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Oral/Nasal Cleanses, SARS-CoV-2, and Early Interventions

December 21, 2021 in Blog, Immune / Lymphatic

Risk factors for severe COVID-19 symptoms include 65+ years of age, obesity, metabolic syndrome (i.e., diabetes, heart disease, stroke), and weakened immune systems (i.e., recovery from chemotherapy, HIV).1 In previous articles, I covered SARS-CoV-2 viral pathophysiology and micronutrient/lifestyle interventions which interfered with replication, oxidation/inflammation, and thrombosis. Although said nutrients are helpful upon contact of the…

COVID-19, Vaccines, and Natural Immunity

November 28, 2021 in Blog, Immune / Lymphatic

  In several of my last posts, information was provided characterizing the virulence, infectivity, general pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2, and the ultimate manifestation of viral infection; COVID-19. Other posts have covered interventions to support the immune system including the utility of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D3, quercetin, zinc, vitamin C, and emerging uses of ivermectin. In…

Ivermectin: History and Emerging Uses

November 15, 2021 in Blog, Immune / Lymphatic

Ivermectin is a drug which has gained widespread attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, ivermectin has become a polarizing topic of discussion with respect to its formulations and uses. In the following sections, I would like to consider ivermectin’s discovery, history, well-understood uses, safety profile, and emerging utility/mechanisms for viral infections. HISTORY Ivermectin…

Metabolic Syndrome, COVID-19 Severity, and Interventions

November 2, 2021 in Blog, Hormones / Endocrine, Hormones / Endocrine, Immune / Lymphatic, Immune / Lymphatic

In my last article, risk factors for COVID-19 disease virulence, and micronutrient recommendations to support the immune system, were explored. One of the major risk factors for disease severity, previously outlined, included metabolic syndrome (MS); a constellation of risk factors, that when combined, increase an individual’s chances of contracting conditions such as heart disease, stroke,…

COVID-19, Micronutrients, and Immune Support

October 31, 2021 in Blog, Immune / Lymphatic

Risk factors for severe COVID-19 symptoms include 65+ years of age, obesity, metabolic syndrome (i.e., diabetes, heart disease, stroke), and weakened immune systems (i.e., recovery from chemotherapy, HIV).1 Having previously considered SARS-CoV-2 viral entry and its ability to induce strong oxidation, inflammation, thrombotic events, and cellular damage, it is imperative to consider all interventions which…

Vitamin D Support and the Common Cold

October 8, 2021 in Blog, Immune / Lymphatic

In the last 3 posts, I have covered the common cold (rhinovirus), its underlying mechanisms of action, the immunological benefits of vitamin C/quercetin/zinc, and how they inhibit and control viral entry, replication, and inflammatory cascades. In the following sections, I will be considering vitamin D3 as another viable means of supporting the immune system. D3,…

The Common Cold: Immune Support With Vitamin C

September 21, 2021 in Blog, Immune / Lymphatic, Immune / Lymphatic

As discussed in this author’s last 2 posts, the common cold (rhinovirus) was covered as well as its negative affects upon children, adults, and cellular function. Quercetin and zinc were explored as potential interventions to help limit viral entry into cells, replication, and inflammatory cascades. In the following sections, this author will explore vitamin C…

The Common Cold: Immune Support With Zinc

September 14, 2021 in Blog, Immune / Lymphatic, Immune / Lymphatic

As discussed in this author’s last post, the common cold (rhinovirus) was covered as well as its negative affects upon children and adults. The prevalence of cold viruses was understood to maintain their presence throughout all seasons and accounted for 40% of time lost from jobs and approximately 30% of absenteeism from school.1 Quercetin was…