Alternative & Complementary Healthcare
Timely, this one: how do you test your immune system strength? I've just completed the new Immune Tests page, which you can see here. And here is the text for you. I hope it helps: Unsure if you need an Immune Status Test? Well, if you are getting recurrent infections, battling something like Lyme disease …
How do you make sure your kids' immune systems are good and strong as they return to school during this COVID outbreak? Read on... Great overview from Biocare this morning so I thought I would share it for you. I've added links and comments for you as usual. "Throughout their early years, our children are …
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Our role as partners in the restoration of individual’s wellbeing and the education of our friends and families, by the transfer of knowledge and related changes in behaviour is the social vaccine of sustainability and wellbeing – this may be a far better investment in your and your families personal future and our environment than any single …
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Great reminder today from Nutrigold about why zinc is just so important as a mineral. I always think zinc and magnesium are FAR more important in many ways than the usual calcium and iron you never stop hearing about. In these COVID times, zinc is particularly crucial - which is why it is recommended in …
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"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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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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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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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 …
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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