Oddly enough, but many people, at the first signs of any disease, try to diagnose themselves. They very often attribute health problems to the fact that they have a weakened immune system. This is partly true. After all, the immune system reacts to everything that happens to a person. Increased physical exertion, stressful situations, environmental problems, unhealthy diet are manifested in the fact that changes occur in the immune system. The result of this is immunodeficiency, the occurrence of autoimmune diseases.
Available on what the immune system is
Perhaps someone does not know exactly what immunity is? From Latin this word is translated as deliverance, liberation. Strong immunity is manifested in the fact that the body is immune, resistant to infectious diseases. From a medical point of view, immunity is called the reaction of the body and its protection against viruses, bacteria, donor tissues and even the body's own cells that have been changed due to any reason.
With a strong immune system, foreign cells are very quickly recognized and destroyed. A very important function of this system is that, with the help of immune memory, it is able to respond to most disease-causing factors in the future.
The reaction of the immune system to foreign organisms begins almost immediately after their penetration through the mucous membranes or skin. This is the so-called first barrier that the body uses against disease-causing factors. In addition to the skin and mucous membranes, stomach acid and lymph nodes can hold them back. Any inflammatory process indicates that leukocytes have already accumulated around harmful microbes and began to fight them in order to prevent them from entering the bloodstream, and from there into internal organs and tissues.
The entire immune system, made up of cells, organs and tissues, aims to provide an effective immune response to infection. The central organ of the defense system is the bone marrow and thymus; it is in them that immunocompetent cells form and mature. Cell function occurs in peripheral organs (tonsils, spleen, small intestine, lymph nodes).
Types of immunity
There are several types of immunity. For example, the stable immunity of any person to the causative agent of such a disease as canine distemper is called congenital, specific. If a person has suffered any infectious disease or has been injected with a vaccine, then he has acquired immunity. In this case, the body develops antibodies that are ready to neutralize a specific pathogen.
What factors affect the decrease in immunity?
A person may have congenital genetic disorders that will affect the decrease in the protective functions of his body. The acquired immunity is also not permanent, it can significantly decrease if a person is injured, starving, loses a lot of blood due to any disease, etc. In addition, many people themselves lead to the fact that their immunity is weakened. The reason for this is smoking , lack of sleep , poor diet, alcohol abuse. And if we consider that ecology also makes its negative contribution in the form of air and water pollution, electromagnetic radiation and noise loads, then we can say that the immune system itself needs protection.
How to strengthen your immunity
Doctors believe that it is difficult to improve the effectiveness of the immune system. It would be more intelligent to say that a person can strengthen it. But, in no case should you make any sharp, forced attempts to improve health if the immune system is in a weakened state due to an illness.
You cannot change your diet dramatically. This can also lead to unpredictable consequences. This moment is also important if a person suddenly decided to lead an active lifestyle and, for example, go jogging or swimming. Everything needs to be done gradually! Then leisurely walks and cycling will give an effective result. In combination with gymnastics, water procedures help well, but only in cases where there are no contraindications.
The ability to relax properly helps to strengthen the immune system. Within 10-15 minutes of relaxation, the body can recover perfectly. It is not difficult to do this: pleasant thoughts, deep breathing will save you from unexpected stress .
There is a lot of controversy regarding vaccination. Still, vaccinations should not be neglected. As a last resort, it is imperative to consult with specialist doctors. The same applies to taking any supplements. Advertising is very intrusive, and doctors will be able to give qualified advice.
And the most important factor helping to strengthen the immune system is a person's positive attitude.