Module 1: We start by reviewing the immune system and comparing traditional immunology to the functional perspective. Then, we detail both the acute and chronic immune responses.
Module 2: We discuss the key elements of T-Cell polarization, infection, immune testing, genomics, and the role of epigenetics, DNA methylation, autophagy, the endocannabinoid system and inflammation, the role of the gut and the pain-gut microbe connection.
Module 3: We discuss the aging immune system, the stress-immune connection, hormones, allergies and immunity, the liver-kidney immune connection and brain inflammation.
Module 4: We make more connections: The relationship food to T-cell polarization, food sensitivities, supplement sensitivity, alcohol and inflammation, caffeine and inflammation, exercise: the good and the bad, pain killers and inflammation, emotional inflammation are all covered in this module.
Module 5: This is the protocol module – we discuss designing the protocol with key foods, fasting, hormesis, probiotics and other supplements, incorporating experiential learning, combining flavors for better taste and strategies for the non-cooks.