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Virtually two whole
generations of Americans, possibly more, were deprived of many of the
precious nutrients that lead to lifelong good health because of the
strange medical perversion that led to the suppression of
breast-feeding On a personal note, I had my two
babies in an American Army hospital over 30 years ago, and had to
literally FIGHT the opposition of the hospital staff to my intention to
breastfeed. I had a really simple belief: that this was what Nature
intended breasts to be used for!
When a female mammal
gives birth, before the production of the nutritious milk comes the
valuable food known as colostrum with its many health benefits. Where breast milk is a source of
protein, colostrum is a source of immunity. Farmers habitually remove a
calf from its mother in order to appropriate the cow's milk production
for their own use: but they soon discovered that if they removed the
calf before it had a chance to suckle for a few days, not only was it more susceptible to infection and disease,
but its health suffered long term.
Now that the components of Colostrum
have been identified, its health benefits come as absolutely no
surprise. Among other things, it contains:
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An enzyme which
attacks bacteria in the body by releasing lysins (dissolving agents)
that weaken the cell walls of the bacteria until they collapse. Swiss
studies show it to be effective even against E. Coli, a major
childhood threat. (Wild et al., Reevaluation of the effect of lysozyme
..... Microsc. Res. Tech, 1991; 39(3):297-304) .
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Lactoferrin - a
protein which captures iron molecules and makes them unavailable to
bacteria and viruses, which need it for growth.
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Immunoglobulins,
to include IgG which attacks and attaches to bacteria, thereby making
them vulnerable to attack by the body's immune system.
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Glycoproteins -
natural protease inhibitors.
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Interferon -
which supports the immune system, and fights viruses.
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Oligosaccharides
- which support and encourage the growth of probiotic bacteria,
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IGF1 & 2, and
other growth factors important for all growth of muscle and tissue.
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and more ........
Colostrum has been used
in
Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, and farming communities used
to make a pudding from it which was highly valued. I recall a recipe
book I have unfortunately lost printed during the war in England which
gave a number of recipes for colostrum.
It has a long history of use as
a health enhancer. but only recently have people woken up to its real
and immediate benefits; I recommend it always for long lasting and
debilitating diarrhea, for any condition that involves irritation or
inflammation of the digestive tract and bowels, and for immune support.
I know that it is also said to be useful for body-builders because of
its Growth Hormone connection, but I have no personal experience of that
application in my clientele, so will not comment.
I have seen it make a
life-changing difference in many seriously debilitated people, and
highly recommend it for use when the immune system is deficient and
digestive weaknesses are present. There are many studies showing its
beneficial effect in cases of
intestinal permeability (Leaky Gut Syndrome) and the attendant
ill-health and allergic conditions, and its balancing effect on the
immune system. I consider it to be one of the basic health supporting
substances, and use it myself on an ongoing basis. If your health is
compromised, I recommend trying it: there are certainly no side effects
(it is even tolerated by most lactose intolerant people) and the
possibility of many benefits.
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