The Dr. Hyman Show Foods and Habits That Keep Your Immune System Resilient
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Oct 6, 2025 
Join Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a family physician specializing in nutrition and women’s health, and Dr. Roger Seheult, a quadruple board-certified expert in various medical fields, as they dive into the secrets of immune resilience. They discuss how 'zombie cells' contribute to inflammation and aging, the power of dietary choices in combating these effects, and the role of hormetic stressors like exercise and cold exposure in boosting immunity. Discover which polyphenol-rich foods can enhance your defenses and why quality sleep is crucial for immune repair.
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Prioritize An Anti-Inflammatory Diet
- Eat an anti-inflammatory, plant-rich diet full of polyphenols, prebiotics, and omega-3s.
- Avoid processed, sugary, and fried foods that drive chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction.
Plant Compounds Trigger Repair
- Phytochemicals are plants' defense molecules that act as mild stressors in humans to activate repair.
- Consuming them triggers our healing pathways via a concept called phytohormesis.
Use Positive Stressors Regularly
- Use hormetic stressors like saunas, cold exposure, and time-restricted eating to boost resilience.
- Aim for regular hot/cold exposure and a 12–16 hour overnight fast to stimulate autophagy and stress adaptation.
