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The Immune Mind
- The New Science of Health
- Narrated by: Monty Lyman
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
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Delving into the recent discovery of the brain's immune system, Dr Monty Lyman reveals the extraordinary implications for our physical and mental health.
Up until the last ten years, we have misunderstood a fundamental aspect of human health. Although the brain and the body have always been viewed as separate entities – treated in separate hospitals – science now shows that they are intimately linked. Startlingly, we now know that our immune system is in constant communication with our brain and can directly alter our mental health.
This has opened up a new frontier in medicine. Could inflammation cause depression, and arthritis drugs cure it? Can gut microbes shape your behaviour through the vagus nerve? Can something as simple as brushing your teeth properly reduce your risk of dementia? Could childhood infections lie behind neurological and psychiatric disorders such as tics and OCD?
In The Immune Mind, Dr Monty Lyman explores the fascinating connection between the mind, immune system and microbiome, offering practical advice on how to stay healthy. A specialist in the cutting-edge field of immunopsychiatry, Lyman argues that we need to change the way we treat disease and the way we see ourselves. For the first time, we have a new approach to medicine that treats the whole human being.
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- Eamonn Faller
- 01-11-24
Cutting edge insight into the interaction between psychology and physiology
I found this book both fascinating and entertaining. It’s a compelling hypothesis comprehensively researched and enjoyably communicated. As a doctor I found it full of useful insights into the mind’s effect on physiology and symptoms and has given me a much better understanding of what we term ‘medically unexplained symptoms’. These are disorders which the medical community often find challenging but are a patient group who are consistently failed by the medical establishment
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- katie
- 19-04-24
Fantastic!
I have so enjoyed this bringing together of the many strands that make up our existence. It is uplifting that the interconnectedness of everything is being recognised and written about. Beautifully referenced, accessible and helpful. Thank you Monty! I will definitely check out your other books.
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- Muggins McMuffin
- 29-06-24
Brilliant. Inspiring.
I love every bit of this book. Monty has done such a fantastic job of explaining a wide range of overlapping theories in a straightforward way. I love this book so much that I’ve also bought the hardback. As a psychologist providing therapy for a range of people struggling with severe and complex mental health issues, as well as the more “everyday” anxiety and depression, I wholeheartedly agree with the fundamental importance of a holistic approach to health. So many people I see feel awful, and there’s no talking or thinking your way out of that without a whole body approach that includes movement and a healthy balanced diet. Thank you Monty for writing such an important and accessible book. I would love to have more about the role of the vagus nerve and nervous system regulation in here. Maybe another book…?!
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- Suzanna
- 29-05-24
Excellent book!
A really great book with discussion about everything that can impact our immune system. I particularly found the information on the microbiome, pain and lifestyle factors beneficial. Just one thing I didn’t like…”forget motorcycles”…I don’t think so! Ha ha!
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- Katsura
- 19-10-24
Great insights into the unseen system in us.
Really valued the information and wonderful to hear psychiatry is mincing in this direction. Fascinating re the outcomes with psychosis.
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