'Superbly written with excellent insights... One of the best non-fiction books I've read!' Dr
Rupy Aujla author of The Doctor's Kitchen 'Fascinating... A thoroughly thought-provoking
read' Dame Sarah Gilbert author of Vaxxers You've heard that a healthy body means a healthy
mind - but why ? What exactly is going on in our immune system? Delving into the discovery of
new anatomy in the brain Dr Monty Lyman reveals the extraordinary implications for our
physical and mental health. 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? Until a decade ago we
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. 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.
