A Healthy Immune System—

1. A Healthy Immune System— The role it plays in prevention of allergies, cancer and infectious disease Barbara Lagoni, Master Coordinator BS Nutrition, Cornell University

2. Why do we need a strong immune system? • To fight infection from: viruses bacteria parasites yeasts ( candida ) • To destroy abnormal cells ( cancer ) • To prevent disease (infectious disease, Pneumonia, fevers, Tuberculosis, SARS, etc )

3. What weakens the immune system? • Stress • Emotional • Physical (including extreme exercise) • Sugar/ alcohol • Over exposure to toxins • Poor diet • Lack of rest • Genetics • Aging

4. Sugar Consumption 1900 -- 10 pounds (per capita per year) 1985 – 124 pounds/ year 2000 – 160 pounds/ year

5. Dangers of Sugar • Immune Dysfunction • “ the anti-nutrient “ depletes vitamins & minerals essential for the immune system ( B vitamins, antioxidants, iron and zinc) • displaces natural nutritious foods • Such as fruits and vegetables • Soft drinks ( high fructose corn syrup) in place of milk or water • slows white blood cells

6. More Dangers of Sugar • Damaging Affect on the Brain • Creates blood sugar swings results in fatigue, poor focus, poor attention span, irritability and mood swings • Depletes essential nutrients for the brain ( B vitamins, zinc )

7. More Dangers of Sugar • Sugar feeds Candida yeast • Candida produces toxins • Symptoms of Candida • Brain – anxiety, depression, headache, irritability, mood swings, poor memory & mental focus, dizziness • Digestive – diarrhea, bloating, gas, irritable bowel, bad breath, heartburn, food allergies, constipation, belching, abdominal pain, cravings for sweets, bread & alcohol, mucous in stools

8. More Candida Symptoms • Weakened Immune System--frequent infections ( especially ears, tonsils ), sinus congestion, chronic cough, pain or tightness in chest, environmental sensitivities ( mold) , asthma-like symptoms • Reproductive -- endometriosis, uterine fibroids, cervical dysplasia, PMS premenstrual syndrome, infertility, loss of libido, prostatitis, impotence, pelvic pain, vaginal discharge & itching • Other – acne, skin disorders, white coated tongue, athlete’s foot, canker sores, nail fungus, burning tongue, spots in front of eyes, rash or blisters in mouth, fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness, blurred vision

9. More Dangers of Sugar • Aggravates inflammation • Sugar causes the body to be more acidic (along with meat and dairy ) Vegetables cause the body to be alkaline • inflammatory conditions include heart disease, arthritis, all “itises” , cancer, eczema, asthma, etc • the more insulin produced... the more inflammation

10. More Dangers of Sugar • High insulin levels cause cancer cells to grow. At least 4 or 5 types of cancer have been linked to high insulin levels (Steve Chaney PhD and cancer researcher) • Dental decay • Diabetes • Excessive weight gain • Osteoporosis ( body pulls calcium from bones to make blood more alkaline )

11. More Dangers of Sugar • Free radical damage is increased from high insulin • Damage to Digestive Tract • Reduces production of digestive enzymes • leads to allergies and immune issues

12. White Flour .. Sugar’s Cousin • Refined carbohydrates.. Including breads and baked goods, chips , crackers and snacks .. All cause high insulin levels and blood sugar surges.

13. How to Stop the Cravings Obesity –not a will power issue… Cravings are … a metabolic imbalance That causes blood sugar to plummet • Cinch program or Energizing Soy Protein • B Complex • Glucose Regulation Complex • Vita Lea

14. What strengthens the immune system? • Avoid sugar and baked goods • Diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, low fat protein • Water • Exercise • Adequate rest … 8 hours/day • Nutritional supplements essential for the immune system • Reduce toxic exposure

15. Immune Building Supplements • Start with nutrients that build healthy cells needed for the immune system ( white blood cells, thymus gland, antibodies, etc ) • Vita Lea Multi /Immunity Formula I • Vita C • Vita E Complex • Energizing Soy Protein • CarotoMax • FlavoMax • Zinc

16. Additional Supplements Then add herbal extracts and probiotics to support the immune system further: • Nutriferon • Garlic Complex • Optiflora • Shaklee Defend and Resist ( Echinacea plus)

17. The importance of antioxidants • To protect cells from free radical damage • thousands of assaults on cells every day from toxins • damages DNA of cells ( cancer, Alzheimers, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinsons , etc ) • Free radicals are produced from: • Exposure to toxins & pollution • From white blood cells fighting infections • From normal metabolism • Exposure to sun & radiation

18. Toxic Exposure Study • 167 foreign chemical compounds found in the blood • 112 threatened nearly every organ of the body at every stage of life • 53 chemicals known to cause cancer • 62 chemicals toxic to brain and nervous system • 55 associated with birth defects New York Mt Sinai School of Medicine Study published in Public Health Reports Journal

19. Sustained Release Vita C 500 • First sustained-release vitamin C to use all natural plant gums and waxes.. slowly releasing the whole vitamin C complex over 5 hours. • The role of Vitamin C • Antioxidant • Natural antihistamine • Builds connective tissue (tendons, ligaments) • Reduces risk of cataracts • Helps reduce allergy symptoms • Helps reduce risk of cancer • Used in prevention and treatment of colds

