How Your Lymphocytes Protects Your Body from Harmful Invaders

Do you have any idea what lymphocytes are and its significant functions in our body? Our immune system  have highly trained personnel called the white blood cells team that is always ready to defend our body from unseen enemies. Lymphocytes are part of the white blood cells team or the WBC team , the defenders of our body.

Every country has a defense system, we have the police, air force, army and navy that protects us from harmful people. Our body has defense system too, it is called the immune system. Immune system’s white blood cells team or WBC team have lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils.

Every second in our lives viruses, bacteria, fungi and cancer cells gives their best shot to invade our body through any possible entries like the mouth, nose, eyes and skin. They could take advantage when our energy level, health or alertness are weaken. Stress, pollutants and harmful chemicals are known harmful elements that we usually interact to everyday that could weaken our health.

Today, we will be talking about the lymphocytes team and their functions. This group of white blood cells consist of T lymphocytes or T cells, killer cells, natural killer cells or NK cells and B lymphocytes or B cells. Lyymphocytes are assigned on the first line of defense, they keep an eye for the first sign of invasion and are always ready to take an action if ever they encounter an enemy.

Natural killer cells or NK cells are the watchdogs of the team. No single second of your life that there is no NK cells that guards your health from harmful invaders. They have no capacity to stop the invasion (infection) but they can attack the invaders and send message to other lymphocytes of the said invasion (infection).

T lymphocytes or T cells are responsible for identification of the invaders. They could easily identify if it is a group of viruses, bacteria, fungi or cancer cells. T cells gives specific command to Killer Cells to exterminate the invaders. If killer cells fails to do their job, B lymphocytes or B cells would be responsible for the destruction of the harmful invaders.

Lymphocytes are so tiny that could only be seen under the microscope plays a big role on your health. Now that you know how your lymphocytes protects you and your family health from harmful invaders, hope you will help them strengthen your body defense system, the immune system, by following healthy lifestyle.

How to Reduce Dust and Other Pollutants in Your Home

Protect your family health by reducing dust and other pollutants in your home. It is true that harmful microorganisms exist everywhere and we cannot totally get rid of them but, we can limit their population by making sure our place is clean.

Parents encourage their children to stay at home as much as possible to keep them safe from accidents and diseases. But, did you know that indoor pollution is one of the top environmental health risks? Inhaling pollutant-free air is part of healthy lifestyle because clean air is necessary to achieve a healthy body. We already knew how harmful tobacco smoke is to your family health, this time we will talk about dust and common biological pollutants that could be found in our homes, their harmful effects and an effective way to get rid of them.

Biological pollutants from air and dusts such as molds, dust mites, fecal droppings from dust mites and other insects, animal dander, lint, bacteria and viruses PLUS pollen, plant and mold spores may affect your family health. They can pass through the filters of your respiratory system thus affecting it and, may lower your immune system resulting to respiratory allergies, acute and chronic infections and, or even cancer. it can also cause skin allergy, skin infections, eye irritation and a lot more.

Furnace filters is a great help in reducing this harmful elements of indoor air. As the air passes through the filter, it removes dust and other harmful particles from air. Honeywell Furnace Filters filters sixty times more dust and other air pollutants than the 1″  standard filter. High efficiency Pleated Furnace Filters with no wire mesh are a good choice too. You just need to follow the instructions of manufacturer how often it should be cleaned and replaced to maximize its performance.

Replacing the filters regularly makes sure of the protection of your family health saves your money from hospitalization and, or medications; and from the hassles of repair of your furnace. Good standing furnace filter may even help you reduce your heating bill too. Purchasing wholesale furnace filters is even better because you can save more money if you purchase in bulk. Thus, you can buy other family needs from the money you saved.

Wellness is priceless. Protect your family health at all cost because health is wealth.