Wellness Formula-

Year after year, Wellness Formula has been voted America’s #1 immune supplement
and a top cold weather formula in the industry’s leading nationwide poll,
the Vity Awards*. Wellness received these honors due to its strong reputation
for immune support and customer satisfaction.

Wellness is a Bio-Aligned™ Formula, designed to bring harmony to the multiple, interconnected
systems that influence immune health. Here’s how.

* Immune System

Immune system components addressed by Wellness Formula include protective barriers such
as the skin and mucous membranes, cell-mediated immunity involving T-lymphocytes and thymus support, and humoral
(body fluid) immunity, consisting of B-lymphocytes and macrophage interactions Vitamin A is involved in T-lymphocyte
activity, mucosal immunity and phagocytosis. Beta carotene is involved in thymus gland function and in white blood cell activity. Vitamin C is concentrated in the white blood cells—and now Wellness Formula contains Metabolic-C™, an optimal form of vitamin C for improved absorption and enhanced benefits to your body! Zinc is found in specific protein compounds within the thymus gland that play an important role in the differentiation of T-cells. Research reveals
echinacea’s ability to support immune function, specifically the activity of macrophages. Astragalus is a primary supporter of natural defenses with immunopotentiating effects.

*Respiratory System— Cleansing Mucous Membranes

Our nasal passages, sinuses, throat and bronchial tubes are protected by mucous membranes, moist layers of connective tissue that are the first line of immune defense. Cleansing the mucous membranes is an important part of winterizing your immune system. Vitamin A is necessary for the secretion of mucin (a constituent of mucus) in the intestinal
mucous membranes and for the integrity of connective tissue. The integrity of vessels and membranes is also supported by vitamin C, mullein, copper and zinc. Astragalus, isatis, garlic, goldenseal, and pau d’arco are herbs that
cleanse the mucuous membranes.

*Respiratory System— Clearing Mucus

As important as mucous membranes are to the immune system, too much mucus can be a
problem. Wellness Formula includes herbs that support the body’s clearing of excess mucus in the upper respiratory system. These include mullein, horehound, polygonatum, goldenseal, and pau d’arco.

*Stress Response Mechanisms

Science now shows that emotional and physiological stress significantly impact the immune system. Wellness Formula
supports our bodies’ overall response to stress. Eleutherococcus is an adaptogen whose key constituents, saponin glycosides, support the body’s stress response. The herb astragalus, and the minerals calcium and magnesium also
support stress response.

*Antioxidant Defense

While carrying out their immune functions, white blood cells generate free radicals, highly reactive molecules that can damage the very white blood cells that produce them. Vitamin C, a free radical scavenger, is concentrated in
certain white blood cells, providing them with a built-in defense mechanism. Bioflavonoids act as cofactors that complement the action of vitamin C. Additional antioxidant support is provided by vitamin A, beta carotene, copper,
selenium, hawthorn and pau d’arco.

Other Factors in Immune Health:

*Strategies for Wellness- Immuno-Support Plan Simple nutritional choices and lifestyle patterns are
important to your strategy for winter wellness.

*Wash Your Hands- A study evaluated the impact of a one-hour educational session on handwashing for staff
members of senior day-care centers. Attendees experienced significantly fewer winter health difficulties.
Handwashing for 10 to 15 seconds with soap and water reduces the spread of germs.

*Eat Your Veggies—Skip the Sugar
Studies show that regular meals and consuming green vegetables are associated with a stronger immune response by white blood cells. Conversely, consumption of simple carbohydrates and sweets decreases white blood
cell activity. So, eat your greens—and go easy on holiday treats!

*Early to Bed, Early to Rise- Sleep does more than make you feel rested. Two studies with healthy volunteers demonstrated suppression of immunological function after one night of modest sleep deprivation. The activity of certain white blood cells and the production of chemicals essential for immune system performance significantly decreased. Most U.S. adults get less than seven hours of sleep per night during the work week, while research
has determined that certain parameters of immune function are enhanced by more than seven hours of sleep.

*Stress, Conflict and Emotional Support- Stressful situations drain our energy and emotions.
Science now shows that our immune systems and our physical health are also affected. A supportive approach to resolving conflicts or a strong social/emotional support system ameliorates the impact of stress.

*Exercise and Immune Function- Moderate exercise is good for your health. In studies examining the effect of near-daily
brisk walking over a 12 to 15-week period, active subjects had half as many sickness days as inactive subjects.