Conventional Wisdom for Your Immune System Part 2

Conventional wisdom assumes that failing immunity is an inevitable consequence of aging. But it's considered inevitable only because it's common. The fact is, not everyone's immune system starts failing after age fifty, and while it's tempting to ascribe this strength to "good genes," studies with identical twins illustrate that only about 35% of aging is genetic. What then are the other factors that determine immune competence? We know that Mother Nature uses the immune system to reward or penalize us for our behaviors and habits. Our immune systems are impaired by:
• Poor nutrition (a.k.a. the standard American diet)
• A sedentary lifestyle
• Stress
• Lack of sleep
• Reduction in anabolic metabolism

If we are willing to take the time and effort to give our bodies what we need and do our best to reduce stress, we can optimize our immune systems. When in top shape, our immune systems function at three different levels. Stage one would be considered the "cop on the beat". He simply tracks down and fights against the universal transmission of microbes (germs). Stage two is when we employ the prison guards. This is when we have either a chronic or resident infection. 50 million Americans have Herpes Simplex. Eight out of ten have CMV (Cytomegalovirus). It is the job of the prison guards to keep these infections under control. Stage three is when we call in the National Guard, rockets, tanks and grenades. The big guns come out to fight off life threatening infections and diseases. Optimum immunity puts these stage three fighters to work effectively, but compromised immune systems will not fare as well. Those who might have difficulty fighting even a strong strain of influenza would be the very young, whose immune systems are immature and the elderly, whose immune systems are collapsing.

Many of Univera's products work to strengthen and fortify our immune systems. Aloe goes to work on our G.I. tract where 65% of our immune system resides. DHEA works to increase our anabolic metabolism, S-4 helps us get a good night's sleep, Xtra and Essentials give us excellent nutrition and antioxidants, and Regenifree and Regenicare help reduce inflammation - the silent killer. In addition to these general products, we are just releasing an enhanced formulation of Super Immune. Super Immune is now stronger than ever with the addition of two new ingredients, Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng). Cat's Claw has an array of immune-strengthening effects that will further arm your immune system against the ravages of everyday life. Eleuthero helps individuals cope with physical and emotional stresses and provides a number of general effects that help protect cells from damage due to environmental conditions. In addition to Ganoderma (Reishi mushroom), the new formulation also includes increased potency levels of Astragalus and Schisandra chinensis- traditional immune-enhancing Chinese herbs with historical and scientific proof of their effectiveness. These herbs: Support and strengthen the immune system and Improve your body's ability to nutralize free radicals. Our own habits and behaviors play a big part in arming and fortifying our miraculous immune systems. Univera products, in conjunction with proper exercise, nutrition and rest will put your immune systems in the best possible position to ward off the daily onslaught of free radicals, microbes, infections and diseases.

All Univera products come with a 90 day risk free trial period so that you can try them over an extended period of time - as good heath is also progressive. Be encouraged to take control of your health and begin transforming your body today! Healthy Living is sponsored by Univera - go to http://www.livestronger.myunivera.com or email cfernandes@knology.net