All symptoms of an immune-system dysfunctionColds, flus, polio, herpes, cancer, forms of arthritis and other disorders are all symptoms of an immune-system dysfunction. AIDS is the immune system disorder getting the most press at the moment, but terrible as it is, it's far from being the only immune-system disease. When I check the blood of patients who "just don't feel good," I may find EB (Epstein-Barr) virus, a member of the herpesvirus group that causes infectious mononucleosis and other problems. Or I may find a virus such as CMV (cytomegalic virus), which can cause an immune-system disorder that may leave you feeling terrible, with enlarged glands and a sore throat. A sore throat may not bother you too much, but remember that CMV is attacking and weakening your immune system. With your immune system "on the run," you're more susceptible to other diseases. Under ideal conditions your immune system would keep you free from many diseases, from colds to cancer. Unfortunately, we don't live in an ideal world. Your goal, therefore, is to use the Immune For Life program to make your immune system as strong as it can possibly be. Remember: the stronger your immune system, the better your health. Not too long ago I evaluated a 45-year-old magazine editor who was losing weight. At first he had thought it was fine: "I'm overweight anyway." But the weight loss became associated with a rumbling in the abdomen and, later, loose stools. He soon experienced pain in the bones of his extremities. To top off his problem, the mild cough he had had for weeks became more severe. "I finally realized I was walking like an old man!" he said. "What's wrong with me?" The examination and various tests quickly revealed that his immune system was shot. He was suffering from Pneumocystis carinii—an opportunistic infection associated with AIDS—and had other medical problems as well. The AIDS virus severely weakened his immune system, allowing other diseases to strike. This man is now receiving chemotherapy treatment, but the outlook is poor. I once treated a 36-year-old woman who was complaining of frequent episodes of loose, watery stools, often accompanied by lower abdominal pains. "It's been going on for a month now, Dr. Fox. What is it?" she asked. Examination of her stool revealed a parasite called Giardai lamblia. The same parasite had been detected years ago in a routine examination conducted by her previous physician. Because the parasite was being kept under control by her immune system and wasn't causing any trouble, the doctor had decided that treatment wasn't necessary. But then stress and poor diet caused her immune system to falter. It could no longer control the parasite, and her troubles began. *8\80\8* General Health «Canada Online Pharmacy» |
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