The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boosting Your Immunity: Strengthen Your Body’s Natural Defenses Through Diet, Healthy Habits, and More

by Colleen Diamond, Murdoc Khaleghi

The key to overcoming chronic illness and recovering from chemotherapy treatments-or just to avoid getting every virus that goes around-is to build up the body's natural immune defenses. Nutrient-poor diets contribute to their poor health, so learning how to eat foods that boost your immune defenses is a very important step. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Boosting Your Immunity shows readers which foods to eat in order to build up their natural resistance to viruses, bacteria, and chronic diseases, including recipes showcasing nutrient-dense foods that pack an anti-disease punch. It also provides knowledgeable guidance for navigating the complex world of vitamins and natural supplements, helping readers formulate a regimen that works best for their needs. The role of exercise in immunity is also explored, with practical tips for using it to maximize wellness. And to give readers the best chance of staying healthy, the book shows hidden healthy habits that can keep them from picking up every germ that goes around.

292 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 2, 2013

About the author

OK, this isn't as dull as it sounds: I write and edit how-to and self-improvement books in the For Dummies series. I also managed to publish some poems here and there in the UK.

I'm currently reimagining a blog at 1000-Foot View. More on that soon. (Currently under construction, but I'm proud of the layout.)

My professional website is colleendiamond.me. Check me out!

Reviews

[LadyS · Rating 3 out of 5]

This basically reinforced everything that I have previously read in other books just from the point of view of building a healthy immune system. The book gave a good explanation of how the immune system works and what certain foods and medications do the immune system.
I really have to start taking these topics very seriously. I have a responsibility to be a good steward of the body that the good lord has given me.