Table of Contents

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting to Know Your Immune System 7


Chapter 1: Immunity: Your Ticket to a Stronger, Longer, and
Healthier Life 9


Chapter 2: Understanding the Parts and Functions of Your Immune
System 19


Part II: What Happens When Your Immune System Gets Off Track
37


Chapter 3: Strengthening Your Allergy Defense System 39


Chapter 4: Autoimmune Disorders: Dealing with an Overactive
Immune System 53


Chapter 5: Cancer: When the Immune System Takes a Vacation
77


Chapter 6: Immunodeficiency Disorders: When the Immune System
Slows Down 93


Chapter 7: Uncovering the Influence of Immunity in Other
Conditions 105


Part III: Laying the Groundwork for Super Immunity:
Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Detox 117


Chapter 8: Improving Your Immunity with Nutrition 119


Chapter 9: Tapping the Immune Properties of Superfoods 149


Chapter 10: Getting an Extra Kick from Supplements and Herbs
167


Chapter 11: Living an Immunity-Friendly Lifestyle 185


Chapter 12: Exploring Detoxification to Refresh Your Immunity
205


Part IV: Cooking Up Recipes for Immunity and Wellness 
219


Chapter 13: Planning and Stocking an Immunity-Friendly Kitchen
221


Chapter 14: Breakfasts to Start Your Day in a Healthy Way
237


Chapter 15: Lunches for a Midday Energy Burst 245


Chapter 16: Dinners and Side Dishes to Strengthen Your System
251


Chapter 17: Soups, Salads, and Sauces for Deep Healing and
Cleansing 267


Chapter 18: Desserts and Snacks to Keep You on Track 281


Chapter 19: Tonifying Teas and Sensational Smoothies 293


Part V: The Part of Tens 303


Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Avoid Colds and Flu 305


Chapter 21: Ten Breathing Exercises for a Better Immune System
311


Chapter 22: Ten Boosting Exercises You Can Do Anywhere 319


Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Immunity
Bandwagon 329


Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 337


Index 341

About the Author

Dr. Wendy Warner , a board certified holistic physician, is a nationally known lecturer and teacher of integrative holistic medicine. Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, who is a go-to expert in the nutritional field, helps patients build the strongest, healthiest bodies through her family-based workshops and consulting practice (www.drkellyann.com; Twitter @drkellyann).