Cross-reactive immunity to other coronaviruses appears to be helping
Good news, and perhaps why so many of us experience COVID-19 without symptoms: Cross reactive immunity
Detecting Nutritional Deficiencies in Sweat – A New Possibility
Biosensors that provide realtime feedback on health-related parameters are considered profoundly useful tools for optimizing health status and encouraging adherence to healthier activities. A new wearable device now does this for vitamin C. The device contains the enzyme ascorbate oxidase,…
Inflammation resolution is a key strategy for escalating COVID-19 symptoms – a new paper and free DrKF webinar replay
From the folks that brought us Specialized Pro-resolving Lipid Mediators (SPMs), comes a new peer-reviewed paper that highlights the potential for SPMs in addressing pro-inflammatory cytokine production and cytokine storm in COVID-19. SPMs stimulate macrophage-mediated clearance of cellular debris and…
COVID-19 Treatment and Vaccine Tracker
From thymosin to ivermectin to stem cells and blood purification devises…. Check out the milikin-tracked research on COVID happening around the globe.
COVID-19 Test Validation – What to Know
We are getting loads of questions on testing (especially antibody tests). Who’s reliable, who isn’t? And the price points can vary WIDELY. As far as validation goes, there are two places to watch: The COVID-19 Testing Project This group is…
Organs targeted by ACE-2-utilizing viruses like COVID-19
This infographic from Scientist illustrating the many organs that the virus can gain entry to using ACE2 or TMRPSS2 receptors (definitive evidence for viral presence in the various organs is still being established, but the presence of the receptors provides…
Can Unconventional Immunomodulatory Agents Help Alleviate COVID-19 Symptoms and Severity?
ABSTRACT Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of the respiratory infection known as COVID-19. From an immunopathological standpoint, coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 induce increased levels of a variety of T-helper 1 (Th1)…
The Functional Medicine Approach to COVID-19: Additional Research on Nutraceuticals and Botanicals
In this paper, the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) added to the list of nutraceuticals and botanicals introduced earlier in their first article, The Functional Medicine Approach to COVID-19: Virus-Specific Nutraceutical and Botanical Agents. Periodically, IFM will update the original…
Could we be overestimating COVID-19 population infection rates?
We know this virus can be lethal. Our local hospital needed to devote three floors to COVID-19 ICU (this hasn’t occurred in 100 years for influenza)….We know that the receptors (ACE2, TMPRSS2) and the furin cleavage site are why its…
My hero is you – Mental health support for children during COVID-19
For many of us, our psychological health is being challenged by this unprecedented pandemic. Even as this coronavirus’ death toll is lower than history reports of other pandemic, this is still a completely new experience for all of us, especially…
New COVID-19 Peer-Reviewed Publication – Natural Interventions for All Four Phases of the COVID Disease Lifecycle
I am honored to have contributed to this important publication on interventions for all four potential phases of COVID-19 – prevention, infection, inflammation and recovery. In this paper, intended for healthcare professionals, we address: Five key support targets: foundation, Natural…
The Furin Protease Connection: From SARS CoV-2 and Anthrax, to Diabetes and Hypertension
Earlier this year, Coutard et al proposed that the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein (S) contains a furin cleavage complex (FCC) which was likely playing a role in the pathogenicity of this particular virus. Fast forward a few weeks, and some further…
“Mysterious” COVID-19 Illness in Children – Not Such a Mystery After All by Dr. Bird
Many of you have reached out over the past few days with questions about recent reports in the press about a “mysterious” inflammatory condition associated with COVID-19 among children. Indeed, there is an apparent uptick in the incidence of what…
Gas stoves can make indoor air up to five times as dirty as outdoor air
Gas stoves can make indoor air up to five times as dirty as outdoor air Gas stoves emit nitrogen dioxide, often at levels higher than both indoor and outdoor standards for maximum levels as set by the US National Standard,…
Post-COVID: 5 Changes We Will See in Health Care – from Dr. Jeffrey Bland
Dr. Jeff Bland’s latest article is a must-read for anyone thinking about how we can learn from our experience with this pandemic and shape our world for the better.
ICD-10-CM Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines from the CDC
To access the ICD-10 coding and reporting guidelines click this link.
Episode 82: The Tapping Solution, A Technique to Lower Cortisol and Reduce Stress
A nurse wakes in the night in profound anxiety, she can’t breathe, her first panic attack. Her husband is quarantined with COVID19; while she works the frontlines at a large hospital, witnessing what looks like the apocalypse. She begins a…
In Pursuit of Best Practice: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
I have practiced medicine for more than 30 years. Throughout, I, like most of you, always wished I had more time to read. My wish came true! This past year, I had the opportunity to roll up my sleeves, dig…
Tactical Nutrition for First Responders
“One of our lead nutritionists, Janine Henkel, is a former first responder. This blog, written “from the heart” by Janine is for anyone on today’s front lines, including those working in healthcare and essential services through these challenging times. We…
Licorice-packed with flavonoids and other active constituents-it’s a potent antiviral worthy of your consideration
Licorice has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since time immemorial as a key ingredient for pandemic formulas. It was a component in TCM formulas for SARS Cov-1 prevention and treatment. Along with astragalus, it is the most frequently…