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Keep Calm & Boost Immunity 21: Inadequate Nutrition = Poor Immunity
"Public health officials are encouraged to include nutritional strategies in their recommendations to improve public health." Taken from: Optimal Nutritional Status for a Well-Functioning Immune System Is an Important Factor to Protect against Viral Infections You can read the abstract and full text here, but here's the gist of it for you: The role nutrition …
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Keep Calm & Boost Immunity 17: What Can We Learn So Far?
The news that a disproportionate number of diabetics are falling foul of COVID-19 should make us sit up and take notice, shouldn't it? I think it gives us a real hint that it is time we sorted our diet and lifestyles out to enhance our resilience to viruses and other illnesses. Here's a quote that …
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Keep Calm & Boost Immunity 15: Is It Vitamin D?
Yes, I'm back with my updates for you! Sorry about the hiatus whilst I moved home amongst this madness. This time, I was wondering why we are seeing more COVID cases in black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) populations - so the news was telling me last night. Could it be that they are traditionally …
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Keep Calm & Boost Immunity 14: Testing
Many of you have been asking me why I am not offering COVID-19 testing kits yet. Well, here's my answer for you. I've added this to the COVID-19 Guidance Document for you here. Keep checking in with it because I am updating it constantly as new information comes out. Testing: COVID, Antibodies and Apps There …
Keep Calm & Boost Immunity 13: Why Are Older People More At Risk?
Great blog post answering this vexing question from Biocare the other day. I've added it - and my comments as usual - to the COVID-19 Guidance document which you can always find here. Why are older people at more risk? An age-related decline in immune function is one of the most recognised consequences of ageing.[iii] This age-related change …
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Keep Calm & Boost Immunity 12: Recipes
Our immune system is dependent upon many nutrients to work effectively, not least Vitamins A, D, C, zinc and selenium. At the moment, it might be a good idea to make sure your diet contains plenty of those, so I've prepared two free diet resources that might help. The Immune Support Meal Plan - a …
Coronavirus Purehealth Guidance Document: Last Updated 17.6.20
I am trying to keep on top of the research and articles flinging everywhere for us on the best ways to prevent and possibly treat/shorten/lower the severity of coronavirus. This is an evolving document and I am updating it daily, sometimes several times a day currently as new information emerges. Please remember that this is …
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Keep Calm & Boost Immunity 9: Exercise & Lymphatic Flow
Exercise is another great way to boost immunity, but you need the right amount – not too much! In effect, after exercise you get a rise in inflammation, but also a rise in antioxidants. The inflammation comes down pretty quickly but the antioxidant boost (to offset free radicals produced during the inflammatory response) continues …
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Keep Calm & Boost Immunity 7: Children
Many of you have been asking what you can use for children's immunity at the moment. I've received quite a bit of info from various sources and have added a section to my Purehealth COVID-19 guide, which is always pinned to the top of this blog here for now. Happily, children seem so far to …