Q & A with Cath - The human immune systems Part 1 - McDowell's Herbal Treatments

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Q & A with Cath - The human immune systems Part 1

Cath discusses the human immune system and how herbalist approach boosting the immune system. It is a synergistic system and it cannot be broken down into just one part - instead it is our whole body working together a responding to our diet, lifestyle, environment and even thoughts and attitudes!