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This is the first Clubhouse discussion with Dr Whiting from The Institute of Nutritional Science. In this podcast we discussed; 1. Immune Supplements, who should and should not be taking them. 2. High Vitality Liquid, how many servings of fruits and vegetable are in the bottle and how many are in the daily dose. 3. Carbohydrates and Starches 4. Oxygenation & Oxidation, what is the differences. 5. Ketoacidosis, Ketosis, and Ketones, what is the differences. http://nutritiongmp.com/ https://healthyinformation.com/

Dietary Effects upon Immunity According to RK Chandra as quoted from an introduction to the Immune System, which appeared in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “Nutrition is a critical determinant of immune responses and malnutrition is the most common cause of immunodeficiency worldwide.” Work with both animals and humans consistently shows that variable Immunodeficiency's can arise as a result of various forms of malnutrition. It is important to realize that there are many forms of malnutrition, not just the starving populations of Third World countries. Protein deficiency in industrialized nations such as the United States and the European countries, is often widespread and severe. Protein calorie malnutrition causes many complex nutrient deficiencies which can lead to immune suppression. For instance, Thymus dependent T cells are reduced and their capacity to generate mediators such as Gamma Interferon and Interleukin 2 is greatly decreased. Researchers studying the relationship between the Immune System and diet consistently find a direct link. The importance of diet in multiple aspects of the immune response is inescapable. Even though there have been only a few clinical trials in this area so far, the modulation of the immune response through manipulating dietary intake will surely become one of the leading modalities in the management of immune related disorders in the future. Because protein is of vital importance in the integrity of all human cells, a deficiency of protein is probably one of the greatest factors in Immunosuppression. There are several reasons why protein deficiency may exist in humans. Firstly, and most obviously, is a lack of protein in the diet. In so called civilized' countries, we assume that no one is protein deficient, but surveys of dietary habits done by many institutions, including our own, show that indeed many millions of people do not eat adequate amounts of high quality complete protein. Another factor in protein deficiency is lack of absorption. As we age, protein foods become more and more difficult to digest and assimilate at the cellular level. This is due to a reduction in the protein digestive substance called Hydrochloric Acid, naturally present in the stomach. As we age Hydrochloric Acid is diminished through the over consumption of dead and lifeless foods. For this reason, the first recommendation for building and maintaining a strong, healthy Immune System is to ensure that not only adequate protein is being consumed but that the digestion of that protein is complete. We do that by adding a multi purpose digestive enzyme product that contains Betaine Hydrochloride to each meal. What about the role of fats in the diet? Fats are among the most commonly misunderstood foods in the diet. A low fat diet is not generally healthy for people except under certain very specific circumstances. The low fat diet craze of the past twenty five years has produced a variety of health challenges as well as premature aging. Conversely, a high fat diet is not necessarily healthy either. More important than quantity, is the source of the fat in the diet. Some fats are not only less beneficial than others but, in some cases, contribute to a variety of disease processes. Polyunsaturated Fats not only produce the Free Radicals directly responsible for Atherosclerosis, but excessive, fatty acids from these oils have been established in Immunodepression. (For further information on Heart Disease refer to Special Report #4 entitled Heart Disease: The Real Cause, The Real Answer.) By reducing fats, specifically Polyunsaturated Fats, we can enhance the performance of the natural killer cell activity.

Super Bugs! Antigens That Resist Immunity Possibly the greatest claim to fame of the medical industry, certainly in the past 50 years, has to be the advent of the Antibiotic. Through Antibiotic Therapy, millions upon millions of lives were saved from opportunistic infections so severe that the Immune System likely would not have responded quickly enough to save the person's life. Yet, as with anything, too much of a good thing is not necessarily better. Antibiotics worked so well, that the medical profession became lazy and literally treated everything with these ‘wonder drugs'. This over use, and abuse, has led to the weakening of the body's own defense systems because they too have become lazy. Additionally, the Antigen or microbes, when repeatedly exposed to specific Antibiotics, build up their own immunity to them. This antibiotic resistance necessitates the use of more and more powerful Antibiotics in order to combat even the simplest invasions. All the more reason for us to ensure that our body's Immune System is functioning at its peak. How we can go about ensuring the health and wellbeing of our Immune System and thereby guaranteeing resistance to pathogens of all types will be discussed shortly. Allergies and Autoimmune Conditions: Immunity Out of Control Of all the more common complaints doctors hear about regularly, Allergies must rank at the top of the list. Today, it seems everyone has an allergy to something. If I was ever to contemplate a career in medicine, it might be as an Allergist as there would be an almost unlimited number of patients and none of them would ever get better!! The conventional method of managing Allergies with injections, of like substance in the hope of building a more regulated immune response, only works effectively in the very young. Treatments such as this, if started during childhood, can bring major relief. Adults suffering from multiple allergies must take a more holistic, or broad spectrum, approach to managing their problems. Where we have gone haplessly wrong in our attempt to manage allergies is that our focus has been on the symptoms of the Allergy and not upon the CAUSE of the allergic response. We must remember that an allergic reaction is a symptom of another underlying causative factor. Unless that cause is properly addressed, we cannot hope to manage this condition effectively. (For further information on the control of allergies please see the Special Report #6 entitled, Understanding and Controlling Allergies) Another condition, which can prove devastating, is called the Autoimmune Disease. This group of conditions is brought about by the body's inability to recognize its own body constituents, subsequently building antibodies and ultimately destroying those tissues or organ systems involved. Since Autoimmune Disease can be either Organ Specific or Systemic in nature, they can also be either Cell Mediated or Humoral in nature. Cell Mediated autoimmune diseases are caused by T cells which become self reacting to the body. Examples of this type of condition would include Hashimoto's Thyroiditis which results when T cells react against specific self antigens. Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus is the result of an autoimmune attack upon the Pancreas' insulin producing cells. Antibody Mediated Autoimmune Diseases are caused by self reacting Antibodies and would include such catastrophic conditions as Myasthenia Gravis, when blocking Antibodies bind up Self Acetylcholine Receptors, Graves' Disease, where Antibodies destroy Thyroid tissue and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, which involves Antibodies that react against many different tissue Antigens such as Self Nucleic Acids.

