{"id":14034,"date":"2020-03-06T09:37:03","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T01:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/?p=14034"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:41:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T02:41:19","slug":"how-to-boost-your-immune-defences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/how-to-boost-your-immune-defences\/","title":{"rendered":"How to boost your immune defences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">With the current threat of viruses, our <strong>immune defences<\/strong> should be looked at with greater attention. Indeed, our immune system can be compromised by our way of life, our hygiene or stressful situations for example. This is why it is always interesting to strengthen them through prevention. Among the natural solutions, EOs dedicated to boost immune defences produce excellent results because of their high level of concentration. Although\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>What is immunity?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Immunity<\/strong> is the body\u2019s ability to defend itself against <strong>harmful substances<\/strong> that are dangerous to its survival or its normal live functions. These \u2018threats\u2019 can be of three types:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Microbes (virus, parasites, fungus or bacteria),<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Cells that have become cancerous, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">a foreign body (a splinter for example).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">A <strong>healthy immune system<\/strong> is not only a guarantee of health but also of life!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It is made of several:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">organs (the spleen or thymus),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">tissues (lymphatic glands, bone marrow)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">and some types of cells (white blood cells including lymphocytes).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Decrease in immunity: the signs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It has been known for a long time that with age or through sickness, the immunity system is weakened and the body becomes more vulnerable to infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The following symptoms may be a sign of a weakened immune system:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">persistent tiredness, often a sign of chronic stress or a lack of sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">a lack of energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">you have become stressed, irritable or depressed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">greater sensitivity to infections, noticeable in frequent head colds, urinary tract infections, herpes eruptions, a persistent mole, etc\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">wounds that take longer to heal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">If you are showing signs of a decrease in immunity do not hesitate to consult your medical practitioner and request to have a blood test<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">stressed, irritable or depressed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">greater sensitivity to infections, noticeable in frequent head colds, urinary tract infections, herpes eruptions, a persistent mole, etc\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">wounds that take longer to heal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">If you are showing signs of a decrease in immunity do not hesitate to consult your medical practitioner and request to have a blood test.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>People at risk<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">People who have been weakened by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">a <strong>chronic <\/strong>or<strong> grave illness<\/strong>: diabetes, a pulmonary disease, cardiovascular troubles, cancer, an HIV infection, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">a particular <strong>treatment<\/strong>: for example, chemotherapy in fighting particular cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Older people<\/strong> have in general a slower immune system. As a result, their immune system will be slower to respond to an infection than in normal adults. Furthermore, with time, the body produces fewer <strong>white blood cells.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>The risk factors of a weakened immune system<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Malnutrition: a diet that lacks balance in quantity and quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Lack of sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Chronic stress: it reduces the capacity of the immune system to react (by reducing the number of lymphocytes) as well as the absorption of nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Exposure to toxins: the use of chemical substances for domestic cleaning or on lawns (herbicides) or consumption of fruit and vegetables that have been sprayed with insecticides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Exposure to external atmospheric polluters as well as those inside dwellings (mildew, bacteria, tobacco\u2026)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">A sedentary lifestyle or, on the opposite, an overactive lifestyle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Overweight and obesity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>The best Essential Oils <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>to boost your immune defences<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><u><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9878 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/44519946_l-e1527320398329.jpg\" alt=\"ravintsara\" width=\"70\" height=\"94\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/ravintsara-essential-oil-organic\/\">Ravintsara<\/a> to boost your immune defences<strong> (Cinnamonum camphora):<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12567 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/purity-e1552882015449.png\" alt=\"purity\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Properties:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Strengthens the immune system: Immune-stimulant, antibacterial and mostly, strongly antiviral<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">General stimulant, physical and psychological (perfect in cases of convalescence for example).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1,8 cineole has a positive influence on the defence mechanisms of the organism (this molecule is also found in <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/saro-essential-oil-organic\/\">Saro<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/niaouli-essential-oil-organic\/\">Niaouli<\/a> for example).