Immune-Related Conditions

Dr Waters treats a wide array of immune-mediated conditions.  Usually, there is something, like mold, that 'tips the cart over' and causes the patient numerous health problems at once.  If mold is a part of the picture, it needs to be treated concurrently or first because it suppresses the immune system which makes it hard to treat any infections the patient might have.  I almost always treat it concurrently with gut or other infections to speed up recovery time.  

Interestingly, in patients who have had asthma their entire lives, by treating the infections in the patient's body, I can often get them less reactive.  Most are able to get off of their inhalers.  I am careful never to promise this outcome, but it often does occur if we treat all of the infections and toxicity.

Breast implant illness can often look like a gut problem.  I ask on my intake questionnaire if the patient has breast implants and, if they do, I have them fill out my breast implant illness questionnaire to determine whether the implants are likely causing the patient health problems. 

Selective IgA deficiency can cause the inability to fight infections properly. I assess nutritional status and replete any nutrients that are deficient. I also identify and treat any existing infections.  I optimize gut flora since 60 to 80 % of our immune system is in our gut. 

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