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Why is a healthy immune system important? Do we really need to boost our immune system? How can your diet support your immunity?

In this episode of Vision of Health, Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi shares how you can unleash the full potential of your immune system to not only fight disease, but also improve your wellbeing and performance. Dr Jenna is an immunity expert, best selling author and senior lecturer at The University of Sussex specialising in understanding how nutrition, movement and lifestyle interact with the immune system in health and disease. With over 20 years of experience, she is on a mission to break down the science behind our health and share the scientifically proven secrets of being well for good and in this episode of Vision of Health, she does just that.

This episode covers:

• Why a healthy immune system is important
• Busting the myths of ‘immune boosting’ and why we might not want to believe the marketing claims
• How many colds is normal to get each year, and when should we be worried?
• What to eat to support your immune system and are anti-inflammatory foods fact or fallacy?
• The truth about immunity boosting IV drips and supplements
• Takeaway tips to improve your immune system

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VhxU555WHEs

If you want to hear more from Dr Jenna Macciochi head to her social media page @dr_jenna_macciochi, website www.drjennamacciochi.com

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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How much exercise should we really be doing? What is the best form of exercise? Would lifting weights protect us from ageing?

In this episode of Vision of Health i’m joined by celebrity personal trainer, best selling author and founder of chart-topping Give Me Strength fitness app, Alice Liveing. With over 10 years experience in the industry and a personal transition of her own, Alice challenges the diet culture so many of us have grown up with, and explains how true health goes far beyond your physical appearance.

This episodes covers:

• Alice’s honest reflection on her journey from Clean Eating Alice to where she is now
• How much exercise we should really be doing
• What type of exercise we should ALL be doing
• Whether women should train differently to men
• The benefits of exercise for our long term health
• How diet culture has shaped the way we live
• Takeaway tips to improve your activity levels in 2024

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/shorts/2Tc_q7v3TBo?si=cvoNLJpBNM1UxQ2J

If you want to hear more from Alice Liveing head to her social media page @aliceliveing, website https://alice-liveing.co.uk and Give Me Strength App https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/give-me-strength/id1560651240

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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