What is Immune System & how to boost ?

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CORONA-VIRUS      and      Immunity 

What is Immune-System 

The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defend the body against infection.. The immune mechanisms help an organism identify a pathogen, and neutralize its threat (Provide resistant to infection).  The immune system can detect a difference between the body's own healthy cells or tissues, and 'foreign' cells.

How does Immune System Work?

 

To be immune means to be protected. So it makes sense that the body system that helps fight off sickness is called the immune system. The immune system  is made up of a network of cells ,tissues & organs that work together to protect the body.

 You can easily understand by this example: Immune system is a like a patrolling Police which protect out home from thief. i.e.

Body is a home and thief is a foreign product (Bacteria, Virus etc.) 

 How Can I Test Immune System?

 

Tests used to diagnose an immune disorder include: Blood tests. Blood tests can determine if you have normal levels of immunoglobulin (infection-fighting proteins) in blood (the normal range differ by age)

 What are the Causes & Sign of a weak Immune System?

 Because of weakened immune system, the person is more susceptible to infection more frequently and maybe moderate to severe.

Cause ;

·    HIV

·    Certain type of cancer

·    Malnutrition

·    Autoimmune disorder

·    Anaemia etc.

Sign & symptoms include:   

·    Pneumonia.

·  Meningitis

·  Bronchitis etc.

·   Your Stress Level is Sky-High.

·  Your Always Have a Cold.

·  You Have Lots of Tummy Troubles.

·  Your Wounds Are Slow Heal.

·  You Have Frequent Infections

At What Age does your Immune System Weaken?

Immunity system naturally weakens as you age.

Elderly people are at a risk of COVID-19 infection

due to their decreased immunity and body reserves

, as well as, multiple associated co- morbidities like

diabetes ,Hypertension,chronic kidney disease,COPD

(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

What Destroy Our Immune System?

·          ·        Eating Unhealthy Food.

·  Sedentary Life Style. (spending too much time Indoors)

·          ·   Stress of Workplace Where More is Less

·          ·  Poor Hygiene Habit.

·           ·     Not Enough Rest

·       ·Too much Alcohol

·        ·   Smoking

·         ·     Sleeping Disorder-Lack of Sleep

·            ·  Depression

·          Vaccines and Your Immune System

         

         How can I Boost (Strength) my Immune System Faster?

First line of defence is to boost our immunity by following a healthy lifestyle. Some lifestyle changes helps to build our immunity which are as follows:

·    Don’t Smoke

·    Eat a healthy and balanced diet.

·    Exercise regularly.

·    Safe to quit alcohol or take in moderate amount

·    Take adequate sleep.

·    Follow proper hygiene standards like washing hand frequently etc.

·    Try to minimize stress .You can do meditation.

·    Maintain healthy –weight. (obesity is associated with impaired immune responses).

Thanks For Readings my Article .In my next Article I am discussing about Foods which boost (strength ) our IMMUNE SYSTEM.