Self Defence

'The immune system holds the key to modern diseases and this great book from a world expert offers practical tips and dispels many myths on how best to enhance it' TIM SPECTOR

'Essential reading for anybody who wants to understand their health' RUSSELL FOSTER

'The best book on immune health I have ever read' ALICE ROBERTS

'Utterly absorbing. Nearly every paragraph brings a revelation' BILL BRYSON

Is it true that orange juice can help ward off colds? How does age affect our immune system? Is mental health really connected to inflammation?

We are surrounded by bold claims and quick fixes for 'boosting' our immune health. But one thing the science is clear on is that everyone's immune system is completely unique - what is good for one person may not work well for another.

So how do we separate the bogus claims from the useful advice? And given its sheer complexity, is there anything we can do to improve our immune system?

In this expert guide, world-leading immunologist Daniel M. Davis examines the effects of stress, diet, age, exercise, the microbiome and more on the immune system, punctures the key myths, sorts the fact from the fiction and equips us to make informed choices for ourselves.

'A beautifully written overview of our immune system' BRIAN COX

'Fascinating ... empowers readers to make informed choices about their health' RHIANNON LAMBERT

'A perfect antidote to the many assumptions about immune health that have gone unchallenged for too long' SUZANNE O'SULLIVAN

'The ultimate self-help book - genuinely one of the most worthwhile books I've ever read' NICK LANE