Sentences with phrase «increasing immune reactivity»

This research leads to new ideas for making drugs that, for example switch off immune activity in auto - immune diseases like diabetes or increasing immune reactivity to cancer.

The researchers concluded, «A subset of children with autism displays increased immune reactivity to gluten, the mechanism of which appears to be distinct from that in celiac disease.

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Few women are aware of the amazing adaptations their body makes during pregnancy, including down - regulation of immune reactivity and an increase in immune «tolerance» in order to not react against their baby!

With bitters, digestive enzyme secretions are increased, helping to promote the complete breakdown of nutrients into their absorbable units, preventing gas formation when large molecules are acted upon by bacteria further down the small intestine.2, 11 The complete breakdown of proteins is particularly important, as the cross reactivity of immune cells between undigested protein molecules and intestinal cells plays an important role in the etiology of conditions such as celiac disease.15 Insulin and glucagon secretions are stimulated, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels.3, 11 Many bitters formulations have been traditionally used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and it is interesting to point out that many naturally sweet substances are often paired with some bitterness in nature.4, 11 Herbalist Jim McDonald hypothesizes that our cravings for sweetness may mask cravings for bitterness for this reason.4

There is a pattern of increase in the left prefrontal cortex (seen in people that are happy and experience less anxiety and depression), stronger immune response, reduces reactivity to stress, and increases self - esteem and feelings of control.

Chronic early trauma alters children's stress reactivity and increases the prevalence of anxiety disorders; yet the neuroendocrine and immune mechanisms underpinning this effect are not fully clear.