Is natural immunotherapy safe?

When supervised, most patients tolerate it well. Clinicians screen for allergies, interactions, and contraindications before starting.

Low-Dose Immunotherapy uses ultra-low antigens to retrain immune tolerance and reduce overreactions.

Who should avoid bee venom therapy?

Anyone with a known bee venom allergy or high anaphylaxis risk should avoid it; screening is required.

Natural Immunotherapy in Scottsdale | Mistletoe, LDI & More

During your initial consult, we review your history, medications, allergies, and lab markers to determine candidacy and choose the right sequence. Many patients appreciate the structured, stepwise approach and clear safety checks before each phase. If you’re looking for a thoughtful way to support immune balance within an integrative plan, natural immunotherapy can be a meaningful addition to your care.

When suffering from a chronic illness or cancer, the main area of dysfunction is often the immune system. One way to support the traditional treatment of these conditions is through natural immunotherapy, where we can harness the immune system and use natural compounds to modulate its functionality. Some of the benefits of using natural immunotherapy are as follows:

Rich source of phytonutrients and bioactive compounds

It is rich in antioxidants, which aid in the fight against oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals.

Supports a healthy immune system.

Promotes cellular health and function.

Supports the body's detoxification processes.

It can help reduce inflammation.

Supports digestive health and may aid in nutrient absorption.

It can help improve energy levels and overall vitality.

Supports the body's natural defense mechanisms against diseases and ailments.

Types of natural immunotherapy

Mistletoe therapy

Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that establishes symbiotic connections with apple trees, maples, oaks, pines, and birches. Its historical medical use spans over a hundred years, supporting a wide variety of conditions related to the immune system, especially cancer.

Several research studies have identified the cytotoxic effects of mistletoe on tumor cells in several types of cancer, as well as its ability to stimulate an immune response. Both abilities make mistletoe an ideal therapy for a cancer protocol.

It has a cytotoxic effect.

Reduces tumor growth and metastasis.

It has significant immunostimulant effects.

Protects the DNA of healthy cells.

Provides powerful neuroendocrine support to increase appetite, reduce pain, and improve sleep.

The treatment contains several biologically active compounds such as lectins, Visco toxins, oligo- and polysaccharides, and triterpenic acids. These compounds are toxic to cancer cells and promote a process called apoptosis. They improve the effectiveness of various anticancer therapies, stimulate the immune system, and increase endorphin levels in the body.

Low-dose immunotherapy

Chronic infections can disrupt the body's immune balance, causing persistent inflammation. Unlike traditional antimicrobial treatments, which can damage the body's natural ecosystem without fully resolving the problem, low-dose immunotherapy (LDI) finely tunes your immune response. This prevents exaggerated reactions to these invaders. The most notable thing? LDI achieves these objectives without the potential risks of prolonged medication use.

Low-Dose Immunotherapy (LDI) offers a powerful way to effectively address autoimmune diseases and conditions characterized by an overactive immune response, such as allergies. There is often an association between initial infections and the onset of many autoimmune disorders. The main strength of LDI lies in distinguishing between infections and immune reactions. While infections require antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic, or antifungal interventions, immune reactions require modulation to restore balance.

Amino acid-based therapies

Several sets of amino acids or peptides are designed to interact with immune cells, promoting balanced responses and enhancing the body's natural defense mechanisms. This approach allows us to reduce inflammation, decrease mast cell activation, and support the production of immune cells (NK cells, dendritic cells).

The research highlights the importance of various amino acid chains in the management of cancer, biotoxin diseases, CIRS, and autoimmune diseases. In fact, researchers have discovered that certain anti-inflammatory amino acid chains can enhance inhibitory activity against lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation.

Bee venom therapy

Bee venom therapy, or apitherapy, has been used as a healing modality for thousands of years. Described in medical texts dating back to ancient Greece, Egypt, and China, bee venom therapy involves the deliberate application of bee venom under the skin in a controlled manner and over time.

