Introduction
Our immune system is essential to our health, and even our existence. If our immune system ceased to exist, or if it failed totally, we would very quickly succumb to a host of microscopic invaders.
While most people are aware of their immune system in a general or abstract way, at times of a generalized contagious disease outbreak, our interest in our self-protection mechanisms become heightened.
When a global pandemic occurs, the interest becomes acute. This is understandable and essential. Those most at risk from viral attacks are those whose immune systems have been compromised. This can be due to a variety of causes and factors, such as age and existing health conditions.
COVID-19 is not the first global pandemic, and it almost certainly won’t be the last. However, in terms of numbers affected, it is the biggest and most impacting in living memory.
Health professionals and notable others have warned for many years that our modern society was ripe for a dangerous or deadly virus to devastate human health. The global nature of our advanced world means that isolating and preventing the spread of any outbreak is very difficult.
Viruses are not the only source of transmissible diseases. This eBook explains the differences between viruses and other causes, and explains why treatments have to be specific to each.
You will also learn about previous pandemics that have decimated human health, and most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from infection.
Importantly, you will learn how you can recognize if your immune system is not at its best; much of the discussion is on what you can do yourself to boost your immune system.
