When Your Immune System Feels Weak
Do you catch every seasonal illness, or take longer than others to recover? Low immune function can leave you feeling worn down, making it harder to bounce back after infections or stress. While conventional care often waits until you are sick to intervene, functional medicine works proactively to strengthen your body’s defenses.
Dr. David M. Creech is the board-certified physician at Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity. He helps patients in Wilmington identify the reasons behind weakened immunity and develop personalized strategies to improve resilience.
What It Means to Have Low Immune Function
The immune system is your defense network, designed to protect against infections, toxins, and abnormal cell growth. When it isn’t working properly, you may get sick often or recover slowly. Contributing factors can include:
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Chronic stress or lack of sleep
- Hormonal or metabolic imbalances
- Toxic exposures such as mold or heavy metals
- Chronic inflammation or underlying health conditions
Functional medicine looks at these layers together to create a more complete picture.
Health Improvements Patients Often See
Strengthening immune health can bring noticeable benefits, including:
- Fewer colds, flus, and infections each year
- Quicker healing from illness or injury
- More consistent daily energy
- Improved tolerance to stress
- Better quality sleep
- Reduced inflammation that supports long-term wellness
These improvements often reduce the cycle of constant sickness and fatigue.
Who May Benefit From Immune Support?
You may benefit from functional medicine evaluation for immune function if you:
- Experience frequent infections or slow recovery times
- Live with chronic fatigue or poor sleep
- Have an autoimmune condition that disrupts immune balance
- Want proactive strategies to avoid recurring illness
- Feel vulnerable during seasonal changes or high-stress periods
How We Strengthen Immune Defenses
At our clinic, immune care begins with a consultation and advanced testing to evaluate immune markers, vitamin and mineral levels, and possible toxic exposures. Based on results, Dr. Creech may recommend:
- Nutrition adjustments to support immune resilience
- Supplement protocols, such as vitamin D, zinc, or probiotics where needed
- Stress management strategies and sleep optimization
- Recovery therapies like sauna or red light to reduce inflammation
- Ongoing monitoring to track progress and refine care
Why Choose Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity?
While many providers treat infections only after they appear, our Wilmington practice takes a preventive, root-cause approach. Dr. Creech’s training allows him to combine conventional medical insight with functional medicine tools, ensuring your plan is both thorough and practical.
Patients choose Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity because they want solutions that last—not temporary fixes. Here, immune health is treated as a foundation for lifelong wellness, not just a short-term concern.
Build a Stronger Defense
You don’t have to keep living with constant sickness or fatigue. With functional medicine strategies, it’s possible to strengthen your immune system and restore balance. Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity in Wilmington, Delaware, is here to support you. Contact us at (302) 599-9542 to learn more about care for low immune function.