T Cell Function While in the thymus gland, these T cells multiply and are capable of combining with specific foreign antigens which makes them ‘sensitized' to that specific Antigen. These cells then produce a specific immunity to that particular Antigen. This is called Cell Mediated Immunity. There are several types of T cells within the body, each with specific, unique functions. The destruction of foreign cells directly is accomplished by Natural Killer T cells (NK cells), Helper T cells release substances which stimulate or regulate other T cells in the destruction of foreign invaders. It is these Helper T Cells that are destroyed by the AIDS virus. Specific T cells, called Suppressor T cells, turn off the immune response when it is no longer necessary. In order to retain the memory of a specific Antigen, Memory T cells keep a chemical picture of the foreign substance so that the Immune System can respond rapidly the next time this same invader is encountered. In putting this all together, T cells work together with Macrophages, which devour the invaders, in the immune process. In order for a T cells to respond and build a resistance, the Antigen must be ‘presented' to the T cell on the surface of a Macrophage. B Cells and Antibodies The chemical substance the body uses to destroy a specific invading Antigen is called an Antibody. Also known as an Immunoglobulin (Ig), Antibodies are manufactured by the second type of Lymphocyte, the B cells, present in the Immune System. As we mentioned earlier, B cells are formed in the Bone Marrow but must mature in the lymphoid tissue before becoming active in the blood stream. Any exposure to an Antigen stimulates the B cells to multiply very rapidly and produce enormous numbers of clones. Each of these cells in turn, produces Antibodies, chemicals that circulate in the blood, destroying the Antigen. This form of immunity is called Humoral Immunity because ‘humoral' refers to the body fluids. Like the T cells, some of the B cells remain active in the blood and retain the memory of the specific Antigens they have battled in the past. Should these substances enter the body again, these cells will be able to respond to the invasion much more rapidly than before. While we understand that this brief description of the Immune System may seem complex, keep in mind that from infancy forward, your Immune System is capable of protecting you from many millions of foreign substances, even those that are synthetic or manmade. All through this process, the system is kept in check so that it does not overreact. For should this occur, Allergies or worse yet, Autoimmune Disease may be the result. Due to lack of proper nutrients from the daily diet, combined with the ever increasing number of synthetic foreign chemicals, not found in nature, invading our environment, the Immune System can become exhausted. If this occurs it does not always recognize some of these Antigens, allowing them to multiply within us to the point of infectious or chemically induced disease. Or, in some cases, the Immune System overreacts due to excess stimulation by multiple invading Antigens, and loses its ability to self-regulate. An Immune System out of control produces such conditions as Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases such as Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. While these conditions can be inherited through the genetic code, most cases of Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases are a result of an overworked Immune System, which has lost the ability to control its response mechanism. Let's now look at some of the things that can go wrong with the Immune System, putting us at risk for infection, allergies and disease which can hamper the quality of life, and possibly even end it prematurely.

