Good book, condensing a lot of information about the immune system and how to bolster it. Instead of going down a rabbit hole chasing all this info online, find it here in this book.
One thing I didn't appreciate, though, was the no-mention of actual immune cells (like T-cells, etc.) There was a generalization of immunity here when I was expecting it to delve into the actual nitty gritty, for example this cell does that and you strengthen it this way, and that cell does this and here's how to optimize it as opposed to the first one, that sort of thing.
But aside from that, it is a good primer and general idea book that can and will definitely help

A lot of information which I enjoy! Loved her view on how to help support your body better! A lot of good information

A good reference book with plenty of great information. It would be useful for those who want to improve their overall health and diet using targeted food groups.

deserves a prominent place on your reference shelf. it is good to find practical remedies for our ills that enable us to treat ourselves without pharmaceuticals

3.75 stars

It is kind of hard to review this book since it is basically a reference book, a tool to keep in your library. It contains all types of recipes focusing on different vitamin combos and what you should and shouldn’t take together.

The part that was the actual writing where the author talks to the reader was nice but there just wasn’t enough of it.

All the health info and recipes are top rate and deserve a place on your reference shelf. I was happy to know these things but will have to re-read and then take notes on the parts that I think relate to me specifically. Glad to have read it.

If you like to read books focusing on your health, definitely check this one out. You won’t be disappointed.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.

Easy to follow steps to maximize your own immune system. It's something we forget in the world of pharmaceuticals. I'm glad the author didn't villainize medication, just gave alternatives.

I always appreciate learning about nutrition and immunity, and this was a great in-depth book chock full of information on ways to optimize our immune system. A lot of info about vitamins and minerals as well as a few recipes. Many of these vitamins we can get from foods, but she does discuss supplementation as well. I was a bit leery on the info about elderberry because of some recent research, and we definitely want to optimize our immunity, not overdo it, but I enjoyed the book and the details within and definitely appreciate how detailed the author is in explaining things.

I am constantly on the lookout for easy ways to help improve my health.

In our current environment, making sure your immune system is working as it should is paramount.

Ms. Ruggles walks the reader through the research behind things and makes suggestions of things you can do to optimize your immune system.

While I knew many of the things, it is always good to have them reinforced so appropriate action can be taken.

'Optimize your Immunization System' is a gentle and caring reminder that food is medicine. Our bodies are well designed systems with the innate ability to protect itself and fight off viruses when given the right types and amounts of nutrients. This book lists these key nutrients and explains their role in fighting off viral attacks, in an easy to read and remember format.

It is short and to the point, with each chapter stating the different ways in which we can improve our health. This book is a timely reminder of what our body needs to do its job properly. This is more relevant than ever, with the world is in the midst of a pandemic, with possibly more to come.

Thanks to NetGallery for providing this as an e-book in exchange for an unbiased review.

Thank you NetGalley for this book in exchange for an honest review. This book has a lot of interesting information. While it was dense at times, I found the information quite insightful and plan on applying some to my everyday diet. Recommend to those who are interested in improving their lifestyle and want a more scientific approach to improving your immune system.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a digital copy of this book from NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

While this contained great information on the subject, there was nothing that made it stand out from other publications on this material.

I guess I found myself puzzled on why the author is so big on taking supplements. Shouldn't eating the whole foods she suggested eliminate the need for OTC vitamins and supplements?

A great read with lots of good information. I liked the mix of facts and recipes that could help a person going forward.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

I feel that this book is a perfect introduction to foods that will benefit your immune system to try and prevent illness.

It breaks down clearly which foods are helpful to add to your diet to boost your immune system, but also includes important vitamins and minerals that our bodies need and what foods or supplements we can use to boost our intake.

I think including some recipes would have taken this book to the next level, and it would have been great to include some photos or illustrations to break the book up a bit.

Optimize Your Immune System is a guide to what makes our immune system work better, especially the vitamins and minerals we consume.
The author talks in length about what foods are know to stimulate good health, which can be really helpful when deciding on your grocery shopping.
However, what worries me, is that the book promotes taking lots of supplements with no good reason. Instead of "these foods are a good source, but if you're allergic, you can use the following supplements", in many cases we just get "here's some good supplement brands". Another thing that worried me is the recommended dosages - I am vitamin D deficient (diagnosed with a test ordered by a doctor) and my dosage has never been so high (I'm doing well with what was calculated by my doctor for me specifically). So in turn I'm worried that the recommended doses for other things might not be accurate as well and might even end up hurting someone, who should have just visited the doctor instead.
Overall, I'd say that to read this, you should be ready to not trust the author blindly.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Emerald Lake Books for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

I am currently suffering from long covid so looking to change my diet and work on my immune system. My inflammation markers are well up.
So when netgalley offered me this book for a fair and independent review, I wanted the chance.

To start off with it was a bit wordy but perserved and got there. I liked the fact that there were lists. It made me look at certain foods differently. The lists were good for my shopping.
Another good idea was the juice bathing, okay so I scoffed at that at first but then thought about it. If taking small slips every hour twice a week works I am up for it.

So all in all liking the book and great tips.

Thank you

For a long time, the use of food as medicine has been considered a way to achieve optimal health. Also, in recent days, a strong immune system has become even more of a necessity. While there is a lot of information available, often the reader may have challenges with understanding the technical terms used in many books. In this case, the author has written an evidence-based book in plain language that is also reader-friendly. This makes it a wonderful choice for personal use and as a gift for people who may be looking for a way to improve their wellness state.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley. However, the thoughts expressed are my own.

I really enjoyed this book. I have Crohn’s and Celiac disease and many food allergies. My immune system is definitely not what it should be. It’s a challenge to find foods that agree with my system while still having some form of flavor. There are a lot of good suggestions and food recommendations in this book that I will be able to put into practice. I like the idea of the “juice bath”. No it’s not time to go to the bathtub and fill it with grapes and kale. The author recommends introducing smaller amounts of juice throughout the day so your body is getting a constant supply of nutrients it can use more efficiently, or “bathing” your digestive system with juice over the period of a day or two. That is just one of many tips and tricks that I found helpful. It’s filled with good information that anyone can use.

Thanks NetGalley. This was sn informative and easy to follow guide. I was able to make some simple additions to the family diet immediately.
I'm ooking forward to implementing more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Emerald Lake Books for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.
This book’s publication is very aptly timed as we are in the middle of a pandemic and we all need to be taking our immunity seriously at this time.
I also have health conditions that make me more vulnerable so it something that I am forever trying to educate myself better on and improve my ability to fight infection and illness.
I therefore have read quite a few books similar in nature to this one, so I also found that a lot of what is covered in this book I was already familiar with. That doesn’t mean it isn’t useful though- like I say, we all need to be trying to protect ourselves currently. Someone who has had the good fortune to not get ill regularly, may never have had to analyse their lifestyle to see where they can improve their immunity- so this could be the book for them.
It’s also quite short but the author does continually provide links and resources you can go to to expand your research into particular areas,
Worth a read at this current time definitely.

This is a relatively short and easy to read book that gives you good information about what foods, vitamins and minerals best support your immune system, both to keep you healthy and to help get better fast when you do get sick. In all honesty, there was nothing new here for me, but I read quite a lot on the topic. She also covers very basic info on things like getting sleep and avoiding stress.

I read a digital ARC of this book for review.