Comorbidities and COVID – What’s the Link?

Comorbidities and COVID – What’s the Link?

It has been shown that several comorbidities – including hypertension, obesity and diabetes –  increase the risk for COVID-19 complications. Understanding why this relationship exists provides clues on how we can best improve our resistance to this virus....
Simply Spectacular Soup Sensations

Simply Spectacular Soup Sensations

This time of year, it feels good to cozy up to a nice bowl of hearty soup. It lifts the spirits, seems to take the chill out of the air and provides some much needed immune support as the weather turns cold. Here are several simple, satisfying, spectacular soup...
Festive Smoothie Recipes

Festive Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies are a great way to begin your day and can even stand-in for a meal-on-the-go when necessary. Here are several festive smoothie recipes to help add a little spice to your meal-in-a-glass. Enjoy! Gingerbread Smoothie 3/4 cup milk of your choice 1 scoop protein...

Getting Kids Ready for Back to School

With everything that has happened in our world the bast six months, most people are familiar with the basics of how to support optimal immune function. However, with school starting, it’s important to review the nutrients that can help improve our...

A Simple Spring Detox

Periodic cleansing can help the body function optimally by allowing you to ‘clean-house’ as your diet and lifestyle change throughout the year. Spring-time is often associated with liver detoxification. While there are many ways to help the liver perform...

Melatonin as a Potential Therapy for COVID-19

Melatonin has well known anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects; it has also been shown to be protective against the acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by viral and other pathogens. There is significant data showing...