The Magic Immunity Pill: Lifestyle
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The Magic Immunity Pill: Lifestyle LUKE COUTINHO AND SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA Disclaimers: 1. Any information provided in this book is for informational purposes only. You should not take any action based on any information contained in the book. The use of the book is not meant to serve as a substitute for professional medical advice. And reliance on any information provided by the book is at your own risk. 2. Any advice given in this book should not be misconstrued as medical advice. 3. We shall not be responsible for any issues or side effects including without limitation any allergic reactions on you on account of following the suggestions in the book, and therefore, we strongly advise you to consult your doctor before trying anything new. 4. Consider the risks involved and consult with your medical professional before engag- ing in any physical activity. 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We do not recommend anything shared through the book as a replacement for doctor’s advice or medical treatment. 10. We do not suggest or claim that any of the suggestions in the book will take away your disease. 11. We respect medicine, science, and nature and the intelligence and healing power of the human body. Copyright © 2020 Luke Coutinho and Shilpa Shetty Kundra All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means-whether auditory, graphical, mechanical, or electronic-without written permission of the author. Any unauthorized reproduction of any part of this book is illegal and is punishable by law. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the author and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information available in this publication. ISBN 13: Printed in India and published by BUUKS. Amidst the lockdown, uncertainty, fear, anxiety and the unknown, we have put together a book on immunity and lifestyle. This can only happen when your intention is manifested into reality and you have a set of beautiful people and a beautiful team in your life to back you, support you and be there for you. Life is beautiful. Luke Coutinho Contents Foreword by Ayushmann Khurrana � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � xiii Luke Coutinho’s Preface � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �xv Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s Preface � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � xxi 1 What Is Immunity: Basics and Components � � � � � � � � � � �1 Your immune system is talking to you, but are you listening? � � 3 So, will you not fall sick if you have a strong immunity? � � � � � � 6 Indicators of a weak immune system � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 Types of immunity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 What else does your immune system need? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8 Overmedication and self-medication � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �10 The indiscriminate use of antibiotics � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �11 So, when should you actually take an antibiotic? � � � � � � � � � � �12 2 Four Pillars of Lifestyle for Super-Strong Immunity � � �13 Pillar 1: Balanced nutrition � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �13 Foods that suppress your immune system � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21 Immunity-boosting nutrients � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �28 Top antiviral foods� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36 Pillar 2: Adequate exercise/activity/movement � � � � � � � � � � 40 Undertraining and overtraining: Both can cripple your immunity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �41 So, what must one consider for exercising? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �43 vii LUKE COUTINHO AND SHILPA SHETTY KUNDR A Pillar 3: Quality sleep � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46 Pillar 4: Emotional wellness � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 50 How does stress affect immunity? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �52 Use the power of the “breath” � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �55 Meditation and immunity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �56 What else can dampen immunity apart from not following the four pillars? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �59 Fasting and immunity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �61 Conclusion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �61 3 Power of Acceptance and Letting Go � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �63 Ideals and beliefs, your attachments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 64 4 Power of Forgiveness: Key to Happiness and Healing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �69 5 Power of Prayer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �76 How do prayers work? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �76 Prayers can affect us at a genetic level� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 77 Take it forward and offer a group prayer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 77 How do most people go wrong with praying and the essentials to pray? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 78 6 Magic behind Morning Breathing Exercises � � � � � � � � �80 7 Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s Way of Living for Better Health and Immunity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �82 12-hour cycle � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �83 My go-to immunity-boosting foods � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �83 Immunity-boosting drinks � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 84 8 Using the Power of Your Mind and Visualisation to Boost Immunity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �90 Happiness: A physiological state � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �91 Power of emotions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �93 What is the subconscious mind? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 96 Thoughts, feelings, choice, behaviour, outcome, experience � � 97 viii THE MAGIC IMMUNITY PILL: LIFESTYLE Real or imagined, your subconscious mind doesn’t know! � � � � 99 Power of words and mind � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �100 How does one practice visualisation? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �102 What is wrong in imagining a better life and health? � � � � � � �105 Fear in the current times � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �108 Your body heals itself: Teach this to your kids � � � � � � � � � � � 110 Rules to practice visualisation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 111 Steps to practice visualisation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 112 How to practice visualisation during chemotherapy? � � � � � � � 113 Power of advance gratitude � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 114 9 Words of Wisdom from Doctors’ Desks � � � � � � � � � � � � � 116 Dr. Akshat Chadha � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 116 Dr. Abhay Talwarkar � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 118 Dr. Steven Osguthorpe � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �122 Dr. Amy Shah � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �123 Dr. Natwar Sharma � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �124 Dr. Vani Srinivas Pulijala � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �126 Dr. Poonam P. Rai � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �130 Dr. Jayesh V. Sanghvi � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �130 Dr. Prakash Dave � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �132 Dr. Abha Mehndiratta � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �134 Dr. Ravi Doctor � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �135 10 Power of Sound, Music, Frequency and Rhythm to Boost Immunity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 137 So, what is sound? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �138 We are all about rhythm � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �138 What is your vibe? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 141 How can you change your vibe? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �142 DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), immunity and music � � � � �144 Melatonin and music � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �144 Understanding the four brainwaves � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �145 ix LUKE COUTINHO AND SHILPA SHETTY KUNDR A Binaural beats � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �147 Useful links � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