The immune system s imbalance resulting from the sensitivities takes energy away from the body s mechanisms that deal with infections and other stressors. In many cases, antibiotic treatments become less effective, since they are typically unable to completely wipe out the infecting organism. Instead, they serve to reduce the bacteria down to a level that the body s own immune mechanisms can handle. Even normal components of our microbial flora can become a problem. A weakened immune system also makes one susceptible to viruses, for which there is little effective drug treatment available.
Allergens stress the adrenal glands and stimulate excess insulin production.
Fortunately, if you can identify and avoid the foods and chemicals to which you are sensitive, symptoms usually improve, and over time, many of the sensitivities decline or disappear. There are also clinical and laboratory tests and treatments that can help with the problem. More research certainly needs to be done, and the work of many dedicated doctors and researchers has led to continual improvements in testing and treatment methodologies in recent years. It may take years before mainstream, conservative doctors are sufficiently convinced to adopt these methods.