The Immune Mind: The new science of health

by Monty Lyman

ISBN: 9781804996027

Published: 2025-03-06

**Winner of the British Psychological Society Book Award** '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....