Can You Boost Your Immune System?

Can you really boost your immune system? This week, Dr Greg and Charlie explore if a ginger shot will actually keep the winter bugs away. They discuss why colds are more common in winter, how your immune system works, and why “boosting” it might not be the goal. They take a closer look at familiar cold remedies, from zinc lozenges and vitamin C to garlic, honey and a hot curry. Plus, a listener question about whether wrapping children up warm makes a difference.   *NEW* Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themethodpod   Key Moments:  00:00 Ginger Shots  01:47 Why we get colds in the winter?  07:38 Food and immune function  12:20 How exercise helps 14:35 "Boosting" your immune system  17:37 The importance of sleep  21:51 Can you stop a cold after exposure?  30:16 Winter Remedy Toolkit 45:08 Does wrapping children up warm help? Research Mentioned: Mike Tipton - https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/EP092295 David Nieman - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7883395/ Graham Rook - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24401109/ 📧 Send us your health questions for future episodes, by email or voice note [email protected] About Thriva: Thriva is a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan - how long we're living - and healthspan - how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what's going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions.