FAQ's on the immune system?
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What is immune system?\nWhat is brain?\nWhat is spinal cord?
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plenty of water and sleep. They will boost your immune system. Try to eliminate stess by making "me time".
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Are you a young woman or a student? YES or NO answer only please! I appreciate you asking and your eagerness. \n\nSorry, but your question does not lend itself to a yes or no answer. the lymphatic system is part of the immune system but not the entire immune system.  And there is no such thing as "the Immunity System." Immune system, yes. But no Immunity System.
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The immune system is made up of three major components:  \nCentral lymphoid organs & tissue\nPeripheral "           "             "\nAccessory  "           "             "\nThe Lymphatic system is sometimes condsidered part of the circulatory system.  It is composed of the lymphatic vessels, lymph fluid, lymph nodes, thymus gland and spleen.  The system transports fluid (tissue fluid) from the tissues back to the bloodstream and carries certain fatty substances away from the digestive organs.  Lymphatic organs also aid in defending the body against infections by removing particles such as microorganisms from the tissue fluid.  In addition, it supports the activities of certain cells (lymphocytes) that produce immunity by reacting against specific disease-causing agents.
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Briefly, the immune system scours the organism for what appear to be foreign invaders.  When it goes haywire, we now have an autoimmune disease -- rheumatoid arthritis, MS, poly myalgia rheumatic,and of course many others.  Interestingly, as sperm develop, the immune system does not attack the sperm, though they are in essence a different type of organism within the body.S[perm cells are guarded by what is commonly called a "nurse" cell.  As well it is interesting that the body does not attach a growing fetus -- usually -- (When it does, it is generally an rH problem).  In essence there is no "interrelationship".  The immune system is tolerent, at times to what appears a foreign living thing,(sperm) and intolerant at times to the body in which it is housed.(rheumatoid arthritis in which the immune system attacks its own cartlidge.) { Heart transplants, and other organ transplants can only succeed if the immune system is weakened.  Transplants would be immediately attacked otherwise.  And interestingly, weakened immume systems in the end, open us all up to cancer.  We all have cancereous cells in us  at all times -- normal cells that have become malignant.  The immune system recongnizes them and eliminates them.  Those with weakened immune systems are more prone to cancer.}  Maybe more information that you wanted to know....?
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A lot of people have a really strong immune (spelling?) system. This helps them block off a lot of diseases, sickness, illness, and etc. I have been around a lot of poison ivy/oak but have never been affected because of my stronger immune system. The younger you are, the stronger your immune system is.
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That really depends on your medical history, demographics and statistics, (drug use, body composition and size, male or female, current location and heritage locale), AND whether this is actually a cold virus or a bacterial infection, simply an opportunistic mold allergy/fungus overgrowth or any combination of those. In any case, your immune system is compromised. Here are some things you can do right away, as well as some things you can start a bit later.\n\nFirst, TRY THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. \n-SPICY FOODS/herbs such as fresh SAGE, OREGANO, GARLIC, CAYENNE, GREEN ONIONS, CILANTRO & JALAPENO'S IN BROTH,  HOT PEPPERS, Cardamom, Ginger (in food or in hot water), cloves, CHAI TEA (with soymilk only);\n-CURRY is a grrreat temporary remedy!\n\nHERBALS:\n-CHAMOMILE TEA is a good anti-inflammatory, and with Peppermint helps start the detox process (headache or stomach ache?) and makes you smile nicer too. \n-Hot Water/Lemon/Honey will help with bacteria and clear the alimentary canal for better absorption of nutrients. (Stevia instead of Honey if you are vegan, but then no bacterial help other than system flushing)\n\nIf you have access or a friend, FRESH HERBAL TEA of whole chamomile flowers, peppermint leaf, marshmallow root and licorice root with a little slippery elm bark is good. Drink several cups, take it in a thermos to work - yes, you must drink and pee! This is a good tea most of the time, but DO NOT use !! Licorice!! long term or with high blood pressure or any heart condition. Stop if you have bloating.\n\nGARGLE with MYRRH\n\nA quicker herbal fix is in a shot glass with HERBAL TINCTURES - you can mix it with juice, preferably low sugar content like POM or cranberry (not apple/orange/banana). \n\nHerbs to use: \nCAUTION: DO NOT MIX HERBS WITH OTHER MEDICINE AND TAKE CARE WHEN MIXING HERBALS!!  i.e., meadowsweet should not generally be mixed with skullcap, damiana, kava, hops  or other strong mood altering substances. \n\nSHOTS: \n-Wild Cherry/Petasites (cough expectorant), Willow Meadowsweet (aspirin), Bayberry Bark (dries phlegm), Usnea (staph/strep/bacteria), Coltsfoot (mild calming, anti-inflammatory, expectorant)\n\nLater: \n\nSHOTS: \n-Spilanthes/Usnia (for fungal infection, candida, stuff that slows your system down\n\n-Eyebright/Nettle (for sinusitus, rhinitis, hayfever), Astragalus, Dandelion/Milk Thistle (liver/gall bladder detoxing).\nOR\n-Red Clover/Stillingia (helps detox a sluggish lymphatic system and metabolism - rids body of metabolic and catabolic wastes)\n\nDROPS: Oil of Oregano (no data for this, just heard about it)\n\nSo that is more than enough, ya? E-Me if you want to get more specific, ok? \n\nFeel Better, Reiki On!
