Introduction 1 Part I: Getting to Know Your Immune System 7 Chapter 1: Immunity: Your Ticket to a Stronger, Longer, and Healthier Life 9 Chapter 2: Understanding the Parts and Functions of Your Immune System 19 Part II: What Happens When Your Immune System Gets Off Track 37 Chapter 3: Strengthening Your Allergy Defense System 39 Chapter 4: Autoimmune Disorders: Dealing with an Overactive Immune System 53 Chapter 5: Cancer: When the Immune System Takes a Vacation 77 Chapter 6: Immunodeficiency Disorders: When the Immune System Slows Down 93 Chapter 7: Uncovering the Influence of Immunity in Other Conditions 105 Part III: Laying the Groundwork for Super Immunity: Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Detox 117 Chapter 8: Improving Your Immunity with Nutrition 119 Chapter 9: Tapping the Immune Properties of Superfoods 149 Chapter 10: Getting an Extra Kick from Supplements and Herbs 167 Chapter 11: Living an Immunity-Friendly Lifestyle 185 Chapter 12: Exploring Detoxification to Refresh Your Immunity 205 Part IV: Cooking Up Recipes for Immunity and Wellness 219 Chapter 13: Planning and Stocking an Immunity-Friendly Kitchen 221 Chapter 14: Breakfasts to Start Your Day in a Healthy Way 237 Chapter 15: Lunches for a Midday Energy Burst 245 Chapter 16: Dinners and Side Dishes to Strengthen Your System 251 Chapter 17: Soups, Salads, and Sauces for Deep Healing and Cleansing 267 Chapter 18: Desserts and Snacks to Keep You on Track 281 Chapter 19: Tonifying Teas and Sensational Smoothies 293 Part V: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Avoid Colds and Flu 305 Chapter 21: Ten Breathing Exercises for a Better Immune System 311 Chapter 22: Ten Boosting Exercises You Can Do Anywhere 319 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Immunity Bandwagon 329 Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 337 Index 341.