DESCRIPTION

Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG) uncommon type of systemic inflammatory vascular disease of small arteries and veins (vasculitis). Systemic means that it affects the body as a whole. It is considered a disease of abnormal immune function. The vasculitis is the result of an autoimmune reaction in the wall of small and medium-sized blood vessels. Chronic vasculitis causes a narrowing of the inside of the blood vessel and can result in obstruction of the flow of blood to the tissues. This situation may cause damage to the walls of blood vessels, interfering with normal blood supply to nearby tissues, causing necrosis of tissues in various parts of the body to be injured and destroyed. Tissues affected by Wegener's granulomatosis show islands of inflamed cells, called granulomas, when examined under the microscope. Wegener's granulomatosis can be a serious disease, due to its end-organ damage, that requires long-term immune suppression. Wegener's granulomatosis can potentially be life-threatening.

Research suggests it is an autoimmune disorder, an illness in which the body's immune defenses mistakenly attack the body's own cells and tissues by producing self-reactive antibodies. In Wegener's granulomatosis, this misdirected immune attack is directed toward components in the cytoplasm of certain white cells (neutrophils) and the blood vessels, triggering inflammation and damage. So far, researchers have found at least one immune protein that attacks the body that appears to be related to the damage of Wegener's. This immune protein called antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) has been identified in the blood of many people with active Wegener's granulomatosis.

Wegener's granulomatosis classically involves inflammation of the arteries that supply blood to the tissues of the lungs, the upper airways, including the sinus-nasal passages, trachea and nose, and the kidneys (glomerulonephritis). "Incomplete" forms exist that only involve one of these areas. When both lungs and kidneys are affected, the condition is sometimes referred to as generalized Wegener's granulomatosis. When only the lungs are involved, the condition is sometimes referred to as limited Wegener's granulomatosis.



In the upper airways, tissue destruction related to Wegener's granulomatosis causes chronic (long-lasting) nasal and sinus problems (90 to 95 percent of people with Wegener's see their health care providers at first because of sinusitis, persistent runny nose or frequent bloody nose. In 80 percent of people with Wegener's, inflammation targets the lungs as well, causing a respiratory illness that includes coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing up blood. Kidney damage affects 80 percent of those with Wegener's, but in many cases, this damage is mild and does not cause any symptoms.

In about 20 percent of people with kidney damage from Wegener's, however, the damage is severe enough to cause symptoms of kidney failure caused by an inflammation of the kidneys. Less predictably, Wegener's granulomatosis involves other organs, including the eyes, ears, skin, joints, heart and nerves.

Wegener's granulomatosis can affect persons of any age. The initial manifestations generally involve the upper and lower respiratory tract, with a chronic, progressive inflammation. The inflammation may form lumps or granulomas in the tissues or in the skin. It may progress into generalized inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) and kidneys (glomerulonephritis). A limited form of the disease that does not involve the kidneys may occur.

Wegener's granulomatosis is an uncommon disease that affects about 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 30,000 people or about 11 in every 1 million people each year in the United States. Although Wegener's granulomatosis can occur at any age, it usually affects young or middle-aged adults and it is uncommon in children. It typically affects Caucasians more than other racial groups and is relatively rare in African-American people. Wegener's granulomatosis usually begins at about age 40 to 50 years of age. Patients are divided equally between males and females for the most part with possibly slightly more men than women being affected by the disease.

VASCULITIC SYNDROMES

Wegener's granulomatosis is part of a larger group of vasculitic syndromes, all of which feature the presence of an abnormal type of circulating antibody termed ANCAs (antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies) and affect small and medium-size blood vessels. Apart from Wegener's, this category includes Churg-Strauss syndrome and microscopic polyangiitis. Although Wegener's granulomatosis affects small and medium-sized vessels, it is formally classified as one of the small vessel vasculitides in the Chapel Hill system.

HISTORY NOTES

Wegener's granulomatosis is named after Dr. Friedrich Wegener, who described the disease in 1936. Scottish otolaryngologist Peter McBride (1854-1946) first described the condition in 1897 in a BMJ article entitled "Photographs of a case of rapid destruction of the nose and face". Heinz Karl Ernst Klinger (1907-?) would add information on the anatomical pathology, but the full picture was presented by Friedrich Wegener (1907-1990), a German pathologist, in two reports in 1936 and 1939.

An earlier name for the disease was pathergic granulomatosis. The disease is still sometimes confused with lethal midline granuloma and lymphomatoid granulomatosis, both malignant lymphomas.

In 2006, Dr. Alexander Woywodt (Preston, United Kingdom) and Dr. Eric Matteson (Mayo Clinic, USA) investigated Dr. Wegener's past, and discovered that he was, at least at some point of his career, a follower of the Nazi regime. In addition, their data indicate that Dr. Wegener was wanted by Polish authorities and that his files were forwarded to the United Nations War Crimes Commission. Finally, Dr. Wegener worked in close proximity to the genocide machinery in Lodz. Their data raise serious concerns about Dr. Wegener's professional conduct. They suggest that the eponym be abandoned and propose "ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis." The authors have since campaigned for other medical eponyms to be abandoned, too.

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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Wegener's granulomatosis is an uncommon disorder characterized by inflammation of blood vessels that results in damage to various organ systems of the body, most often the upper respiratory tract, lungs and kidneys. The restricted blood flow to these organs can damage them.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF WEGENER'S GRANULOMATOSIS

Signs and symptoms of Wegener's granulomatosis may develop suddenly or gradually. Initial signs are mutable and may differ from person to person and diagnosis can be severely delayed due to the non-specific nature of the symptoms. Onset of Wegener's granulomatosis may be indolent, slow moving with few symptoms, or have a rapid and severe onset.



SINUS SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:

The first Wegener's granulomatosis symptoms usually involve the upper respiratory tract. Rhinitis is generally the first sign in most patients. upper respiratory symptoms usually worsen. However, the condition often worsens rapidly affecting blood vessels and the organs they supply.

• A persistent, constantly runny nose (rhinorrhea). Rhinorrhea can result from nasal inflammation or sinus drainage and can cause pain.



• Sinus-nasal or facial pain and inflammation (sinusitis).



• Persistent nasal congestion.



• Discolored nasal discharge caused by inflammation of the nose or sinuses.



• Bloody nasal discharge, nose bleeds.



• Ulcerations of the mucous membranes (sores or crusting) inside the nose with secondary bacterial infection. A secondary bacterial infection can cause Wegener's-related sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) with congestion and chronic sinus pain.



• A hole or perforation of the nasal septum may develop, and collapse of the nasal bridge (called saddlenose deformity) may occur in some individuals. "Saddle nose deformity," is an indentation over the bridge of the nose due to cartilage inflammation. The saddle-nose deformity may also be seen in relapsing polychondritis, cocaine abuse and in congenital syphilis.

LUNGS SIGNS & SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:

The lungs are affected in most patients with Wegener's granulomatosis, although no symptoms may be present. If symptoms are present, they often include:

• Cough and coughing up blood (hemoptysis). If symptoms are present, they include cough, hemoptysis (coughing up of blood), shortness of breath, and chest discomfort.



• Bloody sputum or phlegm caused by upper airway or lower airway (lung infection).



• Shortness of breath, wheezing, chest discomforts. This may be due to inflammation in the trachea or lungs or due to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary emboli).



• Pleuritis, (inflammation of the lining of the lung).



• Narrowing of the upper portion of the windpipe (called subglottis stenosis), which can lead to hoarseness, voice change, coughing and breathing problems.

KIDNEY SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Kidney involvement, which occurs in more than three-fourths of patients, usually does not cause symptoms. If detected by blood tests, proper treatment can be started, preventing long-term damage to the kidneys.

• Blood in urine which may or may not be indicated by a change in urine color due to kidney inflammation. Although kidney inflammation is common, it is not usually associated with symptoms, such as pain.



• Kidney involvement usually does not cause symptoms early in the course of the disease, and may be detected only by blood and urine tests. However, in time, some cases kidney abnormalities may progress to kidney failure, a serious complication, with its associated anemia occurring.

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Musculoskeletal system. Pain in the muscles and joints or, occasionally, joint swelling affects two-thirds of patients with Wegener's granulomatosis. Although joint pain can be very uncomfortable, it does not lead to permanent joint damage or deformities.

• Joint aches, pain and swelling (due to arthritis) or swollen limbs (due to blood clots).



• Muscle aches.

SKIN SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Nearly half of people with Wegener's granulomatosis develop skin lesions.

• Skin sores or rashes that appear as small red or purple patches, small blister-like lesions, ulcers or small nodules.



• Lesions may or may not be painful.

EYES SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Wegener's granulomatosis can affect the eyes in several ways. Patients may develop conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva, the inner lining of the eyelid), scleritis (inflammation of the scleral layer, the white part of the eyeball), episcleritis (inflammation of the episcleral layer, the outer surface of the sclera), or as an orbital mass lesion (sore behind the eye globe). Uveitis or Intra-Ocular Inflammation is inflammation of the Uvea Tract, middle section of the eye.

• Eye inflammation with redness with burning or pain.



• In rare cases, weakened vision or double vision. Double vision or a decrease in vision are serious symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.

OTHER SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Other areas of the body that can also become inflamed in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis include the ears, the nerves (neuropathy) and the heart occasionally may be affected.

• Blockage of the eustachian tubes, which are important for normal ear function, may cause chronic ear problems. Chronic middle ear infection (otitis media) and ear pain may result in hearing loss.



• Fever. Fever also may signal an underlying infection, often of the upper respiratory tract.



• Night sweats.



• Weakness and fatigue (feeling tired), possibly associated with low red-blood cell (RBC) count (anemia).



• Swollen gums.



• Ulcers on the tonsils.



• General ill or sick feeling (malaise).



• Appetite loss.



• Weight loss.

OVERVIEW - BODY SYSTEMS THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY WEGENER'S GRANULOMATOSIS

• Nose: Pain, stuffiness, nosebleeds, rhinitis, crusting, saddle-nose deformity due to a perforated septum.



• Ears: Conductive hearing loss due to auditory tube dysfunction, sensorineural hearing loss (unclear mechanism).



• Oral Cavity: Strawberry gingivitis, underlying bone destruction with loosening of teeth, non-specific ulcerations throughout oral mucosa.



• Eyes: Pseudotumors, scleritis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, episcleritis.



• Trachea: Subglottal stenosis.



• Lungs: Pulmonary nodules (referred to as "coin lesions"), infiltrates (often interpreted as pneumonia), cavitary lesions, pulmonary hemorrhage causing hemoptysis, and rarely bronchial stenosis.



• Kidney: Rapidly progressive segmental necrotizing glomerulonephritis (75 percent), leading to chronic renal failure.



• Arthritis: Pain or swelling (60 percent), often initially diagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis.



• Skin: Nodules on the elbow, purpura, various others (see cutaneous vasculitis).



• Nervous System: Occasionally sensory neuropathy (10 percent) and rarely mononeuritis multiplex.



• Heart, Gastrointestinal Tract, Brain, Other Organs: Rarely affected.

About 90 percent of patients have symptoms of a cold or runny nose or sinusitis that fail to respond to the usual therapeutic measures and last considerably longer than the usual upper respiratory tract infection. For some people, the disease limits itself to the respiratory tract and does not involve the kidneys.

Besides inflamed blood vessels, Wegener's granulomatosis produces a type of inflammatory tissue known as granuloma, found around the blood vessels. Granulomas can destroy normal tissue.

Be aware that not all Wegener's granulomatosis patients experience all symptoms. Often symptoms are vague or non-specific. Different patients experience different symptoms, and the severity of the disease is also different for each Wegerer's granulomatosis patient. If any of the above symptoms persist, consider a possible diagnosis of Wegerer's granulomatosis and arrange to have a complete evaluation, including health history, physical exam, laboratory studies, including a urinalysis and an ANCA test. Early diagnosis and treatment of Wegener's granulomatosis may lead to a full recovery. Without treatment, Wegener's granulomatosis can be fatal, most commonly from kidney failure.

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CAUSE

The exact cause of Wegener's granulomatosis is not known, but it not an infection, or is it a type of cancer.

Although the cause of Wegener's granulomatosis is unknown, but it appears to develop as a result of an initial inflammation-causing event that triggers an abnormal reaction from your immune system. The combination of these events can lead to inflamed, constricted blood vessels and harmful inflammatory tissue masses (granulomas).

Scientists speculate that the initial event may be an infection. This has been documented in nearly half the people with Wegener's, but the infections are not overwhelming.

Other possible contributing causes include an environmental toxin, a genetic predisposition to the condition or even a combination of all of these. This question has yet to be resolved.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Inflammation with granuloma formation against a nonspecific inflammatory background is the classical tissue abnormality in all organs affected by Wegener's granulomatosis.

It is now widely presumed that the anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs) are responsible for the inflammation in Wegener's. The typical ANCAs in Wegener's are those that react with proteinase 3, an enzyme prevalent in neutrophil granulocytes. This type of ANCA is also known as cANCA, with the C indicating cytoplasmic (in contrast to pANCA, which is perinuclear).

In vitro studies have found that ANCAs can activate neutrophils, increase their adherence to endothelium, and induce their degranulation that can damage endothelial cells. In theory, this phenomenon could cause extensive damage to the vessel wall, particularly of arterioles. However, the presence of ANCA bound to circulating neutrophil have never been found, the activation status of neutrophils from patients with high ANCA titer do not differ from normal individuals and the presence of ANCA not always is associated with development of vasculitis.

The exact cause for the production of ANCAs is unknown, although some drugs have been implicated in secondary forms of Wegener's. As with many autoimmune disorders, the cause is probably genetic predisposition combined with molecular mimicry caused by a virus or bacterium.

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RISK FACTORS

Although rare, the onset of Wegener's granulomatosis can occur at any age, but it most often occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. Caucasians are most likely to develop Wegener's granulomatosis.

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PREVENTION

There is no way to prevent Wegener's granulomatosis because its cause is unknown.

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COMPLICATIONS

Wegener's granulomatosis may affect other organs besides the upper and lower respiratory tracts. These include the skin, eyes, ears, kidneys, spinal cord and heart. Long-term complications are very common (86 percent). These are mainly chronic renal failure, hearing loss and deafness.

Complications may include:

• Skin Scarring: Sores may develop and may lead to severe scarring.


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• Hearing Loss: Chronic ear infections and inflammation of granulated tissue in the middle ear can lead to hearing loss.


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• Kidney (Renal) Damage & Failure: As Wegener's granuloma progresses, it is likely to affect the kidneys. It can lead to glomerulonephritis, a type of kidney disease that hampers the kidney's ability to filter and remove waste and excess fluid from the body. This leads to a build up of waste products in the bloodstream (uremia). Kidney failure is the leading cause of death from Wegener's granulomatosis.


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• Heart Attack: Wegener's granulomatosis can affect the arteries of the heart, resulting in chest pain or heart attack.


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PREPARING FOR A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER VISIT

If you are having symptoms that you need to have evaluated, you are likely to start by first seeing your primary care or a general practitioner. Eventually, you may be referred to a specialist in the predominant organ of involvement, most commonly a lung (pulmonary) specialist; ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist; or a kidney specialist (nephrologist). Unless your primary care practitioner has some experience with Wegener's granulomatosis, it is unlikely that a diagnosis will be made until you are seen by one of the above specialists.

Because appointments can be brief, and because there is often a lot of information to go over with your health care provider, it is a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Here are some information tips to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your health care provider.

RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE

Be aware of any pre-appointment restrictions. At the time you make the appointment, be sure to ask if there is anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict your diet. This may apply if you go in for a diagnostic test, such as a lung biopsy.

If you have had any recent blood tests or chest X-rays at another office or hospital, ask the staff to forward the test results and any X-rays to the health care provider you are about to see. This saves time and money when these tests do not have to be redone.

Write down any symptoms you are experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment.

Write down key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changes. Include your health history with your information.

Make a list of all medications, as well as any vitamins or supplements that you are taking. Include any therapies you are currently taking.

Take a family member or friend along, if possible. Sometimes it can be difficult to soak up all the information provided to you during an appointment. Someone who accompanies you may remember something that you missed or forgot.

Write down questions to ask your health care provider. Your time with your health care provider is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For the symptoms of Wegener's granulomatosis, some basic questions to ask the practitioner include:

• What is likely causing my symptoms? What are other possible causes?
• What kinds of tests will I need?
• Is my condition likely temporary or chronic?
• What is the best course of action from this point?
• Are there alternatives to the primary approach that you are suggesting?
• I have these other health conditions. How can I best manage them together?
• Should I see a specialist?
• What will the cost, and will my insurance cover seeing a specialist? (You may need to ask your insurance provider directly about coverage concerns.)
• Will I need to take medications?
• If so, is there a generic alternative to the medicine you are prescribing me?
• What are any side effects or warnings of the medication you are prescribing.
• Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take home with me?
• What Web sites do you recommend visiting so I can learn more about my illness?
• Are there any local or regional resources available to me?

In addition to the questions that you have prepared to ask your health care provider, do not hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time that you do not understand something.

QUESTIONS YOU HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MAY ASK YOU

Your health care provider is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your practitioner may ask:

• When did you first begin experiencing symptoms?
• Have your symptoms been continuous, or occasional?
• How severe are your symptoms?
• What, if anything, seems to improve your symptoms?
• What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms?

RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO MEANTIME

If your symptoms are getting worse, tell your primary care practitioner so that he or she can try to expedite a referral to a specialist.

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TESTS & DIAGNOSIS

Wegener's granulomatosis is usually only suspected when a patient has had unexplained symptoms for a long period of time.

Besides asking about your signs and symptoms, your health care provider will conduct a physical exam and take a medical history. Differential diagnosis (alternative possible diagnoses) can be extensive. Your health care provider may request several diagnostic tests, including:

PHYSICAL EXAM

Your health care provider may suspect that you have Wegener's granulomatosis if you have unusually persistent symptoms of sinusitis, respiratory tract infection or respiratory allergies and if your symptoms have worsened despite standard treatment. Because many early symptoms of Wegener's are so similar to those of milder and more common respiratory problems, the average person with Wegener's granulomatosis often has symptoms for months before the correct diagnosis is made.

Your health care provider will review your symptoms and medical history, including any treatments that you have received so far.

During a thorough physical examination, your health care provider will pay special attention to your entire respiratory tract, from the tip of your nose to the base of your lungs, checking for evidence of inflammation and tissue injury. Your health care provider may examine your eyes, ears, heart and skin for any signs that Wegener's granulomatosis has affected these areas.

After the physical examination, your doctor will send you for tests to look for evidence of inflammation and organ damage, especially in your upper respiratory tract, lungs and kidneys.

