What is your immune system? To clarify, your immune system is the protector of your body from viruses and bacteria. It works by recognising the difference between your body’s cells and invaders, thus working to eradicate any harmful invaders that could cause harm. However, concerns can arise if your immune system mistakenly distinguishes your …
We are approaching the end of of Autumn, but as I write this blog the sun is shining through the window beautifully. This week I am continuing on from last week’s blog on nutrition, and I am writing about food to boost your immune system. In these days of pandemics, building one’s immune system seems …
Dry Weather As the temperature drops, so does the humidity. Why do people get sicker during the winter? We turn on our indoor heaters and radiators which further dries up the air around us. The inside of our noses and sinuses also dry out and this creates the perfect environment for cold viruses, aka rhinoviruses, …