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12566 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edit-e1552881783273.png\" alt=\"recipe\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Usage:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">On a handkerchief or a diffuser: breathing in or diffusing for 30 min 3 x\/day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In massage (thorax and feet) diluted in a VO (10 drops of Ravintsara for 20 drops of VO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Apply 1 drop on each wrist morning and evening for 5 days. Stop 2 days then repeat. You can also mix 1 drop ravintsara and 1 drop tea tree (always do the <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/testing-essential-oil\/\">allergy test<\/a> before)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Ideal as prevention, it is also useful in the treatment of ENT infections because of its expectoration and mucolytic properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9739 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/attention.jpg\" alt=\"precautions\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" \/>Precautions<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Very safe to use, it is perfect for the whole family: adults and children over 7 year of age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Not advised during the first 3 months of pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><u><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9881 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LEMON-dessin-e1527240401680.jpg\" alt=\"lemon\" width=\"47\" height=\"77\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/lemon-essential-oil\/\">Lemon<\/a> essence to protect the digestive system <\/u><u>(Citrus limon):<\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12567 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/purity-e1552882015449.png\" alt=\"purity\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Properties:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Tonic and general antiseptic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Anti-bacterial (notably against streptococci) and antiviral<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Psychological stimulant, cleansing and digestive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Pour eating habits (fast food being the main culprit), cigarettes or the accumulation of toxins in your organism will participate in making it weaker. All the bad molecules end up in your liver: lemon essence contains limonene which has a detoxing and a liver-protecting effect that will allow a certain cleansing of the liver and eliminate as well as possible the noxious components and give a real whiplash to your organism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Furthermore, inhaling its scent has antiseptic virtues that will stop the development of many pathogenic organisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12566 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edit-e1552881783273.png\" alt=\"recipe\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Usage:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In diffusion, in combination with Ravintsara to purify the air (useful in hospitals, schools or living spaces).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9739 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/attention.jpg\" alt=\"precautions\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" \/>Precautions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Dermo-caustic and photo-toxic: do not go in the sun after local usage and do not apply pure on the skin(maximum concentration of 3% in dilution in a VO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Do not use if taking anti-coagulants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><u><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9847 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/44519936_xxl-e1583385841272.jpg\" alt=\"Tea tree essential oil\" width=\"55\" height=\"79\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/tea-tree-essential-oil-organic\/\">Tea Tree<\/a> EO to stimulate white blood cells <\/u><u>(Melaleuca alternifolia):<\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12567 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/purity-e1552882015449.png\" alt=\"purity\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Properties:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">antibacterial and also stimulant regarding white blood cells<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">stimulant and energising too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It helps the organism in eliminating bacterial infections that the immune system cannot fight alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12566 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edit-e1552881783273.png\" alt=\"recipe\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Usage:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Diffusion, local use.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">breathe directly from the bottle or put 2 drops on a handkerchief and breathe in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">in application on the inside of the wrists, or diluted in a VO at 20 % maximum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9739 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/attention.jpg\" alt=\"precautions\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" \/>Precautions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Not recommended during the first 3 months of pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Caution should be taken for pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as children under the age of 3.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0not to be used internally with very little children.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Special massage to\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>boost your immune defences<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Dilute in one tablespoon of VO<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a03 drops of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/saro-essential-oil-organic\/\">Saro<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2 drops of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/tea-tree-essential-oil-organic\/\">Tea Tree<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1 drop of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/ravintsara-essential-oil-organic\/\">Ravintsara<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12566 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edit-e1552881783273.png\" alt=\"recipe\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Usage:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Apply 6 drops of the mixture on the thorax, collarbones, wrists and\/or back, 3 times a day, 2 weeks per month<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Diffusion of EOs to boost your immunity<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">30 drops of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/ho-wood-essential-oil-2\/\">Ho Wood<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2 ml of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/lemon-essential-oil\/\">lemon<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">30 drops of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/ravintsara-essential-oil-organic\/\">Ravintsara<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">30 drops of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/palmarosa-essential-oil\/\">Palmarosa<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12566 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edit-e1552881783273.png\" alt=\"recipe\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Usage:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Diffuse 6 drops of the mixture in an EO diffuser, or pour some on a pebble. Repeat 3 times a day if the risk of infection is high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9739 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/attention.jpg\" alt=\"precautions\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" \/>Precautions: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">for adults and children over the age of 6.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">not to be used if pregnant, Palmarosa has a uterotonic effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Roll-on to boost your immune defences:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">5 ml of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/eucalyptus-radiata-essential-oil-organic\/\">Eucalyptus Radiata<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">5 ml of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/ravintsara-essential-oil-organic\/\">Ravintsara<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">3 ml of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/lemon-essential-oil\/\">Lemon<\/a> essence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2 ml of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/niaouli-essential-oil-organic\/\">Niaouli<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">15ml of VO<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12566 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edit-e1552881783273.png\" alt=\"recipe\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Usage:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Apply on wrists every morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Children from the age of 6 onwards and adults:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10212 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/recipes.png\" alt=\"recipes\" width=\"82\" height=\"92\" \/>In an opaque bottle of 50 ml, mix:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1ml = about 25 drops<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2ml of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/ravintsara-essential-oil-organic\/\">Ravintsara<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1.6ml of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/tea-tree-essential-oil-organic\/\">Tea Tree<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Sweet almond vegetable oil: enough to fill the bottle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This mixture can be kept for 3 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12566 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edit-e1552881783273.png\" alt=\"recipe\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Usage:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Apply 5 days out of 7 on the sole of the feet or on the inside of the wrists to all members of the family during the period of high risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>For children between the ages of 1 and 6:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>One-year-old child:<\/strong>\u00a01 drop of this preparation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Two-year-old child:<\/strong>\u00a02 drops of this preparation, and so on\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10212 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/recipes.png\" alt=\"recipes\" width=\"82\" height=\"92\" \/>In an opaque bottle of 20 ml, mix:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1ml = about 25 drops<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">0.5ml (about 13 drops) of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/ravintsara-essential-oil-organic\/\">Ravintsara<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">0.5ml\u00a0of <a href=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/product\/ho-wood-essential-oil-2\/\">Ho Wood<\/a> EO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">VO to fill the bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This mixture can be kept for 3 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12566 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edit-e1552881783273.png\" alt=\"recipe\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/>Usage:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Apply 5 days out of 7 on the sole of the feet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lifestyle habits to retain a strong immune system<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">*according to current knowledge<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>1\/ A healthy diet<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In industrial countries, the lack of micro-nutrients is more and more common and, in particular, as a result of a fast-food diet. This type of malnutrition results in a lack of vitamins and minerals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">To boost immune defences it seems certain that some vegetables are more effective than others:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Mushrooms, and in particular shiitakes and oyster mushrooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Garlic, onions and shallots are also to be chosen for their anti-microbe properties. Garlic increases the number of immune cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Organic carrots (=beta-carotene) favours the production of white blood cells<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14041 additional-class aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/healthy-diet-for-immune-system-e1583371610542.jpg\" alt=\"healthy-diet-for-immune-system\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><u>How to strengthen the gut flora, our first line of defence<\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The intestinal flora (or\u00a0<strong>micro-biote<\/strong>) consists of non-pathogenic bacteria that protect the intestine. They are the ones that stop \u2018bad\u2019 bacteria to enter the bloodstream or proliferating inside the intestine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The micro-biote would represent 70% of the efficiency of the immune system. Therefore, to allow these bacteria to help fight those that are pathogenic, you need to provide a favourable environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Pre-biotics are non-digestible carbohydrates that have the purpose of being \u2018food\u2019 for the good bacteria (pro-biotics). They are found essentially in the form of non-digestible fibres. It is strongly recommended to eat 2 or 3 foods rich in pre-biotics every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Foods that are rich in pre-biotics:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Legumes: garlic, asparagus, artichoke, banana, onion, leek, barley, wheat, citruses, kiwi, tomato<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Grains: barley, flax, chia\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Roots: chicory, dandelion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It can happen that there are not enough bacteria in the micro-biote resulting from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">a poor diet (with too many foods too processed, containing too much sugar\u2026),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">following antibiotic treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This can be remedied by consuming pro-biotics, in the form of a food supplement or through a better diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Foods that are rich in pro-biotics:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Yoghurt, fermented milk (Kefir)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Gherkins, olives, pickles,&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Products derived from soja: Miso, shoyu, \u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kombucha\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Non-pasteurised beers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><u>Foods that boost directly the immune defences<\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Some micro-nutrients seem to play a direct role in acting on the immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">These