BLOOD TESTS

There are no blood tests that a health care provider can use to diagnose Wegener's granulomatosis, but blood tests are important to rule out other causes of illness and to determine which organ sites may be affected. Most blood tests are nonspecific and can only suggest that a person has an inflammatory process. Anemia (low red blood cell count), elevated white blood cell count and platelet count, and an elevated sedimentation rate are commonly found in people with Wegener's granulomatosis. If the kidneys are involved, red blood cells and structures called red blood cell casts are visible in the urine when viewed under a microscope, and the blood tests measuring kidney function (creatinine and BUN) may show abnormalities.

• Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibodies (ANCA): If your health care provider suspects Wegener's granulomatosis, he or she may order a blood test that can detect certain proteins (autoantibodies) in your blood called anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies (ANCA). Cytoplasmic staining ANCAs that react with the enzyme proteinase 3 (cANCA) in neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) are associated with Wegener's. These autoantibodies appear in the blood of 80 to 95 percent of people with active Wegener's granulomatosis. Determination of ANCAs can aid in the diagnosis, but positivity is not conclusive and negative ANCAs are not sufficient to reject the diagnosis. In other words, the presence of these autoantibodies lends support to a diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis, but is not enough to confirm that you have the disease. ANCAs can be positive after the use of certain drugs and other forms of vasculitis can present with very similar symptoms.



• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR or Sed Rate): Your blood test also can measure your erythrocyte sedimentation rate. This is commonly referred to as sed rate. By measuring how quickly red blood cells fall to the bottom of a tube of your blood over a period of one hour, this test may indicate the level of inflammation in your body. Generally, red blood cells fall faster when inflammation is present.



• C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test: C-reactive protein (CRP) and Sed Rate are measures of body-wide inflammation.
  
  
• Anemia Blood Tests: Other blood tests can check for anemia, which is common in people with this disease. Anemia occurs when the amount of hemoglobin (found in the red blood cells) drops below normal. Hemoglobin is necessary for the transport and delivery of oxygen throughout the body.
  
  
• CBC (Complete Blood Count): Complete blood count is a broad screening test used to look for evidence of anemia that is common in Wegener's granulomatosis, or an abnormal white blood count or platelet count that might suggest another diagnosis. It is actually a panel of tests that examines different parts of the blood and includes the following:
  
  
  • White blood cell (WBC) count is a count of the actual number of white blood cells per volume of blood. Both increases and decreases can be significant.
  
  
  
  • White blood cell differential looks at the types of white blood cells present. There are five different types of white blood cells, each with its own function in protecting us from infection. The differential classifies a person's white blood cells into each type: neutrophils (also known as segs, PMNs, granulocytes, grans), lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
  
  
  
  • Red blood cell (RBC) count is a count of the actual number of red blood cells per volume of blood. Both increases and decreases can point to abnormal conditions.
  
  
  
  • Hemoglobin measures the amount of oxygen-carrying protein in the blood.
  
  
  
  • Hematocrit measures the percentage of red blood cells in a given volume of whole blood.
  
  
  
  • The platelet count is the number of platelets in a given volume of blood. Both increases and decreases can point to abnormal conditions of excess bleeding or clotting. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a machine-calculated measurement of the average size of your platelets. New platelets are larger, and an increased MPV occurs when increased numbers of platelets are being produced. MPV gives your health care provider information about platelet production in your bone marrow.
  
  
  
  • Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of your RBCs. The MCV is elevated when your RBCs are larger than normal (macrocytic), for example in anemia caused by vitamin B-12 deficiency. When the MCV is decreased, your RBCs are smaller than normal (microcytic) as is seen in iron deficiency anemia or thalassemias.
  
  
  
  • Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a calculation of the average amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin inside a red blood cell. Macrocytic RBCs are large so tend to have a higher MCH, while microcytic red cells would have a lower value.
  
  
  
  • Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a calculation of the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a red cell. Decreased MCHC values (hypochromia) are seen in conditions where the hemoglobin is abnormally diluted inside the red cells, such as in iron deficiency anemia and in thalassemia. Increased MCHC values (hyperchromia) are seen in conditions where the hemoglobin is abnormally concentrated inside the red cells, such as in burn patients and hereditary spherocytosis, a relatively rare congenital disorder.
  
  
  
  • Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a calculation of the variation in the size of your RBCs. In some anemias, such as pernicious anemia, the amount of variation (anisocytosis) in RBC size (along with variation in shape - poikilocytosis) causes an increase in the RDW.
  
  
• Creatinine: A blood chemistry test for measuring creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, These two chemicals in your blood will assess if your kidneys are or are not working properly filtering waste products from your blood.

URINE TESTS

These tests evaluate kidney function to determine whether the disease is affecting your kidneys. Urine tests detect protein and red blood cells in the urine (not visible to the naked eye).

CHEST X-RAY & SINUS IMAGING

X-rays of the lungs are used to detect abnormalities such as cavities or masses in your lungs resulting from lung inflammation. People with lung involvement will have abnormal chest x-rays, which may show one or many fluffy infiltrates, solid nodules, or cavities. However, x-ray tests cannot distinguish between Wegener's granulomatosis and other lung diseases.

Sometimes the lungs may become abnormal even though there are no symptoms, such as cough or shortness of breath. Therefore, it is important to periodically have lung x-rays if you are diagnosed with Wegener's granulomatosis - even if you do not have any symptoms of lung disease.

A sinus X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan may be done to determine whether you have sinusitis (sinus inflammation), which is common in Wegener's granulomatosis. Sinus x-rays or CT scans in people with sinus involvement may show thickening of the sinus lining.

TISSUE BIOPSY

The only sure way to confirm a diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis is to remove a small piece of tissue from an affected organ (biopsy) and examine it under a microscope. Your health care provider may remove tissue from your nasal passages, airways, or lungs to confirm or rule out the presence of both vasculitis, inflammation and granulomas. Other areas for biopsy may include your skin or your kidneys. A biopsy is very important both to confirm the presence of Wegener's granulomatosis and also to assure the absence of other disorders that may have similar signs and symptoms.

If the patient has renal failure or cutaneous vasculitis, these are the most logical organs to obtain a biopsy from. Rarely, thoracoscopic lung biopsy is required. On histopathological examination, a biopsy will show leukocytoclastic vasculitis with necrotic changes and granulomatous inflammation (clumps of typically arranged white blood cells) on microscopy. These granulomas are the main reason for the appellation of "Wegener's granulomatosis," although it is not an essential feature.

Unfortunately, many biopsies can be nonspecific and 50 percent provide too little information for the diagnosis of Wegener's.

Some biopsies can be performed in an outpatient setting using a numbing medication (local anesthetic). Others, such as an open-lung biopsy, may require hospitalization.

DIAGNOSIS CRITERIA

In 1990, the American College of Rheumatology accepted classification criteria for Wegener's. These criteria were not intended for diagnosis, but for inclusion in randomized controlled trials. Two or more positive criteria have a sensitivity of 88.2 percent and a specificity of 92.0 percent of describing Wegener's granulomatosis.

• Nasal or Oral Inflammation: Painful or painless oral ulcers or purulent or bloody nasal discharge.



• Lungs: Abnormal chest X-ray with nodules, infiltrates or cavities.



• Kidneys: Urinary sediment with microhematuria or red cell casts.



• Biopsy: Granulomatous inflammation within the arterial wall or in the perivascular area.

According to the Chapel Hill Consensus Conference (CHCC) on the nomenclature of systemic vasculitis (1992), establishing the diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis demands:

• A granulomatous inflammation involving the respiratory tract, and a vasculitis of small to medium-size vessels.

Several investigators have compared the ACR and Chapel Hill criteria.

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TREATMENT - DRUG THERAPY

With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, you may recover from Wegener's granulomatosis within a few months. In some cases, longer treatment may be necessary. Because the disease can recur, your health care provider will continue monitoring your condition after treatment.

Because Wegener's granulomatosis is often a life-threatening disease, it is treated with a variety of powerful medications that have been shown to be life-saving.

Your health care provider may prescribe corticosteroids, such as prednisone, to treat the early signs and symptoms of Wegener's granulomatosis. Prednisone is the most common glucocorticoid drug (a steroid) that is used. Prednisone is similar to hydrocortisone, the natural glucocorticoid hormone produced by the body. It is chemically different from the anabolic steroids that have been used by athletes and is given in doses much higher than the body normally produces. Prednisone is usually administered as a single morning dose in an attempt to imitate how the body normally secretes hydrocortisone. When the person's illness improves, the prednisone dose is gradually decreased and converted to an every other day dosing schedule, usually over a period of 3 to 4 months. With further improvement in the disease, the prednisone is very gradually decreased and discontinued completely after approximately 6 to 12 months. When prednisone is taken by mouth, the body stops making its own natural hydrocortisone. As the prednisone dose is gradually reduced the body will resume making hydrocortisone again. It is extremely important that prednisone never be stopped suddenly because the body requires prednisone (or hydrocortisone) for its function and may not be able to immediately make what it needs

For some people, a corticosteroid may be enough. Most people require another chemotherapy-immunosuppressive drug, such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), azathioprine (Imuran) or methotrexate (Folex, Methotrexate LPF, Rheumatrex), to counteract the body's immune reaction.

• Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is the most commonly used cytotoxic drug. Cytoxan that is taken once a day by mouth with prednisone until the disease is in remission. It is important for a patient to take the drug all at once in the morning followed by drinking a large amount of fluid. Although the initial dose of cyclophosphamide is based on the patient's weight and kidney function, the health care provider may adjust the dosage based on the blood counts, which are monitored closely to be sure that the white blood cell count is maintained at a safe level. Cyclophosphamide is continued for a full year beyond that point at which the disease has become quiet (is in remission). The dose of cyclophosphamide is then decreased gradually and eventually discontinued.


When the disease is remission, therapy is then switched to methotrexate for two years and tapered off has been reported to be effective and less toxic than the traditional long-term Cytoxan treatment.


• Methotrexate has recently been introduced as a drug for Cytoxan treatment failures. Moreover, it now appears that Cytoxan will not be necessary in order to maintain long-term remission and that doctors can convert to the less toxic methotrexate for maintenance. The reports also demonstrate that methotrexate can eventually be tapered off entirely after two years.



• Azathioprine (Imuran) has also been used as a maintenance medication after Cytoxan.

These drugs suppress the immune system and usually induce remission (the complete absence of all signs of the disease). Improvement usually occurs within days to weeks. When the disease is in remission, patients will reduce the dosage of these medications, but will continue treatment until the disease has been in continuous remission for one year. The treatment used for Wegener's granulomatosis has also been successfully applied to other vasculitic diseases.

Drug Side Effects:

• Because the treatment drugs suppress the immune system, there is an increased risk of developing serious infections.



• Prednisone is a powerful drug that suppress the immune system. It can also cause weight gain, cataracts, brittle bones, high blood pressure, diabetes and changes in mood and personality.



• Because cyclophosphamide is a very strong drug, it can cause serious side effects. Cyclophosphamide can cause sterility, bladder irritation and bleeding, and even cancer of the bladder. In up to half of the people who use it, cyclophosphamide can damage the bladder, causing bleeding (called hemorrhagic cystitis). In other cases, the drug increases a person's risk of serious infection by suppressing the bone marrow's production of infection-fighting white blood cells. In the long term, cyclophosphamide also seems to increase the risk of certain types of cancer, especially bladder cancer and lymphoma. If you develop serious side effects related to cyclophosphamide, your doctor may prescribe either methotrexate or azathioprine (Imuran) as an alternative medication.



• Methotrexate can cause liver irritation. Cyclophosphamide and methotrexate can each cause changes in blood counts and sometimes lung inflammation.

Some studies suggest that mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) or cyclosporine (Neoral, and others) may be less-toxic options but support for these drugs is limited.

Because the medications used to treat Wegener's granulomatosis can have serious side effects, patients are monitored closely by their health care provider. The dosage of medication is adjusted as needed throughout the course of treatment.

TREATMENT STAGES FOR DISEASE REMISSION

The treatment of Wegener's granulomatosis can be divided into two stages:

• Firstly, the induction of disease remission.


And


• Secondly, the maintenance of disease remission.

Medication usually consists of cytotoxic agents (a form of chemotherapy), using relatively low doses of Cytoxan, and/or methotrexate and/or azathioprine (Imuran), and glucocorticoids (prednisone).

Treatment will vary based on patient symptoms, disease activity, organ involvement and lab test results. Patients with kidney involvement and more severe WG are commonly prescribed Cytoxan and prednisone as initial treatment. Ideally, the use of Cytoxan will be limited to a three to six month period and then replaced, based on kidney function, by methotrexate or azathioprine.

Those with milder forms of WG are commonly prescribed methotrexate and prednisone. These medications will be reduced over time, and even eliminated, if the patient remains in a stable remission. WG patients may also be prescribed calcium supplements and other medications to prevent osteoporosis from extended prednisone use.

Many patients will also be prescribed the antibiotic Bactrim to help prevent secondary lung infections with a dangerous "bug" called Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). In addition, there is some evidence that Bactrim, used cautiously, can have the beneficial effects of reducing relapses and upper airway infections.

Remission: There is no cure for WG, but early diagnosis and proper treatment will be effective and the disease can be brought into remission with complete absence of all signs of disease.

Long-term remission can be induced and maintained with medications, close management and regular lab tests to help monitor the disease. Treatment can produce symptom-free intervals of 5 to 20 years or more. Some patients will achieve a drug-free remission. However, relapses are common but can be caught at their earliest and most treatable stage, for most patients, by paying attention to patient symptoms and lab tests. WG patients in remission must not hesitate to see a doctor if any WG symptoms return or if they are not feeling well.

STEROID THERAPY

Before steroid treatment became available, mortality within one year was over 90 percent, with average survival being 5 months. Steroids prolonged average survival to 8 months. The introduction of cyclophosphamide (CYC) in the 1970s was a major breakthrough.

Initial treatment is generally with corticosteroids and oral cyclophosphamide (CYC), 1 mg/kg/day and 2 mg/kg/day, respectively. Occasionally CYC is given in monthly intravenous (IV) doses. Monitoring of the white blood count is essential during CYC therapy. Once remission is attained (normally 3 to 6 months), treatment is frequently changed to azathioprine or methotrexate, which are less toxic drugs. Total duration of therapy should be at least one year, or longer in high risk patients.

Corticosteroids are tapered to a low maintenance dose, 5-10 mg/day. Plasmapheresis may be beneficial in severe disease or pulmonary hemorrhage. Experience with other treatment agents is very limited.

A systematic review of 84 trials examined the evidence for various treatments in Wegener's granulomatosis. Many trials include data on pooled groups of patients with Wegener's and microscopic polyangiitis. In this review, cases are divided between localized disease, non-organ threatening, generalized organ-threatening disease and severe renal vasculitis and immediately life-threatening disease.

• In localized disease, treatment with the antibiotic co-trimoxazole is recommended, with steroids i n case of treatment failure.



• In generalized non-organ threatening disease, remission can be induced with methotrexate and steroids, where the steroid dose is reduced after a remission has been achieved and methotrexate used as maintenance.



• In case of organ-threatening disease, pulsed intravenous cyclophosphamide with steroids is recommended. Once remission has been achieved, azathioprine and steroids can be used to maintain remission.



• In severe renal vasculitis, the same regimen is used but with the addition of plasma exchange.



• In pulmonary hemorrhage, high doses of cyclophosphamide with pulsed methylprednisolone may be used, or alternatively CYC, steroids, and plasma exchange.



• In severe disease not responsive to previously mentioned treatment, the review is positive about mycophenolate mofetil, 15-deoxyspergualin, anti-thymocyte globulin, rituximab and infliximab; data was less favorable for intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and etanercept.

Follow-up: General well-being and laboratory organ markers are checked on a regular basis to ascertain the patient has remained in remission.

Approximately half of people with Wegener's granulomatosis may experience a return (relapse) of their disease. This occurs most frequently within two years of stopping medication, but potentially can occur at any point both during treatment or after stopping treatment. Thus, it is extremely important that patients continue to see their health care providers regularly, both while they are on these medications, as well as after the medications have been stopped. Even while on medication, many patients are able to lead relatively normal lives and will remain in remission after therapy has been stopped completely.

EXPERIMENTAL THERAPY

When standard treatments are not effective, some health care providers who are experienced in treating Wegener's are using experimental therapies.

A procedure called plasmapheresis, in which blood is filtered and returned to the body, may be helpful in certain people, perhaps because it removes harmful antibodies thought to cause organ damage.

Newly approved treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, such as adalimumab (Humira), rituximab (Rituxan) and infliximab (Remicade) are being studied as potential treatments for Wegener's granulomatosis.

The drug, rituximab (Rituxan), reduces the number of a type of cell in your body (B cell) that is involved with inflammation. But further studies are needed to see if this drug should be considered standard treatment for Wegener's. Rituxan was developed to treat a type of cancer known as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and has since been approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Preliminary studies suggest that rituximab (Rituxan) may be helpful to maintain remission once the initial inflammatory disease has been controlled using medications mentioned above. These new regimens are welcome news for patients with Wegener's granulomatosis as medical researchers are searching for better treatments.

Recently, intravenous immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG) has been shown to be helpful in treating relapses of Wegener's granulomatosis.

Because of potential side effects of the drugs used to treat Wegener's, such as hampering your body's ability to fight off infection, your health care provider will monitor your condition while you are taking them.

SIDE-EFFECT THERAPY

Medications your health care provider may prescribe to help prevent drug-related side effects include:

• Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) to prevent lung infection. Recent reports also suggest that trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) can also be helpful to prevent relapse of disease activity in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is given three times a week to prevent Pneumocystis carinii infection (a lung infection).



• Bisphosphonates (Fosamax) to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) associated with prednisone use. See the following links for nutritional recommendations for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.


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• Folic acid or folinic acid (also called leucovorin) is a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate, to prevent sores and other signs and symptoms associated with the depletion of folate in your body from methotrexate use.


Herbal Remedies: Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Nature's Way, 800 mcg, 100 Caps
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SURGERY

In some patients with severe subglottic stenosis, tracheotomy is required to maintain an airway.

If you have had kidney failure as a result of Wegener's granulomatosis, you may want to consider a kidney transplant to restore normal kidney function. A successful transplant depends on finding the organ that minimizes the chances your body will reject it and following a treatment regimen that will allow your body to accept the new organ.

Talk to your health care provider to determine whether a kidney transplant might be an option for you. Your eligibility to receive a donated kidney will depend on how your other organs have been affected by the disease.

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PROGNOSIS

Wegener's granulomatosis can lead to death rapidly in people with multiple affected organs who do not get appropriate treatment. With early treatment, you are likely to recover from Wegener's granulomatosis. With treatment, symptoms can go away for long periods, although setbacks are common. Most people are in treatment and under a health care provider's supervision for at least two years from the time of diagnosis. Approximately 25 to 40 percent of patients suffer from flare-ups, but a majority respond well to treatment. Anatomical problems (sinusitis, tracheal stenosis) may require surgery in a small proportion. Relapses can be long and troublesome.

