Alternative & Complementary Healthcare
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 …
Just added this to the COVID Guidance document for you: Glutathione It is well-known that levels of the 'master antioxidant' glutathione drop off as we get older. There is some research and suggestion now that glutathione levels might be key to Covid, as a preventative, managing severity and in recovery. Have a read of Dr …
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“Vitamin D could almost be thought of as a designer drug for helping the body to handle viral respiratory infections..... It boosts the ability of cells to kill and resist viruses and simultaneously dampens down harmful inflammation, which is one of the big problems with Covid.” Dr. Adrian Martineau, a professor of respiratory infection and immunity …
I am aware that whilst some people get only mild cases of Covid-19, others really go through the mill with it and the recovery process can be lengthy and arduous. I was considering how we might be able to aid recovery in some way and a few things have occurred to me, so I thought …
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Quite frankly, I'm surprised we weren't advised weeks ago to wear masks when out in supermarkets, queues etc and certainly it should have been announced that it was compulsory to wear one when we were all advised to go back to work - many people were unable to avoid crowded public transport. But then again, …
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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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