Quick read – 5 Factors affecting our Immunity HOW DOES OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WORK? The immune system is our body’s defense mechanism that fights harmful intruding agents (antigens) that include infective organisms (pathogens) and irritants. It consists of various types of White Blood Cells (WBCs) and their interactive system, which can be compared to the
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms that affects many women a few days before the start of their menses and typically settles down once the period starts. The cause is related mainly to change in hormonal levels. The type and severity of symptoms, can vary in different women and can include both physical
WHAT IS ANEMIA? Anemia refers to the reduction in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells (RBCs) in our blood. This results in an increased feeling of tiredness, fatigue, low energy, and weakness, along with a paler appearance (pallor). Other symptoms can include dark circles under the eye, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, palpitation, and shortness
Asthma and Bronchitis are two of the most common conditions affecting our lower airway (lower respiratory tract). Human Airway – Upper and Lower Our respiratory tract (airway) consists of Upper airway – nose (nostrils), throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx) Lower airway – windpipe (trachea), bronchi and bronchioles, finally leading into the lungs where oxygen
FATIGUE OR TIREDNESS We all experience days of immense fatigue, where the body and mind can’t push themselves any longer. Sometimes we may feel like this for a day or two, and maybe even days, but with adequate rest and sleep, along with some relaxing or pleasurable activities, we spring back to our work schedules