It is obvious from the description of Wegener's granulomatosis and its treatment that this is a very serious disease. It is also clear that treatment carries significant risks. However, treatment is life-saving for almost everyone when the diagnosis is timely and proper medications have been started.

Prior to recognizing effective therapy in the 1970s, half of all patients with this illness died within five months of diagnosis. Prior to current treatment options, only 10 percent of people with Wegener's granulomatosis survive 2 years. Now, 5-year survival is about 80 percent or better. Today, over 75 percent of treated patients are alive at least 8 years later. Many of these patients have not experienced relapses and have bee able to lead relatively normal lives.

With treatment, more than 90 percent of people with Wegener's granulomatosis enter remission, although as many as half will relapse when medication is reduced or stopped. Although flare-ups may follow reductions of the doses of prednisone, methotrexate or cyclophosphamide, they can usually be controlled by increasing these medications. Those who do not relapse may remain in remission for many years, often without needing more medication.

Discuss with your health care provider about expected outcomes for your particular situation.

If you may feel stress about the possibility of recurrence or about any damage the disease may cause, such as to your kidneys, here are a few suggestions for coping with the disease:

• Educate Yourself: The more you know about your disease, the better prepared you will be to deal with complications, the side effects of your medications or possible recurrences. Besides talking to your health care provider, you may want to talk to a counselor or medical social worker. Or you may find it helpful to talk to other people with Wegener's granulomatosis.



• Support Network: Maintain a strong support system. Your family and friends can help you tremendously as you undergo diagnosis and treatment of the disease. You may also find the information, support and concern of other people with Wegener's granulomatosis informative and comforting. Your health care provider and/or a medical social worker or counselor may be able to help get in touch with a local support group or find a support group online.

SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF...

You have a chronic stuffy and persistently runny nose that does not respond to over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, especially if it is accompanied by nosebleeds and pus-like material, coughing up blood, or other possible signs and symptoms of Wegener's granulomatosis. Keep in mind that even with these symptoms, it is more likely that you have a sinus or viral infection than Wegener's granulomatosis, which is very rare.

Because the disease can progress rapidly, early diagnosis is critical to receiving effective treatment.

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HOLISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM

These are general recommendations are for building and maintaining a strong healthy immune system and should not be used in place of conventional medical therapies. Check with your health care provider and/or a practitioner (such as a naturopath) familiar with nutritional and complementary therapies before beginning any alternative or complementary program. Not all of these recommendations may be specific for your condition or may be contraindicated for use with your conventional therapy program or specific health concerns.

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HERBAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM

Astragalus boosts the immune system and generates anticancer cells in the body. It is also a powerful antioxidant and protects the liver from toxins. Caution: Do not take this herb in the presence of a fever.

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Bayberry, Fenugreek, Hawthorn, Horehound, Licorice root, and Red Clover all enhance the immune system. Caution: If overused, Licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than 7 days in a row. Avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure.

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Herbal Remedies: Fenugreek Information

Herbal Remedies: Fenugreek Supplements & Products

Herbal Remedies: Hawthorn Information

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Herbal Remedies: Horehound Information

Herbal Remedies: Horehound Supplements & Products

Herbal Remedies: Licorice Information

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Herbal Remedies: Red Clover Information

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BioStrath is an herbal tonic containing vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids, plus adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a key cellular energy source. This supplement is good for fighting illness and for long-term vitality.

Black Radish, Dandelion, and Milk Thistle help to cleanse the liver and the blood stream. The liver is the organ of detoxification and must function properly.

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Herbal Remedies: Milk Thistle Information

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Boxthorn Seed (also known as Wolfberry or Goji), Ginseng, Suma, and Wisteria contain germanium, a trace element that aids immune function and has anticancer properties. Caution: Do not use ginseng if you have high blood pressure.

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Herbal Remedies: Ginseng Information

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Herbal Remedies: Suma Information

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Echinacea boosts the immune system and enhances lymphatic function. The echinacea supplement Echinacea Force from Bioforce USA has been studied regarding reduction of common cold symptoms. It was found to be 60 percent more effective than a placebo. Note: Do not use this herb if you have an autoimmune disorder.

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Esberitox is a combination of different herbs designed to promote a healthy immune system. It is also effective against the common cold.

Ginkgo Biloba is good for the brain cells, aids circulation, and is a powerful antioxidant.

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Goldenseal strengthens the immune system, cleanses the body, and has antibacterial properties. Caution: Do not take Goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, do not use it during pregnancy, and use it with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.

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ImmunoCare is a combination formula containing Ayurvedic herbs that may protect white blood cells.

Ligustrum (known in Chinese herbology as Nu Zhen Zi) increases bone marrow production of lymphocytes as well as their maturation into T-cells. It is beneficial for thymus and spleen health and inhibits tumor growth.

Moducare has proven effective in balancing T-cell activity, which has the potential to increase immune system function. This supplement also improves symptoms of various autoimmune disorders. Moducare is a 100 to 1 mixture of sitosterol and sitosterolin derived from an original South African herbal folk remedy. The usual dosage is three 20 milligram capsules daily.

Shiitake, Reishi and Maitake mushrooms. Rather than taking mushroom extracts separately, you can take them in a combination formula.

Herbal Remedies: Mushroom Master, 3 Mushroom Tincture, Red Reishi, Shiitake & Maitake Mushroom Extracts, Herbal Remedies USA, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: 5 Mushroom Formula, 100% Natural Immune System Supplement, 475 mg, 90 VCaps

Herbal Remedies: Immune-RX, Immune System Supplement, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 60 Tabs

Herbal Remedies: SystemWell Ultimate Multisystem Immunity Supplement, 180 Tabs

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Mushroom Optimizer is a product that combines Reishi, Turkeytail, Maitake, Cordyceps, Blazei, Shiitake, and White Woodear extracts to work on immune system problems.

Oil of Oregano is full of vitamins and minerals and contains thymol and carvacrol, compounds that discourage growth of microorganisms, viruses, and parasites.

Herbal Remedies: Standardized Oregano Oil Extract, Nature's Way, 60 Liquid VCaps

Herbal Remedies: Oregano Oil, NOW Foods, 181 mg, 90 Enteric-Coated Softgels

Herbal Remedies: Oil of Oregano Essential Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 1 oz.
Recommended dilution of Oregano Essential Oil in Olive Oil at a ratio of 1 to 4 or 1 ounce of Oregano Essential Oil in 4 ounces of Olive Oil or other food grade oil before using.

Herbal Remedies: Wild Oregano Oil, California Natural, 510 mg, 90 Caps

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Herbal Remedies: Oregano Oil (Wild) Tincture, 2 fl. oz.

Picrorrhiza (Picrorhiza), an Indian herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, is a powerful immunostimulant that boosts all aspects of immune function.

Herbal Remedies: Picrorhiza Information

St. John's Wort is a natural blood purifier and fights viruses such as HIV and Epstein-Barr virus.

Herbal Remedies: St. John's Wort Information

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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM

The following nutrients are important for healing once appropriate local treatment has been administered. Unless otherwise specified, the following recommended doses are for those over the age of 18. For a child between 12 and 17 years old, reduce the dose to 3/4 the recommended amount. For a child between 6 and 12 years old, use 1/2 the recommended dose, and for a child under 6, use 1/4 the recommended amount.

NUTRIENTS
Supplement	Suggested Dosage	Comments
Acetyl-L-Carnitine	As directed on label.	An energy carrier, metabolic facilitator, and cell membrane protectant. Protects the heart. Acetyl-L-Carnitine Powder, NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 635 mg, 3 oz., L-Carnitine Liquid, Double Strength, NOW Foods, 16 fl. oz., L-Carnitine, Stable Tartrate Form, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 60 Caps
Acidophilus	As directed on label. Take on an empty stomach.	Restores important bacteria to the intestinal tract. Use a non-dairy formula. Acidophilus Supplement Powder, Non-Dairy, 3 oz. Bulk, Acidophilus, 3 Billion, NOW Foods, 90 Tabs, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Supplement, Non-Dairy, 100 Caps, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Kosher Liquid, All Natural, Vegetarian Medium, Lactose Free, Apple Strawberry Flavor, Dynamic Health, 16 fl. oz.,
Aerobic 07 (Aerobic Life Industries) Or Dioxychlor From American Biologics	9 drops twice daily, taken in water. As directed on label.	Antimicrobial agents and for tissue reoxygenation.
Beres Drops Plus (Nupharma Nutraceuticals)	As directed on label.	Contains minerals and trace elements that boost and nourish the immune system. Beres Drops Plus Order Form
Beta-1,3-Glucan	As directed on label.	Stimulates macrophages to remove cellular debris and possibly, to recognize and kill tumor cells. Barley Bran Supplement, Standardized 60% Beta-Glucan, Nature's Way, 60 VCaps, Oat Bran Extract, Standardized 54% Beta Glucan, Vegetarian, Nature's Way, 60 VCaps,
Super Antioxidant (Oxyfresh)	As directed on label.	To protect the body from free radical damage, environmental stresses, and pollutants. Oxyfresh Super Antioxidant, 90 Caps
Colostrum	As directed on label.	Contains immunoglobulins and antibody-stimulating factors. Promotes accelerated healing and boosts the immune system and enhances immunity. Colostrum, 480 mg, 120 Caps, Colostrum Chewables, Natural Vanilla Flavor, 480 mg, 90 Chewables, Colostrum Chewables, Super Strength, Natural vanilla Flavor, 480 mg, 60 Chewables, Colostrum Plus Probiotics, For Children, Powder, 1.75 oz., Colostrum, Bovine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps, Bovine Colostrum Supplement, !00% Pure Powder, NOW Foods, 3 oz.
Coenzyme Q-10	100 mg daily.	Improves cellular oxygenation, an oxygen enhancer to protect the cells and heart function. Supports the immune system. CoQ10, Vegetarian Coenzyme, NOW Foods, 30 mg, 60 VCaps, CoQ10, Now Foods, 400 mg, 60 Softgels
Coenzyme A	As directed on label.	Facilitates the repair of RNA and DNA. Supports the immune system's detoxification of many dangerous substances. Can streamline metabolism, ease depression and fatigue, and increase energy. Works well with CoQ10 to support the immune system. Pantethine (Coenzyme A Precursor), Highly Active Form of Vitamin B-5, 300 mg, NOW Foods, 60 Softgels,
Essential Fatty Acids	As directed on label.	A most important element in the diet. Necessary for a healthy immune system. Speeds healing. Ultimate Oil, Essential Fatty Acids Supplement, Nature's Secret, 90 SoftGels, Essential Fatty Acids For Baby & Children, Organic, 8 fl oz., Barlean's Flax Oil, 100% Highest Lignan Content, Organic, Pesticide & Herbicide Free, 16 fl. oz., Barlean's Flax Oil, Highest Lignan, 1000 mg, 250 Caps
Free Form Amino Acid Complex	As directed on label, on an empty stomach.	Protein that is broken down into a form the body can use. Use a formula containing all the essential amino acids. Amino 1500, Chewable Blend of 20 Amino Acids, Predigested, NOW Foods, 150 Tabs, Amino 1000 Complete, NOW Foods, 120 Caps, Barlean's Flax Oil, 100% Highest Lignan Content, Organic, Pesticide & Herbicide Free, 16 fl. oz., Barlean's Flax Oil, Highest Lignan, 1000 mg, 250 Caps
Garlic (Kyolic)	2 capsules 3 times daily.	Lowers blood pressure and helps to strengthen the heart muscle. Thins the blood. Stimulates the immune system. Garlic Oil Tincture, Alcohol Free, Nature's Way, 1 fl. oz., Garlic Bulb Cloves, Garlic Supplement, Nature's Way, 580 mg, 100 Caps, Odorless Garlic Supplement, NOW Foods, 50 mg, 250 SoftGels, Garlic Supplement, Kwai, Triple Concentrated, 180 Tabs, Every Day Garlic Supplement, Kwai, 30 Tabs, Garlic Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz., Aged Garlic Extract, Cardiovascular Formula 100, Wakunaga Kyolic Supplements, 300 Caps, Kyolic Liquid Aged Garlic Extract, Cardiovascular, Vegetarian, Wakunaga Kyolic, 4 fl. oz., Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, One-A-Day, Vegetarian, 1000 mg, Wakunaga Kyolic, 30 Caps, Aged Garlic Extract, Cholesterol Formula 104, Wakunaga Kyolic, 200 Caps
L-Glutathione	As directed on label	Inhibits the formation of free radicals; aids in red blood cell integrity; reduces quantities of hydrogen peroxide; protects immune cells. L-Glutathione, 250 mg, 60 Caps
Kelp	2,000-3,000 mg daily.	For mineral balance and to help the body avoid damage resulting from radiation therapy. Supplies a balance of minerals needed for immune system integrity. Kelp Supplement, Nature's Way, Certified, 650 mg, 100 Caps, Kelp Seaweed, Norwegian, NOW Foods, 100% Natural, 550 mg, 250 Caps, Kelp Seaweed, Norwegian Powder, 4 oz. Bulk
Or "Green Drinks" Fresh Wheatgrass Juice Such as Kyo-Green from Wakunaga	As directed on label.	To supply chlorophyll and important nutrients needed for tissue repair, and cleanses the blood. Important in immune response. Wheatgrass is used to for the treatment of cancer in many cancer clinics. Wheatgrass Supplements & Products
L-Arginine And L-Ornithine	As directed on label, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B-6 and 100 mg, vitamin C for better absorption.	To enhance the immune system and retard the growth of tumors and cancer. Necessary for the immune system. See Amino Acids for more information. L-Arginine, Pharmaceutical Grade, Free Form, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps, L-Arginine, Pharmaceutical Grade, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 120 Tabs, L-Ornithine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps, L-Arginine & L-Ornithine 500, NOW Foods, 250 mg, 100 Caps
L-Cysteine And L-Methionine And L-Lysine	500 mg each twice daily, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B-6 and 100 mg, vitamin C for better absorption.	To destroy free radicals and viruses and protect the glands, especially the liver. See Amino Acids for more information. L-Methionine, 500 mg, Plus B-6, 10 mg, 100 Caps, L-Cysteine, Structural Support With Vitamin B-6 & C, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Tabs, L-Lysine, Pharmaceutical Grade, Stable Tartrate Form, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps, L-Lysine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Tabs
Lecithin Granules Or Capsules	1 tablespoon 3 times daily, before meals. 1,200 mg 3 times daily, with meals. Take with vitamin E (below).	Aids in cellular protection. Lecithin Vegetarian Granules, NOW Foods, 97% Phosphatides, Identity Preserved Non-GE, 1 lb, Lecithin Liquid, NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 16 fl. oz., Lecithin Concentrate, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 100 SoftGels
Maitake Or Shiitake Or Reishi	As directed on label. As directed on label. As directed on label.	Maitake mushroom extract that contains D-fraction form of isolated beta-1,6-glucan, a substance that prevents carcinogenesis and inhibits the growth of cancerous tumors. Also helps the body adapt to the stress of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. Shiitake/Reishi mushroom extracts with valuable immune-boosting and anti-tumor properties. Mushrooms that build immunity and fight viral infections and cancer. Mushroom Master 3 Mushroom Tincture, Red Reishi, Shiitake & Maitake Mushroom Extracts, Herbal Remedies USA, 2 fl. oz., Reishi Mushroom, Whole, 100% Organic, 4 oz., Shiitake Mushroom, Whole, 100% Organic, 4 oz., Maitake Mushroom, Whole, 100% Organic, 4 oz.
Manganese	2 mg daily.	Necessary for proper immune function. Works with the B Vitamins to provide a general feeling of well-being. Manganese Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 30 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.
Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral Complex	As directed on label.	All nutrients are needed in balance for healing and tissue repair. Essential for normal cell division and function. Use a high-potency formula. Super Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral, Pure Vital Earth, 32 fl. oz. (98% Bio-Available for Absorption), Damage Control Master Formula, High Potency, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, 60 Packets (30 Day Supply)
Proteolytic Enzymes	As directed on label. Take between meals.	Powerful free radical scavengers. To aid in proper breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates for better absorption of nutrients. MetabolicZyme (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 900 Tabs, Plant Enzymes, NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 120 VCaps, Enzymes, All Complete, 250 mg, 90 Caps
Or Wobenzyme N From Marlyn Nutraceuticals	3-6 tablets 2-3 times daily. Take with meals to aid in digestion of proteins. Take between meals to reduce inflammation.	Powerful free radical scavengers that destroy free radicals and aids in proper breakdown and absorption of foods.
Or Inflazyme Forte (American Biologics)	4 tablets 3 times daily. Take with meals. Also available in powder form.	To aid in proper breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates for better absorption of nutrients.
Pycnogenol Or Grape Seed Extract	As directed on label, 3 times daily, with meals. As directed on label.	Pycnogenol is a unique bioflavonoid that is a potent antioxidant and immune enhancer. Grape Seed Extract is one of the most potent antioxidants; protects the cells. Pycnogenol W/ Vitamin E, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 50 mg, 30 Tabs, Grape Seed (Grapeseed) (Vitus vinifera), 100% Pure, NOW Foods, 16 fl. oz.
Quercetin Plus Bromelain	As directed on label.	Quercetin helps to prevent reactions to certain foods, pollens, and other allergens. Increases Immunity. Bromelain enhances the effectiveness of quercetin. Quercetin With Bromelain, Hypoallergenic Bioflavonoid, NOW Foods, 800 mg, 120 VCaps
Raw Glandular Complex Plus Raw Thymus And Raw Spleen Glandulars	As directed on label for each glandular.	To enhance T-Cell production. Glandulars from lamb sources are best. See Gland Therapy. Immuno-Gland Plex, Organic Glandular (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group/Nutricology, 60 Caps, Thymus Organic Glandular (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group/Nutricology, 75 Caps
Selenium	200 mcg daily. Do not exceed a total daily intake of 800 mcg daily from all sources, including diet. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 40 mcg daily.	Powerful free radical scavenger and free radical destroyer. Protector against cancer. Aids in protein digestion. Caution: Do not take supplemental selenium if you are pregnant or have heart, kidney, or liver disease. Selenium Supplement, Yeast Free, NOW Foods, 200 mcg, 180 Caps, Selenium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz., Ionic Selenium, Trace Minerals, 300 mcg, 2 fl. oz., Selenium, 100% Natural, Nature's way, 200 mcg, 100 Caps
Shark Cartilage (Benefin) Or Squalene (Shark Liver Oil)	For cancer treatment, 1 gram per 2 lbs of body weight daily, divided into 3 doses. If you cannot tolerate taking it orally, it can be administered in a retention enema. For cancer prevention, 2,000-4,500 mg 3 times daily. Squalene - as directed on label.	Shark cartilage has been shown to inhibit and even reverse the growth of some types of tumors. Also stimulates the immune system. Shark liver oil aids in rebuilding and functioning of cells; has anticancer properties. Shark Liver Oil, 400 mg, With Vitamin A, 10,000 IU, NOW Foods, 120 Softgels, Shark Cartilage, NOW Foods, 750 mg, 100 Caps
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)	As directed on label.	Destroys free radicals. Improves oxygenation of tissues. GliSODin Antioxidant Catalyst, NOW Foods, 100 mg, 90 VCaps,
Plus Dimethylglycine (DMG)	As directed on label.	Enhances oxygen utilization. DMG Supplement N,N Dimethyl Glycine, NOW Foods, 125 mg, 100 Caps
Taurine Plus (American Biologics)	As directed on label.	Functions as foundation for tissue and organ repair, an antioxidant and immune regulator necessary for white blood cell activation and neurological function. Taurine, Free Form, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps, Taurine, Double Strength, Free Form Amino Acid, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 100 Caps,
Vitamin A	10,000 IU daily. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 10,000 IU daily.	Needed for tissue repair and proper immune function. People with cancer require higher than normal amounts of this antioxidant. Use emulsion form for easier assimilation and greater safety at higher doses. Capsule forms put more stress on the liver. Vitamin A, 10,000 IU, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Softgels
Plus Natural Beta-Carotene In With Carotenoid Complex	As directed on label.	Powerful antioxidants, free radical scavengers, and immune enhancers. May protect against cancer and heart disease. Beta Carotene (Natural Dunaliella Salina), Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 25,000 IU, 100 Softgels, Multi-Carotene Antioxidant, Nature's Way, 60 Softgels
Vitamin B Complex	100 mg of each B vitamin daily, with meals 3 times daily (amounts of individual vitamins in a complex will vary).	B vitamins that improved circulation, build red blood cells, and aid liver function. Anti-stress vitamins, especially important for normal brain function. Consider injections (under a health care provider's supervision). If injections are not available, use a sublingual form. Ultimate B (Vitamin B Complex), Nature's Secret, 60 Tabs, Vitamin B-100 Complex, w/ Coenzyme B-2, Nature's Way, 631 mg, 100 Caps
And Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)	50 mg 3 times daily.	Vitamin B-6 and B-12 potentiate amino acids and are necessary for best absorption of amino acids and for proper functioning of enzymes in the body. Vitamin B-6 / Pyridoxine, Nature's Way, 100 mg, 100 Caps
Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)	As directed on label.	To prevent sores and other signs and symptoms associated with the depletion of folate in your body from methotrexate use for Wegener's granulomatosis. Vitamin B-6 / Pyridoxine, Nature's Way, 100 mg, 100 Caps
Vitamin B-12	1,000-2,000 mcg twice daily.	To prevent anemia. Use a lozenge or sublingual form. Vitamin B-6 and B-12 potentiate amino acids and are necessary for best absorption of amino acids and for proper functioning of enzymes in the body. Vitamin B-12 Complex Liquid, NOW Foods, 2 fl. oz., Vitamin B-12, Nature's Way, 2000 mcg, 100 Sublingual Lozenges, Vitamin B-12 Liquid Supplement, 50 mcg, With Vitamin B-9 (Folic Acid), 400 mcg, 1 oz. Vitamin B-12, California Natural, 1000 mcg, 60 Tabs, Vitamin B-12 LipoSpray, NOW Foods, 2 fl. oz.
Plus Raw Liver Extract	As directed on label.	A good source of B vitamins and iron. Consider injections (under a health care provider's supervision).
Vitamin C With Bioflavonoids	5,000-20,000 mg daily, in divided doses. See Ascorbic Acid Flush	An important antioxidant that decreases susceptibility to infection. Powerful anticancer agent that promotes the production of interferon in the body. Vitamin C Liquid w/ Rose Hips & Bioflavonoids, Kosher, Natural Citrus Flavor, Dynamic Health, 1000 mg, 16 fl. oz., Ester C With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 1000 mg, 90 Tabs, Vitamin C 1000 With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps, The Right C, Nature's Way, 1000 mg, 120 Tabs
Vitamin E	200 IU daily.	An antioxidant that is an integral part of the body's defense system. Use d-alpha-tocopherol emulsion form for easier assimilation and greater safety at higher doses. Ester E Natural Vitamin E, California Natural, 400 IU, 60 Softgels, Vitamin E, 400 IU, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 100 Gels, Vitamin E-1000, NOW Foods, 1000 IU, 100 Gels, Vitamin E, d-alpha-tocopherol, 400 IU, 100 Softgels
Zinc	50-80 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements.	Important in all enzyme systems and tissue repair. Very important for the immune system. Use zinc chelate form. Zinc Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 100 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz., Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges, Silva Solution, 90 Lozenges, Zinc Lozenges W/ Echinacea & Vitamin C, Nature's Way, 23 mg, 60 Lozenges, Zinc (Chelated), 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 30 mg, 100 Caps
Copper	3 mg daily.	Needed to balance with zinc. A deficiency may be linked to some heart problems. Copper Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.,

