THE KEY TO A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM – CELLULAR HEALTH

Having a strong immune system is not just important in the flu season, but throughout the whole year. It is our body’s defense against infection and illness. Our immune system is a very complex system of the human body and works on a cellular level. It recognizes the cells that make up your body, and destroys germs and parasites. As well as this, it protects against disease and helps to co-ordinate wound healing process, cellular/tissue turnover, repair, and (re)building. This is why it’s important to have a healthy lifestyle and take steps to maintain a healthy immune system.

The response to pathogens (a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease) is orchestrated by the complex interactions and activities by a large number of diverse cell types involved in the immune response.

The innate immune response is the first line of defense and occurs soon after pathogen exposure. It is carried out by phagocytic cells such as neutrophils and macrophages and granulocytes. The adaptive immune response includes antigen-specific defense mechanisms and may take days to develop.
Cell types with critical roles in adaptive immunity are white blood cells such as lymphocytes. Antigen-responsive stimulation of various cell types including T cell subsets, and B cells all play critical roles in immune defense.

To strengthen your immune system, you must address the needs of the systems in your body starting at the cellular level. The cells in our body have the ability to bring in nourishment and rid of toxins. This means our cells need enough energy and nourishment to operate properly otherwise the cells become toxic and malnourished and when presented with an infectious organism, whether it is the virus, or bacteria, they won’t have the vitality to resist and you will get sick.

Things that can weaken your immune system include:
– Poor nutrition / Highly processed foods
– Environment factors (pollution)
– Drugs/Alcohol
– Stress
– Inadequate sleep
– Poor hygiene
– Age

Therefore it’s super important to adopt healthy living strategies such as:
– A well-balanced nutritious diet
– Regular exercise
– Don’t smoke
– Drink in moderation
– Get adequate sleep
– Maintain a healthy weight
– Wash your hands regularly
– Get regular check ups

Another great way to ensure your immune system is at its strongest is to use supplementation. USANA’s complementary trio to immunity aims to improve immune cell function, protect against pathogens and support immune cells. The trio is made up of Proglucamune™, Proflavonal C™ and Poly-C™. These products combined support immune defense and sickness prevention.

Our immune system is such an important system in our body. It does everything from destroying germs and protecting against illness, to helping the wound healing process and tissue repair. That’s why it’s important to make sure you adopt a healthy lifestyle. Better yet, take supplementation for a further step in strengthening your immune system. Make sure you’re the healthiest you can be!

References:
http://altered-states.net/barry/newsletter448/
http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system
https://www.rndsystems.com/research-area/cells-of-the-immune-system

Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.