Normalcy Requires That We Educate Ourselves About How To Fight COVID-19

Despite the fact that there are numerous studies which support the theory that nutrients are important weapons in the fight against COVID-19, I have yet to see a single press conference by the experts mention this critical fact. As healthcare consumers, we need to identify credible sources ourselves about how to remain safe as we attempt to return to normalcy.

Hula Hoop Your Way To Good Health

Hula hooping is low-impact (so it’s easy on the knees and other joints), fun and only requires one easily storable piece of equipment - a hula hoop! You can hula hoop alone or start some friendly hula hooping competition with your kids, partner or spouse.

Why You May Want To Jump Around

I’ve got the perfect workout for you, and it may even bring back great memories from your childhood. I’m talking about jumping rope.

Let's Be Proactive About Iron Deficiency In Our Toddlers!

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency in children under the age of two “can have significant and irreversible effects on brain development.” Furthermore, “This can lead to negative consequences on learning and school performance later in life.”

What You Need to Know About Ventilators

Not every person who gets COVID-19 will need a ventilator, but many will. And we also have to keep in mind that it’s not just COVID-19 patients who need ventilators to survive.

What You Need To Know About Zinc And Your Health

Many people associate zinc with zinc lozenges which are generally used to reduce the impact of the flu and cold. But how much do you really know about this essential mineral? As you may have guessed it is important for a healthy immune system. Specifically, zinc can help you get sick less often or get well quicker.

Have Questions About CBD? We Have Some Answers!

Many people use CBD to treat a wide variety of medical conditions ranging from epilepsy and anxiety, to arthritis pain and insomnia. There also has been a good amount of conflicting information in the media and online about CBD and other cannabis-based therapies. So, it would be totally understandable if you’re both curious and skeptical as well a little confused about CBD.

Why The Elderly Should Be Concerned About Zinc

Roughly one to three million serious infections occur every year in nursing home facilities. These infections include pneumonia and respiratory tract infections. According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a simple solution to reducing the rates of infection may be administering zinc supplementation to the elderly in nursing homes who need it.

Be Proactive About Your Immune System

It is the flu season and to complicate matters, we have a new virus to contend with - the coronavirus! Many people are now more aware than ever about the importance of their immune systems because it plays such a very important role in protecting us from viruses.

6 Ways To Be Proactive About Coronavirus Protection At Work

If you’ve been listening to the news about the coronavirus, you’ve probably heard that people who work in Seattle’s tech mecca had been told to work from home. These reports should not scare you. Instead they should make you more aware of the actions you need to take in order to protect yourself from all viruses, including the coronavirus.

Be Proactive About G6PD Deficiency- The Most Common Human Enzyme Defect

Less than a year ago, a mother in Sydney, Australia had to rush her five-year-old son to the hospital after he ate a “popular kids snack,” according to this news report. The woman said her son turned yellow (a sign of jaundice) after eating three packs of fava beans. She also said that his urine was dark and that “he could barely wake up.”

Here’s How You Can Be Proactive About Nicotine Withdrawals

A huge congrats is due to Lady Gaga. Not just because she recently released her new album, but also because she recently shared with the world that she has quit smoking.