Who are the 5 allies of the immune system?
The immune system acts as a defense army to protect our bodies from viral and bacterial attacks. This army deploys its soldiers who each have a function and who do not hesitate to help each other. We find the macrophages responsible for fighting bacteria. If the fight is too difficult, they use T cells and B cells, the white blood cells. B cells produce antibodies and are able to memorize their attackers to better defeat them, if there is a recurrence. However, our immune system can sometimes weaken, so it is necessary to protect and strengthen it. Who are the 5 allies of our immune system?
Sleep is good for the immune system
Rest is not trivial. Sleep is necessary for the proper functioning of our body and its metabolism (= all chemical reactions of the body). Some studies have found that lack of sleep interferes with hormone regulation, which may affect weight gain. Lack of sleep leads to increased levels of appetite hormones (= ghrelin) and decreased levels of hormones that promote satiety (= leptin).
On average, a child sleeps 10 hours a night while an adult will need about 7:30 hours of rest. This is an average, for some people the sleep time will be more or less. According to the Inserm, “Rest enables the body to perform functions necessary for development and health.”1 During sleep, the brain is active. The various stages of sleep enable the body to recharge its energy supply and store information received during the day. Memory is like restored. Time and quality of sleep are very important. During this time, the brain secretes hormones that help the immune system fight bacterial and viral infections.
To improve sleep quality and strengthen your immune system, here are some tips:
Do not exercise too late.
Avoid exciting drinks like coffee.
Before going to bed, do not hesitate to relax with a good hot bath or breathing exercises.
Computer and television monitors can keep people awake and interfere with sleep quality.
