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The top 4 causes of Poor Health, Chronic Disease and Aging.

1. Dehydration.

The importance of Water cannot be understated. The average person needs 2.5 liters of liquid intake per day to remain fully hydrated. A good guide for your daily water intake is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. Add to that if you are doing strong physical activity.

To remain in balance, you simply must intake 2.5 liters of fluid a day. When your body is dehydrated, the first signs are headaches and fatigue. To make matters worse, your body will draw the water from other sources such as the colon, which provides some extra water, but leaves you constipated. Does any of this ring true for you? I also used to think the water in coffee, soda, beer, etc, would count as part of my water intake. Packaged drinks are made using distilled water. The more distilled water a person drinks, the more acidic the body becomes. The drinks themselves are diuretics and will only make you more dehydrated by flushing water from your system. Drinking more and better quality water is the key. Carbonated and distilled water are both acidic and are the wrong kinds of water.

2. Free Radicals.

We've all heard about free radicals and the damage they can do. Unstable atoms that bounce around inside our bodies, they destroy healthy cells as they search for 2 more electrons. Free radicals have an oxidizing effect on the body. We know they account for 70% of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and help to accelerate the aging process.

Free radicals come from everything we ingest - foods, drinks, smoking, alcohol and pollution. In fact, 2% of every breath you take ends up as free radicals, which blows out to 20% during heavy exercise. At times of rest, our bodies can handle the load to some extent, but in times of stress and fatigue, the body just can't keep up. Getting rid of these oxidizing free radicals is key to being healthy. Boosting your Glultathione with Immunocal is the best way.

3. Acidosis

You know what the top selling medication is in the US? Antacid. We are an acidic nation and acidosis is simply the name for having an acidic body caused by diet and lifestyle.

Probably the most acidic food is any cooked meat, followed by simple sugars, processed dairy, coffee and alcohol. But they are also the staples of most diets. The alkaline foods such as fruits, vegetables and nuts and high pH water are not the staples of most diets. Over acid makse us sick, tired and overweight, maintaining a healthy pH gives us health and wellness.

What you eat and what you drink affects the alkaline/acid balance of the fluids in the body. We all need to focus more on alkalizing foods to counteract some of the acid.

4. Intestinal Disorders.

We all know that most of what we ingest is absorbed via the intestinal tract. The vitamins, minerals, and nutrients we need in order to survive are extracted and absorbed from what we consume. The intestines also have to handle the toxins, pesticides, heavy metals, chemicals, preservatives, hormones and carcinogens we find in modern day, processed foods.

Not surprisingly, the intestines require water to flush these toxins away. When working properly and hydrated, this process of food waste flows smoothly, but when the body is dehydrated, the intestines become cess pools of fetid matter. This matter sticks to the intestinal walls, resulting in a double whammy for our health. It becomes more difficult for the body to absorb nutrients and for the toxins to be flushed out. This in turn affects the blood, and when the blood is toxic, so too are the organs it supplies. We know the average person has between 5 and 22 pounds of caked, rancid, decaying, fecal matter stuck inside their intestines. We know about the compromised absorption of nutrients, but this build up also creates free radicals. We know that almost all diseases originate in the colon, or the toxic cesspool of fetid, fecal matter as the case may be.

Diseases Related to Oxidative Stress

Every moment we are alive, cells within our bodies are dying and being created. Oxidation within cells occurs as they "burn fuel and oxygen". Its our ability to deal with the oxidative stress that determines our overall health.

If oxidative stress continually happens at a greater rate than we are capable of dealing with, it results in sickness and eventually disease. You may be surprised by the multitude of disease that are related to Oxidative Stress.

The best strategy is to ensure adequate levels of antioxidants in your diet.

• Neurodegenerative Diseases

Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Schizophrenia, Dementia, Huntington’s disease

• Aging Diseases

Arthritis, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Cataract, Macular Degeneration, Prostate problems

• Cancer

Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Colorectal cancer, Bladder cancer, Uterine cancer, Ovarian cancer, Lymphoma, Skin cancer, Stomach cancer, Liver cancer & other Wasting Disease

• Liver Diseases

Toxic Hepatitis, Viral Hepatitis (A, B, C), Chronic Hepatitis, Cirrhosis

• Lung Diseases

Asthma, Emphysema, Pneumonia, Bronchitis (chronic and acute), Cystic fibroses, Pulmonary fibroses, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

• Cardiovascular Diseases

Arteriosclerosis & its consequences, Heart failure, Heart Attack, Kidney failure, High blood pressure, Stroke, Impaired circulation, Heart disease, Cholesterol and plaque formation, Reperfusion injury

• Digestive Diseases

Inflammatory bowel disease, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Gastritis, Stomach cancer, Pancreatitis, Peptic ulcer

• Kidney Failure & Dialysis

Kidney failure, Renal toxicity, Oxidative stress from dialysis

• Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Viral infection HIV and AIDS, Toxic Hepatitis & cirrhosis, Viral hepatitis (type A, B, & C), Herpes, Common Cold, Bacterial infection, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Certain autoimmune dysfunction

