The CDC reports that in 2019, 2.8 million antimicrobial resistant infections occur each year and that 35,000 people died as a result. The annual expenditure according to the CDC is more than $4.6 billion. The World Health Association (WHO) reports that antimicrobial resistant bacteria contribute to 4.95 million deaths in 2019. The WHO reports that […]
If you were to ask me what is the one thing that I can do to improve my health, I would have to say take care of your immune system. It is obvious that the immune system prevents infections from bacteria, and viruses. It also protects us against all types of chemicals that we encounter. […]
Since the beginning of the pandemic my posts have been concerned with the immune system. It is our defense against all invaders that can harm the body. The immune system fights infections, neutralizes harmful substances, and fights noninfective diseases. All 3 functions impact how we age. 80 percent of the immune system resides in the […]
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 […]
One of the 1st things that breaks down in getting a leaky gut is a change in the bacteria of the gut. So what do these bacteria do? They do a lot, you can’t live without them. · They protect the body from foreign invaders such as bad bacteria (C-Dif), parasites, yeast (Candida) and […]
You know the name of the disease but how did you get it? The research is very clear that the bugs in your gut, the microbiome, is at the center of all chronic disease. Your food choices, the gut bugs and the immune system are intimately connected. Most of your immune system is located in your […]