FORTIFYING OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
As we're in the Winter months, we wanted to provide a little information on how our immune system works and how you can prepare your body to stay as healthy as possible during this period.
Getting sick is never fun.
Our Immune System helps protect our body from harmful bacteria, viruses and toxins coming in.
And, as there are certain things that can either bolster or weaken it, we wanted to share some key points to help make your holiday season one you can fully enjoy.
Let's dive in.
HOW OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS
Our immune system is our body’s defense system against harmful viruses, bacteria, and even parasites and toxins.
It’s also heavily involved in the healing process, including recovery from exercise, or working out.
But as far as seasonal illness goes, it’s quite simple.
When harmful viruses and bacteria enter our body, our immune system releases immune cells (white blood cells) that find and surround these invaders, destroy them one by one, and prevent them from multiplying.
When our immune system is in good health and fully functioning, our body remains healthy even when we come into contact with others who may be ill. Or, if we do get ill, we swiftly recover.
But when our Immune System is weak, bacteria and viruses have a better chance to take hold and harm us.
And that’s what we want to prevent.
So let’s look at this.