With all of the news and changes surrounding COVID-19, anyone can feel overwhelmed and anxious. Adjusting to challenges of the new recommended restrictions related to COVID-19 can be stressful. We know that some stress helps to build a stronger immune system. Too much stress can lead to a weakened immune system, promote diseases, and disrupt […]
We have been hearing a lot of talk about “social distancing” as a method to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. I thought we might talk more about what that is, and how best to practice it, so that you can stay safe and healthy. What is social distancing? Social distancing is not the same […]
Because the coronavirus is a new disease, we have been learning more about it all the time. We have actually learned quite a bit, although there is still more that we could learn. Unfortunately, there is also some false information on the Internet, some of it designed to try to sell you things you don’t […]
Sleep is more important now than ever. Unfortunately, due to the current situation in the world, many of us are spending our nights tossing and turning. We need sleep more than we might realize, especially when our lives have been disrupted. Let’s talk about why sleep is important and how you can get enough sleep […]
How many of you are feeling that your children are having a hard time coping with all of this time inside your home? Are you struggling trying to find time for home-schooling, work, cooking, cleaning, having fun, and resting? Are your children acting up more than usual? If you answered yes to some of these […]
As some states start lifting restrictions and reopening businesses, it may seem like the threat from COVID-19 is past us. Unfortunately, that is far from true. The latest models predict significant increases in cases over the next couple of months. We all need to continue to do what we can to help control the spread […]
Do you struggle with chronic pain, GI complications, depression, fatigue or other symptoms? These things could be related to chronic inflammation. The foods you eat in your diet can help lower inflammation. Let’s talk about how this works and why it is important. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is one of the body’s defense mechanisms used […]
Have you recently heard about Kawasaki Disease? Have you heard about certain children getting very sick with COVID 19? Let me explain a little about these illnesses: Kawasaki disease (KD) known for > 50 years and the new Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) related to COVID19. On April 26th 2020, it was first reported […]
People drink alcohol to celebrate occasions, socialize, and for many other reasons. In this time of quarantine and stay-at-home orders, many people have been drinking more alcohol than they usually do, and maybe more than they should. While drinking alcohol is itself not necessarily a problem, too much alcohol consumption has many potentially serious health […]
