Thursday, 31 July 2008

What Is The Immune System?





What is the Immune System?

The immune system is the biological system of organs, tissues, cells, and cell products that are responsible for defending an organism against infection, foreign organisms, and disease. It includes cellular, genetic, and molecular components.

Causes of a Weak Immune System

What factors are responsible for a weak immune system? Some of the factors that cause a weak immune system include:

  • Eating large amounts of sweets, fatty foods, and a poor diet that leads to weight gain

  • Consuming chemical fertilizers and pesticides

  • Stress

  • Fatigue

  • Depression and other mental illnesses

  • Treatments for cancer and some other diseases

Please always consult your doctor about your health problems. This blog is for information only - Not for diagnosing health conditions.

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