Show Notes
This episode is about one of the most significant aspects of health and wellness that’s often overlooked. Immunity.
Dr Anna Brooks is a top immunologist and researcher, and she takes us on a deep dive into myths, truths, theories and the latest understanding when it comes to viruses, immunity, Covid and resilience. This includes:
How her Keto diet helps her allergies
Honing in on “trigger” foods to find out what makes you react, and how it’s not just about avoiding them
What’s a virus, how it makes us sick, and how cells in the body respond to it
Why some people catch a virus and others don’t - including why kids are often more resilient
How viruses you catch as a kid can stay latent in your system forever, and how that can impact you later on
What natural immunity is, and how vaccinations play into it
How you can build your immunity (spoiler: diet is key)
The role of the microbiome, and what we know about making it stronger
Antibiotics - when you should and shouldn’t use them (including Anna’s recommendation for the best lozenges)
How fasting impacts immunity
Anna’s experience taking probiotics and the impact on her microbiome
Supplements - when to take them for the biggest impact
Hot and cold therapy
Why this year’s flu season was so bad, and why next year might be another rough one
Sleep and immunity
Covid - how it’s different to the flu, and the surprising time it takes for our body to recover fully
Why fitness doesn’t necessarily translate to immunity
Long Covid - why people are getting it
The importance of looking after yourself when you’re sick
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Contribute to Anna’s Long Covid crowdfunding campaign: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/giving/donate/a-z-list-of-funds/long-covid-research-project.html
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