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Your immune system defends against all the illness-causing microorganisms that threaten your body. But at times, this defense mechanism fails to work well: A microbe infects your body and makes you ill. Are there any chances of intervening in this process and strengthening your immune system? What if your diet plan is modified? What if you stay physically active? What if you make lifestyle changes in an effort to create a faultless immune response?

Although boosting your immunity seems appealing, doing so has proven difficult for some reasons. In fact, the immune system is a complex network, not a single entity. For proper functioning, it needs to be symmetric and balanced. If you’ve observed that you frequently fall ill, feel fatigued, or have some severe symptoms you can’t make out, it may indicate your immune system is compromised.

6 Signs You May Have a Weak Immune System

Here are some warning signs that show immune system weakness!

Stressed all the time? Your higher stress levels have a direct correlation with immune system responses. That’s because stress reduces the lymphocyte levels, the white blood cells that ward off infection. The lesser the number of lymphocytes, the more you’re vulnerable to infections.
Tired of sneezing and sniffling? Having two or three colds a year is quite normal for adults. Most people recover in 7-10 days. During an episode of common cold, the immune system takes 3-4 days to produce antibodies and keep microbes at bay. But if you often catch a cold or have a cold that doesn’t take its course, that’s a telltale sign your immune system is making every effort to carry on its action.
Digestive problems troubling you often? Frequent digestive issues may be a sign of your compromised immune system. According to studies, your digestive tract is the region where approximately 70% of your immune system is located. The beneficial gut flora defends your immune system, and its lower levels can leave you susceptible to pesky microorganisms and chronic inflammation.
Lingering Wounds? If your wounds linger and you have a hard time healing, there are chances that you have a weak immune system, as skin regeneration needs healthy immune cells.
Fighting off infections often? Your immune system might be giving you red flags.
Feeling exhausted and worn out all day, even after getting adequate sleep? It’s high time you consider what your immune system needs to tell you.

Familiar with these warning signs? Give extra care to your immune system: The more you foster your immunity, the better.

What is the Immune System?

The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs and proteins that function together to safeguard your body from viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins.

Now let’s have a look at how the immune system gets activated.

The immune system is triggered by antigens. These antigens are substances that your immune system identifies as foreign. It can be any microbes or something from inside your body. When these antigens bind to the immune cell receptors, your body will undergo a set of complex reactions. Your immune system has the ability to store information about the microbe and how to fight it off when your body comes into contact with a disease-causing microbe. This allows your body to respond quickly when it attacks again.

Your immune system has 2 subsystems that work together when the body gets into contact with pathogens:

Innate Immune System: Your body’s first line of defense, present from the time of your birth.
Adaptive Immune System: Develop when your body gets exposed to various microbes.

The innate immune system offers a general defense mechanism against disease-causing germs, using phagocytes and natural killer cells. This subsystem's primary role is to fight germs and foreign substances the body encounters.

On the other hand, the adaptive immune system generates antibodies and utilizes them to target specific germs that previously attacked your body, thereby building an acquired or specific immune response. The adaptive immune system continuously learns and adapts, allowing the body to fight bacteria or viruses that may change over time.

Does Regular Physical Activity Strengthen Your Immunity?

You’ve probably heard the advice that being physically active is one of the best ways to stay healthy and fit–especially during cold and flu season. This advice is worth trying, as exercise has many proven benefits, from reducing the risk of heart disease to improving mood and psychological wellness—and even a healthy immune system.

So, what’s the link between regular physical activity and better immunity?

Regular physical activity boosts your immune system by:

Enhancing blood circulation
Flushing bacteria from the lungs and airways
Inducing a temporary rise in body temperature that may protect your body
Altering antibodies to better fight infections
Lowering stress hormone levels
Reducing chronic inflammation – While acute inflammation as a reaction to injury is part of a healthy immune system, chronic inflammation can impede immune system performance.
Releasing your stress and helping you keep calm. Studies have shown that moderate-intensity exercise combined with the goodness of EWOT reduces stress hormones and increases the production of feel-good neurotransmitters.

According to the research conducted in 2019, moderate-intensity exercise is associated with a reduced incidence of upper respiratory tract infections, including viral infections such as flu and the common cold.

A 2018 study found that people who follow a moderate exercise regimen have a decreased risk of acute respiratory illness compared to those who do not follow an exercise training routine.

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How Does Exercise With Oxygen Therapy Enhance Your Immunity?

Now you know the benefits of regular exercise in improving your immune system health. What if I told you that incorporating oxygen into your workout routine can give your immune system a head start on the right track and level up your routine?

Yes, Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) is definitely a game changer for your immune system.

Wondering how?

Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) involves inhaling higher concentrations of oxygen while exercising. It restores oxygen levels to the degenerate, painful, and disease-susceptible regions of the body.

Engaging in EWOT for 15 minutes every day, that too in the privacy and comfort of your home, can help bolster your immune system by:

Increasing the oxygen delivery to your cells, thereby improving energy production and optimizing cell function
Helping your body remove toxins and waste products by improving metabolism and cellular energy production. When your cells function at their best, they are better able to detoxify your body.
Reducing chronic inflammation by enhancing circulation and oxygenation of tissues
Strengthening immune system response by promoting your body’s ability to generate white blood cells and antibodies
Fighting off the allergies, as increased oxygen levels moderate your immune system’s overreaction to allergens.
Helping you sleep better, as increased oxygen levels promote deeper, restorative sleep. Research indicates that lack of sleep weakens your immune system.
Releasing your stress and helping you keep calm. Studies have shown that moderate-intensity exercise combined with the goodness of EWOT reduces stress hormones and increases the production of feel-good neurotransmitters.

In the American Association of Physicians journal, Dr.Spencer Way expounded, "Insufficient oxygen means insufficient biological energy that can result in anything from mild fatigue to life-threatening disease. The link between insufficient oxygen and disease has now been firmly established.”

According to Dr. Parris.M.Kidd, “Oxygen plays a pivotal role in the proper functioning of the immune system.” Super oxygenating your body tissues and plasma with EWOT stimulates the immune system, reduces the chances of future ailments, and facilitates healing and recovery at a faster rate.

Is Working Out When Sick a Good Move?

You may want to follow your regular exercise routine even when you are feeling unwell. That’s completely normal. A general rule of thumb you can follow is the “above the neck” rule. This means engaging in mild-intensity exercise is probably OK if all your symptoms are above your neck (mild cold, runny nose, sneezing, ear pain, etc.). But if you have a fever, body pain, nausea, diarrhea, frequent cough, or chest congestion, it’s better you skip the workout until the symptoms subside completely. Always listen to your body signals while you’re sick.

The Takeaway

While regular exercise can do so much for your immune system, adding Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) to your routine can take your immunity to the next level. So why wait? Don’t let winter keep you cooped up in bed anymore– strengthen your immune system and enjoy the season. Give EWOT a try–it’s worth it!