A highly sought expert in the field of functional medicine outlines a four-step program for treating, reversing and preventing autoimmune conditions and repairing the immune system, arguing that autoimmune disease occurs as a result of environmental toxins while revealing the methods she has used to effectively treat her own serious autoimmune disorder.

"A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of "invisible"...

Why do our bodies rebel against themselves? Why are autoimmunine disorders on the rise? What role do everyday environmental toxins play in triggering onset of these diseases? The author answers these questions with personal stories and sound scientific research and offers ways to combat the problem.

"In this game-changing book, University of Cambridge Professor of Psychiatry Edward Bullmore reveals the breakthrough new science on the link between depression and inflammation of the body and brain. He explains how and why we now know that mental disorders can have their root cause in the immune system, and outlines a future revolution in which treatments could be specifically targeted to break the vicious cycle of stress, inflammation and depression....

"In The End of Dieting, Joel Fuhrman M.D., a board-certified family physician who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Live, Super Immunity and The End of Diabetes, delivers a powerful paradigm-shifting book that shows us how and why we never need to diet again. Fuhrman writes, 'By reading this book, you will understand the key principles of the...

"An exploration of the five main types of germs-bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, and helminths-and the human immune system that protects us against them"--

Lyme, mold and other chronic hidden infections are often times the root causes of a myriad of health conditions. Fibromyalgia, pain, headaches, migraines, insomnia, fatigue, brain fog, dementia, neurological problems, and so many other symptoms are caused by these hidden infections and toxins. Many people go without a proper diagnosis for years and even for decades before finally discovering the root cause. What makes matters worse, is that many people...

Explores how and why people get sick, and what they can do to help keep themselves strong and healthy. The basics of infectious and non-infectious diseases are covered, including a discussion of the immune system. Hands-on activity. Correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Life Science.

A healthy immune system means a healthy you. But making the right nutritional choices isn't always easy. This guide gives you everything you need to know to live healthfully, and get your immune system working to fight disease.