A fully functional immune system is important for optimum health. There are many things that effect the immune system's efficiency. These factors can be positive or negative.
Poor diet, lack of nutrition, stress, anxiety, alcohol, drugs, and toxins in our environment are all factors that can weaken our immunity.
Our immune system consists of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body and fight off infections and diseases. These defensive cells are located in our white blood cells. They are transferred around the body by the lymphatic system.
The lymph nodes move through the body by muscle contractions, unlike blood, which is pumped naturally by the heart.
There is one animal in the world that never gets cancer. It's the shark. That's because it's in constant motion. It even moves it's fins while sleeping. We can learn from the shark, that physical activity is a good way to help prevent cancer. Physical movement, such as yoga is a great way to get your lymph flowing. Certain yoga postures, such as inversions affect gravity. (when your head is below the heart). This helps lymph move into your respiratory organs, where germs and infections often enter the body. When you return upright, gravity drains the lymph and cleanses out your system. This improves your immunity and strengthens your ability to fight off disease.
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