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Articles: immune function

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A New Vision for Psychoneuroimmunology?

by Will Wilson

My original intention in writing this article was to explore Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and its recent developments. Considering the subject has lead me into other areas of thou...
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 ...
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 whi...
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 im...
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 a...
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...
Immune Health and Efficiency

by Vivienne Bradshaw-Black

To understand immune deficiency, we must first appreciate immune efficiency. With this as the author’s starting point, the article describes the immune system and discusses both fa...
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 homeopathic doctor, addresses the argument, supported by a growing body of evidence, that vaccines are unsafe and ineffective. There is no evidence...
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. It explains the d...