What Makes an Immune System Ignore an Infection?

This week's episode explores why some immune systems ignore infections. We look into how different factors can disrupt the balance between two key parts of the immune system, TH1 and TH2 cells. TH1 cells act quickly to kill infections, while TH2 cells coordinate longer-term responses and produce antibodies. When the balance tips too much towards TH2, it can lead to chronic inflammation and less effective infection control. Factors like acute illnesses, stress, and antibiotics can trigger these imbalances. Understanding these triggers helps to explain why some people get sick more easily or have different reactions to the same infections.

In this episode you will learn about:

• Immune system balance and triggers for chronic infections

• How stress, antibiotics, and immune system interactions can lead to chronic illness

• Immune system changes during pregnancy and postpartum, with potential for infections to surface

• Vaccine and mold triggers for immune system imbalance

• Immune system triggers and recovery