Quieting the Noise: Philosophy Meets Science; Four Factors to Address in Autoimmune Disease
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Autoimmunity is a complex disease state with multiple factors contributing to its expression. Autoimmune disease is not simply a physical ailment. An emotional component may also be involved in the etiology of the condition. Our thoughts are capable of creating complex shifts in our biochemistry. In the case of autoimmune disease, […]
Long Term Effects of COVID-19 – Increased Death Rate and Other Diseases
Razi Berry As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that many survivors — even those who had mild cases — continue to manage a variety of health problems long after the initial infection should have resolved. In what is believed to be the largest comprehensive study of long COVID-19 to date, researchers […]
Immune System ‘Traps’ for Viral Detection
Razi Berry Scientists are opening new windows into understanding more about the constantly shifting evolutionary arms race between viruses and the hosts they seek to infect. Host organisms and pathogens are in a perennial chess match to exploit each other’s weaknesses. Such research holds tantalizing clues for human health since the immune system is on […]
Antiviral Properties of Turmeric
Razi Berry Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found. Study showed that curcumin can prevent Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) from infecting cells A study published in the Journal of General Virology showed that curcumin can prevent Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) — an alpha-group coronavirus that […]
False Negatives in COVID Testing
Razi Berry One of the most commonly used diagnostic tools, particularly during this pandemic, is the reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR), which uses a person’s respiratory sample to detect viral particles and determine if the person may have been exposed to a virus. RT-PCR used across the U.S. and the globe to find […]
Why Sickcare Needs Holistic Help
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Ever since we’ve started practicing physical distancing and following the proper precautionary measures “to flatten the curve,” there has been a lot of focus in the wellness community on the importance of paying attention to our health. Many experts have urged us to make sure we eat well, exercise, and especially to […]
Why We Need to Pay More Attention to Mental Health & How to Holistically Support the Mind-Body
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Why We Need to Pay Attention to Mental Health During Crisis Humans are adaptable. The current crisis has shown us this. It has presented the world with an opportunity to transform for the better. Yet, the current situation has also presented many challenges. In the past, humans have forced the environment to […]
Risk Factors Associated with Death in Hospitalized COVID-19 Adults
Razi Berry Being of an older age, showing signs of sepsis, and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are key risk factors associated with higher risk of death from the new coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new observational study of 191 patients with confirmed COVID-19 from two hospitals in Wuhan, China, published in […]
COVID-19 Not Transmitted to Fetus, Study Suggests
Razi Berry Finally, some good news! Finally, some good news has emerged about the novel coronavirus that has spread to about 50 countries across the world. Chinese professors report in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics that it doesn’t appear that the viral infection is transmittable from pregnant mothers to newborns at birth. Second study out […]
8 Things This Doctor is Doing to Keep Her Family Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sarah Cimperman, ND Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2, also known as SARS-CoV-2 and 2019-nCoV, is a new strain of coronavirus that was identified in humans last December. The disease associated with the virus, Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19, has become a global pandemic. It’s the first pandemic ever caused by a coronavirus and so far […]