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Immune System

The main function of the immune system is to identify and protect the body from outside invaders such bad bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens such as fungi, parasites, or spirochetes (e.g. Lyme).

To function properly, the immune system needs to be able to discern between “self” and “nonself”. If the immune system gets overworked from being chronically activated, it could lead to autoimmunity, and disease such as Lupus (SLE), Hashimotos (Autoimmune Thyroiditis), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and others. Autoimmunity occurs when your immune system starts attacking and destroying your own tissue.

An immune system that is under-functioning can leave you susceptible to bacteria, viral and fungal infections. An over-functioning immune system can lead to chronic inflammation, and the myriad of diseases that this causes, such as heart disease and cardiovascular events (heart attacks and strokes), chronic GI disturbances, and chronic muscle and joint pain.

Symptoms of Immune Dysfunction May Include:
  • Fatigue
  • Frequent infections
  • Inflammation
  • Chronic pain
  • Rashes
  • Yeast infections
  • Exposure to pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungus/mold, parasites, Lyme, etc.
  • Autoimmunity
    • Hashimoto’s / Autoimmune thyroiditis
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Lupus (SLE)
Testing May Include:
  • WBC / CBC
  • Antibodies
  • Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE)
  • Complement system
  • HDNK1 /CD 57
  • Pathogen testing (eg. Epstein Barre, Lyme, numerous other bacterias and viruses)
  • Immune activation from environmental chemicals and endocrine disruptors (eg. BPA)
  • Heavy metal testing

Contact Dr. Engelbart now for more information.

About Dr. Natalie J. Engelbart

Dr. Natalie J. Engelbart

Dr. Engelbart is passionate about finding solutions to your hormone and health problems–not only WHAT is wrong, but also WHY, and what can be done to help you reach your peak health.

Dr. Engelbart holds several advanced and accredited multidisciplinary degrees. She is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, multiple Board Certifications in Neurology, and three multi-disciplinary Fellowships in Functional Medicine through the American College of Functional Neurology.

After being in private practice in the Dallas, TX area for 15 years and training multiple doctors in her specialty, she and her family moved to Boulder, Colorado in 2012. Dr. Engelbart has studied and trained in Amsterdam, Paris, Norway and throughout the United States. She loves learning and continually strives to stay up-to-date with the latest research and clinical applications.

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