Immune system

Sleep: It’s Not Just About Beauty

 September 28, 2011

Sleep: It’s Not Just About Beauty   Researchers have proven that when the body is in a deep sleep, the body has the opportunity to help heal itself. Think about the time you felt you were about to “come down” with the flu or a cold. Most likely you felt sleepy or that if you […]

The Overuse of Antibiotics

 August 16, 2011

In todays world, we Americans have been so blessed with so much that gives us instant gratification. No one wants to be sick so we pop an antibiotic quickly in order to get well quicker. However, this can harm us in ways we never consider.It is clear that the antibiotics that once were successfully used […]

Thymus: The master of the immune system

 August 15, 2011

Thymus: The master of the immune system   It is now being said that the thymus is considered the master of the immune system. This gland is essential to the maturation and maintenance of the cells of the immune system. This great master is a pinkish-gray organ that lies below the thyroid gland and in […]