Understanding the importance of your immune system

Your immune system is your body’s natural defence, protecting you from infections, viruses, and disease. It is made up of a complex network of organs, cells, and chemical messengers including white blood cells, antibodies, the lymphatic system, the spleen, thymus, and bone marrow. Together, these systems help identify and fight harmful microbes, keeping you well and resilient.

A healthy immune system can quickly recognise and respond to a microbe it has already encountered, preventing illness before it takes hold. But when the immune system is underactive, overactive, or out of balance, health challenges may arise.

Common Immune Challenges

Underactive Immune System (Immunodeficiency)
When the immune system isn’t working properly, the body is more vulnerable to infections. This may be:

• Inherited (such as CVID, SCID, or complement deficiencies)

• Caused by medical treatment (e.g. chemotherapy or corticosteroids)

• A result of disease (such as HIV/AIDS or some cancers)

Overactive Immune System
An immune system that responds too strongly can lead to:

• Allergic conditions – including hay fever, asthma, eczema, food and insect allergies, sinus disease, hives, and anaphylaxis

• Autoimmune conditions – such as Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus, and vasculitis

Holistic Immune Support

At Perth Natural Medical Clinic, we take an integrated, whole-person approach to immune health. Your treatment plan may include:

• Naturopathy

• Nutritional medicine

• Herbal medicine

• Acupuncture

• Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)

• IV therapy

• Stress reduction and mindfulness practices

Our goal is to strengthen and balance your immune system while supporting your body’s natural healing capacity, complementing any medical treatment you may be undergoing.