Ten Steps to Build a Strong Immunity- Introduction

I write this at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic when we fear a new and novel virus that has the ability to infect many and potentially kill many thousands of people. The fear is generated when we feel we have no control over the situation. It’s understandable as very little that is said about how the human body fights infections every day. But the body does and can fight infections. And it will do this with this new virus and new ones that will occur in the years to come.

But like every other organ and system of the body, we need to support it so that it can be strong and mount an effective response. I’ll talk you through my ten step plan to help build a strong immune system.

 Our immune system- this wonderful complex system of specialised cells and antibodies that has enabled the human race to survive and thrive.

 By definition the immune system mounts defences to fight infection or disease. There are two arms to it: the innate system that acts quickly and attacks anything foreign it comes into contact with; and the acquired system that learns to recognise a specific bacteria, virus or pathogen and send out specific antibodies to neutralise the threat and prevent it from proliferating. The acquired system is much slower to act as it has to be mobilised once it recognises the “antigen” but once it does it is highly effective.

My posts that follow will provide the TEN STEPS you can and should take to build a strong immune system that provides you with the resources to fight infections including this current Covid-19 infection.