Scientists have known about vitamin D for more than a century…but we keep learning more and more about its benefits. In 1919 Sir Edward Mellanby discovered he could cure Scottish children of the bone disease called rickets by giving them cod liver oil (which happens...
What does a penny have in common with your body? They both need zinc. Ever since 1982, the US Mint has made pennies out of zinc (with a copper coating). Why? Because zinc is cheap. But it has big value with regard to your health. In fact, zinc is the second most...
These days, most of us are sheltering at home while we wait for the COVID-19 pandemic to settle down. You might think people would be getting more rest without the hassle of daily commutes, long days at work, or early mornings getting kids up for school…but you’d be...
When you hear the word “meditation”, your mind may go to images of highly practiced yogis seated in the lotus position while they achieve a state of total serenity. The truth is actually much more practical, and easier to achieve than you might imagine. Over time, the...
Like everyone else during these days of quarantine, you’re probably spending a lot more time at home. You may by working from home, home-schooling your kids…and not going out much at all. Daily routines have been completely disrupted as we do our best to limit the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has doctors and researchers worldwide scrambling for effective treatments. Unfortunately, a vaccine is likely at least a year away. In the meantime, the search is on for therapeutics (i.e. medications and therapies that will decrease the severity...
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how to strengthen your immune system. With the current COVID-19 pandemic it’s a pretty hot topic. And there are lots of ideas. The options range from immune-boosting foods and supplements to exercise and better sleep habits....
This is a very stressful time. If you’re like everyone else, your life has been turned completely upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re an essential worker, your job is particularly stressful right now. If you aren’t an essential worker, you’re likely...
Lately you’ve probably heard more about viruses and your immune system than you ever wanted. The COVID-19 virus has dislocated travel, business, and lives around the world…and it’s far from over. Why is it such a big deal? Like any virus, there’s no “cure”. Once...
In less than 4 months, the COVID-19 virus—also known as the “novel coronavirus”—has become a worldwide pandemic. Why is COVID-19 such a huge problem? This virus hasn’t occurred before in humans…that’s why it’s referred to as “novel”. So people don’t have any inherent...
