What if the goal isn't to boost your immune system?
We're constantly told to strengthen our immunity, fight inflammation and eliminate every possible pathogen. But here's the thing... inflammation isn't always bad. Microorganisms aren't always harmful. And a stronger immune response isn't necessarily a healthier one. Interesting right?
Our immune system needs to know when to fight, when to calm down and, perhaps most importantly, when to leave our own tissues alone. So what happens when inflammation doesn't resolve? Why do some infections become persistent or recurrent? And why does the immune system sometimes turn against the very body it's supposed to protect?
There's a whole lot more to immune health than taking vitamin C when you feel a cold coming on haha. So let's get into it!