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…
Spiced Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup
Butternut squash is also high in fiber and antioxidants such as beta-carotene aka pro-vitamin A. Did you know that 1 cup of diced butternut squash has more potassium than a banana and provides 50% of the recommended daily intake of…
If you need a nudge to quit – early data shows that smoking worsens COVID outcomes
Several recent scientific publications indicate that smokers are more likely to be admitted to ICU with COVID-19.
Physical activity is important for immune health. How are you exercising safely during this pandemic?
Find your favorite lockdown-compatible exercise!
Strategies for getting the country back to work while minimizing harm – Smart thinking from Dr. David Katz
If I could choose the path that balances the opposing economic and health drivers of social distancing and isolation, this would probably be it. Dr. David Katz outlines a very smart approach that could at least be applied to future…
COVID case brief using a Functional approach
From DrKF – What’s especially interesting in this case is the less common symptom of oral ulcerations, responded well to frequent saline/iodine gargles. We are seeing several cases like this demonstrating a rapid resolution of symptoms and no complications in…
Hosting virtual team meetings | Fullscript
Learn how Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND IFMCP runs her practice with staff all over the globe, from Connecticut to Zurich.
Targeted Immune Support With Nutrition
Join our Nutrition Team for this free webinar where we discuss ways to support our immune system through food and culinary herbs.
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing
A very useful write-up on COVID-19 testing from the IFM
“COVID toes” seen in children
Dermatologists are reporting an increase of a skin symptom affecting extremities such as hands and feet.
Skinny fat increases the risk for heart disease in young adults
“Skinny fat”, otherwise known as ‘normal-weight obesity’ (NWO), describes the condition of having excess body fat, as a percentage of body mass, even as body-mass index (BMI) is normal.
New Global Clinical Trial Tracker for COVID-19 Research
A great resource for tracking the evolution of new clinical trials related to COVID-19. Drill down by intervention type, trial status, and more.
8 Potential Anti-COVID Compounds Revealed by Molecular Docking Studies
Here’s a review of the latest peer-reviewed and pre-print publications in regards to natural compounds that are showing promising anti-coronavirus activity.
Potassium’s Role in Reducing Hydroxychloroquine Side Effects and Supporting COVID Patients
Recently, we discussed the role of zinc in optimizing hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) antiviral benefit. We’ve also been talking about profound potassium (K+) deficiency (hypokalemia) apparently being caused by CoV-2 hijacking of ACE2 receptors.
New IgG/IgM Antibody Test for COVID-19 Webinar REPLAY
Join Dr Kara Fitzgerald and Dr Brent Dorval PhD, KBMO Diagnostic’s Chief Scientific Officer, to learn about KBMO’s new COVID-19 Antibody Test. Dr. Dorval previously served as an advisor on the WHO Vaccines and Diagnostics Committee.
Air pollution is linked with higher coronavirus death rates – a new Harvard analysis
A new Harvard-led analysis finds that COVID-19 patients that live in areas with higher air pollution, such as New York City, have experienced a higher death-rate from the infection than those who lived in areas with cleaner air.