Chronic illness in America & Your Balanced Immune System
Did you know that 60% of Americans have at least one chronic disease?
Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune conditions, are leading causes of death and significant contributors to healthcare costs in the U.S. In this episode we emphasize the importance of a balanced immune system in preventing and managing chronic illnesses. The episode also covers the role of recurring infections, reactivated dormant infections, and chronic low-level infections in the development of chronic diseases. We also highlight the importance of a root cause approach to addressing chronic illness by focusing on immune system health.
In this episode you will learn about:
Chronic illnesses, their causes, and their impact on healthcare costs
Autoimmune diseases and their connections to infections and the immune system
Recurrent and chronic infections
Identifying and managing chronic infections as underlying causes of chronic illnesses
How chronic infections like Epstein Barr can trigger autoimmune diseases like Graves disease
Chronic illnesses linked to infections and their treatment through immune therapy