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The virus is an auto-immune disease and means the immune\nsystem is weak and has a break down in cell to cell function\nand repair. With a strong immune system the body can virtually heal itself from any type of disease. medical \nscience has proven this. with a weak immune system the body can and will get other auto immune system dysfuctions like\nleukemia. I work with research scientist.
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That depends on the manner in which it fails. Due to the mechanisms by which the most basic immune system cells are generated (NK cells, macrophages, lymphocytes, killer T cells, dendritic cells, etc) it's usually some other aspect of the body which wonks out before the immune system does.\n\nIt all depends on the manner in which it fails.\n\nIn the case of HIV, for example, the virus uses a type of white blood cell called a CD4-positive cytotoxic killer T cell to proliferate in the bloodstream. While the virus and the killer t cells stay in balence for a number of years, eventually the viral load overwhelms the population of killer t cells, and they're depleted. Without them the body is far less able to defend itself against certain types of pathogens, and that's when someone can develop all those opportunistic infections by other microorganisms. \n\nHope this helps.
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Here is one online course through the University of Arizona.  It is a service of the university's "The Biology Project."\n\nhttp://www.biology.arizona.edu/immunology/tutorials/immunology/main.html
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There are a handful of very good immune building supplements she can take. ... One good one is "Grape Seed Extract". .... Another one is; "Olive Leaf Extract" ..... Another is; "Astragalus". \nTaking a good quality Fish Oil can be helpful as well.\n... She could for instance take the Grape Seed Extract along with the Fish Oil. .. Or take the Olive Leaf Extract along with the fish oil.\n\nShe should also avoid eating sugar,.. as sugar creates acidic conditioins in the body that help to promote disease.
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- All kinds of vegetables would be good, not cooked to oblivion but raw or juiced- tomatoes, most anything green etc. \n- Medicinal mushrooms (shiitake, maitake etc., just google it)\n\nThere are also countless supplements out there that claim to be good for the immune system. Just about non of them of course have any scientific backing for theri claims, but who knows.\n\nJust keep two things in mind: \nALWAYS ask you oncologist before chemo if you are taking something - some supplements/substances are actually counterindicated with certain chemotherapeutica\nALWAYS put chemo first - supplements etc. can be adjunctive to chemo but unless you want to die earlier they should not be instead.
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Your body does create antibodies, but some bacteria miltiply very quickly and simply over-power the body's immune system, and then you would never get better, you may suffer permanent damage, and you could possibly die. \n\nAntibiotics work in one of two ways. Some actually kill the infection, and others only prevent the growth of the infection, thus giving the body the time it needs to fight the bacteria itself.
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The immune system is composed of many interdependent cell types that collectively protect the body from bacterial, parasitic, fungal, viral infections and from the growth of tumor cells. Many of these cell types have specialized functions. The cells of the immune system can engulf bacteria, kill parasites or tumor cells, or kill viral-infected cells. Often, these cells depend on the T helper subset for activation signals in the form of secretions formally known as cytokines, lymphokines, or more specifically interleukins. The purpose of this article is to review the organs, cell types and interactions between cells of the immune system as a commentary on their importance and interdependence on the T helper subset. Such an understanding may help comprehend the root of immune deficiencies, and perceive potential avenues that the immune system can be modulated in the case of specific diseases.
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Talk to your baby's doctor. He/She will advise you on which type to switch to based on your baby's individual needs. I wouldn't just start trying all the suggestions that will surely be posted in response to your question w/o first talking to the Doc. Remember, your baby's immune system is still developing!!
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There is no replacement for any part of the immune system but you can boost your immune system with proper diet and supplementation, ask your physician to refer you to a nutritionist with your concerns.
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The immune system consists of:\n\nSkin: without this so many things could enter your body and evidently kill you. Helps guard you from bacteria and viruses.\n\nTears and Mucus: Contain an enzyme called lysozyme. This breaks down the wall of lots of bacteria, but not all. \n\nSaliva: Anti-bacterial\n\nThe nasal passage and lungs are coated in mucus,  germs not killed instantly are trapped in the mucus and than swallowed.\n\nMast cells line the nasal passages, throat, lungs and your skin. Bacteria or a virus that wants to gain entry to your body must first make it past these and they are part of your defense system.\n\nYour immune system consists of these:\nSpleen - Replaces old red blood cells, and filters the blood looking for bad cells that shouldn't be in your body.\n\nThymus - This is between your breastbone and your heart. Contains or produces T-cells. This can be removed and you (adult) should be fine.\n\nLymph System - These are found in your neck and they get checked by your doctor to see if they are swollen. Filter out bacteria.\n\nWhite Blood Cells - Comes in 5 classes: Immunoglobulin A (IgA), E (IgE), G (IgG), D (IgD), M (IgM)\nDetects bad cells, binds to them and helps get rid of them.\n\nAntibodies\nComplement System\nHormones\nBone Marrow - Produces new white and red cells.