Therapeutics Immune

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Disorders of the immune system: four main categories:

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1. immunodeficiency disorders (primary or acquired)
2. autoimmune disorders
3. allergic disorders/ hypersensitivities (in which the immune system overreacts in response to an antigen)
4. cancers of the immune system

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Allergic reaction type 1

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Type 1 reaction

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Allergic reaction type 1 S&S

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Rash, itchy skin, hives, itchy eyes and ears,
Rhinitis,
Asthma including shortness of breath, wheezing or sneezing,
Fatigue,
Sinus headache,
Closing of the throat, swelling of the mouth or tongue.
In extremely rare cases anaphylactic shock can occur where immediate medical attention is required. Other common triggers to this are wasp or bee stings.

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Allergic reaction Type 2

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In a Type 2 reaction antibodies known as IgG or IgM come into play, this response is much more common and is known as a food intolerance/ sensitivity. Symptoms take longer to show up, sometimes taking hours or days.

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Allergic reaction Type 2 S&S

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1. Chronic headaches, migraines, insomnia, dizziness.
2. Mouth / throat; coughing, sore throat, hoarseness, swelling or pain, frequent clearing of the throat, sores on gums, lips, and tongue.
3. Eyes, ears and nose; rhinitis, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, sinus problems, hay fever, excessive mucous production, dark circles under the eyes.
4. Heart / lungs; irregular heartbeat, palpitations, asthma, fast heartbeat, chest pain with congestion, bronchitis, shortness of breath.
5. Gastrointestinal tract; nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, bloating, excessive gas, stomach pain, or ulcers, cramps, heartburn.
6. Skin; hives, skin rashes, psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, over sweating, acne, hair loss.
7. Muscles / joints; general weakness, muscle or joint aches, and pains, arthritis, swelling, stiffness.
8. Energy; fatigue, depression, mental dullness, poor memory, poor concentration, apathy, hyperactivity, restlessness.
9. Emotional; mood swings, anxiety, fear, nervousness, anger, irritability, binge eating or drinking, food cravings, difficulty learning.

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Signs and Symptoms of impaired immunity: (8)

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1. Easily fatigued
2. Recurrent colds, flus, or other infections by viruses, bacteria, yeast or parasites
3. History of frequent acute infections
4. Current acute infection
5. Chronic infections, like fungal, parasites, candida
6. Persistent chronic viral activity- herpes, EBV, cytomegalovirus, warts
7. Slow healing wounds
8. Cancer

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Main Immune Herbs (6)

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1. Echinacea angustifolia
2. Hydrastis candensis
3. Astragalus membranicus
4. Eleutheroccus senticosis
5. Withania somnifera
6. Glycyrrhiza glabra

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Echinacea angustifolia
Actions (8)
Indications

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Anti-microbial
Alterative
Anti-viral
Immunomodulator
Lymphatic
Diaphoretic
Vulnerary
Antiseptic

1. Treating infections & enhancing the immune system in general
2. URTI - cold's and flus, catarrah, bronchitis, tonsilitis, pharnygitis
3. Allergies/ sensitivities, hayfever, candida, mild sinitis
4. Poor healing wounds, abscess, boils, eczema, psoriasis, mouth ulcers
5. Skin & Glandular inflammations

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Astragalus membranaceus
Actions (6)
Indications

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adaptogen,
immunomodulatory,
antiviral,
antioxidant
raises metabolism,
hepatoprotective

"Chronic leukopenia (low white blood cell count) related to steroid treatments, anticancer drugs... Anyone who is immunocompromised.

Strengthens specific + non specific immunity.
Strengthens functions of immune system.
Protects liver from damage.
Valuable anticancer effects."

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Hydrastis candensis
Actions (6)
Indications

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Astringent
Anti-catarrhal
Anti-microbial
Laxative
Oxytoxic
Bitter

All digestive problems esp. Gastritis, Septic ulceration, Colitis, Appetite loss, URT catarrh, Menorrhagia, Haemorrhage, Childbirth (astringent)
Eczema, Ringworm, Pruritis (itching), Ear ache,
Conjunctivitis (external)"

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Eleutheroccus senticosis
Actions (5)
Indications

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Adaptogen
immunomodulator
antioxidant
cardioprotective
Vasodilator

Conditions influenced by stress response:
Angina, Hypertension, Hypotension, Chronic bronchitis, Cancer.
Effects of prolonged stress: Exhaustion, Irritability, Insomnia, Mild depression, Debility.
Recovery from: acute or chronic illness, trauma, surgery, chemotheraphy, radiation.

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Withania somnifera
Actions (7)
Indications

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Adaptogen
Anti-inflammatory
Immunomodulator
Anti-tumour
Nervine
Mild sedative
Reproductive tonic

"Debility, Low body weight, Emaciation, Deficient haemoglobin, Anaemia, Athletic (nervine + blood tonic)
Autoimmune conditions, Rheumatoid + oesto-arthritis, Cancer (analgesic, anti-inflammatory)
Leukopenia (immunomodulator)
Hayfever, Allergic rhinitis, Asthma, Cough, Allergies
Neurosis, Insomnia, Anxiety, Excessive thinking, Conditions caused by Stress (nourishing nervine tonic)
Dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, cramp/spasm (repr tonic)
Impotence, Poor sexual performance, Libido (aphrodisiac)"

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Glycyrrhiza glabra
Actions (10)
Indications

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adrenal tonic
adaptogen
antioxident, antiviral
immunomodulator,
expectorant, demulcent,
mild sedative,
anti-inflammatory,
mild laxative,
hepatoprotective,

"Respiratory system: Dryness of lungs, bronchitis, coughs. Clears inflammation and heat.- antiviral, demulcent, immunomodulator

Immune: viral infections, including chronic hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpes, and cytomegalovirus.- antiviral, antioxident, immunomodulator, hepatoprotective

Endocrine: Addison’s disease, PCOS, menopause,

Great anti-inflammatory and vulnerary healer- oral sores and ulcers, peptic ulcer disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma,

May lower plasma cholesterol,

Externally: useful in treating skin disorders such as psoriasis and herpetic lesions (Herpes sores), eczema, inflammation of skin, - antiinflammatory, demulcent, antioxident,"