Immune / Lymphatic
INTRODUCTION There is nothing quite like the sound of eggs crackling on the frying pan, the smell of bacon, and coffee brewing in the morning. I couldn’t think of a better way to greet the day. And there are so many ways to cook those eggs, it’ll keep you from getting bored with them for…
INTRODUCTION You have probably heard friends talking about how yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, or kimchi is “good for your gut” But what do they mean, and what are they talking about exactly? It turns out that your friends are likely correct, and these foods, known as probiotics, can be good for you and your health. Keep…
The following is a summary of potential interventions, that I have written about previously, regarding immune support for the common cold. The articles below have been collated for easy referencing: Vitamin D Support and the Common Cold The Common Cold: Immune Support With Vitamin C The Common Cold: Immune Support with Zinc The Common Cold:…
The following is a summary of potential interventions, that I have written about previously, regarding immune support for COVID-19. The articles below have been collated for easy referencing: 1. COVID-19, Micronutrients, and Immune Support 2. Oral/Nasal Cleanses, SARS-CoV-2, and Early Interventions 3. Metabolic Syndrome, COVID-19 Severity, and Interventions 4. Sleep Deprivation and COVID-19 Severity:…
INTRODUCTION Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that was manufactured in the late 1980s by Tate & Lyle Company and the Queen Elizabeth College (University of London).1 Sucralose is a derivative of the natural sugar sucrose, whereby 3 hydroxyl groups (OH) are replaced by chlorine (CL) atoms.1(325) Such modifications have enabled sucralose to increase its sweetness…
ECONOMICS OF COFFEE Coffee consumption is the leading beverage, worldwide, just behind water, with its 2019 sales exceeding that of 87 billion dollars within the United States alone.1,2 Coffee remains one of the most widely and globally traded commodities, supporting the livelihoods of over 100 million individuals, and 26 million farmers across 52 countries.2(1) The…
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…
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,…
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…
Much has been covered regarding the pandemic over the last 2 years. To the general public, the nature of SARs-CoV-2 has been both confusing and disconcerting. In the following sections, I would like to cover the virus, its components, how it interfaces with the host, and some of the complications it induces upon entering our…