Located in Ribchester, Urijah Faber’s perspective on health epitomizes the essence of our well-being, as he rightly points out: “good health is truly the ultimate wealth.” The significance of health as the most valuable asset has never been more apparent, especially during the flu or spread of diseases. Precautionary measures including proper hand hygiene, vaccination, and ample rest undoubtedly contribute to good health, but nurturing our immune system with the proper intake of essential vitamins and minerals takes the importance a notch higher.
Vital factors in enhancing health include Probiotics and Prebiotics. The presence of microorganisms in our body, known as the microbiome, is critical for overall wellness. A disruption in the balance of these microorganisms can induce infections, impair gut health, and weaken the immune system. Probiotics are essentially minuscule defenders in our body that safeguard the microbiome, these beneficial bacteria promote the growth of other good bacteria and help combat the harmful ones. Beneficial sources of probiotics include foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi.
Conversely, prebiotics are the nourishment for these microbial defenders, enabling the potentiating and empowering of beneficial bacteria. Prebiotics are abundant in foods like artichokes, onions, bananas, and greens. Although it’s beneficial to obtain prebiotics and probiotics from our diets, the amount and type may not always meet our body’s needs. Here’s where the role of probiotic and prebiotic supplements comes into play, with widely popular supplements including LiFiber, ProBionic, ProBionic Plus, Bios 7, Immunizen, and Hawaiian Noni, providing an optimal level of these elements.
Let’s take the conversation to tea; green tea to be precise. Apart from providing a natural energy surge, green tea significantly enhances immune health. Catechins found in green tea are potent antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress, which stems from an imbalance between damaging free radicals and protective antioxidants. Studies have shown a reduced rate of influenza among regular green tea consumers. Unique products such as Unicity Matcha Energy, Bios Life E, Unicity Matcha Focus, XXtra Power Generation, Liver Essentials, LC Ascent, and Core Health are rich in these catechins.
Zinc, the second most prevalent mineral in the body following iron, acts as a fundamental building block in our system. Important for immune cell development and function, zinc also helps decrease the duration of a common cold. It aids in protein synthesis, wound healing, normal growth and development, and potentially curbs age-related macular degeneration. Due to the lack of a specialized storage system for zinc in our body, it warrants regular consumption. Zinc-rich products include Core Health, Quadplex, Complete, Balance, Cardio Basics, Vision Essentials, Bone Mate Plus, Vegan Complete, Neigene Collagen, Hawaiian Noni, and others.
Come common cold, vitamin C is our first line of defense, supporting immune defense by aiding cellular functions. However, it’s worthwhile to note that vitamin C from different sources is broken down and absorbed by our body at varied rates. Thus, a variety of sources are needed for a constant supply of vitamin C in our system. Sources of Vitamin C include Bio C, Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin C, Core Health, Bios Life C, and Cellular Essentials Kit (Cardio-Basics and Bio-C).
Lastly, it’s pertinent to mention the pivotal role of Echinacea, also known as the purple coneflower. A member of the daisy family, it’s primarily used in tribal remedies to treat ailments like sore throats, colds, coughs, and snake bites. Renowned for its role in supporting a healthy immune response, it decreases sickness, along with reducing the intensity of symptoms. Comparable to green tea, Echinacea also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that combat oxidative stress. For immune enhancement, add some Echinacea, found in SIG and Red Clover.
At Ribchester, remember to prioritize your immune health by embracing a well-rounded diet comprising essential vitamins and minerals. Let’s boost our immune systems and safeguard our ‘true wealth’ – our health!