We round up my overview of the immune system and what goes wrong with autoimmunity. The immune system attacking our own bodies is both surprisingly common and perhaps surprisingly rare given the power of the immune system to make antibodies to just about any protein shape.
When the immune system goes wrong: allergies
When the immune system goes wrong: chronic inflammation
The immune system: a primer (part 2)
The immune system: a primer (part 1)
5 ways to improve resilience
Resilience: the ability to recover from difficulties. We all need to promote resilience right now – to infection, to stress, to financial troubles, to social isolation. While I can’t coach you in how to be financially resilient, I can give you some pointers towards improving resilience to infection and stress.
Walking in sunshine?
Are you a kitchen adventurer?
Why you should prioritise sleep right now
A good night’s sleep is vital for optimal health. Sleep is vital for regeneration of all aspects of our bodies and during sleep the body clears out the waste products from the day’s activities – especially in the brain. Although one night of poor sleep is not harmful, continued lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep can influence our health in many ways.
Keeping calm and carrying on
Optimising your health during the coronavirus pandemic
I have seen a myriad of posts claiming ways to boost your immune system. First, no-one is actually allowed to claim that their product or technique can boost the immune system, and secondly, what does that mean anyway? An over-active immune system is just as undesirable as an under-active one. We want our immune systems to work as they are intended by reacting appropriately.