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Improve Your Immune System Health to Fight Virus

by | Apr 15, 2020 | Functional Medicine, Immune System, Integrative Health Blog, Virus/Infection

Improve your immune system to help fight virus and infection. How can this be done?

We are all concerned about how exposure to coronavirus could adversely affect the health of ourselves and our loved ones. We want to know:

  • Am I at high risk for COVID-19?
  • Is my immune system strong enough?
  • What can I do at home to remain healthy while social distancing?
  • What should I be eating?
  • Are there certain vitamins or minerals that may help?

The Strength of the Immune System Determines who Gets Sick

The key to who gets sick and who does not lies in the strength of their immune system. The healthier you are, the better chance you have at fighting the Coronavirus. To combat coronavirus, or any flu or cold or virus, we must first support the immune system. But how do we do this?   Functional Medicine Testing for Immune System Status We use the science of integrative and functional medicine to help you determine what your current health status is and what to do now to keep your immune system healthy. In order to properly assess where you are now we start with a comprehensive history. If needed, we can do specialty lab testing to more accurately interpret your current immune status as well as your general health. (Some lab testing can be performed from home without the need for a blood draw, and we also have mobile lab services available.)

Custom Treatment to Improve Immunity

Once we get an accurate picture of your immune health we can customize a treatment plan that is right for you to boost immune health and may include:

  • Foods and dietary protocols to boost immune health: lemons, ginger, bone broth, garlic, and more
  • Vitamins using professional grade nutraceuticals such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, D3, Zinc
  • Lifestyle practices for stress management, hydration, sleep, laughter and more
  • Supplements such as throat spray, probiotics and many more targeted to you

 

Let Us Help

NIHA physicians offer in-person and telemedicine consults for new and existing patients to address concerns, assess immune status and create a plan for health. We all need a little help right now, and telemedicine appointments are done from the comfort and safety of your home.

Improve your immunity today! CALL 202-237-7000 or use the form below to request an appointment.

Dr. Denia Tapscott, MD is board certified in internal medicine and provides personalized treatment with a functional medicine approach to get to the root cause of issues and begin the journey towards wellness. She was at NIHA from 2016-2023.

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