Articles #resilience

As physicians, one of the most remarkable observations we make daily is the body’s inherent tendency to heal itself. No matter how complex the disruption — be it an infection, inflammation, injury, or even emotional stress — the human body carries within it the machinery for repair and restoration.

For decades, the immune system was considered a self-sufficient defense force, separate from other body systems. Today, modern science has revealed a fascinating truth: the gut and its trillions of resident microbes are deeply intertwined with immune health. Nearly 70% of immune cells reside in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), making the intestine not just a digestive organ but a central hub of immunity.