Episode Details

The winter months are known to be time when we’re more likely to come down with illnesses like the cold and the flu. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how our biology and our immune systems fluctuate with the seasons, and why infectious illnesses are more common during the winter.

We’re going to explore three science-backed habits you can implement to fortify your immune system, build resilience, and fight off illnesses this winter. You’re going to learn why regulated blood sugar is an essential ingredient for immune health, how connection can keep you healthy, and the critical role exercise plays in your risk for contracting illnesses.

As always, this episode of The Model Health Show is packed with science, as well as actionable tips you can implement today. Immune health is an area of our health we can influence more than most folks realize, and I hope this episode empowers you to take control, build resiliency, and stay healthy all winter long!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why seasonal changes induce more cases of the cold and flu.
• How the immune system adapts to seasonal variations.
• The connection between sugar, inflammation, and immune responses.
• What a cytokine storm is.
• How elevated blood sugar levels can inhibit your immune function.
• What immunometabolism is.
• The interface between the gut and the immune system.
• How your gut microbes respond to connection and interaction.
• The role oxytocin plays in immune health.
• How regular sexual activity impacts the immune system.
• The connection between laughter and natural killer cell activity.
• How regular exercise improves immune health.
• Why sedentary people are more likely to die from Covid-19.
• What immune surveillance is.
• How exercise impacts the process of immunosenescence.
• The role your lymphatic system plays in immune function.
• Specific immune parameters that are improved by walking.

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