are in particular:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14043 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vitamins.png\" alt=\"vitamins\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" \/> vitamin A<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This\u00a0<strong>vitamin<\/strong> stimulates the production of white blood cells as well as antibodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>The foods to choose that are filled with vitamin A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Cod liver oil, animal liver<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Egg yolk, butter, dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14044 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/fruit.png\" alt=\"fruit\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" \/>vitamin C<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This is a powerful antioxidant that allows the body to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">fight against free radicals,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">limits the oxidation of immune cells while also stimulating the immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In addition, it helps the absorption of iron.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Here are the foods to give you all the vitamin C you need:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Guava, blackcurrant<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Yellow pepper, red pepper, kale<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Lemon is rich in vitamin C and is a powerful antiseptic. It is believed to be effective in fighting about twenty different germs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14042 additional-class\" src=\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/zinc.png\" alt=\"zinc\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" \/>zinc<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Zinc\u00a0<\/strong>plays an important role in system immunity. A zinc deficit would seem to provoke disruption of the immune response and an inflammation phenomenon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Here are the foods that contain a lot of zinc:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Raw oysters<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Beef<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Grilled sesame<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">seafood (=selenium indispensable for a good immunity)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>2\/ moderate physical activity<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">By improving blood circulation, the exercise would seem to allow diverse substances of the immune system to circulate more freely within the body. Good circulation is essential to prevent infection from a wound for example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In older people, some studies indicate that physical exercise if practised regularly will help prevent the decline of immune functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>3\/ managing stress<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">There is no doubt that stress harms our health if is present in a constant or prolonged fashion. Stress brings with it a flow of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenalin. These hormones are very useful short term but very harmful if they are produced for a prolonged period. They harm the immune defences directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">To reduce your stress levels<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">take hold of the situation at the onset of tension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">find better ways to confront such situations (rather than trying to avoid them)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">practise activities that you enjoy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">make use of EOs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">consult a psychologist or a psycho-analyst if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>4\/ other factors that are important for a healthy immune system<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Getting enough sleep (on average a night sleep of at least 7 hours). Take a rest also when your body is asking for it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Do not smoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Try to maintain a healthy weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Protect yourself against STDs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Only drink alcohol in moderation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Season your dishes with spices and aromatic herbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Use <strong>antibiotics<\/strong> only if absolutely necessary and respect the dosage. Also, for women, do not use vaginal douches for a<strong> hygienic<\/strong>: this practice destroys the natural vaginal flora.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Use house <strong>cleaning products<\/strong> with the least chemical substances and choose organic foods when possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>5\/ basic hygiene measures to avoid contracting or transmitting an infection<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before food preparation and after a visit to the toilet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">When sneezing, direct your face towards the inside of your elbow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Do not remove the scab of a wound that is healing and try not to squeeze a pimple.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Disinfect regularly all surfaces in the kitchen and also in the bathroom with water containing bleach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Don\u2019t kiss or shake hands with everyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>6\/ other useful supplements<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Coneflower (echinacea):\u00a0 the queen of prevention.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Following some research, echinacea might be able to \u2018ring a bell\u2019 and also wake up the immune system when in danger.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Manuka honey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">According to Dr Mercola, clinical trials have shown that Manuka honey is effective against over 250 bacteria strains.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Propolis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">During 3 weeks: twice a day, morning and evening 400 mg.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textarea-wrapper textarea-wrapper-2\">\n<div class=\"src-container\">\n<div class=\"countchars\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Propolis is one of the most powerful anti-viral available.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"trpar\"><span id=\"s2_2\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">You can also buy a propolis spray for the throat, and use it at the first sign of sore throat, to prevent the virus from reaching your lungs<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Tea with thyme is also very effective in \u201ckilling in the egg\u201d an emerging infection<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">health and immunity are strongly linked: take care of your health from day to day and you will have an improved immunity, and vice-versa<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the current threat of viruses, our immune defences should be looked at with greater attention. 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