This technique has ancient origins, where live bee stings were administered directly onto the skin. Curiously, studies even indicate that beekeepers, due to their frequent exposure to bee stings, may possess increased immunity against viruses. The approach has evolved in the modern era, using bee venom injected beneath the surface of the skin. Research highlights the extraordinary ability of bee venom to stimulate cellular immunity, reduce inflammation, and possess antioxidant enzymes that protect immune cells from damage.

Recent studies show that bee venom has a substance called melittin, which can help slow down tumor growth, stop the formation of blood vessels that supply tumors, encourage cancer cell death, and regulate gene activity.

Herbal medicine

How it works (Immune Modulation)

These therapies aim to normalize immune signaling (innate and adaptive) rather than “boosting” indiscriminately. Depending on your case, your clinician may prioritize reducing mast-cell activation, improving antigen tolerance, or enhancing cellular surveillance.

Who is a candidate (and who isn’t)

Good candidates: adults seeking integrative support for immune dysregulation (e.g., oncology support, autoimmunity, CIRS, chronic infections) willing to follow medical guidance. Use caution/avoid: pregnancy or breastfeeding, known allergies to treatment components (e.g., bee venom, plant extracts), uncontrolled anticoagulation/bleeding risk, severe uncontrolled illness—screening required.

Typical protocol & visit length

Protocols are individualized. Many patients begin with weekly sessions for several weeks, then taper. Visit time typically ranges 45–90 minutes, depending on therapy and monitoring.

Possible side effects

Most sessions are well tolerated. Temporary fatigue, queasiness, local irritation, warmth/flushing, or mild headache can occur. Report any unexpected symptoms promptly.

Why choose Mitogenesis

Clinician-led protocols, careful eligibility checks, and coordinated integrative therapies under one roof in Scottsdale.

Schedule an appointment at Mitogenesis.

For more information, to discuss your specific health needs, or to schedule an initial consultation, contact us via email at info@mitogenesis.health, by phone at 480-781-4800, or visit us at 8698 E San Alberto Dr., Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

Frequently Asked Questions

This comprehensive treatment offers a rich source of phytonutrients and bioactive compounds, is high in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress and free radical damage, supports a healthy immune system, promotes cellular function, aids in detoxification, and helps reduce inflammation while supporting digestive health and nutrient absorption.

Mistletoe therapy

Amino acid-based therapies

Low-Dose Immunotherapy (LDI)

Beeswax therapy

Herbal medicine

Mistletoe therapy uses extracts that contain lectins, viscotoxins, oligo- and polysaccharides, and triterpenic acids that

They exhibit cytotoxic effects against tumor cells.

Reduce tumor growth and metastasis.

Stimulate immune responses and promote apoptosis.

Protect DNA in healthy cells.

Provide neuroendocrine support to increase appetite, reduce pain, and improve sleep.

Low-dose immunotherapy helps control how the immune system reacts to long-lasting infections and strong immune responses, like allergies and autoimmune diseases, by using tiny amounts of specific substances. LDI helps restore immune balance without the risks associated with long-term medication use, making it ideal for patients with autoimmune diseases, persistent inflammatory conditions, and sensitivities.

Also known as apitherapy, bee venom therapy involves controlled injections of bee venom under the skin. Bee venom contains the peptide melittin, which has been shown

Stimulate cellular immunity and reduce inflammation.

Provide antioxidant enzymes that protect immune cells.

Inhibit tumor growth, suppress angiogenesis, and induce apoptosis in cancer cells.

Modulate gene expressions related to immune function.

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When supervised, most patients tolerate it well. Your clinician screens for allergies, interactions, and contraindications before starting.

No. It’s designed to complement—not replace—oncology, autoimmune, or infectious-disease care.

Plans are personalized; many begin weekly for several weeks, then taper based on goals and response.

Temporary fatigue, queasiness, local redness/itching (e.g., with bee venom), or mild headache.

It’s often used in oncology support, and may also be considered in other immune-related contexts—your clinician will advise.

Often yes, within a supervised plan to avoid interactions and overlap.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of your physician or other health care professional. Do not use the information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Always consult with a healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem.

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