One of the biggest buzz words being thrown around during this time of uncertainty is “immune function.” People are suddenly interested in how to support their immune systems and how the coronavirus can hijack the immune system to create a potentially-deadly cytokine storm. So, on today’s podcast, we dive deep into the immune system to ultimately answer the question: What exactly is the immune system?
On today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Jeff Bland, considered the father of Functional Medicine, to discuss the importance of gut health for overall immune function. We know that being over a certain age can increase the risk for contracting or experiencing complications from COVID-19; we also know that gut health is essential in rejuvenating your immune system and that this is something people of all ages can work on. We also cover how vital your nutritional status is and compare it to a rainforest—the more diversity, the more stability—and how now, more than ever, is the time to focus on eating whole, real foods and not food-like substances.
To read Dr. Bland’s article, “Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic”, click here. You can visit Dr. Jeff Bland’s personal website or the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute here. Be sure to follow Dr. Jeff Bland on Instagram @drjeffreybland.
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