How Immunity Keeps You Safe

Immunity refers to the ability to of the body to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection. Immunity against disease is a sign of good health and can be either natural or acquired.

• Natural immunity - is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

• Acquired immunity - is developed after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations), or through exposure to natural allergens (such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed)

BE CAREFUL WITH ANTIBIOTICS

We get sick when prevention and immunity fail us. Antibiotics are substances that kill or slow the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. They are relatively new becoming widely prescribed only in the last 1950s.

If a client tells you that they are on antibiotics or are experiencing skin sensitivity, it is extremely important to patch test any chemicals prior to a service,