Colostrum for asthma and sinus problems

Asthma is a disorder of the respiratory system in which the tubes that allow air to enter and leave the lungs narrow, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath due to restricted air intake. More than 17 million Americans suffer from asthma, and it occurs equally in men and women and in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. The prevalence of asthma increased by more than 60% in Americans between 1982 and 1994. Scientists suspect that the sharp increase was due to increased exposure to secondhand smoke, growing populations in polluted urban centers, and poorly ventilated new homes.

Asthma attacks occur when the bronchial tubes and bronchioles become inflamed, usually from contact with a trigger irritant, such as pet hair or cigarette smoke. This reduces the space through which air can travel through the lungs, making the lungs work harder to move air in and out. The attack usually begins with a slight pressure on the chest and a dry cough, and as the attack intensifies, wheezing develops and breathing becomes difficult and the cough produces a stringy mucosa. Since inflammation of the airways prevents some of the oxygen-rich air from reaching the alveoli, the body’s cells begin to burn oxygen at a higher rate, which actually increases the body’s oxygen demand.

Airway inflammation occurs when an irritant comes into contact with the walls of the airways. The body’s immune system detects the irritant as foreign and releases an immunoglobulin of the IgE class that can adhere to the irritant. This triggers the release of specialized white blood cells, known as mast cells, that target the site of irritation. When they get there, mast cells release histamine, a chemical that causes swelling and redness as part of an inflammatory response. This causes the muscles that line the airways to contract even more, narrowing the passage even more. The cells lining the airways overreact to the inflammatory response and secrete a lot of mucus, which clogs the bronchioles and causes wheezing.

The most common causes of asthma attacks are extremely small, lightweight particles that are carried through the air and inhaled into the lungs. For many people, environmental triggers are allergens such as plant pollen, mold spores, animal dander, and the fecal matter of dust mites and cockroaches. Triggers can also be physiological, such as exercise and infections like the common cold. Alternatively, attacks can be triggered by substances found in food, such as sulfites used to preserve beer and wine, and in medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

Sinus problems are likely to be closely related to a person who may have asthma. The sinuses are air-filled, mucous-lined cavities in the head and cheekbones and in the frontal bone, just above and between the eye sockets. All sinuses drain into the nasal cavity. The sinuses often become infected with bacteria, causing inflammation and severe pain. Environmental and chemical irritants, as well as most allergens, can similarly cause a mild to severe inflammatory response in the sinuses. In all cases, the inflammation results in an overproduction of mucosa by the cells lining the cavities. Repeated attacks often lead to thickening of the mucous membranes and sometimes scarification requiring surgical intervention, often providing only temporary relief.

So what can you do with all of this? The answer is routine dietary supplementation with high-quality bovine colostrum and this is why.

First, allergic reactions and asthma are manifestations of an immune system that is out of control. The problem is that around the age of 13, the body’s health support mechanisms began to deteriorate. Before puberty, when you were a young child, the very foundation of your immune system was established by a small gland-like structure in the upper chest, the thymus. It is within this structure that cells mature that will determine the appropriate type of response that your immune system should mount after an insult, and then cells from the same source will regulate the quality and intensity of that response. Cells in this gland also scan the blood for abnormal cells and kill them. After puberty, the thymus begins to shrink and finally almost disappears between the ages of 50 and 60. So even though the immune system develops more immune memory over time, it gradually loses the ability to efficiently and effectively orchestrate and direct one’s immune response.

When it comes to any type of inflammatory condition, including an infection, it is wise to recognize that the best defense is based on a good offense. Scientific studies have shown that insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), a major component of high-quality bovine colostrum, and the IGF superfamily of proteins can restore and maintain a fully functional thymus, even in adults. In addition, colostrum contains the alpha and beta chains of the thymosin hormone that act independently and in concert to regulate the functions of the thymus. Additionally, the proline-rich peptide (PRP), also known as thymulin, in colostrum is known to downregulate the immune system and keep the response to a foreign substance in check. Other studies have shown that including only small amounts of colostrum in the daily diet of adult animals significantly improves the ability of their white blood cells to respond to infections and destroy invading bacteria and viruses.

Therefore, routine dietary supplementation with a high-quality, first-milking colostrum, such as Immune-Tree, will strengthen and support the immune system and help keep the immune system functioning at an optimal level and keep the response in check. inflammatory or, at a minimum. , reduce the impact of asthma attacks. As suggested use, routinely consume 5-6 500mg capsules or equivalent powder daily and aim to increase this to 8-10 capsules daily during periods when attacks historically occur.

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