Our immune system

How it works, why it can do more than just fight the flu and how you can really help it Colds, flu, coughs: We all know the symptoms, and most people rush to the pharmacy to buy some remedies. But did you know that many cold remedies actually do more harm than good to your body? In fact, many of these products can relieve symptoms in the short term, but they often weaken your immune system because they suppress your natural defenses. In this article, you'll learn how your immune system really works, why dietary supplements are ineffective - and how you can strengthen it better with the right diet. How our immune system works Maybe you remember the cartoon series “Once upon a time... life”. In this series, little men traveled through our bodies in spaceships that flew through the bloodstream and showed us how blood cells, nerves and organs work together. The tiny figures represented important cell types that explained the immune system, the nervous system or digestion in a visual way. A perfect example to understand how our immune system works! Imagine your immune system as a big city. There are...