They can be found in the liver blood channels, the lungs, spleen, and lymph nodes. This system is nonspecific and along with the skin, and mucous membranes, body secretions such as tears, digestive juices, and the inflammatory response, acts as the bodies first line of defense. The Immune System is more specific. We are born with a certain amount of immunity we get from our mothers. If a child is breast fed, this immunity continues and often grows stronger. The mother passes on to the child, the immunity she has. As humans, there are many diseases that animal’s get that we don't. Some racial groups seem less inclined to some diseases than others. All this is called "inborn immunity".

Another aspect of the immune system is called "Acquired Immunity" This is immunity that develops throughout our lives. If a foreign substance invades our bodies, and sets up an immune reaction is called an antigen. Antigens stimulates the activity of specific white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are found in the lymphoid tissue and also in the blood stream. T-Lymphocytes become sensitized t specific antigens, and they destroy foreign cells directly, help regulate the immune system, and release substances that assist in destroying foreign cells.

B-Lymphocytes, when exposed to an antigen produce plasma cells, which in turn, produce antibodies. Antibodies destroy antigens. As we go through life, and are exposed to certain pathogens, we develop immunity against that pathogen. We also, acquire immunity from vaccines.

With all the stresses of life, pollution and new diseases cropping up, it is important to keep the immune system strong and vital. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day to help flush out the body is important. Getting proper rest at night, allowing the body to replenish itself is also important. Eating plenty of fresh and clean food helps. Using cosmetics and personal health care items free of toxins helps. "Decluttering" your life is important.

There are also ways to help support your body in staying healthy through the use of essential oils and supplements and also using essential oils in a cleansing program. Essential oils may stimulate immune function and regenerate damaged tissue. They also combat disease by killing viruses, bacteria, and other microbes, and pathogens. Essential oils penetrate cells, and flow throughout blood and tissues. They also stimulate production of antibodies, ( as well as neurotransmitters, endorphins, hormones and enzymes.) Research has shown that pathogens do not develop resistance to essential oils as they do to other products, such as antibiotics. Essential oils also increase the uptake of oxygen and ATP (adenosine Triphosphate), which fuels individual cells. Using dietary supplements that have essential oils in them, increases nutritional support, helping to strengthen the immune system. Essential Oils are also very high in anti-oxidant activity.

Along with pathogens, and toxins invading from the outside, it is important to keep the body toned up and cleansed out, so that the toxins from food, air we breathe, etc, can quickly pass through out bodies. Undigested debris from food, (particularly meat and dairy), release heavy metals, hormones, chemicals and toxins directly into the blood stream. It also ferments, and creates mycotoxins, which have been linked to many diseases. Because of their above abilities, using natural herbal cleansing products, enhanced by therapeutic grade essential oils, improves the quality of the cleanse. Fortifying the Immune System will enhance the quality of your life.

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