Inborn and Acquired Immunity. Part 3 There are two main categories of immunity. Inborn Immunity, which is basically, what you inherited at birth, and Acquired Immunity. Acquired Immunity develops as we progress through life and can change, depending upon the chemicals and pathogens we are exposed as a part of living. Acquired Immunity is of interest because this particular portion of the Immune System has the ability to turn on and turn off again whenever it is needed. This active and passive immunity is the key to its specific function. Let's take a closer look at these phases of immunity so that we may better understand both the importance of their function as well as our need to nourish and support these functions for good health and longevity. Inborn Immunity develops through a careful selective process which is subsequently passed on from parents to offspring. Such things as species immunity protect us from invasion by microbes that do not specifically attack humans. For example, most infections found in animals cannot affect humans, yet many microbes that do not harm animals affect us. Racial Immunity is another factor in the inborn immune system. Each racial group has their own particular immunity to certain diseases more so than others. For example, in the United States, black skinned races are much more immune to Polio, Malaria, and Yellow Fever than are the white skinned races. Lastly individual immunity, acquired by the parents of an offspring, can pass that specific immunity to their children. It is this inherited immunity that allows some people to be able to dissipate throughout their lives by smoking, drinking alcohol, not exercising, etc…., and still live to a ripe old age, relatively free from disease. Are they lucky? Perhaps, but the real ‘luck' lies in the fact that the person probably inherited a very strong Inborn Immunity which allowed them to thrive in spite of multiple abuses. Unlike Inborn Immunity, which you get before birth, Acquired Immunity begins to develop immediately after birth and continues throughout an individual's lifetime as each of us encounters various harmful agents. The problem we face today is that there are so many of these agents that our Immune System can no longer keep up the pace of defense. This weakens the system and leaves us vulnerable to attack. The Acquired Immune System comes into play when a foreign substance, called an Antigen, enters the body, causing an immune response. Most Antigens are large protein molecules, but some can also be made up of Carbohydrates and Lipids. Antigens are usually found on the surface of these foreign organisms entering the body. They may also be found on the surface of red blood cells, other tissue cells, pollen's and toxins or chemical poisons, as well as some foods. Antigens stimulate the activity of Lymphocytes called T or B cells. Both T and B cells are produced in the Bone Marrow. They differ, however, in their method of action. Some of the base cells produced in the Bone Marrow travel to the Thymus Gland and develop into T cells. T cells make up about eighty percent of all the Lymphocytes circulating in the blood. The remaining base cells go to the Lymphoid Tissue and mature as B cells or B Lymphocytes.

What Is Immunity? Our bodies have an elaborate system of defense which begins to develop even before we are born. The first few months after birth, the Immune System works overtime to develop codes for thousands and thousands of foreign substances which enter the internal environment of the body. There are two basic defense systems operating in the body simultaneously, namely Non-Specific and Specific. First line, Non-Specific immunity takes place in specialized tissues of the body called Mucosal Tissue. This may be found wherever there is an opening from the outside environment to the internal environment of the body, such as the Ears, Nose, Mouth & Throat, Urinary Tract and the Anal Canal. This Mucosal lining is highly resistant to infection and, in fact, generates Non-Specific Antibodies to destroy many potentially harmful pathogens before they can even enter into the interior of our body. The catch is that mucosal tissue can only do its job in the presence of a nutrient called Vitamin A. When this is deficient the protective factor of mucosal tissue deteriorates rapidly. Those who suffer from repeated infections of their mucosal sites should take note. This Non-Specific defense system, called the Reticuloendothelial System, consists of a variety of semi related cells whose function is to destroy and remove such things as worn out blood cells, bacteria, cancer cells and other foreign chemicals that are potentially dangerous to our delicate biochemistry. Monocytes, large white blood cells, which circulate in the bloodstream, develop into Macrophages, which literally ‘eat up' these invading substances. Other parts of this Non-Specific immunity include sites found in the Spleen, Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes, and even the Brain. This Non-Specific Immune System functions twenty four hours a day to ensure internal safety. You may be interested to know that each one of us gets Cancer every day of our lives. Cancer cells form due to Free Radical damage to DNA material within specific cells or cell groups. When this occurs, the Immune System recognizes these cells as different from the others and takes a chemical photograph of their composition. This information is then returned to the Thymus Gland where it is analyzed. Once the Immune System determines that this cell is not normal, specific Antibodies are formed to destroy the cells before they can explosively multiply. The final line of defense against disease is what we call the Immune System itself. It is technically referred to as the Specific Defense System because it acts against particular harmful agents and further, has the ability to act quickly against substances new and unfamiliar to itself. This is important since immunity is not general but very selective, meaning that immunity to one disease, say the measles, does not automatically mean we are immune to others.

The human body is one of the most complex and intricate inventions ever conceived. Its complexity is made more so by the many separate, yet linked, systems within it, such as the Nervous System, Cardio Vascular System, Muscular System and so forth. Each one of these systems carries on its' own life function and specific duties independent of all other systems, yet at the same time works together with all the others to make up the whole physical human being. One such system is the Immune System. Until quite recently, science has paid but surface attention to this complex, chemical system operating within us. Yet, without it, none of us would reach adolescence, let alone adulthood. Every day our bodies are bombarded with countless bacteria and viruses, some harmless, some deadly. It is our Immune System that must seek these invaders out, recognize them, build chemical structures called Antibodies, to destroy them and finally remove the waste from that process from our body. As the number of bacterial and viral diseases rise, the stress upon our Immune System ever increases. Combine this with the onslaught of chemical poisons in our environment, all of which weaken our Immune System, and you have a situation wherein the Immune System can be poised for failure. We are in that very situation today. Our planet and, more so, our immediate environment, is filled with thousands of chemical poisons not known even 50 years ago. Since it is not likely that this situation will be changing in the near future, what can we do to protect ourselves? Diseases, such as AIDS, have shown us both the importance of the Immune System and sadly, the devastation that can occur to a human body when that system fails. Through research into the Human Immune System, we are beginning to understand just what a complexity it really is, and better still, what we can do to support this process, without which life, as we know it, would cease to be. This Special Report provides a basic understanding of what the Immune System is, how it works, and most importantly, what you can do today, and every day, to ensure that it operates at peak performance, protecting you from opportunistic, microbial invasion twenty four hours a day.