Authors : Gorghate N. D.
Page Nos : 200-203
Description :
The immune system is a complex, dynamic, and
beautifully orchestrated mechanism with
enormous responsibility. It defends against foreign invasion by microorganisms, screens out cancer cells,
adapts as we grow, and modifies how we interact with our environment. Exercise as it relates to immunity
is a
mixed message. Regular, moderate
-
intensity physical activity has been shown to help protect people
against some diseases, particularly those that involve the upper respiratory track (like colds). . Your
immune system is no different. Doctors have found tha
t exercise can boost your immune system by
providing a boost to the cells in your body that are assigned to attack bacteria. These cells appear to work
more slowly in people who don't exercise than in those that do. As a result, if you exercise, your immun
e
system is better equipped to handle bacteria that could cause you to become sick. The people following
lower key exercise regimens have enhanced immune reactions to infection.
