Susceptibility to infections - strengthening the immune system sustainably
Understanding frequent infections, finding the real causes and mobilizing the body's own defences.
Do you constantly feel like you have a „cold“, are you slow to recover from illnesses or seem to catch every virus that is currently circulating? Chronic susceptibility to infection describes the feeling that your immune system is constantly running on empty or is overloaded. For those affected, this often has a massive impact on quality of life, work and everyday life.
More than 3 infections per year
Protracted recovery
Constant exhaustion
When the immune system is permanently overloaded
Many patients report that they feel chronically susceptible despite a „normal“ blood count. Conventional medicine often focuses on the treatment of acute infections. We go one step further: we ask why the immune system fails so often or capitulates so quickly.
Susceptibility to infection is often caused by complex imbalances that need to be made visible using the latest diagnostics. These include hidden inflammations, massive micronutrient deficiencies or exposure to environmental toxins that weaken the body's own defenses at a cellular level.
Our cause-oriented approach aims to identify these stress factors and rebuild the body's own defense mechanisms in a targeted manner.
Common causes of chronic susceptibility to infection
Gut health & microbiome
The majority of immune cells are located in the gut. A disturbed microbiome (dysbiosis) or a leaky gut can permanently weaken the immune response and promote chronic inflammation.
Chronic stress & cortisol imbalance
Constant stress leads to the release of cortisol, which suppresses the immune cells in the long term. As a result, viruses and bacteria have an easier time.
Massive micronutrient deficiencies
A lack of essential vitamins (e.g. vitamin D, C) and minerals (e.g. zinc, selenium) prevents the immune cells from working effectively. These deficiencies are often profound and can hardly be compensated for in the diet.
Toxin exposure
Heavy metals, mycotoxins (mold toxins) or pesticides put a strain on the detoxification organs and immune system. The body is so busy detoxifying that there is no energy left to fight off pathogens.
Cause-oriented approaches for immunodeficiency
After a detailed analysis of your individual stress factors, we develop a treatment concept aimed at strengthening the body's own defenses. We use proven methods of functional medicine to modulate and regenerate your immune system:
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Normal infections are rare (1-2 per year) and heal quickly. A Chronic susceptibility to infections exists if you more than 3 times per year you fall ill, infections are extremely protracted or you never feel fully recovered between illnesses. This indicates a deeper, systemic immunodeficiency there.
A central role. Round 80 % of the immune cells are located in the intestine. If the microbiome is disturbed (Dysbiosis) or is there a „permeable bowel“ (Leaky Gut), the immune system is chronically preoccupied with inflammation. As a result, it lacks the necessary resistance to viruses and bacteria.
Essential micronutrients such as Vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc and selenium are essential for the function of immune cells. In cases of susceptibility to infection, we often see massive deficiencies that can often only be remedied by Targeted infusion therapies can be corrected effectively and quickly.
Yes, indirectly. Chelation therapy is used to Toxic heavy metals (e.g. mercury) from the body. These toxins can put a permanent strain on the immune system and greatly reduce its performance. The immune function is regenerated through the removal of toxins.
The duration is individual. After clarifying the cause (diagnosis) and starting treatment (e.g. infusions), many patients often feel the following symptoms within a few weeks an improvement in energy and a reduction in symptoms. However, the sustainable rebuilding of the immune balance is a process that can take several months, depending on the initial situation.
Susceptibility to infections is not a permanent condition.
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