Most of you have heard of melatonin–and possibly used it–to help you sleep. But what if I told you that there is a little-known property to melatonin that is especially important in today’s world: It can boost immune function, and especially improve resistance to viruses? Here’s what we know about this elusive pseudo hormone and … Read more
Olive leaf extract is a staple in my medicine cabinet all the time, but even more so now during cold and flu season. That’s because it’s a broad spectrum anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal compound that knocks out whatever is ailing you. And… NEWS FLASH!—Several clinical studies say olive leaf extract can be an effective treatment … Read more
OK–so it is seasonal allergies or COVID-19 or something else? Those of us who live here in the American South are well into the throes of allergy season. Even those of us who never had allergies when we lived in other parts of the countries find ourselves laid low by the abundance of pollen this … Read more
So I got my first shot of the Moderna COVID vaccine last week. Like for nearly everyone else, it was no big deal. My arm was a bit sore for a few hours and that was that. On Feb. 18, I’ll get the second dose and two weeks later–almost on my birthday, I’ll be 95% … Read more
How are you coping during these terrible times? Most likely, you are under a shelter at home order. Most likely, you are afraid. Inevitably your life has changed, as have all of our lives, possibly forever. I wish I had some way to reassure you, to tell you everything will be all right, that this, … Read more
It’s time to get creative about our changing way of life under the Covid-19 virus. I hope all of you are staying home, abiding by the directives to lock down and only leave home for the essentials and not spread the virus. While there is plenty of political pain right now, this is the time … Read more
Usually I write my newsletters a month or so in advance, so it seems that some of them are not very relevant to the world we find ourselves in today. It changes by the week, the day, even the minute. Many, maybe most of us, are self-isolated wondering what happens next, dealing with the fear … Read more