20. Who Benefits from Vitamin C stress bruise easily bleeding gums nose bleeds varicose veins spider veins chronic infection allergies asthma frequent colds/flu prickly heat swollen glands anemia colon polyps weakened immune system slow healing wounds Source – Nutrition and You , Vita Books@wi.rr.com

21. CarotoMax • 6 extremely potent fat-soluble carotenoids (lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha & beta carotene, astaxanthin) • Support health of eyes, prostate, immune system, heart, lungs, and cervix (higher fat contents) • For people who don’t eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables/ day • Benefits: macular degeneration cervical dysplasia family history of cancer detoxifies liver

22. FlavoMax • Contains all 6 classes of the highly potent water-soluble flavonoid antioxidants (from seeds, peels, flowers and bark) • Protects areas where blood isconcentrated (liver, heart & cardiovascular, intestines, immune system,lungs) • Benefits Anti-inflammatory anti-cancer inhibits tumor formation anti-viral natural antibiotic keeps blood vessels elastic inhibits plaque formation allergies, asthma, sinusitis eczema, psoriasis gout herpes sore throat, colds, flu prostatitis cataracts protects against oxidation of LDL cholesterol Source – Nutrition and You , VitaBooks@wi.rr.com

23. Zinc wound healing protects eyes prostate health anorexia detoxify liver from alcohol pregnancy & lactation lowers risk of premature delivery colds and flu lost in perspiration white spots on fingernails loss of taste, smell, appetite sexual maturity acne fertility nerve damage cataracts

24. Premium Garlic Complex • Potency of fresh raw garlic without the odor • Patented ShakleeGuard ensures quality & freshness • Odor-controlled from: • Gentle low temperature drying process • Spearmint & rosemary extract • Formulated to release allicin (active ingredient) lower in intestinal tract

25. Immune Benefits Anti-inflammatory Anti-viral Anti-bacterial Anti-fungal Kills intestinal parasites Protects from radiation Increase white blood cells Cardio Benefits Lower cholesterol Raises HDL (good cholesterol) Helps lower triglycerides Increases fluidity of blood Neutralizes free radicals Helps lower blood pressure Blood cleanser, traps metals Benefits of Garlic • Other – lowers blood glucose in diabetics

26. Nutriferon • 4 plant extracts(pumpkin seeds, plantago seeds, safflower seeds and Japanese honeysuckle ), thus completely safe and natural • Developed by the immunologist who helped discover interferon (key component of immune response) • Increases interferon production • Increases effectiveness of macrophages (white blood cells that act like “pac men” gobbling up viruses, bacteria, cancer cells, and other “invaders”)

27. The role of interferon • Produced by cells in response to viral infection • Called interferon because they “interfere” with replication of foreign cells • Attach themselves to cell being attacked and start a series of events that protect the cell from the viruses. • Suppress cell proliferation • Enhance activity of macrophages • Increase effectiveness of lymphocytes for target cells • Inhibits virus replication in virus-infected cells

28. Who would benefit from Nutriferon • Compromised immunity • Colds and flu • Allergies • Asthma • Hepatitis C • Surgery • Cancer • Chemotherapy

29. Optiflora Probiotic System • Restores beneficial micro-organisms to lower intestines • lost from antibiotics, diarrhea, chemotherapy, steroid and other medications • Keeps undesirable bacteria and yeasts in check • Strengthens the immune system • Triple encapsulation – • protects acidophilus, bifidus and other probiotics from stomach acids

30. Unique, Patented “Triple Encapsulation” Technology Protects “Live” Microflora “Live” microflora Water & oxygen barrier Stomach acid protection Only Shaklee has it! OPTIFLORA™ completely survives stomach acid. Microflora are released in the intestine.

31. Who Benefits from Optiflora flatulence abdominal cramps bloating diarrhea constipation digestive disorders candida yeast issues colitis allergies/sinus acid reflux antibiotics/steroid medications bottle-fed babies low fiber/poor diets irritable bowel syndrome ear infections

32. Shaklee Defend & Resist • Echinacea, larch tree, elderberry extracts • Take at the onset of infection for 7 days • Boost production and activity of white blood cells • Standardized extracts to ensure potency and effectiveness • Can be chewed, swallowed, made into a tea

33. Where to Start Shaklee Vitalizer And the Shaklee Wellness Pack… • Energizing Soy Protein or Cinch Shakes • Nutriferon

34. Reduce Toxic Exposure Philosophy behind all Shaklee products is… “Living in Harmony with Nature” • Shaklee personal care products Hypoallergenic pH balanced No artificial colorants no heavy mineral oils Enfuselle anti oxidant formulas herbal & botanical extracts Minerelles cosmetics (mineral-based healthy for your skin) • Shaklee cleaning products FreshLaundry Concentrate Basic H All Purpose Cleaner Basic G Concentrated Germicide or Disinfectant Wipes • Air Source Indoor Air Purification

35. Medical Experts say… “In the coming decades, the most important determinants of health and longevity will be the personal choices made by each individual.” The Journal of the American Medical Association

36. The Shaklee Difference “The road to health, happiness and fulfillment is found in Nature. Our only task is to follow it, stopping along the way to learn Nature’s secrets and enjoy her fruits.” Dr. Forrest C Shaklee. Sr.