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AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS

Information, supplements and products for autoimmune diseases where the immune system mistakenly attacks itself by targeting the cells, organs, and tissues of ones own body.

Aloe Vera, By Deanne Tenney, Paperback One of nature's supreme soothing agents, aloe vera has been used for hundreds of years fro everything from sunburn to constipation.

Aloe Vera Juice, Herbal Aloe Force, Organically Grown, Unprocessed Whole Raw Aloe Vera, 33.8 fl. oz. Herbal Aloe Force, Aloe Vera Juice, Re-Natures the cells, tissues, glands, organs and all systems of the body to function as originally designed.

Aloe Vera Juice, Pure Aloe Force, Organically Grown, Unprocessed Whole Raw Aloe Vera, 33.8 fl. oz. The magnificent Aloe plant, that is designed to be self-sufficient & thrive in the desert, feeds us in unique ways with its 250+ naturally occurring constituents including: enzymes, amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, glycoproteins, sterols, growth factors, & all sizes of uniquely complex Aloe polysaccharides and mannans.

Barley Bran Supplement, Nature's Way, Standardized 60% Beta Glucan, 60 VCaps Nature's Way's Barley Bran, Barley Supplement, has one of the highest Barley Beta Glucan contents commercially available which makes it the supplement of choice for anyone looking to pump up their cardiovascular health.

Black Seed Theramune Ultimate With Garlic, 100 Caps Promotes healthy circulation, useful for arthritis and cardiovascular & respiratory support. It also supports digestion and is a natural remedy for ulcers. Garlic is known to lower cholesterol naturally.

Bowel Balance Wellness oil, Bowel Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Nature's Inventory bowel Balance Wellness Oil, Bowel Herbs, work wonderfully for constipation and also for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Cat's Claw Bark, Nature's Way, 485 mg, 100 Caps Cat's Claw Bark is a traditional tonic herb for well being, Cat's Claw was historically used by the indigenous people of South America to stimulate the immune system in a variety of serious ailments.

Cat's Claw Bark (Uncaria Tomentosa) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Cat's Claw Bark (Uncaria Tomentosa) was reputed to be a super drug in the Andean region of South America. It has a long history of indigenous use for arthritis and rheumatism as well as other types of inflammation associated with various stomach disorders and ulcers where it was clinically shown to be effective.

Cat's Claw Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 335 mg, 60 Caps Nature's Way Cat's Claw extract, also known as Una de Gato is derived from the bark of plants wild-harvested in Peru and Brazil.

Cat's Claw Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Cat's Claw is a rain forest herb that grows in the Peruvian Amazon; it has been used by native healers for many years.

Cat's Claw Tea Spice System Builder, Regular, 100% Organic, Loose Leaf, 8 oz. Reduces inflammation in arthritis, protects the body from harmful substances, supports the body while undergoing cancer treatments, helps to boost the immune system.

Colostrum, 480 mg, 120 Caps Colostrum known for its powerful healing factors offers optimal health. Colostrum research proves a wide spectrum of immunoglobulins, antibodies, and accessory immune factors.

Colostrum Amazing Immune System Enhancer, By C.M. Hawken A book about Colostrum.

Colostrum, Bovine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps Bovine colostrum is the pre-milk fluid secreted by cows in the first hours after birth. It is a nutrient-rich milk product that supplies immune system factors to young calves to stimulate their immune systems and protect them from infections.

Colostrum Chewables, Natural Vanilla Flavor, 480 mg, 90 Chewables Colostrum known for its powerful healing factors offers optimal health. Colostrum research proves a wide spectrum of immunoglobulins, antibodies, and accessory immune factors.

Colostrum Nature's Gift To The Immune System, Revised & Updated By Beth Ley, Ph.D. Colostrum offers help for: auto-immunity (Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Allergies, Asthma) immune deficiency, Cancer, Inflammation, etc. plus offers Growth Factors to benefit Athletes and Body Builders (speeds tissue healing).

Colostrum Plus Probiotic For Children, Powder, 1.76 oz. Supports healthy digestion & the immune system. Colostrum is nature's first food for the immune system. ChildLife uses the finest bovine Colostrum that has been naturally harvested and especially prepared with Probiotics to enhance the health and vitality of your child's immune and digestive system.

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone), Pharmaceutical Grade, Anti-Aging Support, Hypoallergenic, 50 mg, 180 Caps DHEA may be used for immune system dysfunction, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis, anti-aging and auto-immune diseases.

Echinacea Astragalus & Reishi, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 100 Caps Echinacea purpurea supports the immune system, while Astragalus and Reishi are two of the most important traditional Chinese medicinal herb tonics.

Echinacea Goldenseal Tincture, Nature's Way, Alcohol-Free, 1 fl. oz. Echinacea goldenseal promotes well being during cold and flu season, and supports the immune system, it is combined with other herbs traditionally used for the same purpose and to promote general well being.

Fish Oil Update, By Richard Passwater, Ph.D. Why and how marine lipids exercise a beneficial effect on many degenerative and autoimmune diseases such as lupus, arthritis, migraines, heart disease and even cancer.

5 Mushroom Formula, 100% Natural Immune System Supplement, 475 mg, 90 VCaps 5 Mushroom Formula is the most powerful "all mushroom" immune formula on the market, blending five premium quality extracts with Maitake Gold 404, Dr. Namba's patented extract.

Graviola, Healthy Cell Support, NOW Foods, 100 Caps Graviola may support the immune system's ability to cull undesirable cells. There is a historic use as a sedative or nerve tonic, also to elevate mood and to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Immune Renew, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 90 VCaps NOW Immune Renew is a potent immune system supporting formulation containing Standardized Astragalus Extract and a High Beta-Glucan Proprietary Mushroom Blend Astragalus has been shown in non-clinical studies to support a number of aspects of healthy immune function, including the enhancement of T-Cell and Natural Killer Cell activity.

Immune-RX, Immune System Supplement, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 60 Tabs Immune-RX, Immune System Supplement, was formulated to strengthen your immune system because Immune-Rx offers the most powerful protection against the elements.

Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, 64 fl. oz Kombucha's benefits to the physical body vary widely. It is said to enhance the immune system. By detoxifing the body, Kombucha makes it unlikely for disease causing bacteria and viruses to find a suitable growth environment. This results in a healthier physical body!

Kombucha 2000 Concentrate, 30 Caps Concentrated Kombucha Capsules are new to the market, but Kombucha 2000 is one of the very first successful Kombucha tea producers in the United States.

Kombucha Gold Organic Tea Brewing Kit (1 Kombucha Culture, 1 Elixer Book, 50 pH Strips) A home-brewing package which includes all you need to start brewing your own Kombucha Tea at Home. This package includes 1 living mushroom, 112 page book "The Miracle Fungus" 5th edition and several ounces of fermented "starter" tea.

Kombucha Gold Deluxe Organic Tea Brewing Kit (1 Kombucha Culture, 1 Elixer Book, 4 One Gallon Jars, 1 Heating Panel, 50 pH Strips) This package includes one Organic living mushroom, the "ELIXIR! Kombucha Tea" book, a Kombucha pH test strip vial, a four-pack of one gallon glass jars and a heating panel.

Kombucha Miracle Fungus - Kombucha Tea Benefits, By Harald Tietze One time best seller, Kombucha Miracle Fungus is all about synergy and Kombucha Tea Benefit's it is an easy read for those interested in the synergy Kombucha offers or Kombucha benefit's.

Kombucha Organic Mushroom Culture, Extra Large, 100% Organic, 1/2 Gallon Glass Container If you want to brew your own Kombucha Tea, you will need to purchase a Kombucha mushroom. Grown in beautiful Agua Dulce, California, these mushrooms are 100% Organic, pure, robust and vigorous.

Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 12 fl. oz., Case of 24 Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 25.4 fl. oz., Case of 12 Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 64 fl. oz., Case of 6 People from all over the world claim drinking Kombucha Tea provides relief from many physical ailments. Kombucha Tea offers many people the physical resistance they need to maintain and restore health. Kombucha's benefits to the physical body vary widely. It is said to enhance the immune system. By detoxifing the body, Kombucha makes it unlikely for disease causing bacteria and viruses to find a suitable growth environment. This results in a healthier physical body!

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Ultra Fine Powder, A Best Seller, 1 lb. Helps rejuvenate joints and all body cells, lessens the pain and stiffness of arthritis, boosts energy level.

O J Soothe, PCK Technologies, Inc. / MagiHerbs, 500 mg, 60 Caps This 100% natural herbal formula is based on Chinese decoctions proven effective to relieve chronic musculo-skeletal disorder symptoms, including heel pain, painful, swollen, deformed, non-flexible or stiff joints and muscles, etc. but without open wound, red-hot skin or bone fracture.

Olive Leaf With Echinacea & Vitamin C, 100 Caps Olive Leaf with Echinacea and Vitamin C represents the powerful synergy of current scientific research and traditional herbal medicine.

Irwin Naturals Immuno Shield, Immune System Support, 100 GelCaps Supports overall strength of the immune system. This potent multi-herb complex addresses two key areas, immune support and bacterial/viral control.

Pain Formula Tincture, 2 fl. oz. Use the Pain Formula to alleviate pain naturally.

Samento, Extra Strength (100 Times More Effective Than Cat's Claw), 600 mg, 30 Caps Samento is beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.

Samento Liquid Extract, 1 fl oz. Beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.

Samento (Uncaria Tomentosa), Extra Strength (100 Times More Effective Than Regular Cat's Claw), 0.5% POA, 600 mg, 30 Caps Samento is beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.

Spleen & Pancreas Formula Tincture, 2 fl. oz. Use the Spleen & Pancreas Formula to strengthen and nourish the spleen and pancreas naturally.

SystemWell Ultimate Multisystem Immunity Supplement, 180 Tabs SystemWell Ultimate Multisystem Immunity Supplement is the multi-system defense formula for seven essential aspects of healthy immunity.

The Complete Thyroid Book, By Kenneth Ain M.D. and M. Sara Rosenthal Ph.D. The Complete Thyroid Book, is the ultimate resource for the growing number of thyroid disease sufferers covering both state-of-the-art and standard-of-care treatments for every thyroid condition imaginable.

Thyroid & Pituitary Formula Tincture, 2 fl. oz. The Thyroid Pituitary Formula helps restore balance for both the underactive and overactive thyroid.

Your Own Perfect Medicine, By Martha M. Christy In this extraordinary how-to book, Martha Christy examines research findings and testimonials relating to urine therapy, and includes step-by-step instructions to using urine therapy at home.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS:

Herbal Remedies: Autoimmune Diseases Information

Herbal Remedies: Autoimmune Diseases Products & Supplements

Herbal Remedies: Immune System Supplements, Information & Products

Herbal Remedies: Rheumatism / Rheumatoid Arthritis Supplements & Products

Herbal Remedies: Lupus Supplements & Products

Herbal Remedies: Adrenal Disorder Supplements & Products

Herbal Remedies: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome / AIDS Supplements & Products

Herbal Remedies: Infection Supplements, Information & Products

IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS

Information, supplements and products for strengthening a weak immune system and maintaining a strong immune system.

AAKG Powder (L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate), NOW Foods, 100% Pure, Vegetarian, 3000 mg, 7 oz. NOW Foods AAKG contains Arginine, a conditionally essential amino acid that has a number of vital roles in human biochemistry such as a pivotal role in the urea cycle, helping to rid the body of excess ammonia and this amino acid is also important in protein synthesis as well as for the support of healthy immune function.

ABM Mushroom Extract (Agaricus Blazai Murill), 400 mg, 90 VCaps ABM Mushroom Extract contains a powdered form of whole mushroom, cultivated using a proprietary biotech growing method and then freeze-dried to preserve all native ingredients.

Advanced Gamma E Complex Vitamin With Mixed Tocopherol & Tocotrienols, 120 SoftGels Advanced Gamma E Complex vitamin provides the necessary full range of antioxidant protection because it contains a more natural balance of Tocopherols plus a full complement of Tocotrienols.

AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound), NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 500 mg, 60 VCaps NOW Foods AHCC is a rich source of polysaccharides such as beta glucan 1,3 and activated hemicellulose produced by enzymatic modification of organic medicinal mushrooms, including shiitake.

AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound), NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 750 mg, 60 Caps AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) is a proprietary extract produced from specially cultivated and hybridized mushrooms. AHCC supports immune system function through its effects on macrophages and NK (Natural Killer) Cells. NK cells and the intercellular mediators they produce are critical for the maintenance of healthy cell cycle function. AHCC has also been shown to possess antioxidant properties, and supports healthy liver function.

AHCC 100% Pure Powder, NOW Foods, 2 oz. AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) is a proprietary extract produced from specially cultivated and hybridized mushrooms. According to extensive research in humans, as well as numerous non-clinical studies, AHCC supports immune system function through its effects on macrophages and NK (Natural Killer) Cells.

Air Defense Natural Immune Booster, NOW Foods, 90 VCaps NOW Foods Air Defense Natural Immune Booster is a blend of vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids that support optimal immune function and respiratory health.

Alfalfa Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is Useful to generate energy and endurance; a tonic for the whole body, due to its highly nutritive value.

Aller-Calm, Herbal Allergy Remedy Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. This herbal allergy remedy can be used as a preventative and to help lessen the symptoms of allergies and hayfever.

AllergEase Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags Use AllergEase Herb Tea to regulate the immune system, especially in allergy conditions that effect the sinuses and to remove wind-heat.

Allergy Support For Children, Seasonal Aller-G-Ease, 4 fl. oz. Childlife's Aller-g-Ease seasonal provides nutritional and herbal support for children during the allergy season. It is an all-natural formula.

Aller Support Formula, TheraVedas Ajay, 60 VCaps TheraVedas Ajay Aller Support Formula was based upon traditional formulations dating back thousands of years.

