Functional Medicine Bitesized

Immune Hacks for Surviving the Winter

Jan 22, 2024
In this podcast, Dr. Jenna Macciochi simplifies immunology, discussing the role of microbes, grandparents, and breastfeeding in shaping our immune system. They explore the components and functions of the immune system, the importance of exercise for immune health, and the long-term effects of medications on the immune system. They emphasize the need to critically analyze information and discuss the relationship between sleep and the immune system.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Understanding the Immune System and Microbes
02:31 • 18min
3
Components and Functions of the Immune System
20:20 • 7min
4
Exercise and Immune Health
26:51 • 15min
5
Long-Term Effects of Medications on the Immune System
42:01 • 8min
6
The Art and Science of Analyzing Information
49:44 • 3min
7
The Importance of Sleep for a Healthy Immune System
53:11 • 9min