Our immune system is designed to protect us from infections and diseases. But sometimes, it mistakes harmless substances—or even our own body—for a threat. This overreaction can show up as allergies  (like hay fever, asthma, or food allergies) or as autoimmune conditions  (such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or type 1 diabetes). While both are different in how they function, they share a common thread: an immune system that’s out of balance. Allergies: The Body’s False Alarm

Over the past few decades, the word immune has gotten into the public eye rapidly. To be precise, since the emergence of COVID-19, terms like ‘how to boost your immunity or ‘strong immunity for better recovery’ are the most repetitive phrases that we all have come across. So let’s get into the details and know what immunity is. What is immunity? The body can defend itself against trouble and disease-causing organisms. Every day, our body comes in contact with several pathogen