• Skin Disorders

Psoriases, Eczema, SLE (lupus), Vasculitis, Polymyositis, Mycosis fungoides, Scleroderma Pemhigoid, Atopic dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, Sebborrheic dermatitis, Dermatitis herpetiformis, Acne conglobata, Acne vularis, UV radiation skin damage

• Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat & Teeth

Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Hearing loss, Ear infection, Sinusitis, Periodontal (gum) disease, Nose, mouth & throat (upper respiratory tract) disease

• Pregnancy, Lactation & Childbirth

Pre-eclampsia, Eclampsia, Hypertension, Diabetes, GSH eliminates toxins and provides antioxidant defense system to the fetus during pregnancy. Mother’s milk (ideal precursor of GSH) has a very important role for the health and development of newborns, especially the long-term effects on the immune system.

• Exercise & Athletic Performance

Over-Training Syndrome & the related oxidative stress

• Male Problems

Prostate enlargement, Prostate cancer, Balding and hair loss, Male infertility.

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Immnocal Platinum - "Plain and Simple"

In real simple terms, the unimprovable product (Immunocal) just got better.

It all starts with a package of Bonded Cysteine (Immunocal/HMS 90) which assists the body in maintaining optimal concentrations of glutathione (GSH) by supplying the precursors required for intracellular glutathione synthesis. Immunocal is clinically proven to raise glutathione values (Lands et al, 1999). Immunocal Platinum also contains additional lactoferrin to enhance and modulate immune-function.

CMP (Cytokine Modulation Proteins) A Cytokine is a protein released by the immune system. Cytokines can be good or bad. That is why they need to be modulated, controlled and redirected. Cytokines are good when they help your immune system attack invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Cytokines are good when you have an injury, because they signal special proteins to heal cell damage. Cytokines can be bad when the body uses them to attack the tissues of our body. This is called autoimmune disease. ‘Short term’ inflammation is good because the body uses cytokines to destroy germs. Chronic (long-term) inflammation is bad for the body because it causes damage, like rheumatoid arthritis. When you have an infection, cytokines signal proteins to heal cell damage. As we age, the process of balancing good inflammation and eliminating bad inflammation doesn’t always function as it should. Consequently, a common factor in chronic disease is the presence of low grade chronic inflammation, which can manifest itself in the form of cancer, stroke or heart disease, etc. Cytokine Modulation helps to balance this process and reduce the inflammation while promoting healthy cell growth and proper immune function. This is one of three main functions of Immunocal Platinum.

RMF Redox Modulating Formula will:

• Improve mood, energy and mental acuity
• Balance calcium and prevent calcium loss
• Slow down cell damage, a cause of aging
• Neutralize acid production from high protein intake. We now know that it is better to be alkaline.
• Modulate insulin
• Promote healthy weight management

Immunocal Platinum is EASY to take. Immunocal Platinum works best when taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

• Enhances the immune system
• Repairs damaged cells & promotes healthy cell growth
• Inhibits abnormal cell growth
• Prevents acid from building in the body
• Slows calcium loss
• Improves insulin metabolism
• Improves mood, energy, well-being, alertness, concentration and clarity

Whats the Difference between Immunocal and Platinum?

Immunotec Research’s two ‘Flagship Products’

Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum

WHY BUY EITHER IMMUNOCAL OR IMMUNOCAL PLATINUM?

Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum are among a select few natural health products that have real medical research and science backing what they do.

Immunocal®

• 25 years of research at the world renowned McGill University Medical Research Center, Montreal Canada by Dr. Gustavo Bounous, MD
• Proven to raise intracellular glutathione
• Glutathione:

1) is food for the immune system
2) is a powerful antioxidant
3) detoxifies the liver

• Glutathione is the body's most powerful healing agent.

Immunocal Platinum®

(next generation of Immunocal®)

(Three products in one!)

• Developed by Dr. Wulf Droge, Md. PHD., Head of Cancer research in Germany.
• The next generation of Immunocal®
• Raises immune response (T-cells)
• Repairs damaged cells
• Prevents the formation of abnormal cells
• A new weapon in slowing down aging
• Regulates insulin production
• Prevents calcium loss
• Maintains our body in an alkaline state. A body in an acid state has been proven to be susceptible to disease.

Glutathione can be replenished in the body at the cellular level only. Taking glutathione orally does not work as glutathione is destroyed in the stomach. Immunocal and Platinum are the only two natural health products proven to raise glutathione in every cell of the body. Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum are exclusively produced for Immunotec Research, no other company. Immunotec has sole rights to these two products.

Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum have numerous animal and human double blind studies proving their effectiveness in helping sick people. Both products are intended to be used to help people stay healthy. Anyone at any age can take Immunocal. Immunocal Platinum is recommended for people 45 and over or with serious health concerns.

In a perfect world we would not need supplements, but with so many negatives in our environment such as pollution, toxins, pesticides, processed foods and stress, we need more than eating right, rest and exercise to stay healthy.

