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The cold and flu season is fast approaching, what are you doing to prepare?
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Our immune system is our bodies first line of defense for health and wellbeing, making sure it is running at optimal levels all year round is a must. Here are a few prevention tips, and must  haves for your remedy kit!
- Your digestive system has the ideal ratio of 80-85% beneficial bacterial and 15-20% potentially harmful bacteria. This bacterial relationship is symbiotic, it is the first line of defense, literally acting like a barricade against unwanted bacteria and micro organisms. Researchers believe there to be anywhere from 300-500 bacterial strains living in our digestive systems, a multi-strain probiotic uses a mix of the most beneficial and highest populated bacteria. These supplements ensure proper levels, and increases the immune function of the beneficial bacteria.
- Vitamin D plays an integral role in immune function. It increases white bloods cells efficiency in adaptive immunity; the process where white blood cells destroy select microbial invaders. It does this by aiding in the production of an antimicrobial peptide called hCAP-18, a protein that works with immune-system cells to kill pathogens.  Vitamin D also modulates neuromuscular function, reduces inflammation, and influences the action of many genes that regulate cellular function in our system.In general the research has shown that people who have a deficiency in D are 5 times more likely to get sick, suffer respiratory aliments and have an increase in infection.
- Oil of Oregano is a powerful herb with its active ingredient being Carvacrol, a low toxicity phenol responsible for many antimicrobial functions. Carvacrol; has proven efficacy towards several bacterial strains, including E.coli, H1N1, and many common cold germs. It works by causing damage to  the cell membrane, therefore inhibiting proliferation into healthy cells. When determining the strength of the oil of oregano it is important to not only watch for the percentage of Carvacrol but also the ratio of oil of oregano to olive oil, the higher the ratio the stronger the product.
To stay healthy and happy this season, start your prevention early and keep a backup on hand.
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