Chronic Infection Archives - Portland Clinic of Natural Health

The Healing Power of Fever, in the Context of How Aspirin Works

Have you ever wondered how aspirin reduces fever? To understand the answer to this question, we need to take a closer look at the biological mechanisms that cause fever in the first place. When our body detects an infection, it responds by producing pyrogens, which are substances that signal the […]

5 Reasons Why Milk Thistle is a Game Changer for Your Liver and Kidneys

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a herbaceous plant that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, particularly for its hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effects. The active compound in milk thistle is silymarin, which is a complex of flavonolignans including silybin, silydianin, and silychristin. Silymarin has been extensively studied for […]

Naturopathic Treatment for Mold Exposure and Infection

February 28, 2023

Mold exposure and mold infection can cause a variety of health problems, ranging from minor allergies to serious respiratory issues. Traditional medicine offers various treatments, but some people may prefer a more natural approach. Naturopathic treatments can provide a safe and effective way to address mold exposure and mold infection. […]

Natural Therapies to Enhance Natural Killer (NK) Cell Production in Chronic Infections and Autoimmune Disease

February 27, 2023

Natural killer (NK) cells are a critical part of the innate immune system, which acts as the body's first line of defense against pathogens. NK cells play an essential role in identifying and eliminating infected cells and cancer cells, and they are also involved in regulating the adaptive immune response. […]

The Role of Environmental Medicine in the Treatment of Chronic Infections and Autoimmune Disease

February 24, 2023

Environmental medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the impact of environmental factors on human health. This can include a wide range of factors, such as air and water quality, exposure to toxins, and even the food we eat. One area where environmental medicine can play a critical […]

Four Ways That Long Covid Is Already Being Effectively Treated by Naturopathic Doctors

December 24, 2022

Long Covid, 10 million Americans of which are estimated to have 3 or more symptoms of Long Haul Covid-19, is a complex chronic illness that is only now just beginning to be understood and properly defined. (1) A November, 2021 article in Global Advances in Health and Medicine suggested that […]