Expecting sniffles and coughs in the coming months? It’s a common belief we get sick when the seasons change, but while colder weather and mingling indoors can make us vulnerable to bugs, being ill isn’t inevitable. How well you fight off the nasties comes down to the strength of your immune system.
‘This mighty system protects our health by resisting uninvited infections, plus maintaining order and balance in our bodies,’ explains immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi, author of Immunity: The Science of Staying Well (£14.99, HarperCollins). And although we rely on vaccines to defend against the deadliest viruses, or reach for antibiotics to clear up a bacterial infection, Dr Macciochi believes ‘there are no medications that can protect us in our infectious world quite like our immunity’.
So if you’re keen to swerve sickness, check out what can supercharge your immune system and keep you healthy.
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