It certainly is a confusing time right now. As we persevere through these trying times, many of us are swamping in anxiety. So many questions, so few answers. If there is one thing we have learned, it is that good health is invaluable and that change, in many aspects of our lives, is inevitable. In this spirit, let us delve into a conversation about the most fundamental topic of all: Your immune health and how little lifestyle changes can benefit you and your family in the long run.
What exactly is immune system?
Our system is made up of an intricate network of cells and proteins that is crucial in protecting our bodies against infection. Infection enters our body in the form of microbes (bacteria, virus, protozoa, fungi, and helminths) and although microbes occupy a vast majority of our body, some are good and some bad. From the moment of our birth, microbes begin to colonise our bodies. These microbial communities plays a significant role in protecting us against diseases and in assisting our digestive systems.
Our immune system remembers all the microbes it has defeated through memory cells (white blood cells). Once a recurrent microbe enters our body, our immune system, in the form of white blood cells carrying antibodies that runs through our bodies, will begin fighting against the foreign microbe before we become sick from it. A robust immune system is vital for our overall well being.
How do we support our immune health naturally?
Although it's been said many times, many ways, a wholesome diet high in fruits and vegetables combined with regular exercise is the primer to establishing a healthy lifestyle and in return, a healthy immune system. A broad, natural diet is paramount not only to support our children's immunity but for their overall development.
Incorporating prebiotic foods into our daily diet improves our gut health (read more about gut health here), which plays an important role in establishing a strong immune system. Asparagus, onions, konjac root, cocoa powder, mushrooms, flaxseeds, cabbage, leek, barley, garlic and oats are some of the best natural prebiotic foods around that are pretty much sold everywhere. Prebiotic foods basically fuels the probiotics (good bacterias) in our body. Simply by adopting a healthier diet made up of a rainbow of prebiotic foods, we can prevent many health disorders and minimise our risks for diseases.
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