Episode 80: In China: TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) for COVID19 with Dr. John Chen
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used in all settings in China for COVID19, with preliminary outcome data very, very strong. Indeed, outcome data using TCM for prevention and treatment of SARS Cov1 was equally strong. Listen to one of the…
The accuracy of new tests, developed and deployed rapidly, takes time to determine
Coronavirus testing is providing a fundamental lesson for all of us about how medical lab testing works – there are no tests that are 100 percent accurate.
Calming the Panic: Practical Information About COVID-19 to Ease Your Fear
Let’s take a quick look at what we know about COVID-19. Then I’ll talk about what it means for us all, how we can best support ourselves and our communities, some novel treatments, and some specific techniques for reducing stress…
Free Teach-In with Dr. Samuel Yanuck for Clinicians
“It’s essential that natural approaches for patients with SARS-Cov2 do two things: support efficient anti-viral immune surveillance and also quiet inflammation, so there’s enough room for the inherently inflammatory process of killing pathogens to take place without moving the patient…
For physicians called to inpatient care – a refresher on ventilation management
For those physicians called to the hospital front lines, MedCram has a free video series on mechanical ventilation. From MedCram: “We understand that medical professionals (and students) that don’t have significant experience with mechanical ventilation may be called upon to…
Thoughts on COVID-19 from Jeff Bland PhD
As he often does, Dr. Bland contextualizes COVID-19 in a way that brings clarity and renewed purpose. Having originally shared these thoughts via email, Dr. Bland kindly approved us to share them here for others too. “I think that it…
Helping Adolescents Through the Emotional Challenges of COVID-19
Helping Adolescents Through the Emotional Challenges of COVID-19 Are your kids feeling anxious or unsettled by COVID-19 and the changes to their routine and social relationships? This is a practical, useful article, put out by UNICEF, from an expert adolescent…
Scientific collaboration is at an all-time high. That’s appreciated.
Scientific collaboration is at an all-time high. That’s appreciated. Scientists are working OVERTIME on every angle of COVID19 and across the globe. There is tons of collaboration happening, some competition (which I appreciate- it moves science forward faster). It’s pretty…
In severe cases, it’s the potentially-fatal cytokine storm that needs interruption
Quenching the cytokine storm. In part, it might be our own immune system – made dysfunctional, imbalanced in its hyper response to certain viruses (COVID19, influenza) – that needs interruption. Two key interventions are topping my list: Omega 3 fatty…
COVID-19 Case Registry for Integrative Health Practitioners
Helfgott Research Institute March 20, 2020 2220 SW 1st Ave Portland, Oregon 97201 To all complementary and integrative health practitioners: The world needs you more than ever before to help provide supportive care during the COVID-19 crisis. An element of…
A few additional treatment possibilities in COVID19 (SARS Cov-2) addressing furin-like cleavage and pyroptosis (caspacin-1 activation of inflammasome NLRP3)
The cytokine storm seen in SARS Cov1 and Cov2 might be due to chronic pyroptosis activation. However, known activators of NLRP3 in SARS-CoV differ from CoV2. While SARS Cov1 and COVID19 are genetically very similar, the extraordinarily high rate of…
Online Learning Resources for Clinicians to Take Advantage During COVID-19
Have time but can’t travel? Going stir crazy sitting at home? The following Functional Medicine learning resources for professionals have been made accessible online during COVID-19. If you know of any others, email us at kara@drkarafitzgerald.com and we will add…
Healthcare workers get free membership to the Tapping Solution
For those interested, here is the link to Nick Ortner’s page for free tapping meditations for anxiety, stress, and fears around the Coronavirus. You can also check out the science and research.
Vitamin D observations during epidemics
While working as a psychiatrist at a maximum-security hospital, John Cannell screened his patients for vitamin D and found that all had very low levels.
Two clinician resources for sourcing test kits
Test kits for COVID-19 are still scarce. For clinicians looking for potential sources, here are two:
Quercetin for COVID19?
Quercetin is a great flavonoid for many reasons: It’s a known anti-histamine. It’s considered essential in anti-aging protocols.
Humidity helps your nose eliminate viruses
The nose and sinuses are designed to protect us from viruses using small, finger-like projections called cilia that literally beat back infections. Cilia love humidity; when your sinuses and nasal passages get too dry, the cilia have a hard time…
Role of Fat-Soluble Vitamins A and D in the Pathogenesis of Influenza: A New Perspective
Role of Fat-Soluble Vitamins A and D in the Pathogenesis of Influenza: A New Perspective So here’s a topic I’ve wanted to dive into: the idea that it’s the ratio of D:A (D must be greater than A) for effective…
Younger adults are also impacted by COVID in the US
While older individuals and those with underlying health conditions are still most at risk from COVID-19, more than one-third of those who have contracted the virus are aged 44 years and below. This age group also accounts for 20 percent…
COVID-19 *MAY* present with digestive symptoms
Digestive symptoms may be the first signs of COVID-19 infection, for some people. While a dry cough and fever are typically conveyed as the symptoms to watch out for, this new study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology reports that…