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Questions tagged [immune-system]

A system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease.

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Does garlic enhance immune system?

There's a widely held belief that garlic enhances immune system. I'll reuse the same links as my earlier "onion" question, but the purported mechanisms seem different, even if they are folded in the same…
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Does natural immunity offer better protection than mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 of the same variant?

The CDC states that individuals who have previously recovered from COVID-19 infections should still receive vaccinations, as it has been shown that vaccination offers a significant boost to the existing natural immunity. This does not come as a…
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Is Autism in Children frequently due to low Glutathione Levels?

GlutathioneForHealth: Autistic children have 50% less intracellular glutathione than other children), which is why they have so much trouble detoxifing vaccines, medications, environmental toxins, toxins in food and why they have so much trouble…
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Does eating trans fatty acids affect immune response?

A viral message about margarine (seen in Is margarine "one molecule away from plastic"? ) claims [Margarine] decreases immune response. truthorfiction.com (no link - I'm not sure if the site is safe for Windows OSes) gives more detail and says…
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Can cold viruses remain dormant in your bones, and later emerge when you are exposed to cold temperatures?

I was recently hiking in mountains with some colleagues after a business trip. None of us had proper gear for 2000m, and consequently were rather cold. Now, all of us have advanced degrees in technical disciplines, so I was surprised to hear one of…
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Do onions enhance immune system?

The claim that onions boost your immune system is pretty widely held.…
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Does sugar deplete enzymes, allowing partially digested protein into the blood, and triggering an immune response?

I've seen this identical statement quoted in several non-technical publications, without any citation other than the author. For instance: “Processed sugar is a major source of inflammation in the diet, and it is wreaking havoc,” says Renae…
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Does raising your body's temperature help cure flu?

I was discussing with a team mate on how to cure the (common) flu virus. We had a disagreement about the body temperature effect. Con: Some argued that it's better to lower temperature, as it is a practice by nurses. Pro: others argued it's better…
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Can mental state affect allergies?

I have heard see this sketchy reference that people with Multiple Personality Disorder, or other mental disorders, have different physical features when having different personalities. For example, their allergies will change. Is it true that…
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Does fasting improve your immune system when you already have an infection or a disease?

Ayurveda is a recognized medical practice in India. Many Ayurvedic practitioners claim that fasting is a remedy for infections. Some make vague reference to research on autophagy. Here are some examples: Ayurveda Treatment For All Common…
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Does regular tongue scraping improve overall immune function?

Gillian Mandich of MindBodyGreen writes in 5 Reasons Why Everyone Needs A Tongue Scraper: The tongue is part of the first line of defense in your immune system. Scraping your tongue prevents toxins from being reabsorbed into your body and boosts…
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Can morning sex strengthen your immune system for the day?

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/morning-sex Morning sex can strengthen your immune system for the day by enhancing your levels of IgA, an antibody that protects against infection. Can morning sex strengthen your immune system…
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Does excess sugar affect your immune system/inhibit vitamin C absorption?

There are lots of websites out there with domain names containing words like "healing" and "natural remedy" that suggest that your immune system can be affected by excess sugar. Others also suggest Vitamin C is affected by too much sugar. Sugar…
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Do children who attend pre-school get sick less often when they start kindergarten?

For children who attend pre-school between the ages 2 and 4, do they tend to have better immunities (and therefore get sick less often) than elementary-school children who did not attend pre-school, as was stated by this article on the Wall Street…
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Is there a correlation between cold and illnesses generally perceived as cold-related?

Cold weather is usually considered to be one of the causes of common cold, flu, influenza, pneumonia etc., especially in winter. However, many believe that these illnesses may be mainly caused not by low temperatures, but by other factors which are…
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