We all get them from time to time, cravings for carbs and sugar. This is normal to occasionally have these cravings, but what if you have them all the time? What can be causing them and what can you do about it? The list could get really long here, so I'm going to focus on the top five reasons I believe we get consistent carb cravings. Insulin Resistance Insulin is the hormone that carries … [Read more...] about Carb Cravings: Causes and Strategies to Help
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Important Information on #LongCOVID
I hope that you have not had a case of COVID, but you may know someone who has. I wrote about this a number of months ago and wanted to give you an update on what we are learning about the long term affects of COVID, and they are not good. The largest study yet published in The Lancet was recently released and here are the findings. Six months after the participants got out of the … [Read more...] about Important Information on #LongCOVID
We Need to Know the Truth About Vitamin D
A scientific review, published in 2006, concluded that the increase in seasonal flu virus's is due to the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the winter months. According to a Spanish study published online October 27, 2020, in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 82.2% of COVID-19 patients tested were found to be deficient in vitamin D. … [Read more...] about We Need to Know the Truth About Vitamin D
Why You Need This Mineral Now…
Your immune system is your first line of defense against all diseases, especially infectious diseases such as viruses. The one mineral that plays a key role in your immune system's ability to fight off disease is Zinc. Zinc is vital for immune function and a key player in warding off viral infections and plays a vastly underrated role in fighting off the COVID-19 virus. … [Read more...] about Why You Need This Mineral Now…
Are You Sure Your Cancer Free?
I know that is a scary question to ask. I’m sure you want to say, “absolutely”, but how do you really know? You can have millions of cancer cells in the body but it’s not enough to show up on a CT scan or an MRI. Where you told “we see no evidence of disease” and told we will “wait and watch?” I’m sure there was a feeling of relief but also a concern of “what if it comes back?” I want to … [Read more...] about Are You Sure Your Cancer Free?
Now Is The Time To Double Down On This
We keep hearing that those that are "immunocompromised" are at a higher risk for COVID-19, but what does that mean? Do you think of a person who has been going through chemotherapy? Do you think of a person in an assisted care facility with advanced age? What comes to mind for you? … [Read more...] about Now Is The Time To Double Down On This
Myth? Will Elderberry Help With COVID-19?
Many of you are looking for immune-boosting substances right now and rightfully so. Elderberry extract has become very popular during the cold and flu season and many people swear by its effect, but is it a "placebo" effect or the real deal? … [Read more...] about Myth? Will Elderberry Help With COVID-19?