With the Fall Equinox just days away on the 22nd, it is the perfect time to explore what you are doing to support your immunity. The immune system can be divided into two distinct yet coordinated types: innate and adaptive. The innate system is comprised of nonspecific defense mechanisms that respond to pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Physical barriers (skin, mucous membranes) supply one layer of defense, while a variety of immune factors (macrophages, natural killer cells, mast cells, cytokines, complement proteins) also provide another type of defense. The adaptive immune system is driven by t- and b-lymphocytes. These … Continue reading →