Anamu the “Magical” Immune System Herb

Anamu (Petiveria alliacea), is a magical plant found deep in the Amazon rainforests. It contains many active compounds that protect your body against bacteria, fungus, and even diseases like cancer. It helps bring down fever while reducing parasites and fungus. Anamu is also used for aches, pain, colds, coughs, and skin diseases. It can be rubbed on the skin to protect against insects. Scientific research supports the claims of the power of Anamu.

In one review, more than 1,400 plant extracts were evaluated as therapies to protect and prevent cancer. Anamu was one of only 34 plants identified. Anamu contains two properties that kill cancer cells but do no damage to healthy cells.1

Anamu stimulates the immune system. In one study, Anamu increased natural killer cells by 100%.2 These are the cells that kill disease throughout the body. It also increases chemicals such as interleukin and interferon. These help protect the body against future infection and disease.3

Anamu protects against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeast.4 It guards against urinary problems and diabetes. In fact, in one animal study, blood sugar levels dropped more than 60 percent in one hour.5

Anamu can be used as a pain reliever as it contains COX-1 inhibitors. This is the active ingredient in the new arthritis drugs sold by pharmaceutical companies.6

Traditional healers make an infusion using 30 grams (slightly more than one ounce) dried anamu in a liter of water. Recommended Serving Size is 1/4 to 1/2 cup, (500 to 1000 mg per day in divided doses), one to three times daily. It can also be applied to the skin, depending on the condition.

Anamu is available as a dried, powdered herb in capsules or in Bulk powder to mix in a drink.

1 Williams, LA, Rosner, H., Levy, HG, Barton, EN. “A critical review of the therapeutic potential of dibenzyl trisulphide isolated from Petiveria alliacea L. (guinea hen weed, anamu).” West Indian Med 2007 Jan; 56(1):17-21.

2 Jovicevic, L., “In vitro antiproliferative activity of Petiveria alliacea L., on several tumor cell lines.” Pharmacol Res 1993;27(1):105-106.

3 Queiroz , M., Quadros, M. et al. “Cytokine Profile and Natural Killer Cell Activity in Listeria Monocytogenes Infected Mice Treated Orally with Petiveria Alliacea Extract.” Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology 2000, Vol. 22, No. 3, Pages 501-518.

4 Kim, S., et al. “Antibiacterial and antifungal activity of sulfur-containing compounds from Petiveria alliacea L.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Mar;104(1-2):188-92.

5 Lans, CA., “Ethnomedicines used in Trinidad and Tobago for urinary problems and diabetes mellitus.” J. Ethnobiol. Ethnomedicine. 2006 Oct ;2:45.

6 DunstanC. Et al. “Evaluation of some Samoan and Peruvian medicinal plants by prostaglandin biosynthesis and rat ear oedema assays.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 1997; 57(1):35-56.

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Keep Your pH Balanced to Boost Immune System Health

Nature provides herbs and vitamins that help protect your body against certain types of viruses, bacteria, parasites and toxins by boosting your body’s natural immunity. Your immune system plays a key role in warding off diseases, infections, illness and despair. Maintaining wellness will help you live a longer healthier life.

Cleanse your body

In order to maintain proper bodily health, your immune system needs to be running in it’s most efficient manner. The Western diet is lacking in nutrition and essential vitamins, which can lead to many chronic illnesses. Processed and fried foods are high in acidity and can cause changes in your cellular environment.  Your body is like a car engine, if it has bad fuel it eventually gets clogged up and sluggish. You need to consume the right fuel and plenty of pure water in order to boost your immune system and help your body operate at its full potential.

Water

Drinking enough water is the key to maintaining a proper balance of fluids throughout your body. Tap water is not healthy for you as it contains harmful toxins and can cause free radical damage to your system. Distilled water is the best, but should contain a proper pH balance. pH boosters containing minerals can be added to your water to increase alkalinity through the pH levels.
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Food

Body balance is important to maintain a proper acidic-alkaline balance. Changing your diet to 80% raw foods consisting of fruits and raw vegetables will increase alkalinity and improve cellular functions. People that maintain highly acidic systems, are more susceptible to disease.
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Juicing
Juicing provides enzymes that cleanse your digestive system so that your body can eliminate toxins that can harm your immune system. The juice from fresh fruit and vegetables is very nutritional, it provides more essential vitamins, minerals and body supporting enzymes than store bought juice.
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Exercise

Try to exercise 45 – 60 minutes 3 times a week. This can include taking a short walk or some light cardio exercises. Exercise helps the body, mind and spirit to stay fit and this also helps to relieve stress. Reducing stress can in turn better immune system health.

Nutritional Supplements

The best nutritional supplements that boost immune system health include:
AHCC
Agaricus Mushroom
Beta Glucan 1,3 1,6
Coriolus Mushroom
MegaMune
Noxylane4
Graviola

Super Green foods such as Spirulina and Chlorella also support healthy immune system functioning.

Your body was created to be healthy, energetic, vibrant and resilient. It has an awesome ability to heal itself, when given the proper nutrients and internal environment. Wellness is your birthright, we are dedicated to helping you achieve a higher quality of life and health. We provide useful information and outstanding products that benefit your body and help you maintain a healthy pH Balance.

Boost your Child’s Immune System with Daily Vitamins

With all the talk of H1N1, the Swine Flu and cold and flu season coming; boosting your immune system and your child’s immune system can only benefit your family in the long run. Children are susceptible to many viruses at school, daycare, on the playground, field trips etc. Exposure to various types of colds and flu is leading to super bugs that cannot be treated with traditional antibiotics. We need to build up our body’s resistance to as many bugs as possible to avoid getting the serious effects of such strains as the H1N1 or other severe flu bugs and colds.

We recommend boosting children’s immune systems and making sure they get enough sleep as well as having all the nutrients they need. Simply giving your kids a daily children’s multivitamin can help them to ward off infection and illness and boost their immunity greatly. Learn more…