A Logical Prediction of the Development of Future Medicines
Scientific Reflection by Dr. Gerry Norton
Since the dawn of human existence there has been an instinctive and observed realization that survival depends on food in its available forms. Hunting and farming provided a means of maintaining and prolonging life while defending against predators and the environmental hazards of the times. For our forbears as for us, food provides energy, physical mass and defense against disease through a biological immune system.
The basic interplay between physiological processes and food chemistry may be defined as synergistic and complementary. Human existence and survival relies on this fundamental relationship. Food provides energy, cellular mass and support of the immune system in the prevention of disease. The inherent immune system promotes defensive actions as distinct from curative ones. Prevention and cure are specific stages in counteracting diseases. Read More
It’s impossible to overstate the importance of your body’s immune system. You are exposed to viruses and bacteria every day, but you avoid becoming chronically ill because your immune system has the power to keep your body protected. During cold and flu season, however, your immune system needs some extra support and attention in order to work as efficiently as possible. The following tips will help you nurture your immune system all winter long.