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SLEEP AND YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
At least 7-8 hours. That seems to be the perfect dose your body needs every night to fend off seasonal cold and flu viruses. That’s because sleep is the ultimate immune-booster, and the best way to keep yourself cold and flu-free is to put on your pajamas, tuck yourself into bed, and sleep for at…
Read MoreHOW TO EASE THE FEAR, ANXIETY, AND STRESS AS A RESULT OF THE COVID -19 VIRUS OUTBREAK
Right now, during this time of “social distancing” and waiting for it “all to be over,” we all need good, healthy ways to take control of the stress in our lives and to control how we react to the information and emotions that seem to be everywhere. The first thing you need to do to…
Read MoreHOW VITAMIN C, VITAMIN D, AND ZINC CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Research has shown that daily doses of vitamin C, vitamin D-3 and Zinc offer significant boosts to the immune system. Zinc is also an essential mineral to the thymus gland, which orchestrates the immune function in the human body. This is why Hospitals Are Now Using Mega-Doses Of Vitamin C To Help COVID-19 Patients We’ve…
Read MoreOBESITY PUTS YOU AT A HIGHER RISK OF COVID-19
Over 50 percent of adults across the world are either overweight or obese. Being obese is something that could increase the severity of the COVID-19 flu infection. New data on underlying conditions among people who were hospitalized with the COVID-19 Corona-virus revealed that the virus is disproportionately affecting people who are obese. These obese people…
Read MoreCOVID 19 AND DIABETES – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
All of us are taking extreme precautions now to protect ourselves from the COVID-19 virus, which is spreading. But if you have diabetes, your risk of getting very sick from the virus is higher than it is for someone without diabetes. I don’t say this to scare you. You just need to know the facts,…
Read MoreYOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM – YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST DEADLY VIRUSES
Regular viruses are worrisome enough. Every year we face stomach viruses, upper respiratory viruses, and, of course, influenza. But over the years, alarms have been raised about new types of viruses, most originating overseas, that potentially pose a deadly threat. MERS, SARS, bird and swine flu comes to mind. We’re just starting to hear about…
Read MoreTHE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING VITAMIN D.
One vitamin critical for health is vitamin D3. However, about 40 percent of the U.S. population may be deficient in D3. This vitamin helps prevent many diseases and health problems. It is important for lowering the risk for enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Plus, D3 is one of the…
Read MoreTHE MANY BENEFITS OF TAKING A PROBIOTIC.
If there is a silver bullet in natural medicine, it’s probably the probiotic. Probiotics can help you heal from gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease. Probiotics also aid in the assimilation of what you eat. But their benefits extend far beyond your gut. They also heal other health issues you…
Read MoreA NEW YEAR – A NEW YOU
If you’re like the majority of Americans, one of your New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight and get in shape. And now more than ever, it seems like everyone is looking for the magical formula to lose weight, shed fat, and build muscle. Every year, there’s a new diet book, product, pill, plan, or…
Read MoreWhat Is Functional Medicine? And How Does It Differ from the Conventional Approach?
Imagine you’re on a boat, and the boat is leaking. You can bail water from the boat, so it sinks more slowly, but if the leaks are still there, you’ll have limited success in trying to stay afloat. The conventional medicine approach is focused on bailing water out of the boat without fixing the leaks.…
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