How do I improve my immunity? Expert shares tips on what to do - and what to avoid

By Theresa Rossouw, Professor, University of Pretoria

The human immune system is arguably the most complex system in the human body. But scientists have made a lot of progress in understanding how it functions.

That’s important for understanding illnesses and how to manage them. For instance, it’s important to understand that an immune response takes several days to fully develop. This knowledge would hopefully prevent people from getting inpatient and seeking inappropriate care.

The immune system is made up of an intricate network of cells, tissues and molecules. These control the delicate balance between eliminating cancerous…

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