Very simply, your immune system is your front line of defense against all invaders to keep you healthy. “Invaders” include pathogens, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Collectively, these make up a group of antigens. The response to these is invaders is called the antigen response. The word comes from the generation of antibodies to fight them off.
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Glutathione – How Does it Boost My Immune System?
Did you know that glutathione has an effect on your immune system? This means that the amount of glutathione you have in your cells has a direct bearing on whether or not you catch a virus and get sick or not. How would you like to get sick less often than you do now? Who wouldn’t, you say?
What You Need to Know About Your Immune System
Our immune system is made up of cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that defend against germs and other microorganisms. For the most part the immune system does an excellent job at keeping us healthy but sometimes things can go wrong in the immune system and cause infections, illness, or diseases.
The Ayurvedic Concept of Immunity
Ayurvedic concept of immunity is a fascinating topic, covering the different factors that guarantee a balanced physical state. Vyaadhiksamatva (Sanskrit), which translates into resistance against diseases, is the Ayurvedic term for immunity. It covers both physical and mental aspects of immunity. It also has the guidelines to maintain a balanced state that guarantees prevention against diseases and recovery from diseases.