Winterize Your Immune System
Wellness Formula was voted America's #1 immune supplement and a top cold weather formula in the industry's leading nationwide poll, the Vity Awards. Wellness received these honors due to its strong reputation for immune support and customer satisfaction.
Twenty-one years ago, Wellness Formula established the industry's first wellness-immune category. Since then, millions have turned to Wellness at the first sign of immune symptoms - and recommended it to their friends and family.
Many brands have tried, unsuccessfully, to emulate our proprietary formula and quality. And today, in response to biologic immune threats, consumers count on Wellness Formula for immune preparedness.
Why is Wellness Formula so popular? Because Wellness is uniquely effective. This advanced Bio-Aligned Formula™ goes deep to the root cause of immune symptoms. Wellness helps bring alignment to the multiple body systems that impact immune and upper respiratory health.A Bio-Aligned Formula™
Wellness is a Bio-Aligned Formula™, designed to bring harmony to the multiple, interconnected systems that influence immune health. Here's how.
Immune System
A healthy immune system is critically important to help you withstand the ravages of winter. The immune system includes barriers that keep foreign materials from entering your body, such as the skin, mucus and the cough reflexes. If these barriers fail, protection is provided by internal components.
Immune system components addressed by Wellness Formula include protective barriers such as the skin and mucous membranes, cell-mediated immunity involving T-lymphocytes and thymus support, and humoral (body fluid) immunity, consisting of B-lymphocytes and macrophage interactions. Vitamin A is involved in T-lymphocyte activity, mucosal immunity and phagocytosis. Beta carotene is involved in thymus gland function and in white blood cell activity. Vitamin C is concentrated in the white blood cells.
Zinc is found in specific protein compounds within the thymus gland that play an important role in the differentiation of T-cells. Research reveals echinacea's ability to support immune function, specifically the activity of macrophages. Astragalus is a primary supporter of natural defenses with immunopotentiating effects.
Respiratory System - Cleansing Mucous Membranes
Our nasal passages, sinuses, throat and bronchial tubes are protected by mucous membranes, moist layers of connective tissue that are the first line of immune defense. Cleansing the mucous membranes is an important part of winterizing your immune system.
Vitamin A is necessary for the secretion of mucin (a constituent of mucus) in the intestinal mucous membranes for the integrity of connective tissue. The integrity of vessels and membranes is also supported by Vitamin C, mullein, copper and zinc. Astragalus, isatis, garlic, goldenseal, Oregon grape and pau d'arco are herbs that cleanse the mucous membranes. Respiratory System - Clearing Mucus As important as mucous membranes are to the immune system, too much mucus can be a problem. Wellness Formula includes herbs that support the body's clearing of excess mucus in the upper respiratory system. These include mullein, horehound, polygonatum, goldenseal, Oregon grape and pau d'arco. Stress Response Mechanisms Science now shows that emotional and physiological stress significantly impact the immune system. Wellness Formula supports our bodies' overall response to stress. Eleutherococcus is an adaptogen whose key constituents, saponin glycosides, support the body's stress response. The herbs astragalus, and the minerals calcium and magnesium also support stress response. Antioxidant Defense While carrying out their immune functions, white blood cells generate free radicals, highly reactive molecules that can damage the very cells that produce them. Vitamin C, a free radical scavenger, is concentrated in certain white blood cells, providing them with a built-in defense mechanism. Bioflavonoids act as cofactors that complement the action of Vitamin C. Additional antioxidant support is provided by Vitamin A, beta carotene, copper, selenium, hawthorn and pau d'arco. Stress, Conflict and Emotional Support Stressful situations drain our energy and emotions. Since now shows that our immune systems and our physical health are also affected. A supported approach to resolving conflicts or a strong social/emotional support system ameliorates the impact of stress. Exercise and Immune Function Moderate exercise is good for your health. In studies examining the effect of near-daily brisk walking over a 12 to 15-week period, active subjects had half as many sickness days as inactive subjects Source: Source Naturals
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