THE INTELLIGENT WAY TO SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Next week we will officially be in autumn!  A perfect time to think about how our bodies will cope with the onslaught of various flu’s, colds, and other viruses that ‘do the rounds’ in the winter and spring.  How best do you prepare yourself to keep you and your family as healthy as possible during this time?

It is not a mystery why some people ‘catch’ the flu and others don’t - it is not random.  It is quite simply that an individual’s immune system is not strong enough to fight the invading organisms.  So the answer is obviously to support and strengthen the immune system all year round which applies to everyone not just ‘vulnerable’ people. 

Many factors result in lower immunity: poor diet, poor assimilation of nutrients, stressful lifestyle, a lack of quality sleep, emotional imbalance and pollution and of course being exposed to viruses and bacteria.   Natural remedies are the best way to improve your immune system and there are numerous natural and herbal remedies available on the market but, whilst herbs are very effective, they can also be dangerous if not administered by a qualified practitioner.  As an example Echinacea was taken off the market in Germany four years ago so that its safety parameters could be determined as it had been recognised that, whilst it was effective in some cases, it could be too stimulating to others which might lead to a lowering of the immune system.  More recently there has been advice not to administer Echinacea to children.

To address the challenge of finding a natural product which was effective and safe with the highest quality ingredients, Laboratoires Bioligo created a perfect complex many years ago which included their unique catalytic oligo-elements (trace elements) for the immune system, plus high quality, organic green propolis which is anti-viral and anti-bacterial targeting the debilitating symptoms of sore throats, colds coughs and congestion.  A perfect combination to strengthen the immune system, not only to fight the disease, but to ensure that the immune system is not left depleted after an episode of infection which can result in fatigue and a vulnerability to further infections.

In clinical trials* undertaken in 1994 in Switzerland, over a period of six months two groups of children (one placebo group)  within the age range of 1-5 years who had suffered at least 4 episodes of ENT infection in the previous year, were given a preventative dose of  Bioligo’s Sirop du Pere Michel. The results were:

·       The number of cases of infectious episodes:-

                                                      Sirop du Pere Michel – 51             Placebo – 144

·       The number of infectious cases requiring supplementary treatment:-

Sirop du Pere  Michel – 6(11,77%)             Placebo – 188 (66.67%)

*The significant results from these trials are more impressive considering  that  each child received exactly the same dose.  Oligotherapy usually administers a dose which is tailored to the background condition of the individual.   Therefore there is a possibility that the therapeutic dose required for some children involved should have been greater to achieve optimal results.

The choice of products in the Sirop range makes it convenient to take in any circumstances.

Sirop du Pere Michel – the original syrup - an instant antidote to sore throats and tickly coughs, whilst supporting the immune system. Ingredients: Zinc, Copper, Gold, Silver, Magnesium, Manganese; Organic Green Propolis:   Bees produce propolis to protect their hives from the proliferation of bacteria.  Bioligo use the best organic Brazilian Green Propolis which is collected by a specific variety of bees (Apis Mellifera) from Baccharis Dracunculifolia (Wild Rosemary) which grows abundantly in southern Brazil.  The benefits of this Propolis is far greater than the classical Propolis.

Bon–Bon du Pere Michel – sugar free lozenges for diabetics and people sensitive to sugar which comes in flip top boxes of 20 and 100. 

Gommes  du Pere Michel –  gums which, in addition to the ingredients in the above products, also includes Arabic Gum and organic honey which liquefies in the mouth and soothes inflamed throats and tickly coughs.  This product also neutralises the bacteria that is responsible for bad breath – handy boxes of 50

Mouth Spray – ingredients: multifloral organic honey, extract of Green Propolis and Mint.  A handy spray which is a decongestant, soothes inflamed throats and purifies the breath.  A favourite amongst professional singers and ideal to use when travelling to keep the environment of the mouth free from bacteria. – 20ml glass spray

Sirop du Pere Michel is safe to take for old people, pregnant and lactating women and its pleasant flavour makes it agreeable for babies and children.

Sirop du Pere Michel - a remedy that is valuable in every home

Without trace elements in their correct catalytic form, cells cannot function correctly.  Blockages are created in cells because of many external and internal factors; catalytic trace elements remove the blockage and enable the cell to assimilate other nutrients.  It doesn’t matter what remedies you take - supplements, vitamins, homeopathy - if the catalytic trace elements are not present in the cells then these substances cannot be absorbed.  Unhealthy cells leads to unhealthy tissues and organs which eventually leads to disease.

