HMPV virus cases are increasing every day in China. Due to this, concern is also increasing in India. So far 11 cases have been registered in the country. Majority of them are small children. Whereas in the new case found in Uttar Pradesh, the age of the woman is 60 years.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has clarified that the danger of HMPV virus is mainly in people with weak immunity. This is the reason why its infection is increasing in small children and old people because the immunity of children is not fully developed. When the immune power of the elderly starts weakening with increasing age.
These dangers are also for those people whose immunity is weak. Those who often suffer from cold and fever, who often feel unwell in the stomach or are under a lot of stress.
So, today' health water 'In this we will learn the science of immunity. You will also learn that-
What is the science of immunity?
Like all countries have their own army for their security. Similarly, there is a big army to protect the body. These are called white blood cells. It protects the body from many diseases by fighting against pathogens.
The immune system does not allow most viruses, bacteria and fungi to enter the body. When certain pathogens enter the body, the entire immune system surrounds them and kills them.
When the immune system is weak, these pathogens dominate and make us sick and require medications.
Immunity saved our ancestors Medicines were not made on earth from the first day. Even in those days, there were many bacteria and viruses in our environment, and the immune system protected our ancestors against diseases.
When we take medicines when we are sick, the biggest harm is that the medicines harm our healthy cells also. Many times new diseases also arise due to its side effects. Therefore, it is better to fight against pathogens and diseases through strong immunity.
How and what does the immune system work?
Immunity power is like a big army. As brave as this army in the body is, its mind is also equally sharp. It defeats viruses, bacteria and fungi by attacking their weak points. The special thing is that once they encounter any pathogen or disease, they can never forget it. See the graphic to see how our immune system works:
Understand that the immune system is weakening When immunity is weak, our body gives many signals. If we pay a little attention, we can understand these signs and make necessary changes in our lifestyle. This can reduce the risk of major diseases in future.
Why does immunity become weak?
In case of children and elderly, the immune system weakens due to age. The immunity of small children is not fully developed and the immunity of the elderly weakens with age.
Whereas, due to bad habits, immunity can become weak even in adolescence. If the lifestyle is very bad, then sometimes due to weak immunity, it starts affecting us after the age of 60 to 40 years.
Eating too much fried food and not getting 8 hours of sleep every day has a bad effect on the immune system. What are other such reasons, see the graphic:
Good habits are the foundation of a strong immune system
Good lifestyle means good lifestyle. People in the Blue Zone live for more than 100 years without any disease just by following a good lifestyle. For this follow these 5 habits.
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