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Learn about the army on the inside

The immune system is constantly evaluating and diagnosing.

Lyme disease can affect any organ or system within the body

Chronic health conditions impact 6 out of every 10 Americans

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Poor gut health can greatly impact your health

Many people are constantly harming their immune system

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But how do the immune system cells actually start destroying the body they were designed to protect? It happens when some people don't make enough T-suppressor cells, so the immune system's attack goes on and on. Some people make too much interleukin 2(IL-2); then, an overabundance of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells are deployed, putting […]

The microflora in the gut form a barrier that protects against invaders by competing with harmful bacteria and viruses. These microflora actually communicate with the immune system, prompting it to attack bad bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites, and to prevent more bacteria from taking up residence. When microflora aren't thriving, these harmful agents are left […]

The immune system also plays a role in restricting tumors and cancerous growths inside the body. It's important to keep your immune system strong and healthy. Here are eight things that can make your immune system weaker. Stress Stress can have a major negative impact on your immune system. When you experience continued stress, the […]