| Prevention Versus Cure | | | | needed for the illness? Will this drug interact |
| We are born inherently with the best doctor in the | | | | negatively with other drugs? It is the responsibility of |
| world - our immune system. When the immune | | | | every consumer to ask these questions and learn the |
| system is functioning properly, it should serve as a | | | | essential facts. The patient should take an active |
| strong defense from most illness. Nutrition and proper | | | | participation with a thorough and sympathetic doctor |
| care of the body can do wonders for the immune | | | | if a drug is needed. |
| system. Regardless of the condition of our health, | | | | The Best Solution |
| our bodies constantly require nutrition. When we are | | | | Essentially, each time we choose whole foods and |
| healthy, wholesome nutrition can prevent us from | | | | excellent nutrition, we allow our "internal doctor" to |
| getting sick. Similarly, when we are sick, proper | | | | do the work. By filling our bodies with the finest |
| nourishment can help us recover from illness. | | | | treasures harvested from the earth, it is possible to |
| Nutritional Immunology is a science that studies the | | | | achieve a healthier lifestyle without detrimental side |
| relationship between nutrition and the immune | | | | effects. The most notable difference in consuming |
| system. Healthful foods contribute to a strong | | | | whole foods rather than harsh chemicals is the |
| immune response system, which fights | | | | unknown effects. Clearly, the best solution is to avoid |
| disease-causing bacteria. Many people make an extra | | | | illness together. It is time to live proactively: to foster |
| effort to be aware of nutrition when they are sick, | | | | proper nutrition in our diets, to gain the rewards of a |
| but few take the preventive measures that could | | | | powerful immune system and in turn to enjoy the |
| have stopped the illness before it started. The | | | | fruits of a healthy body. |
| essence of Nutritional Immunology promotes overall | | | | In Conclusion |
| health regulation rather than trying to repair the | | | | Education is the lifeblood of our industry: by sharing |
| problem once it occurs. | | | | our understanding with each person we contact, we |
| Concerns of Modern Medicine | | | | give the gift of health and knowledge. By gaining the |
| Even though medical drugs can provide us with | | | | insight on how to prevent illness, we can maintain a |
| symptomatic relief, there are many considerations to | | | | healthy and energetic lifestyle. Also, by knowing the |
| weigh carefully regarding the intake of elements in | | | | side effects of different drugs, we can prevent |
| our bodies. Is the desired effect occurring? Are there | | | | major harm to our bodies. |
| adverse side effects? What is the precise dosage | | | | |