being stronger. Since adding the Immune formula I feel much stronger and I am not afraid to fly. What a huge difference it has made!”

Carol Sawyer

Dr. Sheryl Recommends These Natural Supplements For Immune Health

nutraMetrix® Isotonix® Immune

The ingredient in Isotonix® Immune is a natural yeast beta glucan derived from a proprietary strain of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Clinical studies have shown that Wellmune® promotes a healthy immune system.

Wellmune® contains biologically active polysaccharides, most known as beta-glucans, that increase host immune defense by activating macrophage activity. Macrophages are phagocytes. Their role is to phagocytose, or engulf and then digest, cellular debris and pathogens. Do you remember the video game called PAC-MAN? Think of macrophages as little PAC-MEN who eat and destroy foreign invaders. 

The molecular structure of Wellmune® WGP, with its beta 1, 3/1, 6 branch points, is responsible for its unique biological activity. Wellmune® works to support immune cells, which are part of the body’s natural defenses. This patented formula also contains vitamin C and Zinc to help supports the immune system.

Dr. Sheryl has personally experienced great results using this formula to keep her own immune system healthy, especially when traveling. 

Supports a healthy immune system/function, even when under stress

Clinically shown to promote a healthy immune system/response

Helps maintain normal blood flow and pressure levels

Supports immune function while dealing with physical and emotional stress

Promotes beneficial activity of macrophages, T cells, and natural killer cells

Promotes healthy energy levels and vitality

Provides strong antioxidant protection

nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2

Vitamin D is actually a hormone. Research has found that vitamin D influences over 200 genes highlighting links to disease. Numerous studies show low levels can lead to serious potential health risk.

Vitamin D deficiency can be caused by factors such as lack of exposure to sunlight, reduced skin synthesis of vitamin D, lower dietary intake, impaired intestinal absorption and reduced metabolism to active forms of vitamin D by the kidneys, all of which increase with aging. Deficiency has been linked to numerous health concerns, and insufficient levels of this vitamin are associated with weak bones and muscle weakness. In addition to promoting strong bones, vitamin D also has other roles in health, including supporting the body’s normal modulation of neuromuscular function and immune function. Vitamin D has been shown to support immune-modulation, and it is thought that supplementation promotes immune health by promoting the body’s normal regulation of T-cell function. In reference to cellular health, vitamin D supports the modulation of many genes that are responsible for encoding proteins that regulate normal cell cycle activity. Vitamin D levels have been strongly correlated to healthy cells. Lastly, through its interaction with VDR (vitamin D receptor), vitamin D supports the healthy expression of the gene encoding renin, thus helping to maintain healthy blood pressure.

Archives of Internal Medicine Reveal three-quarters of the U.S. Population is deficient in Vitamin D. I feel everyone should have their vitamin D levels checked each year and strive reach adequate blood levels of Vitamin D3 (50-70 ng/ml). Naturopaths and integrative practitioners consider the therapeutic range of 70-100 ng/ml to be the optimum level.

I highly recommend the nutraMetrix Isotonix Vitamin D® with K2 because it contains 5000 IU’s of vitamin D3 (the metabolically active form of vitamin D) along with 45 mcg of vitamin K2 (a form of vitamin K which supports vascular health and calcium utilization).

nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin D is the first of its kind to deliver both of these powerful vitamins with isotonic delivery.

Supports a strong immune system

Vitamin D has been shown to support immune-modulation

Promotes elasticity of blood vessels

Helps maintain bone density/mass and structure 

Helps maintain normal blood pressure

Promotes synthesis and functioning of important proteins essential for the proper utilization of calcium

Promotes healthy arteries and vascular system

nutraMetrix® Curcumin Extreme™

As a Naturopath, Dr. Sheryl teaches the connection between the lymphatic system and detoxification of the liver. In order to treat an unhealthy immune system, you first must look at the cleansing and support of healthy liver function.

Curcumin supports the normal production of Phase II liver detoxification enzymes, including glutathione synthase, heme-oxygenase and catalase. The liver plays several roles in detoxification: it filters the blood to remove large toxins, synthesizes and secretes bile full of cholesterol and other fat-soluble toxins, and enzymatically disassembles unwanted chemicals. This enzymatic process usually occurs in two steps referred to as phase I and phase II. They promote the body’s natural enzyme antioxidant defense systems and function as a powerful indirect antioxidant. These enzymes promote the body’s normal metabolism of harmful chemicals such as heavy metals, toxins and pollutants into less reactive molecules. Curcumin has also been shown to promote normal hepatic tissue repair. There are many curcumin products on the market, but nutraMetrix Curcumin Extreme with BCM-95® has superior bioavailability and absorption 7 times stronger than just curcumin alone.

Supports overall liver health and detoxification

Helps maintain overall cell cycle activity and integrity

Promotes normal activity of NF-kappaB

Supports healthy gastrointestinal immune functions

Supports a healthy digestive tract

Promotes neurological health

nutraMetrix® Ultimate Aloe®

Studies have shown that aloe consumed orally promotes normal digestion and supports a healthy immune system.

Aloe Vera also contains over 200 nutrients including critical enzymes that trigger the chemical reaction of vitamins, minerals and hormones for normal functioning of the body. Enzymes also promote digestive health and have anti-inflammatory benefits. Aloe also contains six or more biogenic agents to stimulate new cell growth which is wonderful for regenerating new epithelial cells which aids in promoting a healthy lining of the GI Tract. Remember 60% of your immune system in intertwined with and connected with the gut. It is impossible to obtain optimal health without a healthy gut.

Supports a strong immune system

Supports a healthy digestive tract

Better digestion & nutrient absorption

Promotes sinus comfort

Demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity