Immune Health

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A healthy immune system is essential for protecting the body from seasonal viruses, everyday infections, and environmental stressors. For adults, children, and seniors, immune function can be influenced by many factors, including nutrient status, sleep quality, chronic stress, digestive health, and exposure to new pathogens—particularly in school, work, or community settings.

When the immune system is under strain, both adults and children may experience more frequent or prolonged illnesses. In children, developing immune systems are still learning to respond to new microbes, which can increase the number of infections brought home to the family. Adults may experience higher susceptibility when balancing work, caregiving responsibilities, limited rest, or inadequate nutrition. Seniors may face additional challenges due to natural age-related changes in immunity and nutrient absorption.

Our Naturopathic Doctors assess immune function through a holistic lens, considering lifestyle patterns, dietary habits, stress load, sleep routines, and potential vitamin or mineral deficiencies—such as vitamin D, zinc, or other nutrients known to support immune resilience. When appropriate, targeted laboratory testing may be used to further evaluate immune status or contributing factors.

Based on these findings, we develop individualized plans to support immune strength for each age group. This may include nutritional guidance, stress-management strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and evidence-informed supplementation. Additional therapeutic options such as IV nutrient therapy or intramuscular injections may be recommended when suitable to help optimize immune response.

The goal is to reduce vulnerability to recurrent illness, support faster recovery, and enhance long-term immune resilience for the whole family—children, adults, and seniors alike.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a medical practice that believes that the human body has the ability to heal itself with the use of natural substances, including plants and minerals. Homeopathic medicine is available in different potencies and strengths and comes in a variety of formats including liquid drops and tinctures, topicals, and pellets. Homeopathic remedies are suitable for all ages, and are individualistic, safe, gentle, and effective.

Injections

Intramuscular injections, such as Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D, are used to treat deficiencies, and allow for quicker and effective absorption into the body compared to subcutaneous and intradermal injections, and oral medications. The administration technique is simple and accessible. Shots that are delivered directly into the muscle avoid gastric factors and are a preferred method for those who have difficulty tolerating oral supplements or are not consistent with a supplementation regimen. Common injection sites include the deltoid muscle (upper arm), vastus lateralis (thigh), and dorsogluteal muscle (buttocks).

Botanical Medicine & Supplements

The use of plant-based medicines in the form of teas, tinctures, topical creams or capsules for treating specific health concerns and aiding the body in recovering from injury or disease.

IV Therapy

I.V. Therapy is used for high dose delivery of vitamins, minerals and herbs for faster relief of symptoms compared to oral supplementation. It allows for quick absorption of nutrients directly into the blood stream. I.V. Therapy delivers a higher dose supplementation without adverse affects such as stomach upset and malabsorption. For example, this therapy can be effective for people suffering from Ulcerarative Colitis and Crohn’s disease, or people with low immune function due to cancer treatments or colds.