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1. Coleman, R.M., M.F. Lombard, & R.E. Sicard. Fundamental Immunology. United States: WCB, 1992.
This immunology text covers basic terminology, structure, function, and interaction between systems of the body. It also covers disorders related to immune function.
2. Forse, R.A. Diet, Nutrition, and Immunity. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1994.
This book takes a clinical approach to immunology, considering immune function with respect to nutrition, tissue injury, aging, disease, and supplementation.
3. Gershwin, M.E., R.S. Beach, & L.S. Hurley. Nutrition and Immunity. New York: Academic Press, 1985.
The physiological impacts of nutrition on immunology are discussed in this text. Also, basic nutritional guidance is provided on the intake of proteins, vitamins, and lipids in the diet.
4. Hoffman-Goetz, L. Exercise and Immune Function. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1996.
This book covers the response of the immune system to both acute and chronic exercise regimes, as well as the effects of varying intensities of exercise on the immune system.
5. Kimball, J.W. Introduction to Immunology. United States: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1990.
This is an introductory text on immunology including discussion topics such as; antibodies, antigens, cell mediated immunity, antibody mediated immunity, and immunoglobulin function.
6. McArdle, W.D., F.I. Katch, & V.L. Katch. Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance. Philadelphia: Williams and Wilkins, 1996.
This text covers the physiological adaptations of the body, which occur in response to changes in diet and exercise. It also includes recommended daily allowances for nutrition, exercise, and general health.
7. Tortora, G.J., & S.R. Grabowski. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. New York: Harper Collins College Publishers, 1992.
This text is an introduction to the human body from a physiological standpoint. It considers both anatomy and physiology and discusses each system in depth taking into account interactions between systems.
1. Lee, M. (1995). Exercise and Physical Health: Cancer and Immune Function. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 66 (4), 286-291.
2. Mackinnon, L.T. (1994). Current Challenges and Future Expectations in Exercise Immunology: Back to the Future. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 26 (2), 191-194.
3. Richter, E.A., B. Kiens, A. Raben, N. Tvede, & B.K. Pedersen. (1991). Immune Parameters in Male Athletes after a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet and a Mixed Diet. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 23 (5), 517-521.
4. Rodriguez, A.B., C. Barriga, & M. De la Fuente. (1991). Phagocytic Function of Blood Neutrophils in Sedentary Young People after Physical Exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 12 (3), 276-280.
5. Woods, J.A., J.M. Davis, M.L. Kohut, A. Ghaffar, E.P. Mayer, & R.R. Pate. (1994). Effects of Exercise on the Immune Response to Cancer. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 26 (9), 1109-1115.
1. Dr. Avaraham Kadar's Immunology Home Page
http://www.users.cloud9.net/~thekads/
Dr. Avraham Kadar’s Immunology home page discusses properties of the immune system including its structure and function. It provides information on anatomy and physiology, Aids and auto immune diseases.
2. My Experience Treating Immune System Disorders with Glandular and Vitamin Supplements
http://www.drburgstiner.com/
This is the story of an obstetrician-gynecologist who contracted the hepatitis B virus and then cured herself through the use of dietary supplementation with vitamins. It discusses the use of vitamins on a larger scale and considers their effects on other diseases.
3. The Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health: Exercise and Cancer
http://www.sportlink.com/individualsports/market/fitness/surgeon_general_report1996/cancer.html
The Surgeon General’s report on physical activity and health focuses specifically on cancer and exercise. It suggests that physical activity may reduce the incidence of colon, breast, female reproductive, and prostate cancers.
4. Centre for Nutrition and Natural Treatment
http://www.immune-nutrition.com/
This home page is about the Center for Nutrition and Natural Treatment. It covers the topics of immunotherapy, cancer, hepatitis, lymphomas and more with reference to nutritional supplementation.
5. Selenium Home
http://www.go-symmetry.com/selenium.htm
This page focuses on the benefits of selenium in the diet and in the soil. It discusses necessity for consumption of natural products which grew in selenium rich soil, and symptoms which arise when the body is deficient.
6. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Through Health
http://www.healthworld.com/othersites/lilipoh/sample.htm
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness (lilipoh) Through Health discusses iron in the diet and immune response to viruses and herbal remedies. There is also information about how the immune system responds to massage and homeopathic medicine.
7. Vartex Inc.: Macho Mins
http://www.vartex.com/benefits.htm
This site provides research facts on the vitamins and minerals necessary for the maintenance of a healthy immune system. It explains the physiological benefits of ensuring these elements are included in the diet.
8. Selenium and Immune Responses
http://alpha.genebee.msu.su/agenzymes/antox/glutper/87190231.html
This site describes the complexities of selenium in the immune system.
9. Copper
http://www.web-span.com/solsticepoint/copper.htm
This is an informational site on copper, its role in the immune system and food sources where it can be found.
10. The Cells of the Immune System
http://www-micro.msb.le.ac.uk/MBChB/2a.html
This page outlines the cells of the immune system and gives a visual representation of the five types of leukocytes.
11. Vitamins and Minerals
http://www.CyberDiet.com/foodfact/vitmins/vitmins.html
The CyberDiet page provides the RDA’s for vitamins and minerals plus a brief description of each.