The Immune System

The Immune System

At any given moment cells in our bodies are dying. Dead cells are constantly being replaced by new cells. Some of the new cells are defective or abnormal in some way. The uncontrolled growth of those abnormal cells is what we call cancer. Healthy cells may also be made abnormal by external forces, such as radiation. The growth of abnormal cells is held in check by the immune system.

The immune system identifies a foreign body, such as a bacterium, virus, (commonly referred to as germs) or abnormal cell and destroys it. When the immune system is functioning properly we remain healthy. When the immune system is depressed, a foreign body such as a germ or an abnormal cell is able to replicate itself. This replication can take place at a fantastic rate. Then we get sick. The replication of abnormal cells and the resulting uncontrolled growth of those cells is what we call cancer. Medical people are fond of defining cancer as it relates to a particular part of the body, such as lung cancer, breast cancer, etc. Cancer is cancer regardless of what part of the body it attacks..

Conventional cancer treatment targets fast-growing cells for destruction because rapid growth is a characteristic of cancer cells. However, cells produced by the immune system are also fast growing and they are also destroyed, along with the cancer cells. Therein lies a bitter irony. Cancer cells are destroyed but we can become very ill from a germ because our immune system has been compromised by the treatment.

Cancer is the result of a malfunctioning immune system. Any cure for cancer will have to be one that enhances and strengthens the immune system so that the immune system can do the job it was designed for and destroy the abnormal cells.

The cure for every type of cancer will be found in herbs, or other substances, that strengthen and enhance the immune system. The cure for cancer lies within our body and its properly functioning immune system.

Spontaneous Remission

Spontaneous Remission is the term used by conventional medical professionals to explain why a cancer patient suddenly shows no signs of cancer. It is a subject that makes them uncomfortable. When a cancer patient's formerly depressed immune system is reactivated, the reactivated immune system looks after the cancer cells in the manner for which it was designed and the cancer cells are eliminated.

Obviously, if the immune system again becomes depressed, at a future time, then there is a possibility of the cancer reoccurring, therefore, we must always help our immune system. We must detoxify our bodies. We must expel toxic material because it will poison us. We must strengthen our immune system, and keep it strong, so that it will always function at top efficiency and be able to keep us healthy.

Our properly functioning immune system keeps us alive. When a body dies the immune system, of course, also dies. The bacteria within the body can then grow, with no interference from the immune system. The body then decomposes rapidly. Obviously the immune system is your body's health "watchdog". Look after it and feed it well with the proper nutrients so that it can operate at peak efficiency.

That, my friend is the argument for using herbs, fruits, and vegetables in your diet because they can act as a powerful tonic for your immune system.

© Copyright 2004 Lou Surette. Last update: 12/2/04; 12:55:42 PM.