Can 30 second cold showers, massages and your gut affect your immune system?

This week GP Dr Abbie Brooks joins us to talk about the recent BBC show " The truth about boosting your immune system" which was presented by Dr Ronx- they had some great information to share in a very interesting documentary.  Who knew that eating enough fibre, haviong enough vitamin D, moderate exercise, getting enough sleep, 30 second cold showers and having massages could be so important to our immune systems?
We also have the regular look at the medical news headlines and what's been featured recently on daytime TV.

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News Headlines

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/low-carb-diet-could-help-fight-type-2-diabetes-fbrxpsczt

https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.m4743.abstract

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-67361733102-1/fulltext

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/gut-bacteria-covid-19-severity-study-b1785870.html

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1383984/parkinsons-disease-the-best-diet-plan-to-avoid-parkinsons-symptoms-and-signs-evg

https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/mind-and-mediterranean-diets-associated-with-later-onset-of-parkinsons-disease/


https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1383592/raynaud-s-disease-symptoms-throbbing-fingertips-triggers-treatment

https://gpcpd.com/handbook/GP%20Update/Dermatology/Raynaud%E2%80%99s%20phenomena

The truth about boosting your immune system BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000r0hx

Microbiome:
https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/361/bmj.k2179.full.pdf


DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.