Get ready to go back to the basics with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the "father of functional medicine," as he guides us through the powerful concept that food is information for our bodies. He challenges us to step out of our comfort zones (literally) and shows us the various branches of the Immune System, including innate, acquired, and lymphocytes.Also, discover how you can rejuvenate your immune system through simple lifestyle choices like diet, stress management, and exercise. And finally, explore the intriguing question of whether we can turn up our immunity too much and trigger autoimmunity. Join us for this refresher episode covering the basics to take control of your health today!Links for this episode:bigboldhealth.compro.bigboldhealth.comUse the discount code: BETTER20 for 20% off (valid through 6/30/23).Study mentioned in the episode:Public health lessons from the mid-Victorian working class dietEpisode Overview (timestamps are approximate): 5:41 - Dr. Bland’s history11:35 - Problem(s) with the current medical system14:40 - How to build your plate17:21 - Weakening nutritious food through agriculture24:20 - The diversity of the foods we eat24:49 - Our five different taste types28:40 - The rules about how to eat31:21 - Our tastebuds are programmable35:26 - Immune System 10140:40 - Innate immunity42:55 - Low Stress and Good Food45:29 - How to rejuvenate your immune system48:54 - How to take Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat52:00 - The idea of “Rewilding”54:57 - Can we boost immunity too far? ie. Autoimmunity1:04:10 - Finding your personal dietWe’d like to thank our sponsors:Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer hereFourSigmatic Use code DRSTEPHANIE for 10% offOrion Red Light Therapy - Use the code STEPHANIE10 for 10% offSchinouusa - Use code DR.ESTIMA10 for 10% offBIOOPTIMIZERS - receive 10% off your order with Promo Code "ESTIMA"The DNA  Company - $50 discount using code "DRSTEPHANIE" at checkout.HVMN Ketones - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE”ILIA BeautyLiving Libations - Use code BETTER for 15% offLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack!PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10” Follow Me On InstagramWatch Better! on YouTubeGet yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body