The Cold and Flu Season Is Almost Upon Us
Consider Immune Infusions "Vitamin Drips"

Once again we are entering into the cold and flu season. Since many people around us will be sick, we must be ready and have prepared our immune system for potential assault. The best way to do this is to activate your immune system. While there are many ways to do this, one of the very best ways is through using immune infusion drips. Often called an “immune” or “vitamin drip” they “feed” the immune system the vitamins, minerals, glutathione, and antioxidants the immune system needs in order for it to do its job most effectively.

Activating the immune system is important for everyone but especially for people in high risk situations. High risk people are often those who have chronic illnesses, the elderly and those that have medical conditions such as macular degeneration, Parkinson's disease, diabetic neuropathy, and chronic fatigue, illnesses that affect nerves and muscles and which are generated by free radical damage.

As you will see below, the value of the immune drip goes far beyond protecting against colds and flus. So while immune drips can help to protect you from acute illness, its added benefits are great and can help you with your overall health and well-being.


Free-Radicals and the Immune System

Free radicals are reactive substances that destroy cells through a process called oxidation. The antioxidants (Vitamins A, C, E) help to prevent this oxidation (damage) to cells and protect against illness and deterioration. Most people, however, do not realize that the strongest, most important antioxidant in the body is a protein called glutathione. Although other antioxidants can be taken orally, glutathione has no effect orally because this protein is broken down in the intestine before it can get to the cells. Even though it is the most powerful antioxidant in the body, it cannot be taken orally which is why most people remain unaware of its existence or importance.

Glutathione is a very important detoxifying agent enabling the body to get rid of toxins, pollutants, heavy metals, cancer-producing chemicals, and drug metabolites. It is through this simple protein that the liver detoxifies and rids itself of toxins and free radicals that would otherwise damage cells. Although it is primarily found in the liver, glutathione is found in all cells and plays a crucial role in anti-oxidation, protecting cell integrity, the repair of crucial DNA, building proteins, and the regulation of essential enzymes. It is also required in the intricate steps of a strong immune response. It is needed for "killer lymphocytes" to kill undesirable cancer cells as well as most viruses.  The importance of glutathione cannot be overstated as it has multiple roles. The necessity for glutathione for optimal health becomes increasingly evident. Unfortunately, cellular levels of glutathione fall as we age and maintaining adequate levels for better health and maintaining a strong immune system becomes very important. Adequate levels of glutathione are therefore essential for protecting you against cold, flu and other viruses and infection in general.

If you keep up on health issues, you are probably aware of the many  books that have been written about the "master antioxidant," Glutathione. No other antioxidant is as important to overall health as glutathione. It is the regulator and regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the body to protect against environmental hazards. Low levels are associated with liver dysfunction, chronic fatigue, immune dysfunction, cardiac disease, premature aging, neurological disorders, and macular degeneration. It is the main antioxidant that conjugates (binds) xenobiotics (foreign proteins) and detoxifies them into harmless products that can be eliminated by the liver. The primary reason we use glutathione is for its immune response for which it plays a vital role.

Our immune drips consist of glutathione, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. High doses of vitamins cannot be absorbed orally but can be administered intravenously. Many people do not absorb adequate vitamins or minerals and high levels are needed for free radical generated illness, infections and fatigue. This can be administered safely and easily intravenously in what is termed immune drips. Immune drips are recommended for:

• Viral infections (including Cold's. Flu's and other)
  
• Any infections
• Chronic fatigue
• Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia
• Pre-surgery tune-up
• Macular degeneration    
• Parkinson's disease    
• Cancer therapy, especially during chemotherapy
• Neurodegenerative disease

Preventing illness, that is, wanting not to get sick, rather than waiting until you are sick and then unnecessarily having to pay for treatment, and experience pain and suffering, makes great sense. Using immune drips and glutathione to prevent illness and protect yourself, also makes great sense.

We hope this information helps bring you up-to-date! Please feel free to call us at the Preventive Medicine Clinics of the Desert, if you have questions. If you wish to have an “Immune - Vitamin Drip” or have questions about this procedure as it may relate to your personal health and well-being, then call 1-760-320-4292 for an appointment. Come see Dr. Rouzier for an evaluation and possible treatment.

We wish you the best of everything, especially good health!