Why You're Getting Sick Over and Over Again – And How to Stop It

You get over one illness, only to come down with another. And another. Sound familiar? This cycle of chronic illness is becoming more common, and there’s a root cause that most people — and even most doctors — are missing.

It all comes back to the Mitochondria-Immune-Lymphatic Axis (MILA). When this system is balanced and functioning well, you feel energetic, resilient, and inflammation stays in check. But when something throws it off — especially your immune system — illness becomes a revolving door.

The immune system is not just your body’s guard dog. It’s also a regulator. It’s supposed to recognize friend from foe and respond appropriately. But too often, it becomes overstimulated — and that's where the trouble starts.

Sometimes, this overactivity is natural. Your body’s in a state of constant alert, reacting to every little thing. Other times, we do it to ourselves. We load up on “immune-boosting” supplements or try to hack our way to health with shortcuts that backfire.

Instead of boosting your immune system, what if you regulated it? Supported its ability to discern, balance, and heal?

This is the functional health approach. It’s not about suppressing symptoms or cranking your immune system into overdrive. It’s about restoring function to the systems that keep you well.

Ready to break the cycle of getting sick over and over again? Start by asking yourself: Am I supporting regulation or causing overstimulation?