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Articles: immune function
Below are the articles associated with this topic. Click on a title to read one. A New Vision for Psychoneuroimmunology?
by Will Wilson
Conventional Medicine is, in consciousness terms, barely out of the 19th Century. Which brings me to the subject of Psychoneuroimmunology.
Adaptogens - Stressing the Importance of Protection
by Irene Stein
Until fairly recently, the function of vitamins was regarded with a great deal of scepticism by the orthodox medical profession, but they have been shown to play an intrinsic role in preventative health and have been accepted by almost everyone from heart surgeons to nutritionists the world over.
An Holistic Approach to Immune-Related Illnesses
by Dr Simon Hincks
I hit upon using the NLP model of Neuro-Logical levels. This model was outlined by one of NLP's leading developers, Robert Dilts. It suggests a way of thinking about the way in which people act, and I have found it very useful. . .
Empowering The Placebo
by Mary Martin
This article looks at the power of the placebo effect, which a House of Lords Science and Technology report in 2000 states "is not just an imagined experience but can positively improve objective biological measures of health".
Facilitating Positive Changes
by Mary Martin
The author presents two cases which demonstrate the power of the mind in the context of Reflexology. The average GP, she says, has no time to talk patients through their problems and get to the underlying cause. Despite studies in Psychoneuroimmunology which demonstrate the clinical importance of psychological factors, there is still little understanding of the significance of the mind/body relationship and of techniques by which GPs can boost a patient's immunity.
Identity and Immunity
by Dorothy Rowe
The author identifies that stressful situations like moving house or exams make one more likely to pick up every flu bug or cold. Research undertaken into the efficient functioning of the immune system indicated that a bereavement or period of depression can result in illness.
Plant Sterols/Sterolins for Optimum Immunity
by Professor Patrick JD Bouic
This article will be of interest to readers seeking help with immune-system related challenges, and to practitioners working with such individuals.
Vaccination Controversy: Safety and Side Effects
by Dr Yubraj Sharma
Dr Sharma, a medically qualified homoeopathic doctor, addresses the argument, supported by a growing body of evidence, that vaccines are unsafe and ineffective. There is no evidence that vaccines have prevented disease and many governments now have vaccine liability funds to compensate families with children who have been damaged by a vaccine.
When the Immune System Attacks
by Harry Dalford and Julie Kingston
This article summarizes thoughts about auto-immune disorders, and their apparently rising prevalence, especially in more developed countries, in cooler latitudes.
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