A new study has just revealed a startling hidden connection between the brain and the immune system. Researchers always assumed that there was no lymph system in the brain.

Now they have discovered lymphatic pathways hidden deep inside the brain that can help explain how the brain works with the immune system, which in turn protects the brain,

The lymph system is a network of lymph nodes, ducts, vessels and organs which move lymph from the tissues into the bloodstream.

Lymph is a whitish fluid made up of lymphocytes, the cells that attack bacteria in the body, and fluid from the intestines, called chyle (pronounced KYLE), which contains proteins and fats that also help ward off diseases. Continue reading →

There are a lot of theories on how to boost the immune system to ward off diseases, particularly in reference to cold and flu season, when people are most concerned with avoiding illness when everyone around them seems to be sick.

But is there any truth in these theories? Let?s look at a few of the most common myths about your immune system, and the facts you need to stay healthy all year round. Are they true or false?

Eating more fruits and vegetables can keep your immune system strong.

True. It is not simply an old wives? tale that you should eat your fruits and veggies. Studies have shown that people who eat them regularly tend to be healthier than those who do not. Continue reading →