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...
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)
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,...
Cold and virus season can come on fast! The average cold lasts 2 weeks and can leave you feeling grouchy, tired and can sometimes turn into pneumonia or bronchitis, especially if your health is compromised in any way. Consider having these natural items on hand in...
The flu season is upon us. To stop flu and guard you and your family it is important to understand the dynamics behind the flu virus and ultimately, catching the flu. Most important to understand is that the medical industry encourages everyone to get the flu vaccine...
Many people are calling enterovirus D68 the “new respiratory virus.” In fact, there’s nothing new about this virus which was first identified in 1962. Enteroviruses are a common cause of respiratory illnesses in the summer and early fall. This particular strain of...
Ginger is a potent and powerful spice with wonderful health benefits. There are many reasons to use this amazing spice and with cold and flu season looming just around the corner, it is a good time to talk about ginger's health benefits and uses. Healing...
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...
What to do for Sinusitis or Sinus Infections QUESTION: My wife has been suffering from recurring sinus infections and it seems the cause is yeast. Can you suggest a remedy? The only thing we get from the doctors is another round of steroids and antibiotics...