Ep 6 - Immunology, Gut Microbes, and You

The past 2-3 years have provided all of us with a hands-on crash course in immunology. But what is immunology, exactly, and how does it influence our daily life? This Inherited Wellness podcast episode answers all of those questions and more through an amazing conversation with Dr. Heather Zwickey, an internationally-recognized immunology speaker, researcher, and teacher. We discuss SO many topics in this episode, including:* The basics of the immune system (3:28)* Autoimmune diseases (10:05)* How simple things like diet, sleep, and exercise modulate our immune system (15:16)* How our birth experience (vaginal vs C-section) influences our body’s microbiome (22:43)* Are probiotics really helpful? (27:50)* Ways that our environment influences our health (30:26)* How our immune system evolves throughout our lifespan (26:22)* The crucial decision that we need to make each day (45:46)-----To connect with Dr. Zwickey:Instagram: @hzwickeyEmail: [email protected]: heatherzwickey.com-----Disclaimer:Information on this podcast and related material provided by Michael B. Smith is not intended as medical advice and should not be taken as such. When applying anything to your health, first seek the guidance of your health provider. This podcast and related material is not intended as medical advice.-----Stay ConnectedReceive insightful email updates about this podcast and other innovative topics. Sign up and read previous posts at inheritedwellness.substack.com.Find us on Social: @InheritedWellness on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeWebsite: inherited-wellness.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inheritedwellness.substack.com