By now most people know of someone who has had SARS COV-2. Although the majority avoid the hospital, there are a fair number that continue to have fatigue, shortness of breath, and joint pain even 2 months out. These people may have a post viral syndrome.
Medical Foods Are Not Dietary Supplements. Many people use multivitamins, minerals and specialized herbs to support good health. But are these dietary supplements considered medical foods? Why not?
The benefits of tumeric are not necessarily due to absorption and it's not all about curcumin. The benefits of a complete tumeric matrix include balancing the immune system, maintaining inflammatory balance, and neutralizing toxins.
What’s your gut feeling? Gas, bloating, and frustration in the bathroom might be your gut crying out for help. Here’s how to keep things running smoothly.
Schools that wish to successfully reopen need to continually test for new viral infections. New cases need immediate isolation to prevent further spread. We discuss how sensitive a test would need to be and list some at home test options.
I recently was asked to help a young man with COVID-19 and this really showed me the importance of prevention. I’ve summarized here a newly published article on Vitamin D, immune health, and respiratory viruses (COVID-19).
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
We can all help curb the pandemic by wearing masks. The key is that we all need to participate in order for this to work. The main reason for wearing a mask is to protect others from you. Here are the masks currently available.
Young people may have more mental health consequences from social distancing. Singling out one group or activity as the cause of the recent pandemic spread can mask the fundamentals of public health policies that have not been adequately in place.
Stress is needed for survival but excessive unmanaged stress can be harmful to your health. If you can identify with this short video then you may need help managing your stress.
Your G.I. tract is an amazing organ system that breaks down food, absorbs critical nutrients, serves as your first line immune defense, and protects you from disease. Take care of your G.I. system to revitalize your health and maintain optimal wellness.
Alzheimer's disease is a feared diagnosis.There is no cure, there can be rapid progression, and it is a fatal disease. We talk here about root causes of dementia, what therapies we have to slow or reverse its progression, and preventive measures.
As medical facilities begin to open up to elective (non urgent) procedures there has been increased viral testing. Here we discuss the 2 most available tests and the latest CDC report on the factors affecting the accuracy of the antibody test.
Your muscles ache, but you haven’t been exercising. You have a headache, but you’re not sick. Could it be that your body responds when your mind is not well? Learn the surprising connection between mental and physical health.
Glutathione, Vitamin D, and Zinc can boost your immune system in this global infectious disease crisis. New studies support their use in this review. Vitamin D and Zinc play a role in decreasing complications and poor outcomes of viral infection.
Oxidative stress gets much worse with any illness or infection but if you have adequate glutathione, a potent antioxidant, then you will more likely recover from the illness or infection without complications.
Mitochondria are the power plants of our cells. Loss of mitochondrial function is a hallmark of aging and many age-related disorders. Maintenance of mitochondrial fitness is linked to increased health span and longevity.
73 children in New York state as of May 10th have had an initial presentation of a persistent high fever over several days and significant abdominal pains with repeated vomiting. Here is what we know. Also, mitochondrial information.
In part 2 we look at the role of toxins and detoxification (00:53) . The examine mechanisms of detoxification and the importance of liver/ GI tract (14:26), kidney, and skin (15:38). Take steps to optimizing nutrition, lifestyle, and detoxification.
Have you been able to keep up with all the latest news? Do you find yourself forgetting what you've just saw, heard or read ? I've helped people with functional medicine approaches and I'll show you one of three initial approaches.
Are you struggling with multiple little health issues that add up to a significant impact on your wellbeing? Is a chronic condition making it difficult to get through each day? Functional medicine could be the answer.
People are tiring of shelter in place. See this update why younger people (under 55) that think COVID-19 isn't a problem for them should rethink their position.
Do you want to prevent acute respiratory distress syndrome as a possible complication from a virus or COVID -19? I'll tell you how and why with the latest research on how exercise will help you reap this benefit as well as improve your immune system.
Are you having a hard time finding the foods at the grocery store to help you stay healthy? Can you list 5 other whole foods besides citrus that have high high vitamin C AND boost your immune system? Find the answers and more below and in the video.
With the present virus situation, we have lost our usual social life, we can't do our usual work, or attend school or travel. One of the first steps towards getting some sense of peace or the ability to cope is to have an understanding of how our mind proc
Are you looking for a more holistic, comprehensive approach to wellness that’s as effective as traditional medicine? Functional medicine is the solution you’ve been looking for! Read on to learn more about functional medicine and its many benefits.
Supplements can be taken to boost the immune system. Less known, but not less effective supplements for viral infections include ViraX, a unique formulation that contains andrographis.
How to sleep better to have better memory, stay healthy, and have a strong immune system.
Information for the friends and clients of Jeffrey Mark, M.D. regarding the coronavirus Covid 19.
If your hormones are out of whack, your health suffers. Our hormone replacement therapy can restore your balance. We share some myths and facts about hormone replacement therapy to help you decide if it’s right for you.