How Our Immune System WorksThe immune system is so critical, since it protects us from dangerous invaders.Sometimes because of a communication error, the body doesn't recognize itself and turns around to attack, not an invader, but itself, leading to one of the many auto-immune diseases. New research is leading to a greater understanding of what is going wrong in the body when the immune either doesn't recognize and fight a real invader or it keeps attacking itself when it shouldn't. In both cases, a factor may be a problem with communication at the cellular level.
Below you'll find links to understanding how the immune system works, along with research that might help for those trying to support their own immune system so that it works properly.
The Immune SystemKidsHealth.org has an interesting article explaining how the immune system works.In summary, the immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends people against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. But sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection. Researching Problems With the Immune SystemAs you research, it may be helpful to know that it is thought that the following familiar diseases have an autoimmune component, including: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis, scleroderma, psoriasis, pernicious anemia, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), insulin dependent (Type I) diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune hepatitis, and cardiomyopathy.Site NavigationBack to - How Our Body Works |