Toxic Triggers & Immune Stress


Toxic Triggers & Immune Stress

As tolerance declines, toxins and microbes drive deeper immune activation—pushing the system into chronic overreaction.

Types of toxic triggers and stress:

  • Gluten – A protein in wheat, barley, and rye that can trigger inflammation in sensitive individuals.
  • Dairy – Can cause immune reactions and digestive issues for some people.
  • Refined Sugar – Promotes inflammation and blood sugar imbalances.
  • Processed Foods – Often contain additives, preservatives, and unhealthy fats that can trigger immune responses.
  • Environmental Toxins – Includes pesticides, herbicides, and heavy metals like mercury and lead.
  • Mold Exposure – Can cause chronic inflammation and immune system disruption.
  • Chronic Infections – Ongoing viral, bacterial, or fungal infections (e.g., Epstein-Barr virus, Lyme disease) keep the immune system in a constant state of alert.
  • Leaky Gut (Intestinal Permeability) – Allows toxins, food particles, and microbes to enter the bloodstream, triggering immune responses.
  • Nutrient Deficiencies – Low levels of key nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, selenium, and omega-3s impair immune regulation.
  • Food Sensitivities or Allergies – Repeated exposure to reactive foods (e.g., gluten, dairy, soy) can create chronic immune activation.
  • Sleep Deprivation – Poor or insufficient sleep reduces immune resilience and increases inflammation.
  • Emotional Stress – Persistent psychological stress (work, relationships, trauma) disrupts cortisol balance and immune function.

BiomeBurden™ Testing Series

Myco, Micro and Immune
Evaluation

Recommended if you have:
  • Immune system dysfunction
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Hyper-inflammation
  • Autoimmunity
  • Hypersensitivities induced by environmental trigger(s)

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Chemical Immune Reactivity
Screen™
Recommended if you have:
  • Increased chemical sensitivity/intolerance
  • Loss of immune tolerance and/or abnormal immune function
  • Autoimmune disease and/or a family history of autoimmune disease

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Pathogen-Associated Immune
Reactivity Screen™

Recommended if you have:
  • Chronic conditions such as gastrointestinal distress, fatigue, body aches or unexplained and general inflammation, including neuroinflammation.
  • Been exposed to bacteria, viruses, parasites, molds, and spirochetes associated with multiple autoimmunities
  • Not fully responded to clinical interventions, such as detoxification and dietary modifications