There are many products on the market today that claim to do just that. But do they? Maybe…maybe not. But one thing that has been proven to help our immune systems…Essentrics (well…exercise in general).
“In general, exercising at a moderate to vigorous intensity for 60 minutes or less is optimal for the immune-boosting benefits of exercise. If you do this daily or almost daily, your immune and metabolic systems continue to strengthen, building on previous gains”.
First – Exercise Basics
As we do Essentrics (exercise) our heart rate increases, thereby pumping even more blood throughout our bodies. This also moves our lymph, that contains among other things white blood cells.
Next – How Exercising Help Our Immune System
Immune cells circulate on a consistent basis throughout the body. When we increase the movement of blood and lymph through exercise, we are increasing the movement of more immune cells from lymph nodes and the spleen into the bloodstream.
It is kinda like this: A store with one security camera would be limited to catching shoplifters from only that one location. But, a store with security guards that walk all around would be able to catch shoplifting at many different locations within the store, preventing more shoplifting because of an increased presence. Your immune system works in a similar manner.
Finally – The Benefit for Our Immune System
Exercising promotes the movement of the immune system via white blood cells to more locations where viruses and bacteria can be identified.
Not only does Essentrics (and all moderate exercise) get the immune cells moving throughout the body during activity, but it also promotes a lasting presence of these immune cells for up to three hours after exercise is completed. This provides extra time for the immune cells to identify unwanted intruders and keep you from getting sick.
Regular exercise gives more time for immune cells to patrol the body for bacteria and viruses. So, it is better to get into a routine of daily movement not just occasional exercise. Join me for Essentrics this week, but also engage in regular walks and other fun exercise activities.
Essentrics with Sherry 