Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies
1. Edition November 2020
400 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Boost your body's defenses to fight-off disease and live stronger and longer
Every single day our bodies are under attack from nasty little organisms which range from the pesky to the frighteningly serious. So, what's the best way to fight back? Thankfully nature has provided us with a powerful interior armor-plating--and Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies shows you how to keep that crucial biological gift in tip-top condition.
Brought to you by bestselling author Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND, a board-certified naturopathic physician, and Wendy Warner, a board certified holistic physician,--Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies sets out the sound ways we can supercharge our immune systems to prevent illnesses and diseases such as arthritis, autoimmune conditions, pneumonia, cancer, and the flu. Using a simple program of diet, exercise, stress-reduction, and nutritional supplements, we can keep our internal defenses humming happily along--and get generally healthier in the process!
* The best nutritional strategies to avoid cold and flu
* 40+ recipes that show healthy eating can also be delish
* Cutting-edge research on immune-boosting health and diet
* Lists and tips for keeping a low-cost, healthy pantry
Through diet, exercise, stress reduction, nutritional supplements, and the role of water, sunlight, and oxygen, you can harness the power of your immune system and drastically improve your immunity to disease.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies (9781118402009 find this on the copyright page). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!
Part 1: Getting to Know Your Immune System 7
Chapter 1: Immunity: Your Ticket to a Stronger, Longer, and Healthier Life 9
Chapter 2: Understanding the Parts and Functions of Your Immune System 21
Part 2: What Happens When Your Immune System Gets Off Track 39
Chapter 3: Strengthening Your Allergy Defense System 41
Chapter 4: Autoimmune Disorders: Dealing with an Overactive Immune System 57
Chapter 5: Cancer: When the Immune System Takes a Vacation 81
Chapter 6: Immunodeficiency Disorders: When the Immune System Slows Down 97
Chapter 7: Uncovering the Influence of Immunity in Other Conditions 109
Part 3: Laying the Groundwork for Super Immunity: Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Detox 123
Chapter 8: Improving Your Immunity with Nutrition 125
Chapter 9: Tapping the Immune Properties of Superfoods 155
Chapter 10: Getting an Extra Kick from Supplements and Herbs 173
Chapter 11: Living an Immunity-Friendly Lifestyle 191
Chapter 12: Exploring Detoxification to Refresh Your Immunity 211
Part 4: Cooking Up Recipes for Immunity and Wellness 225
Chapter 13: Planning and Stocking an Immunity-Friendly Kitchen 227
Chapter 14: Breakfasts to Start Your Day in a Healthy Way 243
Chapter 15: Lunches for a Midday Energy Burst 251
Chapter 16: Dinners and Side Dishes to Strengthen Your System 259
Chapter 17: Soups, Salads, and Sauces for Deep Healing and Cleansing 275
Chapter 18: Desserts and Snacks to Keep You on Track 289
Chapter 19: Tonifying Teas and Sensational Smoothies 301
Part 5: The Part of Tens 313
Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Avoid Colds and Flu 315
Chapter 21: Ten Breathing Exercises for a Better Immune System 321
Chapter 22: Ten Boosting Exercises You Can Do Anywhere 331
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Immunity Bandwagon 341
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 351
Index 355
Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, who is a go-to expert in the nutritional field, helps patients build the strongest, healthiest bodies through her family-based workshops and consulting practice (http://www.drkellyann.com Twitter @drkellyann).