One of the things I find most fascinating about sleep is that everybody does it. And not just people. According to Wikipedia, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some fish sleep. Researchers have even found insects and nematodes that sleep. Despite the ubiquity of sleep, the reason we need it is not obvious. According to the Read more…
Sleep and Your Immune System
Your Body Weight and Your Immune System
Last week, we looked at how a healthy diet can strengthen your immune system. This week we go to the next step to consider your body weight and your immune system. Body weight is one of the eight fundamentals of a healthy immune system, but it may be particularly important when you are at risk Read more…
Diet and Your Immune System
Last week, we began our two-month exploration of the immune system. We looked at the damaging effects of stress and how to protect yourself from them. This week, we will look at how an unhealthy diet can undermine your immune system. A comprehensive 2019 review in the journal Nutrients described diet’s relationship to immunity. Food shortages and Read more…
Stress and Your Immune System
We’re under a statewide stay-at-home order at least until May 4. Because our center is closed, we cannot offer you recovery and health services as usual. This strange situation, as terrible as it is, gives me the opportunity to try something new on this blog. For the next two months, I will be providing the Read more…