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Your essential handbook to staying well in the modern world
The immune system is your constant guardian, fighting around the clock to protect you from disease. There’s a lot you can do to strengthen this first line of defense against all kinds of threats, from COVID-19 to cancer. Now, immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi gives us a crash course on how the immune system actually works—and how to keep yours in shape—with authoritative guidance on:
- the best foods to eat to strengthen your immune system
- the importance of movement, and how often to exercise
- the essential link between immunity and sleep
- its surprising connection to your mental health.
About the Author
Jenna Macciochi, PhD, has over twenty years of experience as a scientist researching the impact of lifestyle on the immune system in health and disease. She is on a mission to break down the science behind our health and share the secrets of how to be well, for good. Dr. Macciochi is a lecturer at Sussex University and a certified fitness instructor. Her writing has been featured in The Times (London), Women’s Health, Marie Claire, Glamour magazine, and Metro, among others. She is a mother of five-year-old twins and a keen home cook, creating recipes inspired by her farm-to-table Scottish roots and capturing her husband’s Italian heritage. She lives in Brighton, UK.
Praise For…
At a time when we are embracing a world of plexiglass sneeze guards, [Macciochi’s] new book, Immunity, is a must-read.
— Spirituality Health
Dr. Jenna is one of the most knowledgeable authorities on immune health and has a wonderful ability to communicate an incredibly complicated subject in a profoundly approachable and relatable way. Her book is a must read for anybody wanting to understand the intricacies of our marvelous immune system that governs our bodies ability to defend itself against cancer, inflammation and improve our overall wellbeing.
— Dr. Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor’s Kitchen
A highly accessible resource for those interested in ways to improve their overall health by improving the health of their immune system.
— Choice