We talk a lot about the immune system, and most people know that it’s good to have a robust immune system, but what exactly is it, and how does it work? In today’s blog, we will answer that question and precisely what BSO Honey does to “boost” your immune system.

What is the immune system?

The immune system is made up of various cells, organs, and proteins. This incredibly complex network work to block invaders, protect the body, and keep you healthy. You’ve probably heard that you can’t catch the same cold twice, and there is some truth to that. The immune system keeps a record of every microbe it has ever defeated to be able to recognize it and eliminate it quickly; to combat this, many viruses evolve, developing different strands to trick and fight the immune system.

Parts of the immune system

The lymphatic system
The lymphatic system consists of tissues and organs all working together to help fight diseases and fight infection. This system includes bone marrow, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, the spleen, and the thymus. Various organs throughout the body also contain lymphatic tissue, such as the intestines, heart, liver, skin, and lungs.
The lymphatic system has several roles in the human body. It’s responsible for managing fluid levels in the body, reacting to bacteria, fighting cancerous cells, aiding in fat absorption, and much more.

White blood cells
White blood cells, like red blood cells, are made in the bone marrow. Our white blood cells travel through the body, searching for bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. When foreign bodies such as these are found, the white blood cells launch an attack to protect the body.

Antibodies
Antibodies help rid the body of poisons or toxins produced by microbes. Once located, the antibodies will mark the microbe for elimination. Afterward, the immune cells, specialized protein, and chemicals will all aid in defending and fighting off the microbe.

Spleen
Our spleen filters out microbes from our blood and is also responsible for destroying red blood cells that have been damaged. Another function of the spleen is to create antibodies and other components of the immune system.

Thymus
The thymus is a small organ in the chest that is responsible for producing t-cells.

Our bodies have other defense mechanisms to protect us against harmful microbes. For example, our skin, perhaps the first defense, acts as a protective barrier between the outside and the rest of our body. The oils secreted by the skin have bacterial-killing properties. But the oils from our skin aren’t the only fluids our bodies produce that have antibacterial properties. Tears and saliva also contain special bacteria-killing enzymes.
Our lungs also have a defense mechanism. The mucous, or phlegm, catches foreign microbes, trapping them. Then tiny hairs, called cilia, move the phlegm upwards so it can be coughed out. The digestive tract is rich with antibodies, and the acid in our stomach is strong enough to kill most microbes.

You may be starting to gather that a lot of the symptoms associated with being sick are actually immune responses. Coughs and runny noses, for example, are the body’s way of trying to force the unwanted microbes out of the body. Even fevers happen because heat can kill microbes and trigger the body’s natural healing process.

Over-responding immune system
Sometimes the immune system doesn’t work properly. And that can come in 2 basic forms over-responding and under-responding. An over-responding immune system is one in which the immune response is either misplaced (such as when immune cells attacks the body resulting in an autoimmune disorder) or overreacting to a substance that normally wouldn’t be harmful (as in the case with allergies).

Allergies
Chances are you know someone with allergies, or you have allergies yourself. Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to an allergen or usually a foreign substance, though not always. Allergy symptoms can take on all forms, including intense inflammation resulting in things like the airways closing, vomiting, watery eyes, and more. Allergies can range from mild to severe and can be irritating to life-threatening. If you have severe allergies, you need to be cautious; carrying allergy medication or even an EpiPen could be the difference between life and death.

Autoimmune diseases
Sometimes the immune system will attack the body it’s supposed to protect. This is particularly dangerous as the immune system can destroy cells in the body. The symptoms of autoimmune diseases can range widely, depending on what the immune system is attacking. In many cases with autoimmune disorders, immune suppressants are needed to reduce the symptoms. Still, it comes at the cost of having a suppressed immune system.

Underactive immune system
An underactive immune system, otherwise known as immunodeficiency, is precisely what it sounds like; it’s when the immune system is not responding as much or as well as it could be. As mentioned before, specific medical treatments can cause immunodeficiency, but they can also be inherited, or caused by another disease, as in the case of HIV/AIDS. Having an underactive immune system means it is much easier to become sick, ever from things other people might not.

Ways to boost your immune system
Our immune systems can be optimized by monitoring our day-to-day habits. First and foremost, a balanced diet can give your body and cells everything they need to keep you. Second is staying hydrated; regular urination and bowel movements help keep the body flushed, which can also help flush out harmful microbes. Exercising and getting enough sleep are also vital to keeping our immune systems and bodies healthy.

How does BSO Honey boost the immune system?

BSO Honey is a special proprietary blend of natural ingredients, all of which can help the immune system do its job more effectively. We’re going to break down the three main ingredients in BSO Honey and look at how each of them will help your body stay healthy should it come under attack by harmful microbes.

Black seed oil can be a moderator keeping the immune system in check so it doesn’t over or under-react. This is aided by the inflammation-stopping properties of black seed oil (making it very effective for helping alleviate allergies symptoms). The black seed oil also has anti-cancer properties and may act as an antihistamine.

Our bodies react to allergens by making a chemical called histamines; these special chemicals result in many of the allergy symptoms you are familiar with, such as watery eyes, stuffy nose, and hives. An antihistamine reduces or blocks the histamine, essentially stopping the allergy symptoms and making you feel better. Black seed oil is also used to aid in alleviating symptoms from hay fever, high blood pressure, asthma, eczema, and much more.
Research also suggests that Thymoquinonine, a natural component in black seed oil, effectively reduces the body’s viral load. This can help decrease the work the immune system has to do when combatting viruses.

A part of boosting the immune system is fighting microbes, which is what apple cider vinegar does. Apple cider vinegar with the mother contains probiotic properties that have an immune-boosting effect on the body. Remember that our intestines are a part of the immune system, so restoring healthy bacteria and improving gut health and function will impact the entire body. The natural antimicrobial properties of apple cider vinegar make it perfect for fighting against bacteria, yeasts, and fungal infections.

Raw honey has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties as well as anti-cancer properties.

If you want to boost your immunity by providing your body with the means to fight harmful microbes, then BSO Honey is for you!
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