Every Halloween millions of American children (and adults) dress up in costumes and play the “trick or treat” game to earn their sugary treat. While this is all great family fun and game, there is actually a less-than-fun trick being played in the dispensed sugary items. When children are … [Read More...]
President Trump was recently treated with a mixture of medicinal and natural remedies conjunctly for his COVID-19 contagion. It is worth noting the choices of the natural remedies (Vitamin D, Zinc, and Melatonin) he was prescribed to by the top doctors in the land. More importantly these supplements … [Read More...]
Here is yet another recent publication on JAMA (see referenced link) that studies about the role of vitamin D and COVID-19 patients. A brief summary of the publication is listed below in case you find the article itself a yawner. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(9):e2019722. … [Read More...]
The D vitamins are fat-soluble vitamins that play an important role in immune function (see my previous blog), calcium absorption, bone health, cognitive function, reduce risk of various cancers, protect against Alzheimer's and helps in the assimilation of vitamin A (1,2). Despite of its vital … [Read More...]
Your medical doctor may have told you about the multiple roles that vitamin D plays in regulating our body's immune system. There is now more scientific community support about the vitamin D efficacy in treating COVID-19 patients. I think it is worthwhile for us to review vitamin D again as we … [Read More...]
Superfoods are a naturally superior group of foods. In order to be considered a superfood, they must be nutrient-dense, yet low in calories. Also, they all have a high concentration and variety of: -vitamins -minerals -antioxidants -phytonutrients -fiber -healthy … [Read More...]
