
Immune Hacks for Surviving the Winter
Functional Medicine Bitesized
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Understanding the Immune System and Microbes
This chapter explores the complexity of the immune system, the role of microbes in our health, and the influence of early life events on the immune system. It discusses concepts such as the hygiene hypothesis, the good friends hypothesis, and the importance of the microbiota in shaping our immune response. The chapter also highlights the role of grandparents, parents, and breastfeeding in nurturing a healthy immune system.
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