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The Body's Peacekeeping Force That Can Turn Against Itself
Your immune system identifies up to a billion different threats while peacefully coexisting with trillions of beneficial bacteria. It's not a blunt weapon but a sophisticated diplomat, constantly negotiating between protection and tolerance. Yet this elegance comes with profound risk. When the system misfires, it can attack your own tissues with the same precision it uses to fight infections-affecting 50 million Americans through autoimmune diseases, 75% of them women. Or it might stand down entirely, allowing cancer cells to multiply unchecked. These aren't rare malfunctions but inherent vulnerabilities in our most vital defense system. Through four remarkable patient stories, we discover how our bodies maintain this precarious balance between self-destruction and survival, revealing why understanding immunity matters more than ever in an age of emerging diseases and medical breakthroughs.
The Festival Within: Understanding Your Body's Invisible Wars and Ancient Origins
From Chicken Organs to Revolutionary Discoveries: Cracking Immunity's Code
The Infinity Machine: How Your Body Anticipates Unknown Threats and Remembers Them
The Body's Fingerprint: Recognition, Rejection, and Revolutionary Treatments
When Harmony Breaks: The Autoimmune Revolution, Modern Precision Medicine, and Environmental Challenges
The Final Paradox: Cancer, Mortality, and Life's Delicate Balance
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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