With the recent coronavirus outbreak in WuHan, Hong Kong government initiate severe contingency level and raise public awareness. There are many rumors of preventive measures online to encourage citizens to wear masks and wash hands regularly. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene.

Other than the external measures, it is also very paramount to strengthen the self immunity! In fact, our intestine is not only responsible for digestion, but also an immune organ. More than 70% of immune cells are concentrated in the gastrointestinal tract. Over 70% of Immunoglobulin A (IgA) are produced in the gut too! All in all, our intestine is particularly important to our immunity!

Besides, gut microbiome has an essential role for intestinal immune system!

// Intestine is the training venue for immune system, and the gut microbes are the trainers. They are located in the intestine and had been trained to protect the gut immunity. The microbes help to develop the immune system right after their production. //

// However, if the intestinal activities are disturbed, they will become the origins of diseases. Whether the intestine is healthy is determined by the regulations and balance of gut microbiome and the immune system, and keep a cooperative relationship. When the balance is destroyed, different immuno-inflammation, diseases and cancers may be initiated.

Therefore, starting from today, you should develop good habits of your lifestyle. You should consume more vegetables and dietary fiber, sustain a balanced diet and do sports regularly to improve your immunity!

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