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How Your Environment Shapes Immunity and Health: Insights from Dr. Charles Akle

Living A Full Life

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0:47
Meeting Dr. Charles Ackle
2:37
Understanding Your Immune System
5:21
The Cancer-Immunity Connection
8:36
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
13:03
Gut Health and Microbiome Diversity
17:47
Natural Ways to Boost Immunity
23:02
Embracing Environmental Old Friends
28:55
Nature's Solutions for Modern Living
31:56
Parting Wisdom: Keep It Simple
Living A Full Life
How Your Environment Shapes Immunity and Health: Insights from Dr. Charles Akle
Sep 02, 2025 Season 3 Episode 42
Full Life Chiropractic

Your immune system isn't just a shield against disease—it's your body's secret weapon for healing, maintenance, and even mental wellbeing. Dr. Charles Akle, with over 50 years of medical experience ranging from surgical oncology to transplantation, reveals the extraordinary hidden powers of immunity that modern medicine is only beginning to understand.

The conversation takes us on a fascinating journey through the interconnected web of immunity, from surprising revelations about the brain-gut axis to groundbreaking cancer treatments. Did you know that 35% of your brain consists of immune cells? Or that simply looking at sick people triggers measurable immune responses in your body? These discoveries are transforming how we understand health and disease.

Dr. Akle shares compelling research comparing city dwellers to rural residents, explaining why urbanites suffer more from chronic inflammation and stress. This environmental disconnect—what he calls missing our "old friends" in nature—has profound implications for everything from allergies to mental health. The solution isn't complicated: reconnecting with natural environments, embracing dietary diversity, and understanding the critical role of sleep in immune maintenance.

The most practical insights come from Dr. Akle's evidence-based recommendations on fiber intake (aim for 30g daily), the benefits of Mediterranean-style eating, and why we should reconsider our approach to supplements. His perspective challenges the "more is better" mentality while offering accessible ways to support your body's natural healing abilities—what he playfully calls your "Wolverine factor."

Ready to harness the full potential of your immune system? Listen now to discover how this ancient biological network might be the key to addressing modern health challenges from cancer to post-viral syndromes and beyond. Your body already possesses remarkable healing abilities—it's time to learn how to activate them.

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