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Herbs and plants as natural allies
Herbs and plants have played an important role in various traditional medicines around the world for centuries. They contain a wealth of bioactive substances that can help our body stay healthy and strengthen our immune system. At
Did you know
The terms "resistance" and "immune system" are sometimes used interchangeably. Yet they both refer to different aspects of the body's health
Resistance
Resistance often refers to the body's ability to defend itself. The body defends itself every day against pathogens and other harmful external influences.
The term does not only include the immune system's response to these attacks. Other physiological systems that contribute to the protection of the body also fall under resistance.
Consider, for example, the skin barrier, the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Do you have strong resistance? Then your body is better able to prevent or fight diseases. Stronger resistance means a more vital body.
Immune system
The immune system is a specific part of your resistance.
It is a complex network of cells, tissues and organs that work together. Together, this network protects the body against infections and diseases. Easy said; the immune system finds harmful pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and fights them to keep you healthy.
Your immune system consists of two parts.
Part 1; the innate immune system. A rapid and non-specific system that responds to pathogens.
Part 2; the adaptive immune system. This component provides specific and long-term protection after exposure to a specific pathogen.