AlliBiotic CF, Non-Drowsy, Immune Support, 60 Softgels NOW Allibiotic CF is scientifically designed to help support healthy seasonal and year-round immune function.

Aloe Vera, By Deanne Tenney, Paperback One of nature's supreme soothing agents, aloe vera has been used for hundreds of years fro everything from sunburn to constipation.

Aloe Vera Juice, Herbal Aloe Force, Organically Grown, Unprocessed Whole Raw Aloe Vera, 33.8 fl. oz. Herbal Aloe Force, Aloe Vera Juice, Re-Natures the cells, tissues, glands, organs and all systems of the body to function as originally designed.

Aloe Vera Juice, Pure Aloe Force, Organically Grown, Unprocessed Whole Raw Aloe Vera, 33.8 fl. oz. The magnificent Aloe plant, that is designed to be self-sufficient & thrive in the desert, feeds us in unique ways with its 250+ naturally occurring constituents including: enzymes, amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, glycoproteins, sterols, growth factors, & all sizes of uniquely complex Aloe polysaccharides and mannans.

Andrographis Extract, Standardized 10% Andrographolides, Nature's Way, 60 VCaps Andrographis Extract from Nature's Way is standardized to 10% andrographolides to support healthy immunity.

Antibiotic, Natural, Support Tincture, 2 fl. oz. Use this natural antibiotic to support the immune system.

Antioxidant Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags Antioxidant Herbal Tea is made of wild cephalotaxus sinensis, trichosanthes fruit and spreading hedyotis.

Asian Health Secrets: The Complete Guide to Asian Herbal Medicine, By Letha Hadady, D.Ac. Asian Way of Wellness is the first interactive guide to herbal medicine, presenting breakthrough guidelines for self-diagnoses that help readers understand how to evaluate their personal health needs and use readily available herbs to treat common maladies, boost the immune system, prevent illness, maintain wellness, and ensure longevity. The author is a herbalist and acupuncturist.

Astragalus Extract, Standardized 0.5% Astragalosides, Nature's Way, 60 VCaps Astragalus Extract is standardized to 0.5% astragalosides, one of the most studied components.

Astragalus Immunity Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags Help maintain normal functions of the liver, lung, kidney, stomach and heart, to boost energy, defer aging, detoxify, etc. To bolster white blood cells growth, support the immune systems, and to promote the effect of other herbs, and help reduce side effect of chemotherapy and radiation.

Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine consider astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus) a true tonic that can strengthen debilitated patients and increase resistance to disease in general.

Astragalus Root, Nature's Way, 470 mg, 180 VCaps Astragalus root from Nature's Way is considered to have a normalizing effect on the body's functions. Astragalus root is commonly included in Chinese cuisine.

Astragalus Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Astragalus root is used to stimulate the immune system and astragalus root improves adrenal gland function and digestion.

Barley Grass Tincture, 2 fl. oz. Super Greens like Barley Grass help with digestion, elimination, detoxification, internal cleansing, tissue repair, skin problems and healing.

Bayberry Root Bark, Nature's Way, 475 mg, 100 Caps Bayberry Root Bark is often used for its astringent properties and can boost the immune system.

Bayberry Tincture, 2 fl. oz. Bayberry is used to improve circulation, promote perspiration, boost your immune system naturally, and ward off infections.

Become Younger, By Dr. N.W. Walker, D.Sc., Paperback Gets you out of the rut to become younger today. Scores of aids to help, plus the philosophy necessary and plans for natural food meals.

Bee Propolis Extract, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps Bee Propolis Extract is a natural antibiotic used for colds, flu, fever, and digestive disorders. A substance collected by honey bees containing phytotonizides is believed to contain immunity factors that stimulate the body and gives it a natural resistance to diseases.

Bee Propolis Formula Tincture, 2 fl. oz. Bee Propolis, a resin collected from plants by bees and used in the construction of hives, is a medicinal marvel of the hive. Research shows it has antiseptic, antibiotic, antibacterial, antifungal, and even antiviral properties.

Bio Defender, Antibacterial, Antiviral & Antifungal Formula, Balanceuticals, 56 Caps This unique antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal formula is a clinical nutritionist response to bio terrorism such as anthrax.

Bird Flu Tincture, Alternative Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Elderberry has been used in folk medicine for centuries to treat influenza, colds and sinusitis, and has been reported to have anti-viral activity against influenza and herpes simplex.

Black Seed & High Potency Garlic, 100 Caps For centuries Black Seed (Black Cumin) has been used by millions of people around the world to promote health and general well-being.

Black Seed Gourmet Ground Seed, 3 oz. Research shows that Black Seed contains more than 100 components, some of which are still unidentified, that work together synergistically.

Black Seed Herbal Honey Sticks, Energizing, 12 Each Now there is an easy, convenient way to take Black Seed Herbal Honey Sticks with you in the car, while you are at work, or even at play.

Black Seed Herbal Honey Sticks, Immune Boost Honey, 12 Each Now there is an easy, convenient way to take Black Seed Herbal Honey Sticks with you in the car, while you are at work, or even at play.

Black Seed Herbal Honey Sticks, Mega Pack, Immune Boost, Amazing Herbs, 100 Honey Sticks If you love the black seed herbal honey products, you will love these convenient black seed herbal honey sticks.

Black Seed Herbal Honey Sticks, Soothing, 12 Each Now there is an easy, convenient way to take Black Seed Herbal Honey Sticks with you in the car, while you are at work, or even at play.

Black Seed Herbal Honey, Energizing, 16 fl. oz. A sensational blend of honey and herbs in three different formulations that offer a natural boost of energy, immune support, or relaxation that's great for anyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of Black Seed without taking capsules or oil.

Black Seed Herbal Honey, Immune Boost, 16 fl. oz. A sensational blend of honey and herbs in three different formulations that offer a natural boost of energy, immune support, or relaxation that's great for anyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of Black Seed without taking capsules or oil.

Black Seed Herbal Honey, Soothing, 16 fl. oz. Theramune Black Seed Herbal Honey is available in three delightful formulations that have been prepared with select raw natural honey and infused with synergistic herbs and pure Black Seed Oil.

Black Seed Oil, Premium Cold Pressed, 8 fl. oz. Black Seed Oil is an excellent healer, and its areas of application range from external skin care (psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, joints & scalp massage) and to internal use as a treatment for various complaints (asthma, arthritis, immune system).

Black Seed Plain, 500 mg, 100 Caps Suitable natural alternative for all types of allergic and infectious disorders of the respiratory tract, such as asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, hacking cough, and other cold-like symptoms.

Black Seed Theramune Ultimate With Garlic, 100 Caps Promotes healthy circulation, useful for arthritis and cardiovascular & respiratory support. It also supports digestion and is a natural remedy for ulcers. Garlic is known to lower cholesterol naturally.

BodyZyme, Systemic Enzyme, 90 Capsules BodyZyme is a potent systemic enzyme. Enzymes are protein based substances found in every cell of every plant and animal.

Botswana Blossom Red Tea, The Republic of Tea, 36 Tea Bags Rich in antioxidants, naturally caffeine free. South African Rooibos features citrus, apple and the natural sweetness of almonds and vanilla, with the scent of rose petals. Great over ice!

Bovine Colostrum Supplement, 100% Pure Powder, NOW Foods, 3 oz. Bovine Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced by the mammary glands during the first 24-48 hours after birth. The benefit is that bovine colostrum is rich in immunoglobulins.

Broccology, NOW Foods, 60 VCaps NOW Broccology contains sgs-100 Broccoli Concentrate from seed. Broccoli and Broccoli Seeds are important sources of chemoprotective sulfur compounds, such as Glucoraphanin, that support the body's natural detoxification mechanisms sgs (Sulforaphane Glucosinolate) is a potent activator of the body's immune defense system through its effect on Phase 2 enzymes. sgs is the subject of hundreds of scientific studies.

Burdock Root Tincture, 2 fl. oz. An herbal treatment for psoriasis and a promising HIV herb, Burdock is also a blood purifier.

Camu Camu Juice Blend, Dynamic Health, 32 oz. Dynamic Health Laboratories delicious Camu-Camu Juice blend is a delicious synergy of 6 different juice varieties. Camu Camu contains more vitamin C than any known plant and is a powerful antioxidant, can help to strengthen the immune system and can help alleviate the herpes virus.

Can Free (Formerly Anti-Cancer Formula), 100% Organic, 16 fl. oz. Can Free Anti-Cancer Formula builds the immune system and adds many anti-tumor constituents to help fight cancer.

Cat's Claw Bark, Nature's Way, 485 mg, 100 Caps Cat's Claw Bark is a traditional tonic herb for well being, Cat's Claw was historically used by the indigenous people of South America to stimulate the immune system in a variety of serious ailments.

Cat's Claw Bark (Uncaria Tomentosa) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Cat's Claw Bark (Uncaria Tomentosa) was reputed to be a super drug in the Andean region of South America. It has a long history of indigenous use for arthritis and rheumatism as well as other types of inflammation associated with various stomach disorders and ulcers where it was clinically shown to be effective.

Cat's Claw Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Cat's Claw is a rain forest herb that grows in the Peruvian Amazon; it has been used by native healers for many years.

Cat's Claw Tea Spice System Builder, Regular, 100% Organic, Loose Leaf, 8 oz. Reduces inflammation in arthritis, protects the body from harmful substances, supports the body while undergoing cancer treatments, helps to boost the immune system.

Cedarberg Organic Red Tea, The Republic of Tea, 36 Tea Bags Rich in antioxidants, naturally caffeine free. South African Rooibos in its pure form. The rich amber brew is red tea as it has been prepared in the Cedarberg Mountain region for generations.

Cell Forte MAX3 IP-6 & Inositol Plus Maitake & Cat's Claw, Enzymatic Therapy, 120 UltraCaps This triple-strength formula features the exclusive, clinically-studied ingredients; IP-6 and inositol, maitake D-fraction, and POA Cat's Claw. Each power-packed ingredient provides superior support for the most critical cells in your immune system by amplifying your deep immune functions.

Cell Rejuvenator, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 8 oz. Cell Rejuvenator is a precisely engineered formula designed to give cells the exact nutrients they need to rejuvenate quickly and in the best condition possible.

Children's Herbal Health, By Deanne Tenney Children's Herbal Health includes a complete A to Z list of common childhood ailments and suggests specific herbal remedies for each. A must for anyone wanting to introduce powerful herbal medicine into their child's life.

Cold Season Tea Sampler, Yogi Tea, Caffeine Free, Certified Organic, 16 Tea Bags These assorted healing herbal teas from Yogi Tea will assist you in the prevention of common ailments during the cold season and bring you balance and harmony in any type of weather.

Colloidal Silver Generator Kit, 1 Each Colloidal Silver Generator is used to make your own colloidal silver, a natural suspended liquid silver supplement, at a low cost.

Colloidal Silver, Liquid Silver Homeopathic Formula, SilvaSolution Advanced Immune System Activator For Colds and Flu, 8 fl. oz. TriMedica SilvaSolution Advanced Liquid Silver Homeopathic Formula integrates the basic principles of homeopathy and is a profound healing system designed to increase the body's ability to respond to immune challenges and restore optimal health.

Colloidal Silver Liquid, SilvaSolution Super Strength Pro 50, 8 fl. oz. Colloidal Silver Super Strength Liquid provides for a strong immune system, ears, sinuses, throat and lung support for the winter season.

Colloidal Silver Salve, SilvaSolution, 2 oz. SilvaSolution Colloidal Silver Salve now contains added homeopathics that add a benefit that will enhance the SilvaSolutions effectiveness.

Colloidal Silver, Trace Minerals, 8 fl. oz. Trace Minerals Super Oxygenated Pure Colloidal Silver Supplement is in a Fast Absorbing Liquid Formula. Colloidal Silver is a dietary supplement with over 30 ppm per dose of pure Colloidal Silver.

Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges, SilvaSolution, 90 Lozenges Now you can get powerful liquid silver in the most convenient form ever with new SilvaSolution Silver and Zinc Lozenges.

Colostrum, 480 mg, 120 Caps Colostrum known for its powerful healing factors offers optimal health. Colostrum research proves a wide spectrum of immunoglobulins, antibodies, and accessory immune factors.

Colostrum Amazing Immune System Enhancer, By C.M. Hawken A book about Colostrum.

Colostrum, Bovine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps Bovine colostrum is the pre-milk fluid secreted by cows in the first hours after birth. It is a nutrient-rich milk product that supplies immune system factors to young calves to stimulate their immune systems and protect them from infections.

Colostrum Chewables, Natural Vanilla Flavor, 480 mg, 90 Chewables Colostrum known for its powerful healing factors offers optimal health. Colostrum research proves a wide spectrum of immunoglobulins, antibodies, and accessory immune factors.

Colostrum Nature's Gift To The Immune System, Revised & Updated By Beth Ley, Ph.D. Colostrum offers help for: auto-immunity (Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Allergies, Asthma) immune deficiency, Cancer, Inflammation, etc. plus offers Growth Factors to benefit Athletes and Body Builders (speeds tissue healing).

Colostrum Plus Probiotic For Children, Powder, 1.76 oz. Supports healthy digestion & the immune system. Colostrum is nature's first food for the immune system. ChildLife uses the finest bovine Colostrum that has been naturally harvested and especially prepared with Probiotics to enhance the health and vitality of your child's immune and digestive system.

CoQ10, NOW Foods, 400 mg, 60 Softgels As an active contributor to all aspects of cellular function, coq10 has become universally regarded as one of the most vital nutrients ever made available to the public.

CoQ10 Powder, 100% Pure, NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 1 oz. NOW CoQ10 is Pharmaceutical (USP) Grade. NOW uses only the 100% natural, all-trans form of CoQ10 produced by fermentation. NOW CoQ10 Pure Powder contains zero fillers or excipients, is hypo-allergenic, lower cost, and suitable for custom potencies.

CoQ10 With Lecithin & Vitamin E, NOW Foods, 600 mg, 60 Softgels Coenzyme Q-10 is a vitamin-like compound also called ubiquinone. It is an essential component of cells and is necessary for mitochondrial energy production.

CoQ10 With Omega 3 Fish Oils, NOW Foods, 60 mg, 60 Gels Years of research has shown that CoQ10 supports healthy cardiovascular and immune system functions in addition to its vital role in energy production.

CoQ10, Vegetarian Coenzyme, NOW Foods, 30 mg, 60 VCaps A coenzyme for several key steps in the production of energy within each cell, and an antioxidant important in its clinical effects. It is these two properties make CoQ10 one of the best supplements available today.

CoQ10 With Vitamin E, NOW Foods, 200 mg, 90 Lozenges Our new orange flavored chewable CoQ10 200 mg is formulated with 100 IU of Vitamin E in a base of non-genetically engineered Soy Lecithin.

Coral Calcium Complex Liquid, 100% Pure Okinawan, Dynamic Health, 32 fl. oz. This coral calcium liquid provides valuable marine nutrients.

Coral Calcium, 100% Pure Okinawan, With Magnesium & Vitamin D, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 VCaps Okinawa Coral Calcium Plus with Magnesium, Vitamin D and 70 other trace minerals provides essential minerals, restores body alkalinity, supports the immune system, and is bio available for better absorption.

Cordyceps CS-4, 400 mg, 90 VCaps Clinically, Cordyceps is used to build and support immune function in various immune compromised conditions including chronic fatigue, cancer, and respiratory conditions.

Coriolus Mushroom PSP Extract, 400 mg, 90 VCaps With over 300 scientific studies documenting the powerful immune building properties of this mushroom, Coriolus versicolor has become the number one selling medicinal mushroom in the world.

Cumanda, Liquid Extract, 30 ml Cumanda is an herbal extract made from the bark of the Campsiandra angustifolia tree found in the Amazon basin. It has been used by indigenous groups in that region for hundreds of years.

Cytolog Spray, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 4.2 fl. oz. Cytolog is extracted from bovine colostrum, and contains a multitude of colostrum fractions, especially proline-rich-peptides (PRPs). PRPs are cytokine precursors which promote a normal immune response.

Daily Maintenance Group (For Infants & Children), Children's Nutrition Supplement Kit (Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Essential Fatty Acids, Colostrum With Probiotics, Vitamin C) The Daily Maintenance Group provides all the essential nutrients needed on a daily basis for healthy growth and development.

Daytime Stress Formula Supplement, TheraVeda Usha, 60 VCaps TheraVedas Usha Daytime Stress Supplement was developed to assist your mind in maintaining concentration and focus, while pushing away distractions due to a stressful environment.

Deep Dreams Sleep Aid Formula, 30 Tabs TriMedica's Deep Dreams is the only sleep aid formulated that closely replicate your body's nocturnal pattern of melatonin release.

DefendAir, Immune System Supplement, Trace Minerals, 15 Packets DefendAir Immune System Supplement helps optimize your body's natural defenses by boosting your immune system with a special formula of Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, and Amino Acids.

Defend RX, Immune System Supplement, Hi-Tech, 45 Tabs Defend-Rx is a revolutionary immune system supplement that was designed to support and boost immune systems.

Defense Plus, NutriBiotic, With Grapefruit Seed Extract, Maximum Strength Immune System Support, 250 mg, 90 Tabs Defense Plus with Grapefruit Seed Extract is the most powerful natural product available for enhancing the body's defense system and providing nutritional support for people with certain health concerns.

DHA Omega Supreme Vegetarian Liquid, NOW Foods, 12 oz. NOW DHA Omega Supreme Liquid is a vegetarian blend of unrefined, filtered Organic Golden Flaxseed Oil, Borage Seed Oil, and algae-derived DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid).

DHEA / Dehydroepiandrosterone, Pharmaceutical Grade, Anti-Aging Support, Hypoallergenic, 25 mg, 180 Caps DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is the most abundant steroid in the blood stream produced mainly in the adrenal glands. DHEA is the biochemical building blocks for the synthesis of other hormones.

DHEA / Dehydroepiandrosterone, Pharmaceutical Grade, Anti-Aging Support, Hypoallergenic, 50 mg, 180 Caps DHEA may be used for immune system dysfunction, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis, anti-aging and auto-immune diseases.

DMSO 70% Liquid With 30% Distilled Water, Clinic Service Co., 8 oz. DMSO may be helpful for relieving pain, inflammation, scleroderma, and interstitial cystitis however, intended use is as a solvent only and the choice of using it in other applications is the sole responsibility of the user.

DMSO 70% Liquid With 30% Distilled Water in Mist Sprayer, Clinic Service Co., 8 oz. DMSO may be helpful for relieving pain, inflammation, scleroderma, and interstitial cystitis however, intended use is as a solvent only and the choice of using it in other applications is the sole responsibility of the user.

Echinacea Astragalus & Reishi, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 100 Caps Echinacea purpurea supports the immune system, while Astragalus and Reishi are two of the most important traditional Chinese medicinal herb tonics.

