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Dr. Whitaker answers your questions about immune health.

Learn how to prevent frequent colds and other infections.

Low-dose naltrexone is a safe, inexpensive drug that has powerful effects on the immune system. It has been used successfully "off-label" to treat cold sores, shingles, and other infections.

Gluten intolerance is a widespread, inherited autoimmune disorder characterized by a sensitivity to a protein found primarily in wheat, rye, and barley. Here's what you need to know about it.

Given the hard sell from doctors and government agencies, you may think immunization is your only hope against a bad case of the flu. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Those who suffer with the itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and runny noses associated with allergies often ask me what they can do to find relief. Here are three steps you can take to tackle your allergies naturally.

While there are many natural cold remedies available, you should consider the symptoms you're experiencing when making your selection. If respiratory congestion and cough are among your complaints, I suggest you give wild cherry bark a try.

I firmly believe that the association between autism and vaccines is so obvious that attempts to discredit it reek of corporate interest in the billions of dollars they earn from parents vaccinating their children. This is Big Pharma at its worst.

If you have an gluten intolerance or sensitivity, you need to eliminate wheat, rye, and barley from your diet. Here are some hidden sources of these to watch for—and options for healthier eating.

If you suffer with seasonal allergic rhinitis, you can turn to decongestants and antihistamines, but a better approach is to treat underlying causes by modulating your overactive immune response.

Try this inexpensive, home remedy for congestion recommended by a reader.

Sometimes you catch a cold and flu despite your best efforts to avoid them. When that happens, follow these therapies to get back on your feet fast.

Many people never suspect they have gluten inolerance because many of its symptoms are associated with more common health conditions.