Dr. Michael Murray The IMMUNE FA CTOR - Natural MediFAQS

Echinamide and the Immune System
vaccines do not produce lifelong immunity and
“booster shots” may be required for the vaccine to
continue to be effective. Also, some organisms, like flu
viruses, outsmart the body’s defenses by mutating.
CELL-MEDIATED (T CELL) IMMUNITY HUMORAL (B CELL) IMMUNITY
Protects Against: Protects Against:
Most viruses (e.g., herpes simplex) Some viruses (e.g., measles)
Most mycoplasma (e.g., tuberculosis) Most bacteria (e.g., strep and staph)
Most yeast (e.g., candidiasis) Most parasites (e.g., giardia)
The remaining types of lymphocytes are the natural
killer cells. Natural killer (NK) cells got their name
because they can destroy cells that have become
cancerous or infected with viruses. They are especially
important because they provide vital protection against
the development and spread of cancer.
Echinamide on the Front Lines
Echinacea affects lymphocytes in an indirect and direct
manner. 10-12 The indirect manner is via enhancing
macrophage function. Macrophages assist lymphocytes
in many ways. For example, it is the macrophage’s job
to grab hold of the organism and present it to a
lymphocyte for “processing”. In this respect the
macrophage is a lot like the military police apprehending
a suspect and the lymphocyte is like the judge
at a court martial deciding how the suspect should be
treated. By being better able to apprehend the culprit,
there is a better chance that it will be brought to justice.
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