Echinacea Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 340 mg, 60 Caps Echinacea extract is helpful in support of colds and flu, slow healing wounds, and infections.

Echinacea Goldenseal Tincture, Nature's Way, Alcohol-Free, 1 fl. oz. Echinacea goldenseal promotes well being during cold and flu season, and supports the immune system, it is combined with other herbs traditionally used for the same purpose and to promote general well being.

Echinacea Herb, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 180 Caps Echinacea herb supports the immune system and promotes general well-being in cold and flu season.

Echinacea Immune Support Tea, Yogi Tea, Certified Organic, 16 Tea Bags Echinacea Immune Support tea is a superior blend of several species of organic Echinacea root (Echinacea angustifolia, purpurea, pallida) designed to boost your immune system.

Echinacea & Olive Leaf Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 60 Caps Nature's Way Echinacea Extract with Olive Leaf is a unique combination of immune defense herbal extracts.

Echinacea Purpurea Tincture, 2 fl. oz. Echinacea Tincture boosts the immune system during illness, a valuable alternative to antibiotics.

Echinacea Root Complex, Nature's Way, 180 Caps Echinacea Root Complex helps promote general well-being during the cold and flu season and supports the immune system.

Echinacea Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Echinacea Root is also known as Purple Coneflower and considered very valuable by the North American Indians.

Echinacea Tea, Caffeine Free, 100% Natural, 30 Tea Bags, NOW Foods Enjoy an American Indian favorite with Echinacea Tea from NOW Foods.

Echinacea Tincture, Alcohol-Free, Nature's Way, 1 fl. oz. Modern scientific studies now validate Echinacea's traditional usage as a topical agent to help the body repair skin wounds, and internally to enhance the immune system.

Echinacea With Elderberry & Zinc. Nature's Way, 100 Caps Nature's Way Echinacea With Elderberry and Zinc is a synergistic combination of the latest scientific research and traditional herbal medicine to support the immune system.

Echinacea With Ester C, Nature's Way, 100 Caps Echinacea purpurea helps promote general well being during the cold and flu season. Ester-C is a patented form of Vitamin C added to help support the body.

Echinacea With Goldenseal Root, Nature's Way, 450 mg, 100 Caps Echinacea with Goldenseal supports the immune system.

Effer-C Instant Fizzy Vitamin C Drink Mix Powder, NOW Foods, Cranberry, 1000 mg Effer-C Instant Fizzy Vitamin C Drink Mix Powder, NOW Foods, Lemon Lime, 1000 mg Effer-C Instant Fizzy Vitamin C Drink Mix Powder, NOW Foods, Orange, 1000 mg Effer-C Instant Fizzy Vitamin C Drink Mix Powder, NOW Foods, Raspberry, 1000 mg Effer-C Instant Fizzy Vitamin C Drink Mix Powder, NOW Foods, Punch Flavor, 1000 mg This excellent tasting fizzy Vitamin C drink mix is for Energy & Immune System Support, select orange, lemon lime, raspberry, punch or cranberry flavor.

Elderberry & Zinc, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 90 Lozenges Each lozenge contains Elderberry extract powder that is synergistically formulated with Zinc and Vitamin C for maximum effectiveness in supporting the body's immune system.

Elderberry Juice Concentrate, 12.5 fl. oz. Elderberry Juice Concentrate is a Non-Alcoholic source for the health benefits of Elderberries. A medically proven strong anti-viral and immune system enhancer, elderberry is recommended as part of a health maintenance program.

Elderberry Whole Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Elderberry is a purgative, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and diuretic.

Eleuthero Vascutone Herbal Tea, 20 Bags Siberian Ginseng Root helps support the immune system, improve memory, endurance, vitality, and to balance hormone levels in male and female.

Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, By Michael Murray, N.D. & Joseph Pizzarno, N.D. Providing the best natural remedies for everyday aches and pains, as well as potent protection against serious diseases, The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods is a required daily health reference.

Enzyme Phytonutrient (EPN) Ionic Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic EPN is a pure liquid enzyme supplement. EPN complex is a patent-pending enzyme phytonutrient from a plant source that provides enzyme and saccharides necessary for optimal cellular communication. No combination of vitamins, minerals, amino acids or herbals can replace the necessary saccharides found in EPN.

Enzymes, All Complete, 250 mg, 90 Caps All Complete Enzymes, dietary supplement, is an important combination of critical enzymes that help support normal digestive function, cholesterol levels, fat metabolism and more, all in one convenient tablet.

Esiak (Essiac) Tea Concentrate Liquid, NOW Foods, 16 fl. oz. Originally used by the Ojibwe Indians, Esiak has been used for centuries to encourage all around wellness.

Estrogenex Natural Aromatase Inhibitor & Estrogen Blocker, 90 Tabs Estrogenex is a natural Aromatase Inhibitor And Estrogen Blocker that is designed to normalize all hormone levels, yielding a wide spectrum of health and anti-aging benefits.

Every Day Garlic Supplement, Kwai, 30 Tabs Kwai Every Day. Safety & Effectiveness. Kwai Every Day is recognized in the world's foremost medical journals because Kwai has the quality and the research to prove its effectiveness and safety. Kwai Every Day is the most scientifically proven and professionally recommended garlic supplement with allicin in the world.

Fermented Papaya Juice With Noni & Vitamin C, Dynamic Health, 16 oz. Dynamic Health Laboratories' Fermented Papaya Juice is enriched with Certified Organic Noni Juice and Vitamin C making it a nutritional powerhouse!

First Defense Homeopathic Formula For Children, 4 fl. oz. A complete and effective natural broad spectrum anti-infective formula available for infants and children. Completely safe and non-toxic for infants and children of all ages. A homeopathic Formula.

5 Mushroom Formula, 100% Natural Immune System Supplement, 475 mg, 90 VCaps 5 Mushroom Formula is the most powerful "all mushroom" immune formula on the market, blending five premium quality extracts with Maitake Gold 404, Dr. Namba's patented extract.

Flax Seed Oil Super, Cold Pressed, 100% Organic (20%) Lignan, Nature's Way, 16 fl. oz. Super Lignan Flax Seed Oil is a rich, vegetarian source of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids beneficial for many ailments.

Flor Essence Tea, Truman's Best, Loose Leaf, 8 oz. The Essiac Report states that this is the improved version of Rene Cassie's, famous cancer, C.F.S. (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Psoriasis, Diabetes, HIV Infection/Aids cure. Used for all virus infections.

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Powder, 6 oz. This Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is safe and non-toxic and destroys intestinal parasites physically by injuring them.

Garlicin CF, Cold & Flu Formula, Odor-Free Garlic, Nature's way, 404 mg, 90 Enteric Coated Tabs Garlicin CF Odor Free Garlic Immune Support Formula combines all the healthy benefits of high allicin release Garlicin with the added benefits of Echinacea, Ester-C, and OptiZinc.

Germanium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Germanium is a pure liquid Germanium supplement. Germanium raises the level of activity of various organs (facilitates oxygen uptake) and helps to expel harmful pollutants and arrest germ activity. Germanium serves as an electrical semiconductor, helping correct distortions in the electrical fields of the body.

Get Clean Herb Tea For Detoxing No. 7, The Republic of Tea, 36 Tea Bags Had too much of a good thing? Feeling out of balance, a bit heavy or puffy? Then it is time to get clean.

Ginger Tea, Yogi Tea, Organic Digestive Aid, 16 Tea Bags Our 100% Organic Ginger tea by Yogi Tea has something to offer to anyone who wants to get or stay healthy.

Gluco Matrix, Organic, 98% Bioavailable For Absorption, 32 fl. oz. Reduce joint pain and increase flexibility with this organic joint support.

Glyconutrient Complex, NOW Foods, 90 Caps NOW Glyconutrient Complex contains a proprietary blend of ingredients that supplies eight immune supporting glyconutrients (sugars) from the whole fruit of the coffee plant and other natural substances. Glyconutrients are essential components of cell signaling molecules that are involved in a multitude of intercellular communication functions, and play an especially important role in immune response.

Golden Flax Seed Meal, NOW Foods, Certified Organic, 12 oz. NOW Golden Flax Meal is a delicious source of nutrition, and can be easily added to a variety of your favorite snacks, including cereals, sport shakes, yogurts and more!

Graviola, Health Cell Support, NOW Foods, 100 Caps Graviola may support the immune system's ability to cull undesirable cells. There is a historic use as a sedative or nerve tonic, also to elevate mood and to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Green Blends Light Appetite, 180 Caps Green Blends Light Appetite is a unique and natural formula for supporting weight maintenance.

Green Super Food Powder, 8 oz. Green Super Food drink powder - mix Green Super Food powder with water, juice or your favorite smoothie. 25 Enzyme Rich Power Plant Super Foods Formulated in a Great Tasting Blend!

Green Tea & Apple Blossom Daily Tea, Republic of Tea, 50 Tea Bags Green Tea & Apple Blossom is enriched with the crisp tart-sweet flavor of apples and the floral note of fruit blossoms. This tea has traveled far to protect the body and mind.

Green Tea & Kiwi Pear Daily Tea, Republic of Tea, 50 Tea Bags This green herbal kiwi pear tea is luscious with the naturally sweet flavor of ripe pears and tropical tang of kiwi.

Green Tea Slim Life, Yogi Tea, Healthy Weight Loss Support, 16 Tea Bags Green Tea Slim Life from Yogi Tea is designed to support a healthy weight loss program and give you the energy you need to maintain an active lifestyle.

Green Tea & Wild Berry Plum Tea, Republic of Tea, 50 Tea Bags This deep flavored green tea is buoyant with the nectar of sweet wild berries and balanced with the tart flavor of ripe plums.

Green Tea Extract Diet Support With Panax Ginseng, 10.2 fl oz. (30 Vials) For weight management, Prince of Peace green tea extract with panax ginseng is an excellent dietary supplement to accompany a healthy diet and regular exercise plan.

Green Tea Kombucha, Yogi Tea, Decaffeinated, Immune Support, 16 Tea Bags For weight management, Prince of Peace green tea extract with panax ginseng is an excellent dietary supplement to accompany a healthy diet and regular exercise plan.

Green Tea Kombucha, Yogi Tea, Immune Support, 16 Tea Bags Green Tea Kombucha from Yogi Tea is based on an ancient remedy and offers a convenient form of Kombucha designed for daily use.

Green Tea Orange Spice, Republic of Tea, 50 Tea Bags This China green tea has a natural astringency, sweetened by the exotic fruity citrus of mandarin oranges and the tingle of cinnamon, allspice and cloves. A nice aroma and comforting flavor.

Green Tea Rejuvenation, Yogi Tea, 88% Organic, 16 Tea Bags Green Tea Rejuvenation is made with organic green tea and is designed to help promote all-round health.

Green Tea Super Antioxidant, Anti-Aging Formula, Yogi Tea, Certified Organic, 16 Tea Bags Green Tea Super Antioxidant from Yogi Tea is specially formulated to combat the effects of free radicals in the body.

Green Tea Tincture, Natural, 2 fl. oz. Green Tea inhibits cancer growth, kills cancer cells, lowers LDL cholesterol levels, inhibits abnormal clotting (reducing heart attack risks), burns calories, and prevents tooth decay!

Green Tea Triple Echinacea, Immune Protector, Yogi Tea, 16 Tea Bags Green Tea Triple Echinacea is formulated to help keep your immune system in great shape.

Gr8-Dophilus Probiotic, NOW Foods, 60 VCaps NOW Foods Gr8-Dophilus Probiotic is a combination of 8 different species of beneficial bacteria designed to support gastrointestinal health and immune system function.

Guduchi Stem Powder, Certified Organic, Banyan Botanicals, 1/2 lb. Certified Organic Guduchi Stem Powder (Tinospora Cordifolia) is a slightly bitter herb that balances all doshas, and is especially useful for a variety of pitta-related conditions.

Healthy Benefits of Probiotics, By Dr. S.K. Dash & Dr. Allan, Spreen Explains how probiotics aid in the maintenance of the healthy balance of intestinal flora. Its many benefits include correcting digestive disorders, preventing colon cancer and reducing side effects of antibiotics.

Healthy Blend Juice, Contains Wolfberry, Mangosteen, Noni, Camu Camu and Aloe Vera, Vegan Juice Blend, Dynamic Health, 32 fl. oz. Dynamic Health Laboratories' Healthy Blend liquid formula offers a synergistic way to satisfy the body's thirst for natural fruit juices, important minerals and essential vitamins.

Herbs For Hepatitis C & The Liver, By Stephen Harrod Buhner Includes descriptions of common medical tests and treatments, a guide to knowing and using the top herbal medicines that work to protect the liver and immune system.

Honeydew Melon White Tea, Republic of Tea, From The White Tea Collection, 50 Tea Bags The flavor profile of melon blends seamlessly with the soft, sweet notes of this rare Chinese White Tea.

Honeysuckle White Tea, Republic of Tea, From The White Tea Collection, 50 Tea Bags The new life of spring brings a profusion of blossoms. These blooms lend a sweet note and beautiful aromatics to this highly prized White Tea.

How To Prevent & Treat Cancer With Natural Medicine, By Dr. Michael Murray Simply stated, this books provide a clear path to changing the environment within your body so that it will not support the growth of cancer.

I-AIDE Yew Formula, 410 mg, 60 Caps I-Aide is ideal as a daily food supplement for excellent immune support as well as for promoting the rebuilding, enhancing and stimulating of immune function during periods of compromised immune strength.

Ideal Meal Protein Supplement, Orange Creamsicle, Hi-Tech, 3.2 lbs. The Ideal Meal Protein Supplement was specifically developed to provide the vital nutrients which are crucial to the body's ability to build quality muscle tissue and strength.

Immune-RX, Immune System Supplement, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 60 Tabs Immune-RX, Immune System Supplement, was formulated to strengthen your immune system because Immune-Rx offers the most powerful protection against the elements.

Immune System Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. The Immune System Formula can be used for AIDS, Auto-immune Diseases, and Cancer.

Immuno-Grand Plex, Organic Glandular, Hypoallergenic, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 60 Caps A mixture of glandulars for broad-spectrum nutritional support.

Irwin Naturals Advanced Ginza Plus, Multi-Adaptogen, 75 Gelcaps Irwin Naturals Advanced Ginza-Plus is a balanced formula combining five powerful adaptogens, including one of the highest potency ginseng extracts on the market.

Irwin Naturals Immuno Shield, Immune System Support, 100 GelCaps Supports overall strength of the immune system. This potent multi-herb complex addresses two key areas, immune support and bacterial/viral control.

Jiaogulan Herbal Tea, Premium Organic, 20 Tea Bags Get all the benefits of jiaogulan with this remarkable healing Jiaogulan tea.

Joint Comfort, Yogi Tea, 16 Tea Bags Joint Comfort from Yogi Tea is a delicious blend of herbs from Asia, Africa and America specifically formulated to comfort the joints naturally.

Kidney Rejuvenator, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 90 Tabs Kidney Rejuvenator is a proprietary blend of powerful herbs that support the kidneys' vital functions.

Kids SuperFood Powder, Children's Supplement, Chocolate Flavor, 200 g The SuperFood Children's Supplement has 33 fruits and vegetables with a healthy scoop of cocoa to bring a new and tasty way for kids to get the anti-oxidant power of 3 servings of fruits and vegetables in one glass.

Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, 64 fl. oz Kombucha's benefits to the physical body vary widely. It is said to enhance the immune system. By detoxifing the body, Kombucha makes it unlikely for disease causing bacteria and viruses to find a suitable growth environment. This results in a healthier physical body!

Kombucha 2000 Concentrate, 30 Caps Concentrated Kombucha Capsules are new to the market, but Kombucha 2000 is one of the very first successful Kombucha tea producers in the United States.

Kombucha Gold Organic Tea Brewing Kit (1 Kombucha Culture, 1 Elixer Book, 50 pH Strips) A home-brewing package which includes all you need to start brewing your own Kombucha Tea at Home. This package includes 1 living mushroom, 112 page book "The Miracle Fungus" 5th edition and several ounces of fermented "starter" tea.

Kombucha Gold Deluxe Organic Tea Brewing Kit (1 Kombucha Culture, 1 Elixer Book, 4 One Gallon Jars, 1 Heating Panel, 50 pH Strips) This package includes one Organic living mushroom, the "ELIXIR! Kombucha Tea" book, a Kombucha pH test strip vial, a four-pack of one gallon glass jars and a heating panel.

Kombucha Organic Mushroom Culture, Extra Large, 100% Organic, 1/2 Gallon Glass Container If you want to brew your own Kombucha Tea, you will need to purchase a Kombucha mushroom. Grown in beautiful Agua Dulce, California, these mushrooms are 100% Organic, pure, robust and vigorous.

Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 12 fl. oz., Case of 24 Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 25.4 fl. oz., Case of 12 Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 64 fl. oz., Case of 6 People from all over the world claim drinking Kombucha Tea provides relief from many physical ailments. Kombucha Tea offers many people the physical resistance they need to maintain and restore health. Kombucha's benefits to the physical body vary widely. It is said to enhance the immune system. By detoxifing the body, Kombucha makes it unlikely for disease causing bacteria and viruses to find a suitable growth environment. This results in a healthier physical body!

Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Kosher Liquid, All Natural, Vegetarian Medium, Lactose-Free, Apple Strawberry Flavor, Dynamic Health, 16 fl. oz. Beneficial bacteria, such as Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum, are called probiotics, available in a liquid Lactobacillus Acidophilus from Dynamic Health.

L-Arginine, Pharmaceutical Grade, Free Form, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps L-Arginine is a conditionally essential basic amino acid involved primarily in urea metabolism and excretion as well as DNA synthesis.

L-Cysteine Structural Support With Vitamin B-6 & C, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Tabs NOW L-Cysteine functions as an antioxidant and is a powerful aid to the body in protecting against radiation and pollution. Hair and skin are made up 10-14% Cystine.

Lemon Essential Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 1 oz. Use NOW Lemon Essential Oil to cleanse, refresh, cool and stimulate. Lemon essential oil can also be used to lighten dull stained hands or to tone and condition nails and cuticles.

L-Glutamine Powder, 100% Pure, Free Form Amino Acid & GH Releaser, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 1 lb. L-Glutamine powder may be used for reducing fatigue and improving exercise endurance.

Lick The Sugar Habit, By Nancy Appleton, Ph.D. Nancy Appleton, Ph.D., shows you how sugar upsets the body chemistry and devastates the endocrine and immune systems, leading to a host of diseases and conditions including hypoglycemia, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, headaches, allergies, asthma, obesity, periodontal disease, tooth decay, and more.

