Immune Enhancement Portland, Oregon
What is Immune Enhancement?
Immune enhancement therapy (IET) encompasses diverse practices and approaches to strengthen the immune system's overall function and resilience. We empower it to better combat infections and diseases by bolstering its strength. Our practice employs Integrative Medicine to boost the immune system, fostering optimal health and wellness. Dr . Collins is an expert in guiding you on a journey toward achieving and maintaining peak health through the principles of integrative medicine.
Emphasis on Natural Methods
IET primarily utilizes natural substances and practices, such as dietary modifications, herbal remedies, glandular therapy, peptides, ozone and auto-hemo therapies, mind-body techniques (meditation, yoga), hydrotherapy, sauna, and lifestyle adjustments, to stimulate the immune system.
Stimulating Innate Immune Function
IET focuses on enhancing the body's general immune response rather than targeting specific antigens or pathogens. This involves boosting the activity of natural killer cells, macrophages, and other immune cells crucial for first-line defense against infections and early detection of abnormal cells.
Addressing Underlying Imbalances
IET recognizes that chronic stress, poor diet, environmental toxins, and other lifestyle factors can weaken the immune system. Therefore, it addresses these root causes to create a more fertile ground for immune enhancement.
Individualized
Approach
IET practitioners believe in a personalized approach, considering each individual's unique physical, emotional, and environmental factors to design a tailored treatment plan.
Key Features of Immune Enhancement Therapy
Enhanced Immune Function
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Increased performance of natural killer cells and macrophages: IET practices may stimulate the activity of these crucial immune cells, leading to better detection and elimination of abnormal cells and potential pathogens.
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Improved gut health: Dietary modifications and probiotics used in IET can bolster the gut microbiome, crucial in immune system regulation and overall health.
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Reduced inflammation: Certain IET practices, like meditation and stress management, identifying and eliminating food allergies, and restoring the intestinal lining and the diverse gut biome, can lower chronic inflammation, a known factor in weakening the immune response.
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Balanced immune response: IET modulates the immune system, potentially preventing overactive or underactive immune responses linked to autoimmune diseases or infection susceptibility.
Improved Overall Health and Well-being
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Increased energy and vitality: IET may enhance overall energy levels and improve quality of life by supporting immune function and addressing underlying imbalances.
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Enhanced resilience to stress and illness: A stronger immune system is better equipped to handle daily stressors and environmental challenges, potentially making individuals more resistant to minor illnesses.
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Improved sleep quality: Mind-body techniques and stress management practices within IET can promote better sleep, which plays an important role in the functioning of the immune system and overall health.
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Enhanced mental well-being: Reducing stress and promoting relaxation through IET practices can positively impact mental health and emotional well-being.
Benefits
The potential benefits associated with Immune Enhancement Therapy Portland, Oregon include.
Procedure
We take a personalized approach to immune enhancement, delving into the root causes of immune dysfunction. Our method thoroughly examines each patient's health history, lifestyle, cutting-edge laboratory testing, and environmental factors, including avoidable and unavoidable stressors influencing their immune function. The primary aim is to pinpoint and rectify any imbalances or deficiencies in the immune system. In integrative medicine, immune enhancement is approached through two key strategies. Firstly, we explore the benefits of dietary changes. Tailoring to individual needs, specific vitamins, minerals, and herbs known to support immune function are identified and recommended. The second avenue involves lifestyle modifications to enhance immune function. Elimination of toxic influences, behaviors, or relationships is a goal. Stress reduction takes center stage, focusing on mindfulness meditation or yoga practices. Exercise is another key player, boosting immune function through improved circulation and stimulating immune cell production. Recognizing the vital role of adequate sleep in immune function, we emphasize its importance in maintaining a robust immune system.
We do not participate with insurance.
However, we accept Health Savings Accounts and Flex Savings Accounts.
We also accept Visa, Amex, Master Card, and Discover.
To book your first appointment please call: (858) 333-5196
Initial Consult
Frequently Asked Questions
Immune enhancement is a proactive approach to strengthen the body's immune system, enhancing its ability to combat infections and diseases for overall health and well-being.
Proactive Choice adopts a comprehensive strategy, evaluating patients' health history, laboratory testing, lifestyle, and environmental factors to identify and address underlying causes of immune dysfunction.
The methods include laboratory testing and diagnosis, personalized recommendations, incorporating nutritional and herbal supplements, possible in-office IV, neural, ozone, and auto-chemo therapy, dietary changes, and lifestyle modifications focusing on stress reduction, exercise, and adequate sleep.
Specific foods, peptides, vitamins, minerals, and herbs are crucial in supporting immune function. Proactive Choice works with patients to identify and recommend the most suitable supplements based on individual needs. In addition, Dr. Collins is skilled in providing prescription medicines that enhance the immune system should they become necessary.
Lifestyle adjustments, such as stress reduction techniques, regular exercise, and prioritizing sufficient sleep, are integral to immune enhancement. These modifications address factors that can negatively impact the immune system, promoting overall well-being.
