Immunity Introduction When it comes to the immune system, two words that are most important are antigens and antibodies. To put it simply, antigens are any foreign bodies or toxins that initiate an immune response in the body. Antibodies are proteins produced by the body to fight against these antigens. Let us just assume our body’s immune system and its response as an interesting drama that plays as long as we live. Now, certainly, it should have some main characters without which the drama never unfolds. White blood cells (WBC) , also known as leukocytes are the key factors or main characters that help build and maintain a strong immune system in our body. They circulate through the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels and do a constant patrol every time so that our body is always ready to fight any foreign body. WBCs are mainly 2 types: Phagocytes Lymphocytes Phagocytes As the name suggests, these cells engulf and absorb the pathogens, just like that! Remember the terms Neutrophils
As the weather warms up during the springtime, it’s time to break out a new haircare routine. Think of the season as a fresh start; a time for renewal and new beginnings. Why not start with applying a few new, healthy habits to your hair care routine while at home? From DIY at-home treatments to easy hair hacks, try these spring hair care ideas for healthy looking locks. 1. Stop washing your hair every day The oils produced naturally by our scalp help keep hair moisturized and strong. But washing your hair too often can dry it out and cause breakage. Rather than washing hair every day, space out washes to every other day or twice a week (adapt based on what works best for your hair type). You can also do a water-only wash and skip the shampoo to remove dirt, or try a dry shampoo to prevent hair from looking greasy. 2. Try a coconut oil treatment Coconut oil has so many uses, from cleaning teeth to flavoring foods. It also provides a great treatment for hair and skin.