Innate Versus Acquired/Adaptive Immunity

Innate Versus Acquired/Adaptive Immunity

Innate immunity is the immunity you are born with. It is nonspecific in its response to invaders. This consists of the first and second lines of defense, like the skin and antibacterial substances (enzymes). Acquired or adaptive immunity is the immune system you...
What Exactly Is Your Immune System?

What Exactly Is Your Immune System?

Your immune system is made up of many different parts – both individual cells and proteins as well as organs and organ systems. The cells are things like your White Blood Cells (WBCs) and antibodies are proteins. The organs of your immune system are: skin, lymphatic...
National Nutrition Month: March 2020

National Nutrition Month: March 2020

  March is National Nutrition Month! We all know proper nutrition is critical to good health, but most of us are still deficient. Actually, most Americans are nutritionally deficient – and not just a little bit! The most prevalent deficiencies include:1 Vitamin D...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

  Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has now reached the United States. We are constantly learning more information, so my update is based on what we currently know. Like I said in my January post, there is still no need to panic. Besides, when does panicking...
Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Don’t Panic! There is growing concern about the Coronavirus that has been spreading from China. The reason for concern is that it is a viral infection that can ultimately lead to pneumonia, which can be fatal. Pneumonia is the most common reason for children and...