Guarding Your Health: Exploring the Need for an Immunity Test

COVID-19 has taught us the role and importance of immunity.  When the immune system functions normally, infections go unnoticed.  The immune system is the body's defense system that fights against foreign invaders like infections and bacteria. Immunity is when antibodies- the proteins your body generates resist harmful microorganisms and bacteria. It is your immunity that protects you from harmful germs, like the ones that cause colds, flu, and other illnesses. Unfortunately, long pollution exposure may weaken the immune system and cause symptoms like feeling tired, catching colds and coughs very frequently, frequent infections, and muscle and joint pains.

If you fall sick again and again, then consult with your doctor and take an immunity test. The immunity test- advanced helps to identify and check the level of antibodies that protect you from infections and disease.  Additionally, in today's unhealthy lifestyle, like excess body weight, limited physical activity, air pollution, and poor diets, immunity is compromised. But that's not all – you can also boost your immunity by following a healthy lifestyle like eating a balanced diet and exercising. Read the article to learn the simple and practical tips for boosting immunity.  

 

How does pollution impact immunity?

The primary symptom of a weak immune system is catching infections very frequently.  However, if you are experiencing losing weight without any reason, troubling hair fall, or inflammation-like symptoms, you should consult your doctor and take the immunity test. Here are some symptoms of a weak immune system- 

• High-stress levels: Stress decreases the lymphocytes and the white blood cells and decreases the power of fighting against infections. 
• Always have a cold: People with low immunity levels catch common colds very quickly. 
• Frequent stomach infection: If you have stomach issues like diarrhea, gas, or constipation, it must be a sign of a weakened immune system. Research shows that 70% of your immune system is in your digestive tract. 
• Wounds take time to heal: After damage or injury, your body works to protect and heal that wound and create rejuvenating skin. But if your immune system is struggling, the healing process takes time. 
• Feeling tired: If your energy level is down, feeling exhausted after taking enough rest might be the reason for low immunity.
• Frequent infections: The immune system battles against infections, and in case of low immunity, the body catches certain infections like ear infections, pneumonia, and bacterial sinusitis very often. 

Complications of a weak immune system due to pollution

• Autoimmune disorders
• Heat diseases
• Respiratory problems
• Slowed growth 
• Lung disorders
• inflammation of the internal organs
• blood disorders or abnormalities, such as anemia
• skin infections
• Increased risk of cancer
• Severe infections

What is an Immunity test- Advanced?

The immunity test checks the presence of IgE Immunoglobulin G antibodies in the blood. The test identifies whether your body is able to protect you from falling sick or getting severe diseases. The immunity test advanced including various parameters including  Covid-19 IgG Antibody, Ferritin, Haemogram (CBC + ESR), IgE Total antibody (Immunoglobulin G), Iron Studies, Kidney Function Test (KFT), Lipid Profile, Liver Function Test (LFT), Urine Routine & Microscopic Examination. 

Who should take the immunity test?

Immunity tests help to identify the risk of potential diseases like autoimmune diseases. The test is essential for everyone, but there are some categories of people who must take the Immunity test regularly. These people are:

• People who recently or past identified with infection
• Aged people above 60
• Children 
• Pregnant women
• obese people 
• People who have a sedentary or stressful lifestyle
• People with pre-existing diseases like diabetes, cirrhosis

Why take the Immunity test- Advanced? 

The immunity test- advanced helps diagnose various health conditions by monitoring abnormal levels of IgG and IgE antibodies.

• Check the immune system if you are often sick with infections or diarrhea.
• Autoimmune disorders include rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
• Certain cancers that affect bone marrow, blood, or immune system
• Chronic infections
• Genetic diseases 
• Certain infections in newborns, like syphilis or toxoplasmosis

Other types of immunity tests

Here are some other tests you can consider to check the status of your immune system:

• Immunity test Essential
• Immunity care package
• Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Test

Healthy ways to boost your immunity 

Immunity is complex, and there is no hard and fast rule to improve or strengthen. Making a healthy lifestyle is the only way to boost your immunity. Here are some healthy ways to boost your immunity. 

• Eat nutritious food filled with a lot of vegetables and fruits.
• Exercise daily, and you can do yoga or meditation as well to keep yourself healthy and energized
• Maintain a healthy weight;
• Get vaccinated
• Maintain a healthy weight by healthy eating
• Avoid smoking or drinking:
• Get sunlight exposure to get enough Vitamin D
• Get enough sleep of at least 7-8 hours daily.
• Don't take stress. 
• Drink enough water and stay well hydrated throughout the day.
• Take supplements like Vitamin B12 and vitamin C to strengthen your immune system.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking.
• Wear a mask when you go outside to minimize the risk of pollution exposure.

Where to get the immunity test?

You can take the Immunity blood test- advanced near your Redcliffe Labs, or you can book a test online.   The immunity test price at Redcliffe Labs is INR 1999. You can book your test to know your immunity status. After taking the immunity test, the immunity test reports will be available within 15 hours. The professional provides accurate test reports without compromising the quality and standards. 

Takeaway

Environmental factors like pollution lead to several diseases and weaken the immune system. Apart from this, fast-paced lifestyles leave people with less time to take care of their health and make them dependent on fast foods and frozen foods, which leads to weak immune systems. Obesity, high cholesterol levels, and diabetes are other causes of these factors. Following healthy habits can improve your immune system, and so will your quality of life. Little effort, like regular exercise, healthy eating habits, good sleep, weight control, and regular immunity tests,  can enhance your immunity.  Take regular health checkups for immunity tests, as early diagnosis and treatment can help to reduce the risk of primary infections as well as long-term health complications.