A weakened immune system increases the risk of bacterial and viral infections, which can be accompanied by symptoms such as frequent sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, and fever.
We cannot see them but that we are exposed to them every day. Why is it, then, that we rarely get sick? It is because our bodies have an immune system. Our white blood cells, in particular, play an important role in our immune system, acting as soldiers that help to fight against germs that invade our bodies each day, and helping us to remain largely unaffected by them.
For people who often get sick, however, such as with frequent colds, allergies, recurring infections, etc., these are warning signs that their physical health is weak and the white blood cell “soldiers” in their bodies are in a weakened state. There are a number of factors that can help to strengthen these white blood cells, such as getting enough rest, managing stress, getting regular exercise, and eating healthy foods to promote good health.
When we don’t have a healthy diet, don’t exercise, are stressed, and aren’t getting sufficient rest, diseases can attack much more easily. Sometimes the body’s immune system is also weakened due to other unknown causes, which may be the result of our own lack of proper care for our health. The immune system is our first line of defense against disease.
