Tag: COVID-19

A Must Read Book for 2022

A must read book for 2022 takes us to the Galápagos Islands, where Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was formed, and to  2020 Manhattan in the grip of the pandemic. The contrast of these two worlds is so much part of so many of our lives. The push/pull  (or Ying/Yang) of life is […]

More Great News About Vitamin D

More Great News About Vitamin D. First randomized controlled trial on Vitamin D and COVID-19. In the control group (that was not taking Vitamin D) 50 percent required ICU admission. IN the Vitamin D group, only 2 percent were admitted to the ICU. The Study Highlights The vitamin D endocrine system have a variety of […]

Supplements To Protect Your Health NOW

Supplements to Protect Your Health NOW is about supporting your immune system BEFORE you get sick! These recommendations come from Dr. Michael Murray, who also reminds us  that attitude, lifestyle, and diet are also critical factors to employ in building immune health. Don’t gamble that you are getting everything that you need in your diet. […]

A Boost for Your Mental Health – PODCAST

A Boost for Your Mental Health In this episode I hold space for all the different emotions at this time to co- exist. It is Mental Health Awareness Month so let’s shine a light on how we are feeling ! Our emotional and physical health are inextricably linked. Whether we’re happy or sad, our bodies […]

How Healthy Do You Think You Are?

How healthy do you think you are? Studies show that people who rate their health positively are a step ahead of  those who think they are unwell, even when results were adjusted for actual medical conditions. This factor is called “self-rated health,” (or SRH) . “During this pandemic, when we see the statistics and the […]

Germ Theory or Terrain Theory of Disease?

Germ Theory or Terrain Theory of Disease? When I was in Medical School I was taught one of the main theories of which “modern medicine” is based called “germ theory”. This is a theory that says microorganisms (especially bacteria and viruses) invade and infect the body, thereby causing disease. GERM THEORY According to the germ […]

What are the consequences of social isolation?

What are the consequences of social isolation? This is a question I am starting to ask as I know how important social connections are to our health, and I believe we are facing physical and psychological consequences of this mass social distancing experiment. Hundreds of millions of adults and children are now either in quarantine […]

How Do You Deal With Uncertainty ?

How Do You Deal With Uncertainty ? In these uncertain times, I find myself sometimes caught in the trap of “what if?” I have never been good at change, yet I know the only constant in life is change! “When you become comfortable with uncertainty, Infinite Possibilities open up in your life.” — Eckhart Tolle […]

Vitamin D Link in COVID-19 Response?

Vitamin D Link in COVID-19 Response? Researchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin released a crucial report on April 8, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, “Vitamin D deficiency in Ireland—implications for COVID-19. Results from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA),” finds that Vitamin D […]