The role of the immune system—a collection of structures and processes within the body—is to protect against disease or other potentially damaging foreign bodies. When functioning properly, the immune system identifies a variety of threats, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites, and distinguishes them from the body’s own healthy tissue.
When something isn’t right, your immune system responds with inflammation. Inflammation is a natural, life-saving response from your body—whether you’re suffering from a cut or scrape, a cold, or a chronic illness.
Your immune system is integral to your overall health and well-being. When your immune system isn’t functioning properly, you might experience arthritis, eczema, obesity, depression, Parkinsons, cancer, or a number of other diseases. This shows just how intertwined immunity and inflammation is with all aspects of the body.
If your immune system is not functioning, you may have an autoimmune disorder. Evaluating the health and functionality of the immune system at baseline will provide your provider with important information about short and long-term treatment imperatives that will aid in your recovery.
Protect yourself against disease and chronic illness by addressing any issues with inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Your overall health and well-being are too important to wait.
