Health Recoded
Hosted by a nurse, Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense. Each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones and metabolism, to stress and emotions — and explains how those systems show up in real life.
This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about understanding your body, building health literacy, and creating a calmer, more confident relationship with your health. Whether you’re navigating symptoms, trying to make sense of medical information, or just want to understand your body better, Health Recoded is here to help you connect the dots.
Here is where we start making healthcare, human care.
*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*
Health Recoded
How does the Immune system work and what does it mean to have healthy Immunity?
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In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the Immune system and what it’s actually doing in the body. We’ll talk about:
- The different components of the immune system
- Innate vs. Adaptive immunity
- Why you don’t always feel your immune system - even when it’s working
- Nursing tips for supporting a healthy immune system
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:55 Anatomy
04:19 Innate Immunity
06:11 Adaptive Immunity
07:37 What the Immune system does when you feel healthy
08:57 Why you only feel the Immune system when it is overwhelmed
10:48 What happens when the Immune system becomes dysregulated?
12:04 How to support Immune Function: Nursing perspective
16:49 Key Takeaways
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.
Resources:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21196-immune-system
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279364/
https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/about/enhancing-immunity.html