Immune System

The immune system is an organization of cells and molecules with specialized roles in defending against infection. There are two fundamentally different types of responses to invading microbes. Innate (natural) responses occur to the same extent however many times the infectious agent is encountered, whereas acquired (adaptive) responses improve on repeated exposure to a given infection.
 
 The Immune Response:
  • Innate Immunity:
    This is the body’s first line of defense, involving physical barriers like skin, mucus membranes, and enzymes. The innate responses use phagocytic cells (neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages), cells that release inflammatory mediators (basophils, mast cells, and eosinophils), and natural killer cells.It also includes chemical defenses like the complement system and substances like interferons and interleukin-1. 
     
  • Adaptive Immunity:
    This is a more targeted response that learns to recognize and remember specific antigens.  B cells produce antibodies, which are proteins that bind to specific antigens, tagging them for destruction. 
     
  • T cells:
    These cells play a crucial role in activating other immune cells and recognizing and destroying infected cells. 
     
  • Memory:
    Once the immune system has successfully fought off an infection, it remembers the antigen, allowing for a faster and more effective response if the same invader enters the body again. 
     
Key Players:
  • White blood cells:
    These cells are the main players in the immune response, patrolling the body and identifying and eliminating foreign invaders. 
     
  • Antibodies:
    These proteins are produced by B-cells and specifically bind to antigens, marking them for destruction or neutralizing their effects. 
     
  • T-cells:
    These cells recognize and destroy infected cells, activating other immune cells and playing a vital role in the immune response. 

Anatomy

What could stop me???

Identifying Foreign Invaders

 
Antigens: The immune system uses antigens, which are proteins on the surfaces of foreign cells, viruses, fungi, and bacteria, as markers to identify threats.
  • Antigen Recognition:
    Specialized immune cells, like white blood cells, patrol the body and have receptors that can bind to specific antigens. This binding signals that the cell is foreign and needs to be neutralized.
     

INNATE
non specific defense mechanisms

1st Line of defense

Surface membrane barriers

Structures and tissues protect against a variety of invaders.

Secretions on these surfaces also offer protection: 

  • acidic pH of the skin inhibits bacterial growth
  • acidic pH of vaginal secretions
  • secretions from mucous lining the stomach kill pathogens
  • saliva and lacrimal fluid contain lysozyme, an enzyme that destroys bacteria
  • mucus traps microorganisms in digestive and respiratory pathways

2nd Line of Defense

  • natural killer cells
  • inflammatory response
  • phagocytes
  • antimicrobial proteins
  • fever

ADAPTIVE

specific defense mechanisms

3rd Line of defense

Specific defense is required for each type of invader. 

Adaptive immune response responds to a specific threat which has gotten past the first and second lines of defense.  There are three aspects of the adaptive defense: 

  1. antigen specific – recognizes and acts against particular foreign substances
  2. systemic – not restricted to the initial infection site
  3. memory – recognizes and mounts a stronger attack on previously encountered pathogens

Yogic Managment

Human being is not just the combination of body and mind but something beyond this restricted limitations. We address the health of a being in all the planes of existence. Instead of addressing the symptoms of a condition, a 
holistic approach given in our ancient culture in literatures of Ayurveda, Yoga works on the root cause and builds a strong foundation.

 

 

Annamaya Kosha

Sharira

Annamaya Kosha Physical Plane

What can help??

  • Staying physically active by participating in weight-bearing exercises such as walking.
  • Eating a nutritious diet rich in calcium and vitamin D to help maintain good bone health.
  • Quitting smoking, or not starting if you don’t smoke.

Contra indications

Before attempting to work on the area or movement, understand its health. Some of us have specific health scenarios or conditions, that are strong reasons not to attempt the practice.

Take support and train yourself slowly and consistently

Take the support of chair or wall before attempting to perform a new movement. Donot be overwhelemd by people displaying strong and flexible movements. Donot compare yourself with others. Each one of has different body capacity and flexibility, each one trains different, takes nutrition different, then how can you expect the output to be the same.

Rest

Body has the innate ability to heal itself if given rest. Observe your body posture through out the day and correct if required. Relax your body and mind.

Hydro therapy

Cold water best works for inflammations. Hot water helps for pain relief.

Notice

Which movements are increasing the discomfort? Visit a specialist and explain your body’s response to the actions. Information shared in this website is only for educational purpose.

Yoga Asanas

Sukshma vyayama

 

Vrikshasana

Virabadhra 

Vajrasana

 

Chaturanga dandasana

Urdhva muka Svanasana

In each asana, try to increase the time of attempt. Every extra second you spend comfortably in an asana, is training and building stronger self.

Pranamaya Kosha

Prana flow towards the upper parts of the body.

Manomaya Kosha

  • Japa Ajapa
  • Nama Rupa Dharana
  • Trataka

Bibliography

 

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