Zinc

Zinc has become the new Vitamin C.. How did Zinc become the Ultimate Warrior of colds…and now COVID? It started in the early 1980’s when a study was published that showed Zinc kept people from getting sick. Zinc seemed to prevent viruses from multiplying and getting stuck in places like the throat and nose.  With […]

Post-COVID Nutrition

Whatcha gonna do..whatcha gonna do…when it comes for you!  Nausea, headache on Wednesday night, full blow aches/pains/headache/fever on Thursday, tested on Friday (best to test 2-days after symptoms), YEP…COVID confirmed. Friday morning, I felt better (only felt fatigue)…on Saturday I was back to working out. Not sure if it was Delta, Gamma, Omicron or one […]

Beating The Cold & Flu

Who are you betting on this year? You or the Cold & Flu?  I’m taking Cold & Flu..EVERYTIME! Do you honestly think you’ll be able to fight off hundreds of attacking strains, that can adapt and change with every infection, and can live on doorknobs, counters, wherever for days?!? Avoiding the Cold & Flu is […]

Adaptogens – Stress Adapting Herbs

“Killing me slowly…with this STRESS”.   You’re late, the kids are late, you forgot about the deadline, your bestie is having a meltdown, whatever it is, the body sees it all as one thing…STRESS.  And as all these stressors start piling up, the body sends out an ALERT to gather the immunity troops, the troops start […]

Better Digestion Through Drinking Less

“I’ll give you a few minutes to check the menu, in the meantime, I’ll get you a BIG glass of water”.   Ugh, NO…keep your water, bring me some food! Drinking water has become a staple at meals.  We drink to make it easier to chew, use it as a weight loss tool (??), or just […]

The Stress Relieving Powers Of Ashwagandha

 The herb has been categorized in Traditional Indian Medicine as a rasayana, a plant promoting longevity, vitality, and happiness.  Recently it has become the hottest herb to hit the U.S. shelves, where people are using it for everything from relieving stress & anxiety to increasing libido to immune health.. If you haven’t heard of Ashwagandha, […]

Vaccination & Protection

Cramping, numbness, tingling, burning, pain, my mom would frequently complain of it all.  What I thought was an excuse for not going out to play Across the country we’re seeing the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out and people are adding a layer of protection from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But be careful, just because you’re vaccinated doesn’t […]

Caring for the Gut

We mistaken the “gut” for just the stomach, but it’s really your entire gastrointestinal system, from your mouth to your “where the sun don’t shine” 😉 And if you’re thinking it’s function is only to break down those healthy veggies and healthy size burritos, think again…literally THINK again!  Q: How important is the gut? A: […]

BOTTOM LINE: GUT HEALTH FLOWS TO IMMUNE HEALTH

The large and small intestine together run about 28 feet. This long, seemingly never-ending tube hosts100 trillion organisms that govern a range of activities that are key to the overall health of your immune system. Matter of fact, it is estimated that 75% of your immune system’s health is found in your gut health. Your […]

CBD & THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

No one wants to get sick. The runny nose, sore throat, and the aching body are all feelings that can bring down anyone’s day. To avoid catching the common cold, people take many precautions, such as vitamin C tablets and drinking lots of water. In the unfortunate circumstance that you do get sick, many over-the-counter […]