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The human body is gifted with the ability to keep itself free from disease-causing invaders. |
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Our immune system is an amazing constellation of natural defense mechanisms that protect the body against attacks from disease-causing organisms. |
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About Immunodeficiency Disease: |
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A condition that compromises the body’s ability to heal. |
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Causes for Low Immunity |
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Reasons why your immune status can become poor
Emotional state, stress, lifestyle, dietary habits and nutritional intake can impact the immune system. |
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Low immunity can be caused by a number of conditions, surgical or medical treatments or due to age. Either of these conditions can reduce the ability of the immune system and cause serious infections. |
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Low immunity can also be due to age as immunity lowers with age. Immunity is also low among children and among pregnant women. |
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Here is a list of conditions that may cause low immunity |
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Nutrient Deficiency |
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Cancer |
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HIV/AIDS |
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
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Low White Blood Cell count (Neutropenia) |
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Transplant surgery or usage of anti-rejection drugs |
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Low Stomach Acidity |
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Symptoms for Low Immunity |
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Frequent colds and flue |
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Frequent cold sores or genital herpes |
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Sore or swollen lymph glands |
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All acute and chronic infectious disease |
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