Immunotec prides itself in producing safe, effective and high quality health products. Immunocal and Immunocal Platinum are serious tools in your battle to stay healthy. They are not minerals, vitamins, herbs, nor drugs. These two health products are much more.

If you are serious about your health, these products are a must!

The question you must ask yourself is, “How much is my health worth?”

Medical Professionals on the Benefits of Glutathione

Here's what the they're saying......

"No other antioxidant is as important to overall health as glutathione. It is the regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the body. Low levels are associated with early aging and even death." The Immune System Cure, Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe & Patrick J.D. Bouic, Ph.D.

"Without glutathione, other important antioxidants such as vitamins C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body against disease." Breakthrough in Cell Defense, Dr. Allan Somersall, Ph.D., M.D. with Dr. Gustavo Bounous, M.D. FRCS(C)

"Your life depends on glutathione. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses and cancer, and your liver would shrivel up from the eventual accumulation of toxins." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP

"A review article published in the Annals of Pharmacology stated that glutathione is important in DNA synthesis and repair, protein and prostaglandin synthesis, amino acid transport, detoxification of toxins and carcinogens, enhancement of the immune system, and protection from oxidation and enzyme activations." The Immune System Cure, Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe & Patrick J.D. Bouic, Ph.D.

"Glutathione has potent anti-viral properties - if you raise the glutathione level you can stop the replication of most any, at least, intracellular pathogen....but glutathione deficiency produces a pro-viral effect." Dr. Paul Cheney, transcribed from a workshop presentation on the clinical management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

"Glutathione levels also diminsh as we age and many diseases normally associated with aging have been linked to glutathione deficiency." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP

"Clinical evidence links low glutathione levels to the most common illnesses of our time as well as newly emerging diseases." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP

"Because all other antioxidants depend upon the presence of glutathione to function properly, scientists call it 'the master antioxidant'." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP

"Healthy people also benefit from elevated glutathione levels through an enhanced ability to fight off toxins, infectious disease, pre-cancerous cells and the aging process itself." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP


"Many world-class athletes are discovering that well-maintained glutathione levels give them the edge over their competitors, bringing greater strength and endurance, decreased recovery time from injury, less muscle pain and fatigue, and muscle-promoting activity." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP

It is well known that aging is accompanied by a precipitous fall in glutathione levels. Lower glutathione levels are implicated in many diseases associated with aging, including cataracts, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, atherosclerosis and others.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 47: 1021-26 1994

Low glutathione levels have been associated with neuro-degenerative diseases such as MS (Multiple Sclerosis), ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, among others.
The Lancet 344: 796-798, 1994

Glutathione plays a role in eliminating many carcinogens and also maintains an optimized immune function, providing stronger anti-tumor defenses.
Cancer Letters 57: 91-94 1991

Low glutathione levels correspond to poor survival in AIDS patients. Much documentation demonstrates the role of enhanced glutathione levels in AIDS.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, USA 94: 1967-72, 1997

Raised glutathione levels fight the oxidation of circulating fats in the bloodstream, including cholesterol, retarding the process of plaque formation in the arteries - the underlying cause for most heart disease and stroke.
Nutrition Reviews 54: 1-30, 1996

Diabetics are prone to infections and circulatory problems leading to heart disease, kidney failure and blindness. Glutathione protects against the complications of diabetes.
Clinical Science 91: 575-582, 1996

Doctors have used glutathione-promoting drugs to treat many lung diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Newer potential therapeutic roles can be found for cigarette smoke damage, pulmonary fibrosis and other illnesses.
American Journal of Medical Science 307: 119-127, 1994

Glutathione protects the body from the inflammation of gastritis, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Gut 42: 485-492, 1998

The liver is the major storehouse for glutathione. Glutathione is impaired in alcoholic hepatitis as well as in viral hepatitis A, B, and C. Raised glutathione levels restore liver function.
American Journal of Gasteroenterology 91: 2569-2573, 1996

Glutathione detoxifies a variety of pollutants, carcinogens and poisons, including many found in fuel exhaust and cigarette smoke. It also retards damage from radiation exposure due to the eroding ozone layer.
Annual Reviews of Biochemistry 52: 711-760 1983

Raised glutathione levels help increase strength and endurance. Those interested in physical fitness can benefit from a definite athletic edge.
Journal of Applied Physiology 87: 1381-1385, 1999

Strong muscular activity, such as that experienced by athletes, generates oxyradicals [free radicals] leading to muscle fatigue and poorer performance. Glutathione neutralizes these radicals.
Sport Medicine 21: 213-238, 1996

Lymphocytes, cells vital for your immune system, depend on glutathione for their proper function and replication.
IMMUNOLOGY 61: 503-508 1987

Antioxidants are well documented and known to possess vital roles in health maintenance and disease prevention. Glutathione is your cell's own major antioxidant. Maintaining elevated glutathione levels aids the body's natural antioxidant function.
Biochemical Pharmacology 47: 2113-2123 1994

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