Natural Treatment Of Immunodeficiency Disorders

Immunodeficiency disorders are a group of conditions in which the body’s immune system is either severely weakened or not functioning at all. In some cases, patients are born with immunodeficiency disorders. In others, however, such as in AIDS or certain cancers, the disorder is acquired later in life. Acquired immunodeficiency disorders are the most common type.

What is the immune system?

The immune system is the body’s defense against infectious organisms and other harmful influences from the environment. It primarily consists of the tonsils, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, and bone marrow.

The main tasks of the immune system are to recognize invaders such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites; neutralize them; and remove them from the body. The immune system also has to recognize and neutralize harmful substances from the environment, and fight against the body’s own cells when they present a threat to it, such in cancer.

Symptoms of immunodeficiency disorders

The symptoms of immunodeficiency disorders include the following:

Diagnosis of immunodeficiency disorders

If your doctor suspects you have an immunodeficiency disorder, he or she will run a variety of different laboratory tests. These may include checking your white blood cell count, your T cell count, and your immunoglobulin levels.

Conventional treatment of immunodeficiency disorders

Conventional treatment for immunodeficiency disorders depends on the specific symptoms. Doctors will typically prescribe drugs such as antibiotics and immunoglobulin therapies; antivirals such as amantadine or acyclovir; or a protein drug called interferon. As with all pharmaceutical approaches, however, such treatments inevitably cause side effects.

In a worst-case scenario, if your bone marrow isn’t producing sufficient white blood cells, your doctor might even suggest a bone marrow transplant. Ultimately, however, towards properly correcting immunodeficiency disorders, none of these approaches provide the answer. In order to treat the problem successfully, merely addressing the symptoms is not enough.

The Cellular Medicine approach to enhancing the immune system – your body’s natural defense

The Cellular Medicine approach to immunodeficiency disorders focuses on strengthening the immune system through providing an optimum supply of specific micronutrients. In addition to following Dr. Rath’s Basic Cellular Health Recommendations, taking higher doses of the following micronutrients is particularly beneficial:

General advice for improving immunity

Eat a balanced whole foods diet with plenty of leafy green vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and grains, and make sure to take regular exercise. Eating a vitamin-rich diet and staying active has proven benefits for the body`s immune system.

And don’t forget to get plenty of sleep. A healthy sleeping pattern is essential for a strong immune system. Try to avoid getting overstressed too. During periods of stress the body releases cortisol, adrenaline, and other hormones. If you become chronically stressed, a high production of these substances can be harmful to the immune system.

If you would like further information on tackling immunodeficiency disorders using natural approaches, please feel free to contact us.

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Mirja Holtrop

Mirja Holtrop was born and raised in Germany, where she studied Computer Science and Public Relations. After working as a Marketing Assistant for a couple of years she joined the Dr. Rath Health Foundation. In the early 2000s she moved to South Africa where she studied Education at the University of Cape Town. Her first book, ‘The Secret of Cells’, was published in 2004.

Since then, after spending 13 years in South Africa, Mirja has published five more books and moved back to Germany. Today, in addition to writing books, she works on the Dr. Rath Health Foundation’s international Movement of Life project.

Mirja loves organic gardening, cooking, and animals. She lives with her nine-year old son near Düsseldorf in Germany.

Mirja Holtrop wuchs in Aachen auf und studierte Informatik und Public Relations. Nachdem sie einige Jahre als Marketing Assistentin gearbeitet hatte, schloss sie sich der Rath Foundation an und ging nach Südafrika. Dort absolvierte sie an der Universität von Kapstadt ein Pädagogikstudium und publizierte 2004 ihr erstes Buch, “Das Geheimnis der Zellen.”

Nach 13 Jahren Südafrika und fünf weiteren publizierten Büchern - die sich alle mit dem Thema Gesundheit für Kinder und Jugendliche befassen – kehrte sie nach Deutschland zurück. Sie arbeitet immer noch für die Rath Foundation und engagiert sich für „Movement of Life“, deren Tochterorganisation.

Sie lebt mit ihrem 9-Jährigen Sohn nahe Düsseldorf, züchtet Biogemüse und setzt sich für den Tierschutz ein.

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