THE CHALLENGE: COUNTERING SEASONAL ILLNESS

Seasonal Boosters face increased risks of illness during specific times of year due to crowded environments, changes in weather, and greater exposure to germs. Classrooms, the arrival of cold and flu season, fluctuating outdoor conditions, and lack of fresh air and sunlight all increase the likelihood of getting sick or feeling run down, making it more difficult to maintain health and energy throughout the year.​

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Seasonal immune supplementation provides a helpful bridge over these annual dips in health. The right amount of supplementation is different for everyone, but generally those with stronger innate defenses may require less, while others need extra support just to stay well. As immunity naturally declines with age or added stress, bolstering reserves with transfer factor during these higher-risk periods can give your body the boost needed to maintain vitality and health year-round.​

Adrienne says, “As a 55-year old diabetic school teacher, I’m highly susceptible to a large daily dose of germs. I usually get several bouts of cold/flu every year and have had pneumonia or bronchitis 4–5 times, since I returned to teaching in my mid-forties. In 2015, my husband and I both felt like we were coming down with something. He ended up getting a cold, while I got viral bronchitis which could have turned into pneumonia. He had been taking a transfer factor supplement, and I had not. I immediately started, from that point and we’ve both been taking them ever since. During the following summer, I enjoyed a period of wonderful health. My stress level was down, I was physically active, I was eating a healthy diet, and I was taking transfer factors every day. My blood sugar levels dipped so much, I was able to cut my insulin in half. As the new school year rolled around, my stress level increased and I had to cut back on my enjoyable walks. I had to resume my previous levels of insulin; however, from the start of school many of my students and colleagues were falling ill, while I retained my health. When I did have a scratchy throat or decreased energy level, indicating I was coming down with something about 5 or 6 times, I immediately increased my serving of transfer factor. The result was that either my symptoms disappeared by morning, or I would come down with a mild cold—much, much less severe than it otherwise would be, from my experience. Since taking a transfer factor supplement regularly, I am healthier than I have been in years. Of course, I know I cannot take my health for granted—I still need proper sleep and nutrition, physical exercise, and controlled stress. However, I’ve seen for myself that transfer factor makes a difference that I don’t want to be without.”