by Becs Collison Walker | Oct 27, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 3
Autoimmune conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system include rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A range of factors contribute to the development of autoimmunity including infections, genetics and dietary factors. Contributing factors The British...
by Becs Collison Walker | Oct 27, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 3
Autoimmune conditions affecting the gut include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis) as well as coeliac disease. There is a strong correlation with gut microbial imbalance (dysbiosis) and autoimmune disorders. Contributing factors There is...
by Becs Collison Walker | Oct 17, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 2
Herbal interventions can be effective in treating many symptoms associated with bacterial, fungal and viral infections. These approaches combine modern research with experiential knowledge gain from my practice. NOTE: many references to remedies below link to their...
by Becs Collison Walker | Oct 10, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 3
Autoimmune disease occurs when an immune response attacks our own tissues. It is part of the adaptive immune response and involves T and B cell receptors. In contrast to infections, these cells recognise antigens that are processed from within the target organ. What...
by Becs Collison Walker | Oct 3, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 2
Finally, we come to the wonderful world of funghi… Neither animal nor human, but with more genetic similarity to humans. The fungi family encompasses all mould, yeasts, lichen and of course mushrooms. They are some of the oldest and most common organisms on...
by Becs Collison Walker | Oct 3, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 2
You have a complex relationship with viruses that expands beyond simple parasitism, much like a complicated marriage. At any one time there can be a trillion viruses living on your body, this is known as the virome. This virome is unique to you, much like your...
by Becs Collison Walker | Oct 3, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 2
Humans and microbes form a symbiotic relationship with one another. Microbes live on all your body’s surfaces, including the gut, skin and mucous membranes.Your body contains up to ten times more bacterial cells than human ones, begging the question of whether the...
by symills | Sep 25, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
The immune system is usually seen as our defence against infections. However if we want to support it best we should see it as much more than this, indeed as a key part of our internal housekeeping. We can start by seeing it as a vast array of linked...
by symills | Sep 25, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
Our first responders form the ‘innate’ immune system. These white blood cells work quickly and may not need to involve complex immune responses. They are also most easily helped by plant remedies. The innate immune system is made up of a range of white blood cells...
by symills | Sep 25, 2024 | Immunity, Immunity Part 1
By far our greatest exposure to foreign material is from our food and drink. Our successful immune defences depend entirely on this material being effectively broken down by a healthy digestion. We have all heard that if one needs an organ transplant then one also...
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