Looking for a nourishing, herb-packed dish to support your health this winter? Dr. Shadi Sarebanha, ND, PhD, shares her Immune-Boosting Creamy Mushroom Soup, a rich and nutrient-dense dish designed to strengthen immunity and promote overall well-being. Featuring...
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents and caregivers are busy preparing their children for the new academic year. While shopping for school supplies and picking out the perfect backpack, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of your child’s overall well-being.
Are you experiencing autoimmune inflammation? In an autoimmune based illness, the immune system mistakes part of your body, like your joints or skin, as foreign and releases proteins called auto antibodies that attack healthy cells. Autoimmune conditions can range from skin conditions such as psoriasis, to rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus, all the way to Chronic Lyme disease and CIRS.
As of this article, 13% of Americans have received at least 1 dose of the COVID 19 vaccine. And while many have even received their second shot, still millions patiently await their turn. When it comes to vaccinations, there are several factors that influence how you...
COVID-19 will probably be with us for months or maybe even years to come. Most people will have little to no symptoms – especially if you are young and in good health. However, those with comorbidities are vulnerable for major complications including a higher risk of...
Foods to nourish the immune system are the best way to stay healthy and strong. Food is medicine- and one of the best ways to keep a strong and healthy immune system is to eat well. What does this mean? We are often confused by the latest and greatest diets, but...
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, was Right It is more important to understand the patient who has a disease, than it is to understand the disease that a patient has. ~ Hippocrates Now that we are mostly through the first stages of the Corona or COVID-19 pandemic,...
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.
One of the ways to tune up your immune system and give you more resistance to the Coronavirus is to heal your intestines. A healthy gastrointestinal tract is often synonymous with a healthy immune system, which strengthens your resistance to any and all infections.
When I was in medical school almost 50 years ago, we were recruited for an experiment to test the common cold virus (i.e., a rhinovirus). I didn’t volunteer even though some extra spending money would have been nice, but my classmates did. Students were selected who had essentially no antibodies to rhinovirus. In exchange for a pittance, researchers at the University of Virginia Medical School divided the volunteers into four groups (if my ancient recollection serves me well)
Essential Oils for Winter As the weather is starting to cool and leaves are starting to change, we are heading into one of my favorite seasons. Fall always reminds me of my childhood and the excitement of getting back to school, sweaters, boots and the...
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for your health at every age. In fact, the illnesses associated with vitamin D deficiency are numerous. Recent studies on vitamin D reveal the hazards of D-deficiency and the benefits by maintaining an optimum level: Vitamin D...
Throughout my years in practice, I have developed a method of eliciting a positive Lyme Disease diagnosis from a typically negative western blot in those I feel fit the picture of a Lyme sufferer. These symptoms can include but are not limited to fatigue, joint pain,...
As the population of North America progresses through seasonal changes from summer to fall and then into winter our bodies also go through critical changes. The days get colder and shorter with decreased sunlight exposure promoting changes and alterations in our...
Natural Killer Cells and Cancer Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocyte, or white blood cell, that is an important component of our immune system. Natural killer (NK) cells play an important role in immune defense against cancer, viral infection and...
Many people remember the days when intravenous (IV) therapies were used only for medications and around surgery. Now, IV's are tailored to the individual needs of the patient, and we can give IV fluids and nutrients for everything from hangover recovery (yes, really)...
Gastrointestinal symptoms occur frequently in children Unexplained abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea and gassiness all commonly prompt a visit to the doctor’s office. More and more research is showing the importance of gut health for a child's healthy immune...
Do you find yourself getting sick when the weather changes? We can't wait for spring and warmer weather, can we? But as it warms up, then the allergies start and the stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and sinus headaches begin. At this time of year the tree pollen, grasses and...
Vitamin D, Essential to the Immune System Although many people are aware that vitamin D is important, they may not know HOW important and why. The term “vitamin” is actually a misnomer as Vitamin D is really a non-essential prohormone. It is non-essential because it...
A healthy gut and good digestive health is one of the most critical pieces to obtaining and maintaining good overall health. The health of any person is directly related to the health of the GI system, as about 70% of our immunity resides in the “gut”. Therefore, it...
Why do we need antioxidants? One of the 4 pillars of nutritional supplementation, antioxidants prevent our bodies from “burning up” (anti- against, oxidation – burning); oxidation from free radicals also causes aging, loss of cellular energy and function, premature...
Cultured and fermented foods have been around for a long time, initially as a means of preserving food, but it turns out there is a wonderful healing benefit to this process. Foods were put in a jar and stored in a cellar for a period of time where they fermented, or...
We can all feel our heart pumping and see blood leak from a cut or an injury. Damage or dysfunction of this circulatory system will have instantaneous dangers and consequences such as a heart attack or bleeding. But, are you aware of our second circulatory system,...
Simple, daily ways to love your gut, which contains about 70% of our immune system. Loving your gut means better health! 31 Ways to Love Your Gut and Improve the Digestive System Probiotics Digestive Enzymes Breathe Stretch Massage Reflexology Essential Oils...
Did you know that 70 -80 % of your immune system is in or around the digestive tract? It’s true. Now consider what would happen to your health if the digestive tract were compromised. Malnutrition and lowered immunity would become a real health concern. There are...
Updated April, 2024 Flu and virus season is upon us again Many believe that this season has become more worrisome because of the swine flu that we have heard so much about. In June 2009 the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. However, a pandemic does not...