Table of Contents
| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
| ASTRAGALUS ROOT |
| CLOVE OIL |
| GREEN TEA |
| MUSCADINE GRAPES |
| PINEAPPLE, APPLE, GRAPES |
| SERBIAN RECIPE FOR LOW IMMUNITY |
Strengthen A Weak Immune System
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Natural Remedies to Cure or Strengthen a Weak Immune System
"Immunity is a medical term that describes a state of having sufficient biological defenses to avoid infection, disease, or other unwanted biological invasion. Immunity involves both specific and non-specific components. The non-specific components act either as barriers or as eliminators of pathogens to stop infection by micro-organisms before they can cause disease. Other components of the immune system adapt themselves to each new disease encountered and are able to generate pathogen-specific immunity.
Adaptive immunity is often sub-divided into two major types depending on how the immunity was introduced. Natural immunity occurs through contact with a disease causing agent, when the contact was not deliberate, whereas artificial immunity develops only through deliberate actions. Both natural and artificial immunity can be further subdivided, depending on the amount of time the protection lasts. Passive immunity is short lived, and usually lasts only a few months, whereas protection via active immunity lasts much longer, and is sometimes life-long. The diagram below summarizes these divisions of immunity." (Wikipedia)
DISCLAIMER
Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.
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[YEA] 06/03/2009: Francine from Playa Del Rey, CA writes: "I have used Astragalus root, a common herb, in so many instances of low immune system and viral infections. It always works, its a lifesaver, inexpensive and worth a try."
10/28/2009: Laurie from Sudbury, Ontario replies: "Please explain how you use this root, how much, I love this site but everyone posts what worked but never how, how much, how many days, nothing, so it cant help others if we dont know the details, thanks"
10/28/2009: Rob from Manhattan, New York replies: "Astragalus is a great immune boost, & tonic. You can get slices of dried astragalus root at Chinese groceries and some health-food stores. Simmer the slices in tea or soups (they'll add a pleasant sweet taste). Or buy extracts of astragalus in liquid, capsule or tablet form. Follow the dosing directions on the package. This herb is nontoxic and can be used long-term to increase resistance."
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[YEA] 04/27/2007: DeAun from Edwards, Missouri writes: "I tried the clove oil on spine to relieve chronic back pain, which I think might be caused by a virus. After a couple of days, I have experienced tremendous relief. I feel quite limber and much better than I have for years. Thanks to Ted and Earth Clinic for all you do!"
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[YEA] 02/11/2008: Amith from Durban, South Africa writes: "Green Tea boost my immune system. Green Tea is the most awesome tea, recently taken the world by storm. I drink 3 cups a day, which is the equivalent of eating 8 apples according to the daily mail. Tea can also rehydrate you so can be used as a substitute for water. I know this because my pee is mostly clear. I used to get the flu 4 times a year without failure. Even during the summer. I suffered for year. ie until I Started to drink Green Tea. My energy levels shot up. I only got sick once in the 2 years that I have been taking it. I think it was the airline food and the long thirsty journey that caused my Tonsillitis. I might have even died the Doctor told me if I didn't have a strong immune system. Well anyway. I haven't been sick drinking green tea."
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[YEA] 01/16/2009: Jessica from New York, NY writes: "A friend of my recommended muscadine grapes because my immune system is weak. I have been taking these supplements I find that I haven't been getting sick as much. muscadine grapes also have a lot of anti-oxidants as well, I noticed it has helped keep my skin a lot clearer and smoother which gives me a more youthful appearance."
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[YEA] 06/20/2008: TAN KOON PENG from SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE writes: "Pineapple, apple plus grape (including the seeds) are a yummy juice to boost your immune system. You need a percentage of pineapple and apple 25% each and grape 50%.All the fruit must be fresh for best result."
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SERBIAN RECIPE FOR LOW IMMUNITY
[YEA] 07/03/2009: mikenan from liverpool, merseyside writes: "i write in praise of your excellent site. i can confirm that the "Serbian Grandmothers Recipe" for boosting the immune system does work. i am now 71 years and am often taken as being 50-55. to add to this recipe i also take Black Strap Molasses 3 times daily. i see my doctor once yearly for blood test and flu jab. i feel good. i act and think young. i never celebrate my birthday.i cannot see any sense in counting the years. especially when you are "Young At Heart" i recommend your site to everyone i meet. i need to spread the word. to give people hope, by learning from WISE folk.
i leave you with much respect and sincere best wishes, that you continue to enhance peoples lives.it is EarthClinic who is sewing the good seeds.it is your many fans who continue to gain good harvest.i do go on but you inspire me to do so.you are simply wonderful and i thank you.......michael in liverpool uk"
EC: Thank you for your kind words of support!
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[YEA] 09/18/2007: Dragica from Edmonton, Canada writes: "One of the best remedies for colds, and to boost your immune system is apple cider vinegar, chopped garlic, honey, and warm water. Mix all the these ingredients together and drink it. Instantly you will feel better. This recipe is from my Serbian grandmother. I have been drinking since I can remember, and I have never taken any medication for colds."
02/02/2009: Antonia from Cleveland, OHIO replies: "Hi there~ I would really like to try your remedy, but how much of your ingredients do I have to combine in order to get the desired effect? My immnun system has been really weak for the past few months and I can't handle being sick (colds and flu) every month any longer! Thank you for your time, Antonia"
10/28/2009: Laurie from Sudbury, Ontario replies: "Yes I really do want to know the same, only very few people actually put down the ingredients of how much, what, where, when and who if you know what I mean. How are we all going to help each other out if we dont know how to use it. I would also like to know how much of each thanks"
10/29/2009: Tricia from Ireland replies: "In most of the recipes on these pages you would have to guess the the measurements as people never remember to write this down or may have put it on a previous post and think we will remember. I'm guilty of doing this too. Curative recipes tend to be 1 or 2 tablespoons of acv. Maintenace recipes seem to be 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon depending on the ailment. Garlic will be as much as you can stomach without gagging. Remember that most of these recipes are non toxic so it would be hard to overdose. Again honey tends to be 1 to two teaspoons or to suit your taste and almost all the drinks remedies call for 8 oz water.At a guess this recipe calls for 1 or two tablespoons of acv, 1 clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon honey and 8 oz warm water. The clove of garlic would depend on size and strenght of odour and taste. More or less to suit. The honey could be increased for sweetness if you wanted to give it to a child.
This next bit answers another post from you too where you ask about giving these remedies to a child. My daughter is 4 and less than 3 stone in weight. I base this on Teds advice to use body weight as the divider. When giving her anything that I am taking myself I divide it by 1/3. In a drink recipe as above I would make as for an adult (water included) then tip 1/3 into a glass and fill again with more water. And give her as much as she will take. For vitamins, I try to buy in capsule form - open the capsule and tip up to 1/3 into her breakfast food or drink. this goes unnoticed by her. If it is a cooked breakfast I wait till it has cooled so as not to damage the actual vitamin through heat.I have put it on sandwiches when I forget to do it in the morning making sure it is well spread out. So as not to wastes the balance of the vitamin put the rest of the capsule/s on a spoon then lower into a heavy cup that won't be knocked over. Leave the capsule on the spoon in the cup for easy retrieval next day. And out of the way from little fingers. I'll post this to the other thread as welll to make sure you see it."
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