Holistic Review health product guide i2: low-antioxidant cell immunity supplements.

There are two ways to view this category. "How discouraging even to consider so many pills!" Or, "How hopeful to be supported by an army of safe natural materials." If like us you feel both sentiments, we suggest a compromise between them.

    *   16 oz. Flor-Essence water-based esiak concentrate by Flora. 

Highest quality "esiak" but requires refrigeration and to be finished in 1-2 weeks. Basically, esiak is the easiest health program there is. Simply take a bit with water in the morning, totally separate from other foods or supplements. However, initial use may stimulate flu-like detoxification, such as sore throats, at which times it may be best to stop temporarily. Many people believe that Esiak will quickly have potent benefits. Perhaps so, if you can quickly find your tolerance level. We prefer to emphasize the goal of taking esiak continuously for years. For this it is vital to avoid triggering any long term allergic response. This is preferably done when you have no serious health problem. Whereas if you do have a health problem, it may be difficult to sort out the reactions of esiak from the side effects of medical treatments. Thus in any case, we suggest starting slowly and with the more convenient and less reactive Esiak by Now Foods below.

If you prefer to start with a full dose, we suggest using only Flor-Essence three times daily, totally separate from other supplements or foods, as follows. One tsp. in a bit of water orally, one tsp. in a bit of water rectally, and 1 or 2 tablespoons over the entire skin, including a bit on the scalp. The idea is to take numerous small doses through different pathways, rather than one large dose, thus reducing the chances of a severe reaction. If you get a sore throat, nausea or other reaction, discontinue immediately until this subsides. Then resume at 1/2 dose for at least one week before returning to the full dose. However please consult first with your doctor.

    *   16 oz. Esiak alcohol-based concentrate by Now Foods. 

Lower quality than Flor-Essence above, but quite good, and keeps indefinately without refrigeration. We suggest starting with 1 tsp. every 2 days, increasing by 1 tsp. each month, until you feel at your tolerance level.

If you have no urgent need, take 2 tsp. or 2 capfulls, once every other day, indefinately until you happen to feel like taking more. Take with water in the morning, totally separate from other foods or supplements. Effectiveness might be enhanced by also applying to the skin, and possibly the scalp. After 6-12 months, then perhaps alternate with Flor-Essence above.

Experimentally, a 4 oz. Cinnamon Extract in Organic Alcohol by Nature's Answer may be added to each 16 oz. Esiak by Now Foods. Esiak is reputed by some to support blood sugar balance, whether the blood sugar is high or low. If so, cinnamon may enhance the effect. This seems a pleasant and convenient combination. However we do not know whether this might slightly reduce other Esiak benefits. As a rule it is best not to mix anything with Esiak, and cinnamon pills or extracts can of course be used separately. (See chapter F.)

    *   AHCC(TM) premium mushroom NK enhancer by Now Foods. 

The leading natural supplement for NK, "natural killer cells".

    *   Immune Renew low-cost NK enhancer by Now Foods. 

We hope some readers will test this product to help determine effectiveness relative to AHCC(TM).

    *   Tribalene Herbal Tablets by Jason Winters. 

One of the most popular health products worldwide, as discussed in the autobiography of Jason Winters. Usually no harsh effects. Also available as a bulk herbal tea for a refreshing beverage which can taken liberally. Important notes:
1. Jason Winters products now include diluted versions in various flavors. These are confusingly labeled as "pre-brewed maximum strength". For serious testing, use Tribalene tablets or look for the "original bulk herbs". The "original" tea is unprocessed and may be added to green tea, stevia or your favorite flavor of herb tea. (The most therapeutic green tea includes mainly twigs, is called "twig tea" and should be organically grown. We do not recommend black tea or Oolong tea.)
2. However the GHT Green Tea Bags are very convenient. A reasonable option if you are able use tea bags often. Certainly better than to drink ordinary tea or coffee.
3. "Jason Winters Tea with Chaparral" is even more "original", and is available overseas but in the USA can not legally be sold for internal use. If you have no urgent health concern, then it probably is best not to use chaparral because it has a slight toxicity. Do not use chaparral unless first discussed with a doctor or other medically qualified professional. However as in chemotherapy, an essential idea of medicine is sometimes to use slightly toxic substances. Chaparral is easily obtained, indeed an iconic American herb as in the Western series, "The High Chaparral".

    *   Fresh raw apricot kernals, well chewed. 

Exaggerated claims have been made concerning an extract made from apricot kernals. The result is that all such extracts, and sometimes even apricot kernals, have been banned. Consequently, apricot kernals contain important nutrients that are simply not allowed to be put into pills. Definately not a cure for any disease. Apricot kernals also contain latent cyanide, but nonetheless are normally harmless in moderation, and contain high concentrations of energy nutrients often lacking in the modern diet. Apricot kernals also are used in gourmet Italian foods, and are especially delicious and well absorbed if you chew 2 or 3 together with one Chewable Enzyme wafer (in chapter D). We also suggest eating asparagus regularly, or taking an asparagus extract pill (section i3). Asparagus is a cell immunity food in its own right, and a natural detoxifier which may help to metabolize toxic elements.

    *   Broccology broccoli seed concentrate by Now Foods. 

Broccoli is one of the foods most often cited as discouraging to unhealthy cells.

    *   Organic high-lignan flax oil with lowfat yogurt or cottage cheese. 

This mixture is the heart of a program developed by Dr. Johanna Budwig of Germany in 1951. This is healthy and tasty. The only problem is that flax oil settles and spoils easily. This problem is solved by storing flax oil upside-down, and always in the freezer section of the refrigerator.

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