Currently, to prevent long
term immune system problems, most doctors recommend using echinacea for a short period of time (3 - 4 weeks) followed by a resting period (3 - 4 weeks) before the herb is resumed.
Not exact matches
But experienced over the longer
term, these adaptations also cause an array of physiological
problems: They tend to lead to a compromised
immune system, metabolic shifts that contribute to weight gain, and, later in life, a variety of physical ailments, from asthma to heart disease.
For example, many chemotherapy drugs suppress the
immune system, which might explain why some people with cancer develop «chemobrain» — a
term used to describe the cognitive
problems and memory loss associated with chemotherapy.
The effects of long -
term spaceflight aren't fully understood even today, but the cosmonaut faced at minimum an increased risk of cancer, cataracts, nasal congestion, muscle atrophy, bone loss, infection and even
immune system problems.
Conventional soy / corn products — Unfortunately, 90 percent of soy (and corn) in the world is genetically modified and therefore long -
term health
problems are a result including digestive issues, food allergies and an increased risk of cancer due to a compromised
immune system.
Symptoms include fatigue, a weakened
immune system and greater risk of long -
term health
problems such as hypothyroidism, inflammation, diabetes and mood disorders.
Antibiotics are given to cure kennel cough, but this is known to weaken your dog's
immune system possibly causing long
term health
problems.
The
term «domestic violence» is used to describe physical, sexual, or psychological abuse.31 In addition to immediate health concerns due to injuries and emotional distress, survivors can experience a wide variety of longer -
term cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and
immune system problems stemming from abuse.32 These health
problems may contribute to victims» higher annual health care costs up to 15 years after the abuse ends.33