Sleep Disorders and Weighted Blankets: Can They Help?
WHY DOES SLEEP MATTER? Adequate sleep is critical to maintain homeostasis; sufficient and consistent sleep is necessary to maintain metabolic, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular health in
Benefits of Instrument Assisted Self-Massage
WHAT IS SELF-MASSAGE? Self-massage is a technique, which often implements foam rollers, massage balls, and massage bars (otherwise known as instrument assisted self-massage, or IASM)
Constipation and Benefits of Fiber
WHAT IS CONSTIPATION? Constipation is generally understood as the infrequent passage of stool and/or difficulty passing stool.1 Said condition is often accompanied by incomplete evacuation,
Time Restricted Feeding: A Potential Protocol for Managing Dementia
In past articles (please see links below), I have examined lifestyle, exercise, nutritional, and supplement interventions to support neurological conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s
Sleep Deprivation and COVID-19 Severity: Get More Rest!
Sleep quality and duration continues to pose challenges in Westernized societies. Such is largely influenced by shift work, sleep disorders (sleep apnea, insomnia), and
Oral/Nasal Cleanses, SARS-CoV-2, and Early Interventions
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
COVID-19, Vaccines, and Natural Immunity
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;
Ivermectin: History and Emerging Uses
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
Metabolic Syndrome, COVID-19 Severity, and Interventions
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
COVID-19, Micronutrients, and Immune Support
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
SARS-CoV-2 Variants
In my last article, SARS-CoV-2, its components, how it interfaces with the host, and some of the complications it induces upon entering our cells, were
Understanding SARS-CoV-2
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
Vitamin D Support and the Common Cold
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
The Common Cold: Immune Support With Vitamin C
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
The Common Cold: Immune Support With Zinc
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