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Unlocking the Immune Code Leads to Better Outcomes…and a Nobel Prize

It’s the body’s first line of defense, shielding us from harmful microbes, viruses, and other invaders that attack and cause illness. But sometimes the human immune system fails or turns on itself to attack healthy cells and promote autoimmune diseases, like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and type 1 diabetes. For three scientists who conducted fundamental research on peripheral immune tolerance, a system that slows down the immune system and keeps it from harming the body, the result was a wealth of knowledge — and the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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5 key insights from the Pediatric Immune Health Summit.

5 Key Insights From The Pediatric Immune Health Summit

Between October 26-28, dedicated pediatric health professionals gathered in Boston, MA, for three immersive days of cutting-edge education, hands-on clinical training, dynamic networking, and vital knowledge sharing at the Pediatric Immune Health Summit.

Throughout the expertly curated program, attendees gained exclusive access to the latest insights and integrative strategies from pioneering thought leaders in functional pediatric medicine. Across 30 information-packed sessions, presenters offered an in-depth exploration of timely pediatric immune health topics ranging from the implications of polyvagal theory for pediatric patients to optimizing early childhood development through the gut microbiome.

The Pediatric Immune Health Summit was an exceptional educational experience, and we want to ensure that the groundbreaking insights presented extend beyond the conference walls. We’ve distilled five of the most impactful lectures into key clinical takeaways so you, too, can benefit from the trailblazing education presented at this highly anticipated pediatric event.

Read on for a summary of standout sessions and actionable pearls you can integrate into your practice right away.

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Finding Balance With The Immune System

By James LaValle, RPh, CCN, MT 

One of the biggest things that can work against us when it comes to mounting a strong immune defense is increased inflammation. When your immune system is working to kill a bacteria or a virus – the immune cells themselves creates inflammatory substances. That’s part of how they fight the bugs.  If your body is already under metabolic stress (due to an unhealthy diet, being overweight or having a condition like heart disease or diabetes), the continued inflammation signaling from the immune cells can lead to metaflammation and inflammageing. Anything that causes chronic inflammation impairs our immune response and anything that prevents or fights inflammation helps it. This is why lifestyle choices like managing our weight, eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity and adequate sleep are so important. Many of us struggle to accomplish healthier diets and overall health-oriented lifestyles, and this is where supplemental support can help.

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