💛 Introduction Understanding how your body protects, heals, and defends itself naturally The immune system is one of the most powerful and fascinating systems in the human body. It works quietly in the background every day — identifying threats, repairing damage, and protecting us from illness. According to Prescription for Nutritional Healing and Prescription for Dietary Wellness by Phyllis and James Balch, the immune system is responsible for far more than simply fighting colds and flu. It helps defend the body against bacteria, viruses, fungi, toxins, and even abnormal cell growth. In many ways, the immune system is the body’s…