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Immune Support and Regulation
Key among the network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body are white blood cells, or
leukocytes, which function to seek out and destroy disease-causing organisms or substances. These leukocytes are also known as lymphoid organs because of where they are stored throughout the body, i.e. the thymus, spleen, and bone marrow.
Leukoctyes are also present in the body’s lymph nodes, as well as circulate through the body’s organs and nodes via lymphatic vessels and blood vessels.
The immune system orchestrates a coordinated ‘monitor-and-response’ process, identifying germs or other irregular substances in the body that might impair cell or system function.
Unfortunately, we know that the immune system is not responsive to drugs for healing; for example long-term use of antibiotics to fight infections can actually depress the immune system.
Disorders of the immune system, also called immunodeficiency diseases, occur when the immune system is less active than normal, leading to recurring and potentially life threatening infections.
In contrast, autoimmune diseases result from a hyperactive (over active) immune system that attacks healthy tissue as it would a bacteria, virus or other harmful foreign organisms.
Natural nutritive factors provide the body with a defense against both of these disordered immune responses – healing foods and herbal medicines are proven agents supporting and rebuilding the immune system.
The Angeles Functional Oncology program places a strong focus on rebuilding immunity through natural nutritive forces (for example healing foods, herbal medicines) can eliminate disease and result in a natural restoration of health.
Immune Stimulation
Medical grade Shiitake, Maitake, and Reishi
Species of mushrooms often classified as medicinal for their phenomenal demonstration of healing potential include maitake, shiitake, and reishi.
Medicinal mushrooms have collectively shown to have wide ranging positive impacts on health including boosting cardiovascular health, lowering the risk of cancer, promoting immune function, warding off viruses, bacteria, and fungi, reducing inflammation, neutralizing allergic reactions, balancing blood sugar levels and supporting the body’s detoxification mechanisms.
Maitake, Shiitake, and Reishi mushrooms show promise in lowering the risk of, and even treating, certain cancers. In particular, maitake is specifically recommended for the stomach and intestines, as well as blood sugar levels.
Shiitake mushrooms are commonly used to treat nutritional deficiencies and liver ailment, while the reishi species is a factor in the promotion of respiratory health.
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Green tea as a cancer-fighting element
Scientists already know that green tea contains anti-oxidants, which may have a protective effect against cancer. But now they have discovered that chemicals in the tea also shut down a key molecule, which can play a significant role in the development of cancer.
The molecule, known as the aryl hydrocarbon (AH) receptor, has the ability to activate genes. Tobacco smoke and dioxins, in particular, disrupt the functioning of the molecule and cause it to trigger potentially harmful gene activity.
Researchers from Rochester University found that two chemicals in green tea inhibit AH activity. Both chemicals are similar to compounds called flavonoids, which are found in broccoli, cabbage, grapes and red wine, and which are also known to help prevent cancer.
Clinical research has found that the growth of certain cancer cells is slowed by the consumption of EGCG in the form of green tea, and that this effect is immediate upon consumption. In addition to this effect, researchers believe that polyphenols can actually help kill cancerous cells as well as stop their proliferation
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Medical Grade Curcumin
Cancer is an inflammatory condition that also requires immune modulation; curcumin helps lower inflammation caused by cancer and helps to balance the immune response, making it a essential part of our alternative cancer treatment program.
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Transfer Factor
The faster your body’s immune system can identify a harmful pathogen, the faster it can mount a protective/defensive response.
Transfer Factor is the agent that allows the body to transfer this critical identification information from cell to cell; in other words, Transfer Factors serve as critical “teachers” of new cells, thereby ensuring a stronger immune system capable of withstanding our often-harsh environment.
In sum, Transfer Factor is an all natural substance that works by ‘teaching’ the body’s immune system to identify infectious agents and malignant cancer cells.
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