Tune into the new podcast episode to learn more about:

How inflammation and oxidation are tools that the immune system uses to attack pathogens and help us recover from illness

Why fermented foods and carbohydrates are essential for a healthy immune system

Vitamins, minerals, and supplements that support a healthy immune system

The connection between the gut and the immune system

Why symptom management during illness can work against us, and what to do instead

This episode is focused on why inflammation and oxidation are essential for helping us fight off pathogens, and therefore, why taking a natural approach when getting sick may help us recover faster. Sometimes, it can be advantageous to lean into the inflammation and oxidation caused by our immune system, though this can be uncomfortable. Dampening inflammation and oxidation can prolong illness, and work against our immune system’s natural response to pathogens.

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Recommended Podcasts on the Immune System

Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System - Huberman Labs Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poOf8b2WE2g&t=3604s

The Ultimate Cold Prevention Protocol: Strengthening The Immune System with Chris Masterjohn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygeJSE2Xz4w&t=3510s

Podcast Chapters

00:00 Introduction - Immune System

01:15 How Does Our Environment Affect Our Immune System?

05:30 Inflammation and Oxidation are Tools of the Immune System

06:45 Taking GABA for Immune Function

17:20 The Impact of Gut Health on the Immune System - Why Kombucha?

18:50 How Lindsay Lohan Ruined The Kombucha Industry

23:40 Stomach Acid is the First Line of Defence Against Viruses and Bacteria

26:44 How Fermentation and Food Preservation Supports Our Immune Function

30:44 Sauerkraut - Low PH Means Bad Bacteria Die, Good Bacteria Live

36:25 Short Chain Fatty Acids - Fibers, prebiotics, and biotics

42:45 How the Immune System Functions Beyond Our Gut

46:05 We Have Microbiomes Everywhere

47:55 Innate vs. Adaptive Immune System

57:30 How Genetics Factor Into Our Immune System Response

1:00:00 Leaning Into the Immune Response

1:09:43 Why Do We Get Fevers When We Get Sick?

1:30:16 Sickness Behavior

1:34:34 How To Boost Immune System When You’re Not Sick

1:54:00 Behavior, Micronutrients, and Mushrooms

2:14:00 How to Take Supplements When Getting Sick

2:18:47 Supplements to Support Your Immune System

2:33:39 GABA for the Gut, Mood, and Immune System

2:36:14 Conclusion