Have you recently heard about Kawasaki Disease? Have you heard about certain children getting very sick with COVID 19? Let me explain a little about these illnesses: Kawasaki disease (KD) known for > 50 years and the new Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) related to COVID19. On April 26th…
Do you struggle with chronic pain, GI complications, depression, fatigue or other symptoms? These things could be related to chronic inflammation. The foods you eat in your diet can help lower inflammation. Let’s talk about how this works and why it is important. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is one of…
As some states start lifting restrictions and reopening businesses, it may seem like the threat from COVID-19 is past us. Unfortunately, that is far from true. The latest models predict significant increases in cases over the next couple of months. We all need to continue to do what we can…
How many of you are feeling that your children are having a hard time coping with all of this time inside your home? Are you struggling trying to find time for home-schooling, work, cooking, cleaning, having fun, and resting? Are your children acting up more than usual? If you answered…
We have been hearing a lot of talk about “social distancing” as a method to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. I thought we might talk more about what that is, and how best to practice it, so that you can stay safe and healthy. What is social distancing? Social…
With all of the news and changes surrounding COVID-19, anyone can feel overwhelmed and anxious. Adjusting to challenges of the new recommended restrictions related to COVID-19 can be stressful. We know that some stress helps to build a stronger immune system. Too much stress can lead to a weakened immune…
I think most people are feeling a little stressed lately. There are a few very practical things that you can do to stay calm when the world around you seems to be spinning out of control. Here are some things that you can do to help you manage your stress….
If you are like most people, you have probably been wondering if there is a way to boost your immune function to protect you against infection. Unfortunately, there is also plenty of misinformation that can make it challenging to know what to do. Let’s talk about what you can do…
It has been a few weeks since we last talked about the coronavirus. A lot has changed since then, so I thought an update was in order. To start, they changed the abbreviation that was assigned to the novel coronavirus. It is now being abbreviated as COVID-19. Even though we…
High blood pressure is a common problem in our country. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Untreated high blood pressure significantly increases your risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and other serious health problems. High blood…