THE INTELLIGENT NEW YEAR'S DETOX

On January 1st everyone feels absolutely overloaded on all levels and thoroughly sluggish. The Christmas excesses are taking their toll and the waistline is stretching. At this point some people decide to take drastic measures like cutting calories considerably, fasting, juicing etc. This actually doesn’t work. In fact it does the opposite. During the Christmas period, which for some people starts at the beginning of December with the round of office parties etc, the daily calorie intake can quadruple. In addition foods, like Christmas pudding, mince pies, chocolates, alcohol etc are acid forming. To loose weight your body needs to be more alkaline. Whilst you have been ingesting large quantities of calories your metabolism has had to be working hard to process all this. If you cut your calorie intake drastically then your body decides to go into starvation mode and stores the calories from the reduced amount of food you eat as fat – wonderful. Equally we are at the time of the year – deep mid-winter – when our metabolism is sluggish as well.
So what is the intelligent answer? What is required for the body to become more alkaline; the elimination pathways of the body to be supported and strengthened, and the metabolism to work better? All these requirements are addressed in the Bioligo trace element complex Minsalor - zinc-nickle-cobalt-sulphur-iodine-magnesium-potassium-manganese. This trace element complex enables the efficient functioning of the liver, pancreas, gall bladder, kidneys, thyroid and adrenals – all the organs necessary for the efficient assimilation of our nutrients and healthy functioning of our metabolism. If there are blockages in the cells of these organs because of unhealthy diet and lifestyle then the organs cannot work efficiently. The unique Bioligo trace element complexes remove these blockages and enable the cells to function correctly. Without trace elements in their correct form, cells cannot work correctly, nor can they assimilate nutrients. It doesn’t matter what remedies, supplements or vitamins that you take, if the catalytic trace elements are not present then they cannot be assimilated into the cells.
This complex coupled with a regular balanced diet with lots of vegetables, protein, limited carbohydrates, herbal teas and water – no sugar, alcohol and caffeine will help you to regain your waistline, improve your metabolism and immune system as well as increasing energy levels

DETOXING DEMYSTIFIED

Newspapers and magazines devote a great deal of column inches to the benefits and different types of detox regimes. Equally in recent years, there have been just as many column inches devoted to comment from medical professional who claim that the body needs no assistance in removing toxins.

Could they both be right? Yes, the body is perfectly designed to remove that which is not required - that's if the elimination organs are working efficiently. In addition the body's function is affected by the change in the length of daylight. The Circadian rhythm is an internal clock that plays a critical role in sleeping patterns. When the days shorten or lengthen, then the internal clock changes. This is done by the secretion of Melatonin. Not only does this affect our sleeping patterns but also affects other hormonal responses in our body.

Historically, our European counterparts undertake 'drainage' every spring and autumn as they recognise that the change in seasons requires an adjustment to diet and lifestyle. Drainage covers a range of dietary measures from just drinking more water, eating more vegetables, eating less sugar and starch, to taking regular seaweed treatments.

So what is really going on. It would appear that the body does undergo a change with the seasons - more readily seen in the coats of animals - but we need to work with our body and not make it harder to do its job. If you undertake a rigid diet which excludes vital nutrients, then your body is going to battle to get you through the day. If you take herbal 'potions' to eliminate toxins then you are possibly overloading your liver and kidneys to a point whereby they become overloaded and can't do their job efficiently. This means all the 'toxins' go straight back into the blood stream.

The Institute of Oligotherapy therefore suggests that, yes you must acknowledge that your body is adjusting to the change in seasons, but it needs measures which assist and support, not measures which totally overload. So, while we are adjusting to this our endocrine system - hormones - needs support as do our liver, pancreas and kidneys. Laboratoire Bioligo have produced an excellent trace element complex which addresses all these areas. This complex - No. 16 - coupled with a sensible eating plan should leave you feeling well able to embrace the earlier mornings and, hopefully, warmer days.

The Bioligo complexes can never override, overload, or put out of balance any system of the body and is totally safe to use at any age.

SWINE FLU

THE CONFUSION ABOUT SWINE FLU

Swine flu is a virus. Whether you will contract Swine flu will depend on two things: if you are exposed to the virus and if your immunity is low enough to ‘invite the illness in’

This criteria is the same for all flu’s. But, the unknown factor is the efficiency of the individual’s immunity.

So there are two routes: vaccination/tamiflu or a natural approach.
There is still controversy over the vaccination and or tamiflu in terms of side effects but, equally, natural remedies can also be unhelpful. For example if your immune system is quite low and you take a herb which is designed to stimulate or boost your immune system then in the short term you get a boost but in the long term it depletes the immune system even more.

It is therefore vital, when using natural remedies to identify the level of the immune system that you are addressing.

Oligotherapy identifies the level of the immune system and uses trace element complexes with their unique production process that only targets the cells of the body which need them. A totally safe and effective way to rebuild and maintain your immune system which is totally safe for children and the aged. A perfect preventative measure for all winter viruses would be to take one dose of Sirop du Pere Michel once per day. Creating a strong immune system requires many factors, good nutrition, lifestyle, etc but the cells of the body cannot function without catalytic trace elements.