2024June 27 -

Life in Chinese Medicine Episode 103 Immune cells patrol the body

Pathogenic bacteria and viruses are constantly invading the human body, and harmful cells such as cancer cells are developing.
Still, human beings can survive because of the body."Immunity"This is because it has a self-defense system.

　"Immunity"As the word suggests, it is the function of protecting the body from the epidemic.
"Immune cells"is a defense force in the body that patrols the body to eliminate bacteria and viruses, cancer cells, etc., and prevent them from growing.

In this day and age, few people die from a common cold.
However, in the current medical field, the number of "resistant bacteria" and "new viruses" that are said to be caused by drug abuse is increasing.
The new coronavirus is an incredibly powerful virus.
Viruses and bacteria have also evolved and changed the form of attacks, becoming more and more powerful.
It is said to be a cat-and-mouse game between humans, viruses, and bacteria.
Strengthening "immune cells" to survive will be a challenge in the future.