Deep Immunity

Who can benefit from deep strengthening of the immune system? The short answer is "everyone." However, it's especially important for certain groups:

People who get sick a lot, who get cold after cold all winter, or whose colds linger for weeks on end.
People who are constantly exposed to germs. Teachers and doctors are good examples.
Those with weakened immune systems.
People dealing with chronic viral infections or cancer, or other situations where it's important to keep the immune system on constant alert.

Most of your medicinal mushrooms are great deep immune builders. (Take Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) for example: the Chinese don't call it "the mushroom of immortality" by coincidence!) Other herbs like astragalus are also very effective. Many deep immune building formulas also include herbs that work indirectly, by improving flow of the lymph, toning mucous membranes, nourishing the adrenals, etc.

Although they usually won't directly strengthen the immune system, adaptogens may have a profound effect here by modulating the stress response. (Because, as we all know, stress can absolutely wreck the immune system). In one study, for example, people taking American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) for four winter months were 56% less likely to have two or more colds than those taking a placebo -- and the colds they did have got better 6 days faster. You could expect similar results from other adaptogens.

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