On our daily basis we keep exposing ourselves to various diseases causing microorganisms like bacteria 🦠, viruses, fungi, protozoa etc. But most of the time it's not possible for these organisms to affect us...
Thanks to our immunity.
Immunity is the body's defense mechanism against diseases and it helps the body to stay healthy.
Immunity/immune system is a network of various cells, tissues, organs, organs systems, proteins and chemicals which work in a symmetry to keep us healthy by
✓ Not letting microorganisms enter into the body
eg - Skin, mucous membranes
✓ Killing the microorganisms
✓ Limiting stay of microorganisms in the body
✓ Restricting the growth
✓ Healing the damage caused in the body
Immune system includes
✓ Skin
✓ Mucous membranes
✓ Lymph nodes and lymph
✓ Blood - Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
✓ Antibodies
✓ Bone marrow
✓ Liver and Spleen
✓ Organ systems
Having low or compromised immunity causes various infections and diseases, which in turn affect the quality of life.
How to improve immunity
✓ Eat fresh fruits and vegetables which are seasonal , easy and light for digestion.
✓ Include spices which are anti-inflammatory
eg- Ginger, turmeric, pepper, coriander
✓ Sound sleep for minimum of 6 hour in the night. During the night time most of our body's healing happens.
✓ Regular sweaty exercise for 45 minutes per day and staying physically active whole day.
✓ Meditation to keep mind and body calm.
✓ Taking food supplements to keep body nutrition in Balance.
✓ Avoid alcohol and smoking
✓ No junk foods
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Immunity - How to maintain, balance and improve
