Winter can be tough on the body, but it doesn't have to mean catching a cold or the flu. In this episode, Rachel and Elaha discuss the origins of the immune system, its potential disruptors, and ways you can boost it. Learn more about how a balanced gut from infancy could set the scene for a healthier immune system later in life. The speakers also address how C-section babies may have impacted immunity and touch on some of the differences between breastmilk and formula.

Resources for the Listener:
Dr. Mark Hyman’s Podcast “The Doctor’s Farmacy”: Episode 186 “Baby’s Gut Instinct: Why Having a Healthy Gut is Critical to Infant Health

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:34 - Immune System Basics

00:02:58 - Origins of the Immune System

00:04:06 - C-Sections Possible Impact on Infant Microbiome

00:08:13 - Breast Milk and the Infant Microbiome

00:09:40 - Breast Milk and Formula Milk Comparison

00:12:00 - Seeding/Swabbing of Newborns

00:15:17 - Potential Immune System Disruptors

00:17:09 - Preventative Measures and Natural Remedies/Foods That Can Boost Immune System

00:24:00 - Key Takeaways, Listener Spotlight, and Ways to Support the Podcast

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