Health Blogs — Immune

  Asthma is an airway condition associated with a chronic inflammatory response. Among adults, its prevalence is between 7% and 10%. Most patients self-report a history of asthma in childhood. Recent research indicates that vitamin D deficiencies and insufficiencies have been linked to the incidence of asthma in children.    Vitamin D is commonly known to support healthy bone mineralization and calcium homeostasis. It also has been shown to help support the inflammatory response and both innate and adaptive immune health. Vitamin D receptors (VDRs) are present throughout the body, which includes being located on some immune cells, such as lymphocytes and monocytes. Calcitriol (1,25[OH]2D) is a form of...

Staying in good health is usually a top priority for most people, but during the coronavirus global pandemic, staying healthy might be more important than ever before. Experts are recommending we practice social distancing to stay healthy and slow the spread of COVID-19. But aside from social distancing, there are plenty of other things you can do, to keep yourself well. Here are six simple ways to protect your immune system while practicing social distancing. 1. Break a sweat Exercising may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re looking to protect your immune system, but it’s...