Depression has a significant impact on health. The rate of depression was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The most alarming statistic is that the rate of depression has increased significantly in adolescent age 12-17 years. The lock down in response to the pandemic as well as social media has left our society detached from society […]
Long COVID is 1 of the top googled health issues. I would like to give you an update on the latest research. The definition of long COVID is one or a cluster of symptoms 3 months after initial infection. According to the CDC 1 in 5 Americans experience long COVID. The main persistent symptoms are respiratory, fatigue, body […]
In my last post I explained why it is important to have a robust immune system. The easiest way to support your immune system is with a supplement called ImmuCore. In previous emails I highlighted all the ingredients of this supplement except for medicinal mushrooms. Today I would highlight a few common mushrooms that are […]
The Flu, RSV and COVID-19 season is upon us. The recommendation is to have vaccinations for all 3 of these viruses. What you may not realize is that it is the health of your immune system that determines if you can take advantage of these vaccinations. With conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even being overweight, your […]
I have always tried to inform you of the best information, based in science, about your immune system. However, recently I have been aware of a growing trend medicine that is very concerning. The past few days I have been watching network TV stations, which is not my usual viewing habit. Most of the commercials […]
February 6, 2023 Did you know that regular chiropractic care can improve your immune system? You would be correct and ask how this is possible. The human body is meant to move and be active. Musculoskeletal pain prevents normal movement. 80% of adults complain of lower back pain. That is not to mention those that […]
The inspiration for these emails is to teach you how to improve your immune system to resist viruses, bacteria, and other invaders. I started the series with the basics of functional medicine; stress reduction, sleep, diet, and exercise. I expanded on diet and later emails and provided basic supplementation recommendations. What I would like to […]
Living with viruses COVID 19, Monkey Pox, and now Polio (poliomyelitis). It is surprising with so much research on improved lifestyles having benefit to the immune system that is not mentioned anywhere in the media. I am not anti-vaccines. However, the pharmaceutical companies’ primary goal is to make money. Now that we primed […]
August 8, 2022 Living with viruses So far, I have discussed the hallmarks of lifestyle medicine which are; stress management, exercise, sleep, diet, and specific nutrients. Relationships are also discussed in functional medicine however; they are specific to each individual situation and not easily discussed in this format. Every day a new variance of COVID 19 develops, […]
Living with viruses Part 6 Concerns over the spread of COVID-19 is causing anxiety on a global scale. Anxiety is a leading cause of sleep dysfunction, and not getting enough rest may have negative effects on your health. Sleep plays a powerful role in supporting healthy immune system function, in fact these 2 are closely connected. A […]