Liquid Colloidal Mineral Enriched With Blue Green Algae, Dynamic Health, 32 fl. oz. Dynamic Health Laboratories' Liquid Colloidal Mineral enriched with Blue-Green Algae synergizes specific ingredients to maximize the health benefits available from this unique blend.

Liquid CoQ10, NOW Foods, 4 oz. Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like compound also called ubiquinone. It is an essential component of cells and is necessary for mitochondrial energy production. Years of research has shown that CoQ10 supports healthy cardiovascular and immune system functions in addition to its vital role in energy production.

Liquid Sea Minerals With Silver, Trace Minerals, 32 fl. oz. Liquid Sea Minerals with Silver is a proprietary blend of sea vegetables like Pau D'Arco, Kelp, Spirulina, Irish Moss, Bladderwrack and more.

Liquid Silver, The Natural Solution For Colds & Flu, By Martha Christy Learn about a safe all-natural alternative to harmful antibiotics and other chemical drugs, that's effective even against resistant microbial strains!

Liver Rejuvenate, Liver Supplement, Vegetarian, Life-Flo, 90 Caps To maintain optimum liver health, the natural choice is Rejuvenate Liver Supplement from Life-Flo.

L-Ornithine HCl, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 100% Pure Powder, 8 oz. L-Ornithine is important since it induce the release of growth hormone in the body, which in turn helps with fat metabolism and is further required for a properly functioning immune system and liver and assists in ammonia detoxification and liver rejuvenation.

L-Ornithine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps L-Ornithine is important since it induces the release of growth hormone in the body, which in turn helps with fat metabolism and is further required for a properly functioning immune system and liver and assists in ammonia detoxification and liver rejuvenation.

Lung Formula, Supports Proper Lung Function, Banyan Botanical, 90 Tabs Lung Formula is a rejuvenating tonic designed to strengthen and support the respiratory system. This synergistic blend of herbs nourishes the lung tissue and bolsters the body's natural defenses against allergies, infections, disorders caused by smoking, or the deleterious effects of air pollution.

Lymphatic Glands Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Helps the lymphatic Glands cleanse the body of its wastes. May be used as a preventative and for acute conditions.

Lymphatic Support Wellness Oil, 2 fl. oz. We recommend this oil for everyone as a preventative measure or to help boost the immune system. To stimulate your lymph system, massage this oil into your lymph nodes.

Maca (Lepidum Meyenii) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk today Maca root is used to increase energy and support the immune system. Alternative Health & Herbs Remedies Maca Powder can help a number of conditions from fatigue to frigidity.

Mahasudarshan, Supports Immunity Through Detoxification, Banyan Botanicals, 90 Tabs Mahasudarshan is a complex formulation of Ayurvedic herbs that bolsters immunity through detoxification. Mahasudarshan decongests the body and enhances the elimination of toxins, assisting the immune system in times of infection.

Maitake Mushroom Whole, Certified Organic, 4 oz. Dry Weight The Maitake Mushroom is not only the medicinal mushroom that leads as an anti-cancer agent specializing in breast and prostate cancers, but is also renown for it's ability to regulate blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, and blood clots.

Mammo Guard Breast Health Assurance, 500 mg, 60 Caps This product is to ensure mammary and lymphatic systems health, including herbs that Chinese used to relieve symptoms of breast hyperplasia, cancer, lumps, acute, cystic, and suppurative mastitis, fibrocystic mass of breast, inflammation and breast cellulitis, etc., at their early stage of occurrence.

Mangosteen Juice (Garcinia Mangostan), Kosher & Vegetarian, Dynamic Health, 32 fl. oz. Dynamic Health Mangosteen Juice is rich in the Xanthone Antioxidant, and Mangosteen Juice contains naturally occurring minerals, enzymes, vitamins, antioxidants, phytonutrients and bioflavonoids and stimulates your body to boost energy.

Manhood Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags In Chinese Medicine these Herbs enhance energy, support the immune system, and are considered an elixir for sexual functions.

Manuka Honey & Bee Venom, Actiflex, GMO-Free, 8 oz. Manuka Honey & Bee Venom, Actiflex, GMO-Free has been used to enhance the immune systems battle against Arthritis & MS. Combined Pure Organic Manuka Honey and Bee Venom direct from New Zealand.

Melatonin Cream, Melatonin Supplement, Life-Flow, 2 oz. From being a natural sleep regulator to providing the body with a potent anti-oxidant, Life-Flo's Melatonin Cream, Melatonin Supplement, is a superior choice for those looking for better health and anti-aging nutrients.

Melatonin, Pharmaceutical Grade, NOW Foods, 3 mg, 60 Caps Melatonin is a naturally-occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland that plays a role in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.

MetabolicZyme, Hypoallergenic, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 900 Tabs MetabolicZyme is a powerful enzyme formulation, with both broad-spectrum pancreatic enzymes and plant-based proteolytic enzymes. Additionally, it provides nutrients that support circulation and modulate immune function.

Meta C Vitamin C Supplement, 1000 mg, 100 Tabs Meta C Vitamin C Supplement is a unique form of vitamin C that is absorbed faster than regular vitamin C and maintains higher serum levels for longer period of time with no intestinal discomfort.

Metal-X Metal Detox, Life-Flo, 30 VCaps Metal-X is a natural chelation product. It gently removes toxic heavy metals from the body while providing superior mineral supplementation.

MineralCheck Home Mineral Analysis, Mail-In Hair Test Kit MineralCheck Toxin Hair Testing Kit is a safe, easy-to-use, and reliable screen that uses a small hair sample to measure your mineral and toxin levels.

MSM & Glucosamine Body Cream, Life-Flo, 3 oz. Life Flo's MSM and Glucosamine Body Cream is an anti-inflammatory and offers pain relief that helps with joint function as well as improved natural defense against allergies and environmental toxins.

Multi-Vitamin With Minerals, Hi-Tech, 90 Tabs The most complete Multi-Vitamin With Minerals ever developed for today's busy, stressful life. This amazing multi-mineral and multi-vitamin is a potent blend of 47 vitamins, minerals, and healthful herbs.

Mycocyclin, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 1 fl. oz. The mushrooms contained in Mycocyclin, all harvested in the mycelial stage of growth, have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries to support the immune system.

Natural Astaxanthin Supplement, NOW Foods, 4 mg, 60 SoftGels NOW Foods Natural Astaxanthin Supplement offers all of the benefits of Astaxanthin in easy to take softgels.

Natural Cures, Updated Edition, "They" Don't Want You To Know About, By Kevin Trudeau Learn how the food industry is purposely putting secret chemical ingredients in the food that can cause you to become hungrier, become fat, and become physically addicted, and not listing them on the label.

Nature's Way Barley Bran, Barley Supplement, Standardized 60% Beta Glucan, 60 VCaps Nature's Way's Barley Bran, Barley Supplement, has one of the highest Barley Beta Glucan contents commercially available which makes it the supplement of choice for anyone looking to pump up their cardiovascular health.

Neem (Azadirachta Indica), 450 mg, 120 VCaps Neem does not destroy beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms needed to maintain optimum health.

Neem Detoxification, Banyan Botanicals, 90 Tabs Neem has traditionally been used to purify the blood, cleanse the liver and support the immune system. It is also commonly used for a variety of skin irritations and inflammations, and to support healthy blood glucose levels.

Neem Leaf, Certified Organic, 440 mg, 90 Caps Neem leaf enhances overall health, improves immune system response and supports healthy bowel function.

Neti Wash Plus, Varcho Veda, 2 fl. oz. For use with the Neti-pot, this wash's main ingredient is zinc which helps in cleaning up the sinuses and supporting the immune system.

New Energy Liver Rejuvenator, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 120 Tabs New Energy Liver Rejuvenator is a special blend of Chinese and American herbs which effectively stimulate the production of new liver cells.

Noni Juice (Morinda Citrofolia), Certified Organic, Tahitian, Raspberry Flavor, Dynamic Health, 32 fl. oz. Noni Juice (Morinda Citrofolia), 100% Pure, Certified Organic, Tahitian, Kosher, Dynamic Health, 32 fl. oz. Pure Noni Juice, aids digestion, eases arthritis and allergy symptoms, and helps eliminate parasites.

Noni Juice, Trace Minerals, 32 fl. oz. Trace Minerals Noni Juice product may provide nutritional support for Bio-Electric Health and Body Mineral Balancing.

Noni Liquid Extract, 30 ml Noni (Morinda citrifolia) is a tropical fruit that is grown in the Pacific Islands. It has been successfully used for over 2,000 years in Polynesia to treat a variety of illnesses. The most beneficial Noni is grown organically in pollution free volcanic soil.

Nursing Mom, Woman's Fenugreek Tea, Yogi Tea, 16 Tea Bags Yogi Tea Supports The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in its mission to find a cure for breast cancer by funding research into the causes and treatments of this disease.

Oil of Oregano Essential Oil With Extra Virgin Olive Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Natural, 1 fl. oz. NOW Foods Oil of Oregano with Extra Virgin Olive Oil combines 100 percent pure Oregano Oil with Extra Virgin Olive oil to create a pre-diluted blend that is stronger than other leading brands.

Oil of Oregano Essential Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 1 fl. oz. Our Oregano Essential Oil is derived from origanum vulgare, which is grown in the Mediterranean. Oregano Essential Oil contains a minimum of 55% carvacrol, one of the active components naturally occurring in Oregano.

Ojibwa Indian (Essiac) Extract Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 1.7 fl. oz. Ojibwa Indian Essiac Extract is used to support the immune system.

O J Soothe, PCK Technologies, Inc. / MagiHerbs, 500 mg, 60 Caps This 100% natural herbal formula is based on Chinese decoctions proven effective to relieve chronic musculo-skeletal disorder symptoms, including heel pain, painful, swollen, deformed, non-flexible or stiff joints and muscles, etc. but without open wound, red-hot skin or bone fracture.

Ola Loa, All Natural Hydrating Sports Drink, Mango Tangerine, 30 Packets Ola Loa, All Natural Hydrating Sports Drink, Mixed Berry, 30 Packets Ola Loa Sport is an all natural thirst-quenching, hydrating drink created for people who want to lead healthy, active lives.

Ola-Loa Children's Multi-Vitamin Drink Mix, Cran-Raspberry, 30 Packets Better your kids health by introducing them to this Child Multi-Vitamin based upon the most up-to-date studies on nutrition and child development and is 100% all-natural.

Olive Leaf With Echinacea & Vitamin C, 100 Caps Olive Leaf with Echinacea and Vitamin C represents the powerful synergy of current scientific research and traditional herbal medicine.

Omega Man, Organic Flax Seed Oil, Non-GMO, 1000 mg, 120 Caps Omega Man Organic Flax Seed Oil is the ideal essential fatty acid and plant phytochemical formula to support optimal health, life and vitality at any age.

Oral HGH Homeopathic "Live Young", 90 Chewable Tabs This Homeopathic Oral HGH Formula provides the same benefits found in synthetic injectable HGH without the costs and dangerous side effects of synthetic HGH.

Orange Blossom White Tea, From The White Tea Collection, Republic of Tea, 50 Tea Bags Orange Blossom White Tea is the ultimate cup of tea, the blossoms impart an invigorating citrus note to this supreme White Tea.

Oregano Essential Oil (Origanum Vulgare) With 50% Olive Oil, 2 fl. oz. Oregano essential Oil is used internally for joint pain, aching muscles, chronic cough, infections, asthma and bronchial congestion.

Oregano Oil, NOW Foods, 181 mg, 90 Enteric Coated Softgels Oil of Oregano is known as a cure for, and it's ability to stop a cold sore/fever blister dead in it's tracks.

Organic Coconut Oil, Virgin Unrefined Premium Nutritional Edible Oil, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 12 oz. NOW Organic Coconut Oil is a high grade, virgin unrefined premium nutritional edible oil obtained from the first cold pressing of organic coconut (Cocos nucifera) kernels.

Ovary & Uterus Clean, TCM Formula, Guifu Ankun, 500 mg, 60 Caps This time-honored formula is used in Chinese medicine for its blood circulation promoting, blood vessel dilating, stasis dispersing, internal secretion and hormone regulating, immune system supporting, hemolytic, analgesic and anti-inflammation properties to maintain healthy ovary and uterus and their proper functions.

Oxy Boost Plus, Therapeutic Strength, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 2 oz. A lack of sufficient oxygen in the blood stream reduces the body's first line of defense. This has be clearly established in medical literature. Oxy Boost safely increases the available oxygen levels in the blood stream.

Oxy Boost, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 2 oz. Oxygen is the basis of all life and is found in the air we breathe and the water we drink. Increasing oxygen levels can have very positive effects, including improved mental clarity, endurance, immunity, better digestion and increased energy.

Oxybolin 250, Body Building Supplement, Hi-Tech, 60 Tabs Oxybolin 250 Body Building Supplement is the product every athlete or health conscious person has been waiting for! Oxybolin 250 is perfect for anyone who wants to build muscle and/or enhance athletic performance.

Parastroy Two Part Natural Parasite Cleanse, Includes 2 Free CD's, Nature's Secret, 180 Caps Formulated from successful clinical experience, Parastroy Parasite Cleanse is a two-part program that supports the body's immune system, and creates an environment that is unfriendly to parasites.

Pau D'Arco (Purple Lapacho) Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Pau D'Arco is used to enhance liver function and to help lessen the effects of AIDS, allergies, cardiovascular problems, inflammatory bowel syndrome, rheumatism, tumors, and ulcers.

Pau D'Arco Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Pau D'Arco is rich source of iron, which contributes to the elimination of wastes from the body and the assimilation of nutrients.

Pau D'Arco Tea (Purple Lapacho), 25 Tea Bags Pau D'Arco Tea is a delicious, all-natural way to reduce Inflammation and Pain and to boost immunity.

Persimmon White Tea, From The White Tea Collection, Republic of Tea, 50 Tea Bags Cultivated for centuries in China and honored for the royal red-orange color of its glossy skin, this succulent tangy-sweet fruit has a spicy finish and the color of royalty.

Peter Gillham's Liquid Organic Life Vitamins, 32 fl. oz. Organic Life Vitamins is a power-packed premium formulation that supplies the body with the essential nutrients it requires-missing as a result of deficient diets and the stresses of today's busy lifestyles. It is easy to take and tastes great!

Pineapple Guava White Tea, From The White Tea Collection, Republic of Tea, 50 Tea Bags The exotic pineapple and guava fruits of the tropics blend wonderfully with the subtle profile of this exquisite White Tea to create a perfect, welcoming cup of pure hospitality.

Platinum Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Platinum is a pure liquid Platinum Supplement. Platinum is used in the treatment of cancer and as a base in some of the chemotherapeutic treatments. Platinum may be effective in killing disease- causing bacteria, fungus, viruses, and help boost the immune system.

Polari Tea, Herbal Detox Tea, Caffeine & Tannin Free, 20 Tea Bags Polari Herbal Detox Tea is a South African produced herbal tea remedy.

Pregnenolone Cream, Life-Flo, 2 oz. Life Flo's Pregnenolone Cream contains natural pregnenolone, tocotrienols, primrose oil, lecithin, MSM and grape seed extract.

Primadophilus Reuteri, Nature's Way, 90 VCaps Primadophilus Reuteri stimulates gastrointestinal epithelial cell development and improves intestinal cell structure leading to more efficient nutrient uptake, enhanced physical growth and overall better health.

Primadophilus Reuteri Powder, Nature's Way, 5 oz. Primadophilus Reuteri stimulates gastrointestinal epithelial cell development and improves intestinal cell structure leading to more efficient nutrient uptake, enhanced physical growth and overall better health.

Probiotic Defense, NOW Foods, 90 Caps NOW Probiotic Defense is a combination of friendly probiotic bacteria, including ones commonly found as soil organisms, blended into a fermented whole food base.

Procaine Ultra GH9 (Ultimate 9), Procaine HCl, 100 mg, 60 Caps Procaine Ultra GH9 is the most trusted anti-aging TherapGH9 with its patented PBN will put that "ump" back into your cells, catapulting your wellness or sports program to a multi-quantum level!

ProgestaCare Natural Progesterone Cream, Men's Formula, 100% Natural, 3 oz. Medical researchers are just now discovering the many health benefits that natural progesterone cream can offer men.

ProgestaCare Plus, Life-Flow, With Phytoestrogens, 4 oz. ProgestaCare Plus combines ProgestaCare's bio-identical progesterone with the highest quality of all natural phytoestrogens.

ProgestaCare Natural Progesterone Cream, Life-Flow, Women's Formula, 100% Natural, 4 oz. ProgestaCare Natural Progesterone Cream helps women reduce the severity of PMS symptoms lessen the effects of menopause and counter-balance the effects of estrogen dominance, Infertility, Migraines, Fibrocystic Breast, Skin Care, and Acne.

Propolis Extract, Alcohol-Free PFL-15, 0.8 fl. oz. Comvita Propolis Extracts are made from the highest quality New Zealand Propolis. The antioxidant effects of flavonoids have been shown to be beneficial in maintaining a healthy immune system.

Propolis Throat Spray, 1.05 fl. oz. Propolis Throat Spray combines the antibacterial and anaesthetic properties of bee propolis with essential oils of aniseed, peppermint, clove and myrrh to provide a refreshing oral hygiene spray and breath freshener.

Pure Virgin Coconut Oil Cream, Cosmetic Cream, NOW Foods, 7 oz. NOW Foods Pure Virgin Coconut Oil Cream can be used in recipes as it is food grade, but also as an excellent hair and skin treatment.

Red Ginseng Royal Jelly, 10 ml Vials, 30 Vials Royal Jelly is abundant in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, proteins, various enzymes, flavonoids, and nucleic acids.

Red Reishi Mushroom Tincture, 2 fl. oz. Red Reishi is called Ling Zhi and it is believed to be one of the ingredients for youth elixirs.

Red Yeast Rice With CoQ10, NOW Foods, 120 Caps NOW Red Yeast Rice is beneficial in improving blood circulation, in aiding digestion, and in treating abdominal pain. It is further enhanced with the addition of CoQ10 to support healthy cardiovascular and immune system function, Milk Thistle Extract to support healthy liver function, and Alpha Lipoic Acid to provide antioxidant support.

Regenerator Mate, Balanceuticals, TCM Formula, 100% Natural, 60 Caps Chinese medicine uses this well-known formula to supplement the Qi, strengthen the spleen, nurture the liver, nourish the kidney, support the immune system, increase white blood cell and platelets levels, and ease side-effects of chemo and radiation.

Regenerator, Shenlian Zaizao, 60 Caps Chinese medicine uses it to eliminate heat and toxins, activate blood circulation and remove stasis, and speed up T lymph cell transformation, enhance phagocytosis of macrophage and increase white blood cell level.

Reishi Mushroom Powder, 100% Organic, 4 oz. Reishi is used as a tonic to help increase energy, improve digestion and sleep, strengthen resistance to disease, and regulate the immune system. It is widely used to improve the cardiovascular system, lower HDL (the 'bad' cholesterol), and reduce excess fatty acids.

