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way we will allow ourselves to be slowed down.”
When we are sick, what exactly does the body do to fight the illness?
Kathleen explained, “One of the most magnificent systems is our immune system. Each component has very specific roles. For example, we have white blood cells called T-cell lymphocytes. These cells have a memory and every foreign antigen that has ever been introduced to our bodies can be recognized and responded to via this mechanism. ”
“Toxins of any form need to be removed from the body and much of this work is done by the lymphs, which are part of the immune system. People are painfully aware that a sore throat or cold will also bring enlarged tonsils or throat glands. This is merely an accumulation of lymph or infectious material that is trying to be driven from the body.”
“That’s why we have a runn^ nose — our body wants to get rid of the infection. That’s also why we have a fever — our body wants to get rid of the infection. Drugs don’t cure: they merely alleviate the symptoms.”
“Many of the positive changes that people are making are greatly enhancing their immune or defense systems. For example, jogging or aerobics pumps your lymph and helps cleanse your system by increasing the flow of lymph.”
“Today, AIDS and cancer are producing great fear, as well as confusion as to the best treatment,” Kathleen responded. “Interestingly,
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