#125 How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy with Dr Jenna Macciochi
What does immunity mean to you? In today\u2019s Feel Better Live More podcast, researcher and lecturer, Dr Jenna Macciochi explains that it\u2019s not just about fighting off infection. Our immune systems do not lie dormant, waiting to wage war if bacteria or viruses invade \u2013 they play a central and constant role as our bodies\u2019 housekeepers.\nHow do we do that? From empowering nutrition advice to insights into the how our metabolism and immune systems interact, there\u2019s plenty of practical takeaway from this conversation. We discuss the disruptive effects of stress and how cortisol dampens immunity and even reactivates viruses. Having learned this first-hand when chronic stress led to her getting pneumonia, Jenna shares some helpful rituals for reducing the impact of stress in your life.\nPerhaps most fascinating though, is the idea that the type of person you are can shape your immunity. Jenna explains there are five main personality categories and each of them have specific immunological features. Traits and behaviours typical of each category, such as risk taking, sociability and how we respond to stress, can end up informing how our immune systems develop. As we discuss, \u2018It\u2019s more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.\u2019\nThis is a valuable conversation for anyone who wants to understand more about their immune system, not just to reduce their risk of getting an infection, but also to increase their overall wellbeing and longevity.\nShow notes available at:\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/125\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.