Relaxing Baby Massage Wellness Oil, 2 fl. oz. The benefits of Baby Massage are numerous including the relief of discomfort and it releases both oxytocin and endorphins and therefore can assist in relieving discomfort from teething, congestion, colic and emotional stress.

Renewal HGH, Advanced Homeopathic, The Next Generation of Oral Growth Hormone, 1 fl. oz. The Renewal HGH Advanced Formula is an orchestration of energies that brings a new level of efficacy to oral growth hormone.

Respir-All, Vegetarian Formula, NOW Foods, 60 Tabs As a safe and natural alternative to many over the counter formulas, NOW Respir-All Tabs offer sound protection that can help you breathe easier all year round!

Rhodiola Root Extract, Standardized To Minimum 3% Rosavins & 1% Salidrosides, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 60 VCaps Today, Rhodiola root extract is a commonly used herb to boost the immune system and boost energy levels naturally and supports memory and mental clarity.

Rooibos Body Lotion, 6 fl. oz. African Red Tea is great for any type of skin, it contains large amounts of Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Zinc for a healthy, smooth skin.

Russian Choice Immune Supplement, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 60 Caps Today, Rhodiola root extract is a commonly used herb to boost the immune system and boost energy levels naturally and supports memory and mental clarity.

Sambucol Black Elderberry Extract, Nature's Way, 7.8 fl. oz. Sambucol is used by millions of people with positive results being reported worldwide, Sambucol is especially popular for promoting good health against the Flu and Colds during the winter season.

Sambucol For Kids, Elderberry Formula, 4 fl. oz. Sambucol for Kids supports the immune system, and is especially popular during the winter season. Sambucol black elderberry extract has been used by million of people with positive results being reported worldwide.

Sambucol Immune System Formula, 30 Lozenges Sambucol Immune System Formula Lozenges support your natural defenses, and are especially popular during the winter season. Sambucol black elderberry extract has been used by millions of people with positive results being reported worldwide.

Sambucol Immune System Formula With Elderberry & Echinacea, 7.8 fl. oz. Sambucol Immune System Elderberry Formula supports your natural defenses against the Flu, and Colds, and is especially popular during the winter season.

Samento, Extra Strength (100 Times More Effective Than Cat's Claw), 600 mg, 30 Caps Samento is beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.

Samento Liquid Extract, 1 fl oz. Beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.

Samento (Uncaria Tomentosa), Extra Strength (100 Times More Effective Than Regular Cat's Claw), 0.5% POA, 600 mg, 30 Caps Samento is beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.

Schizandra Berry Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. In the early 1980s, Chinese doctors began researching Schizandra Berry as a treatment for hepatitis, and it is now recognized as an "adaptogen," capable of increasing the body's resistance to stress and disease.

Seabuckthorn Seed Oil, 100% Natural, 500 mg, 60 Softgels A rare source of vitamin E, Seabuckthorn Oil also provides other vitamins including Vitamins A, C, D, K, etc, carotenoids, flavonoids, phytosterols, amino acids, serotonin and 28 trace elements: iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, iodine, etc.

Sea Minerals With Silver & Sea Greens, Dynamic Health, 32 fl. oz. This unique formulation has dynamic ingredients that work together synergistically to bring your cells to an optimum performance level.

SeaGest Intestinal Care, 60 Caps SeaGest Is No Ordinary Digestive Aid! SeaGest is an extraordinary nutritional breakthrough for intestinal health made from pure white fish found in the depths of the North Pacific Ocean.

Selenium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Selenium is pure liquid Selenium supplement. Selenium promotes normal body growth, enhances fertility, encourages tissue elasticity and is a potent antioxidant that naturally reduces the retention of toxic metals in the body. Selenium is crucial for the proper functioning of the heart muscle and there is evidence that it can help the body fight cancer.

Selenium Supplement, Yeast Free, NOW Foods, 200 mcg, 180 Caps Selenium is an essential trace mineral in the human body. NOW Foods Selenium Supplement is an important part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells against the effects of free radicals that are produced during normal oxygen metabolism.

Serrazimes, NOW Foods, 20,000 Units, 90 Caps Serrazimes promotes cardiovascular and immune health.

7 Keto DHEA, Metabolite of DHEA, NOW Foods, 25 mg, 90 Caps 7 Keto DHEA capsules Support the immune System and aid weight loss. A powerful antioxidant, 7 KETO DHEA aids fat metabolism and supports the production of lean muscle tissue.

Shark Liver Oil, 400 mg, With Vitamin A, 10,000 IU, NOW Foods, 120 Softgels Shark Liver Oil is a rich source of a variety of nutrients, including vitamins A, D and E, as well as the Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.

Shilajit, Rejuvenates & Detoxifies urinary Tract & Reproductive Organs, Banyan Botanicals, 90 Tabs Shilajit is a powerful rejuvenative that cleanses the urinary tract and lungs, while bolstering immunity and strength. It purifies the blood and helps remove excess kapha and toxins from the tissues. As an aphrodisiac, it increases vitality and stamina while toning the reproductive organs and supporting their proper function.

Shingles Soothe Wellness Oil, Nature's Inventory, 2 fl. oz. Shingles Soothe Wellness Oil eases the intense pain of the Shingles and helps to promote healing using unrefined grapeseed oil and an essential oil blend of eucalyptus, marjoram, ginger, tea tree, and lavender.

Silver Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 100 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Silver is a pure liquid Silver supplement. Silver is a food supplement that has a long history of use in health care. It is believed that silver may support the immune system as a systemic disinfectant.

Spirulina Digest & Flora, 180 Caps Provides an all-inclusive proprietary formula to support gastrointestinal function, antioxidant protection and immunity.

Spirulina Green Blends Cleansing Formula Powder, 7.4 oz. Earthrise Green Blends Cleansing Formula is a Spirulina-based green food that contains five key ingredients to help detoxify the body naturally.

Spirulina, 100% Organic, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 VCaps Spirulina helps protect the immune system, reduce cholesterol, aid in the absorption of minerals and has been used in the treatment of diabetes, glaucoma, liver pathologies, cancer, increasing neurotransmitter formation, and it acts as an appetite suppressant.

Spirulina Immune System Modulator, Spirulina IL-4, 180 Caps A human clinical study shows that Earthrise Spirulina IL-4 is high in Zinc, Vitamin C and Phycocyanin reduces IL-4 (Interleukin-4), the mediator of IgE (Immunoglobulin E) production.

Spirulina Natural, 500 mg, 180 Tabs Earthrise Spirulina Natural is a concentrated source of antioxidants and total carotenoids which help protect the body from damaging effects of free radicals.

Spirulina Natural Powder, 6.3 oz. Earthrise Spirulina Natural is a concentrated source of antioxidants and total carotenoids which help protect the body from damaging effects of free radicals.

Spirulina Powder, 100% Natural, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 1 lb. Spirulina helps protect the immune system, reduce cholesterol, aid in the absorption of minerals and has been used in the treatment of diabetes, glaucoma, liver pathologies, cancer, increasing neurotransmitter formation, and it acts as an appetite suppressant.

St. John's Wort Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags St. John's Wort Herb Tea is made of wild St. John's Wort and Siberian Ginseng. These Herbs tonify the nervous system, ease anxiety and depression, and support the immune system.

Stevia Extract White Powder, 25 grams Stevia extract has a delicious and refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is also an excellent diabetic aid which nourishes the pancreas, helping to achieve healthful blood sugar levels.

Stevia Plus Fiber Powder, 4 oz. Shaker Bottle Stevia has a delicious and refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is also an excellent diabetic aid which nourishes the pancreas, helping to achieve healthful blood sugar levels. Enjoy the flavor that Stevia adds to any food or beverage knowing you will also increase the healthful benefits.

Super Strength FarmFresh Colostrum Chewables, Natural Vanilla Flavor, 480 mg, 60 Chews Colostrum known for its powerful healing factors offers optimal health. Colostrum research proves a wide spectrum of immunoglobulins, antibodies, and accessory immune factors.

Sutherlandia Frutescens (Natural Immune Booster), 350 mg, 60 VCaps Sutherlandia Frutescens is regarded as the most profound and multi-purpose of the medicinal plants in Southern Africa.

Sutherlandia (Sutherlandia Frutescens), 300 mg, 60 Tabs Sutherlandia powerfully assists the body to mobilize its own immunological physiological resources to cope with diverse physical, mental and chemical stressors.

Sweetleaf Stevia Plus Fiber, 100 Packets Per Box Stevia has a delicious and refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is also an excellent diabetic aid which nourishes the pancreas, helping to achieve healthful blood sugar levels.

Symfre Cold & Flu Tea, Wisdom Herbs, Loose Tea, 5 oz. Drink two cups of Symfre tea as soon as you notice a scratchy throat or sinus congestion, then a cup every two to three hours for two days or longer during waking hours, as needed.

Sympacho Tea, 20 Tea Bags Sympacho tea is a delicious, all-natural way to reduce inflammation and pain and boost immunity.

Synthovial Seven, Pure Hyaluronic Acid, Hyalogic, 1 oz. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has been proven by numerous medical studies to alleviate pain and suffering from arthritis of the knee and other joints.

SystemWell Ultimate Multisystem Immunity Supplement, 180 Tabs SystemWell Ultimate Multisystem Immunity Supplement is the multi-system defense formula for seven essential aspects of healthy immunity.

SystemWell Immune System Supplement, Nature's Way, 90 Tabs Taking SystemWell Immune System Supplement is like having a personal bodyguard 24 hours a day.

SystemWell Immune System Supplement, Nature's Way, 45 Tabs Taking SystemWell Immune System Supplement is like having a personal bodyguard 24 hours a day. SystemWell supports all 7 systems of immunity: cellular, circulatory, digestive, epidermal, lymphatic, respiratory and systemic.

The Coconut Oil Miracle, 4th Edition, Paperback, By Bruce Fife, C.N., N.D. Dr. Fife says Coconut oil can help protect from heart disease, cancer and other degenerative conditions, improve digestion, strengthen the immune system, beautify skin and hair and much more.

The Peoples Green Tea, Republic of Tea, 50 Tea Bags In the purest sense, this green tea is celebrated for its refreshing subtle taste and health benefits. The true essence of this green tea will energize harmony and spirit.

ThioDox Glutathione Complex, Hypoallergenic, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 90 Tabs Formulated to enhance and protect liver, brain and eye function. The nutrients contained in ThioDox support detoxification, immune system function and glutathione production.

Thymus Organic Glandular, Hypoallergenic, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 75 Caps Thymus Organic Glandular supports the function of the thymus gland, the master gland of the immune system.

Throat Spray GSE, 4 fl. oz. This natural formulation is designed to promote healthy conditions in the mouth and throat. NutriBiotic Throat Spray provides protection from sore throat due to germs.

Total Body Tonic, Herbal, 90 Caps Total Body Tonic is a synergistic, herbal formula to nourish, strengthen, tone and regulate the body.

Trace Mineral Drops, ConcenTrace Travel Size, Refillable, Trace Minerals, 0.5 fl. oz. It's impossible to underestimate the importance the minerals and trace minerals in Trace Mineral Drops to the human body. They are the catalysts for all the vitamins and other nutrients your body needs for developing and maintaining good health.

Travel or Home First Aid Kit The Travel or Home First Aid Kit has all the internal and topical products from Nutribiotic you will need for your travel or home first aid needs.

Tri-Amino / L-Arginine, L-Ornithine, L-Lysine, NOW Foods, 775 mg, 120 Caps Tri-Amino, an amino acid supplement, is a comprehensive product that combines three essential amino acids, L-Arginine, L-Ornithine, and L-Lysine into one easy-to-take formula.

Triple-Tea Fat Burner, Irwin Naturals, 75 Softgels Triple-Tea Fat burner is infused with a powerful mix of White, Green and Black Tea extracts providing a potent combination of fat metabolizing ingredients with super antioxidant protection.

Ultimate Matrix Men's Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, 90 Tabs Ultimate Matrix Men's Multi Vitamin & Mineral contains the optimum levels of 18 vitamins, 6 macro minerals, 5 micro minerals, and 72 trace minerals.

Ultimate Matrix Women's Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, 90 Tabs Ultimate Matrix Women's Multi Vitamin & Mineral contains the optimum levels of 18 vitamins, 6 macro minerals, 5 micro minerals, and 72 trace minerals.

Ultimate Respiratory Cleanse With Mullein, Nature's Secret, 60 Tabs A powerful, synergistic herbal blend that will cleanse, strengthen and rejuvenate the entire respiratory system. This formula also provides unique nourishment specifically for the immune system.

Visi-Clear With Lutein, Bilberry, Zeaxanthin & Lycopene, 60 Caps Visi Clear Eye Vitamin with Lutein and Bilberry is one of the few products that provide both lutein and whole kale and Zeaxanthin, another powerful carotenoid, to maximize antioxidant activity.

Vital Greens, Vital Earth, 180 Caps 30 Day Supply. 100% complete, live whole food nutrition. Concentrated blend from 'Land and Sea'. Rich in antioxidants, natural living plant enzymes, whole food vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and more.

Vital Yew (Pacific Yew) Oil Tincture, 100% Organic, 1 fl. oz. Vital Yew provides incredible support for the immune system, lungs, sinuses, breathing, cellular function and more!

Vital Yew (Pacific Yew) Salve, 1 oz. Yew promotes healing of wounds, rashes, burns, bug bites, and problem skin.

Vital Yew (Pacific Yew) Tea, 20 Tea Bags Vital Yew has been analyzed for its remarkable anti-cancer properties, but has also been historically utilized in its natural form for promoting relief from a variety of health concerns including colds, viral, bacterial and fungal infections, flu, rheumatism, sciatica, kidney problems, lung problems and more.

Vital Yew (Pacific Yew), 300 mg, 180 Caps Pacific Yew tree has not only been intensively used and analyzed for its remarkable anti-cancer properties, but has also been historically utilized in its natural form for promoting relief from a variety of health concerns including colds, viral, bacterial and fungal infections, flu, rheumatism, sciatica, kidney problems, lung problems and more.

Vitamin C Complex Powder, NOW Foods, Vegetarian Formula, 8 oz. This Vitamin C Complex Powder is formulated with buffered Calcium Ascorbate for acid-sensitive individuals.

Vitamin C Liquid For Baby & Children, 4 fl. oz. Vitamin C is known as a principal anti-oxidant, the need for which is greatly increased in infants and children due to today's elevated environmental stresses and pollution.

Wellness Shots Spray, California Natural, 1 oz. Created in a Malibu Juice Bar, Wellness Shots are a powerful tonic formulated from organic ginger, oregano oil; grapefruit seed extract, colloidal silver, and peppermint. It creates instant relief for colds, flu's, and allergy like symptoms.

Wellness Shots, California Natural, 4 oz. Created in a Malibu Juice Bar, Wellness Shots are a powerful tonic formulated from organic ginger, oregano oil; grapefruit seed extract, colloidal silver, and peppermint. It creates instant relief for colds, flu's, and allergy like symptoms.

Whey Protein Powder, NOW Foods, Dutch Chocolate, 2 lbs Pure Whey Protein powder is a blend of proteins that contain the full range of essential amino acids required by the body to retain its strength and integrity.

Whole Reishi Mushroom, 4 oz. Reishi is used as a tonic to help increase energy, improve digestion and lower HDL (the 'bad' cholesterol), and reduce excess fatty acids. Also, Reishi has been shown to prevent and treat hardening of the arteries.

Whole Shiitake Mushroom, 4 oz. Shiitake Mushroom is a mainstay in the Japanese diet. Very high in nutrition.

Wild Oregano Oil, California Natural, 1 oz. Oregano Oil is known as one nature's most powerful anti-fungal and anti-viral herbs. Its natural anti-septic properties make it excellent for killing off parasites and maintaining a healthy immune system.

Wild Oregano Oil, California Natural, 510 mg, 90 Caps Oregano Oil is known as one nature's most powerful anti-fungal and anti-viral herbs. Its natural anti-septic properties make it excellent for killing off parasites and maintaining a healthy immune system.

Wrist Right Gel, Immune Prime Gel, Hypoallergenic, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 4 grams Wrist Right Immune Prime Gel is a non-toxic essential oil extract. Wrist Right Immune Prime Gel supports and enhances the phagocytic activity of the white blood cells, and has a modulating effect on the immune system.

Yeast Cleanse, Candistroy & Probiotic Rebuilder, 2 Part Program, Includes 2 Free CD's, 2 Bottles, Nature's Secret, 30 Tabs Each Candistroy Yeast Cleanse is a comprehensive, all-natural system that helps the body rid itself of fungus and replenishes good bacteria.

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Vasculitis Foundation
P.O. Box 28660
Kansas City, MO 64188-8660
Phone: (816) 436-8211
Fax: (816) 436-8211
Toll Free Phone: (800) 277-9474
E-Mail: wga@wgassociation.org
Website: www.wgassociation.org

American Kidney Fund, Inc.
6110 Executive Boulevard
Suite 1010
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 881-3052
Fax: (301) 881-0898
Toll Free Phone: (800) 638-8299
E-Mail: helpline@kindeyfund.org
Website: www.kidneyfund.org

National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 889-2210
Fax: (212) 689-9261
Toll Free Phone: (800) 622-9010
E-Mail: info@kidney.org
Website: www.kidney.org

American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 315-8700
Fax: (212) 315-8870
Toll Free Phone: (800) 586-4872
Website: www.lungusa.org

NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Phone: (301) 592-8573
Fax: (301) 251-1223
E-Mail: nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.gov

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
6610 Rockledge Drive, MSC 6612
Bethesda, MD 20892-2520
Toll Free Phone: (866) 284-4107 TDD: (800) 877-8339 Website: www.niaid.nih.gov

Autoimmune Information Network, Inc.
PO Box 4121
Brick, NJ 08723
Phone: (732) 262-0450
Fax: (732) 262-0450
E-Mail: autoimmunehelp@aol.com
Website: www.aininc.org

Wegener's Granulomatosis Support Group
P.O. Box 28660
Kansas City, MO 64188-8660
Toll Free Phone: (800) 277-9474
Website: www.wgassociation.org

American College of Rheumatology
1800 Century Place, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone: (404) 633-3777
Fax: (404) 633-1870
Website: www.rheumatology.org

For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact:

The National Organization for Rare Disorders
P.O. Box 1968
Danbury, CT 06813-1968
Phone: (203) 744-0100
Website: www.rarediseases.org
E-Mail: orphan@rarediseases.org

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Wegener's Granulomatosis Association

NIAID Fact Sheet: Wegener's Granulomatosis

Wegener's Granulomatosis Site

Wegener's Granulomatosis Info

Yahoo Health: Wegener's Granulomatosis



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