immune system
Is a group of members linked together to protect the body from the invasion of various pathogens, when the microbes enter the body recognized by the immune system directly, it has a very sophisticated systems to identify strangers, and then begins to excrete the appropriate antibodies to the microbe to eliminate it before settling in the cells and cause damage to them .
The immune system contains different defense systems, each of which is specialized in certain types of microbes. Skin, tonsils, mucus in the nose and others are considered the first lines of defense.
The disease occurs when a person has the virus or microbe, and an environment suitable for the transition, and the healthy person has the ability to infection, when these three conditions are infected and starts the immune system to fight, and may show signs and symptoms on the patient when the disease, or may Do not show and continue the immune system of war to eliminate it.
Disease prevention
Disease prevention is a set of preventive measures to prevent disease. These measures are one of the most important steps to help the immune system in its work and increase its efficiency. The immune system may need incentives to increase its ability to fight.
Methods of disease prevention
- Eat healthy balanced food that contains different types of food, each of these substances contain certain nutrients, and the body is required to these nutrients and all in specific quantities so that each device can perform its task, including the immune system, the immune system needs elements In order to be able to protect the body from hazards and to perform its function, where the food should contain fresh vegetables and fruits, grains, legumes, red and white meat and marine products, and should reduce the meals that contain toxins and industrial substances Harmful body.
- Drink enough fluids, especially water. Immune cells need water to hydrate and work efficiently.
- Exercising a variety of exercises that stimulate blood circulation in the blood vessels, which increases the amount of blood carrying oxygen and food to the cells.
- Staying away from the places of gatherings, especially in winter times, moving away from the places of infection is one way of preventing diseases.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the surrounding environment such as home, garden and work place, keep washing hands with water and soap, and maintain personal hygiene. Microbes gather in the unclean environment and multiply.
- Conduct the annual examination to ensure the integrity of the body fully.