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Vitamin D and COVID-19

Did you know low storage levels of vitamin D contribute to higher risk of getting sick and dying from COVID?

Learn the truth behind many commonly used sleep aids — which ones work and are safe to take on a regular basis.

COVID-19 wreaks havoc on the body’s tissues. Learn about Melatonin’s anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and immunomodulatory role in boosting our immune system and overall well-being.

Be Your Own Best Friend

Personal stories from a Buddhist Monk, a long-distance hiker, and other seclusion-seekers about how to be alone without feeling lonely.

BlogPayal BhandariNovember 10, 2020covid, loneliness, social media, electronics, friend, mindfulness, mind and body

Why Communities of Color Are Hardest Hit by COVID-19

Health disparities faced by people of color are highlighted by the pandemic. Here I offer my advice for strategies to overcome COVID-19.

If Your Child Vapes, They Are 5 Times More Likely to Contract COVID-19

Researchers found those who vaped were 5 to 7 times more likely to be infected with COVID-19 and experience severe symptoms.

BlogPayal BhandariSeptember 8, 2020covid, vaping, Juul, infections, e-cigarettes

COVID-19 Impacts on Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition: Sounding the Alarm

Impacts of COVID-19 on the food sector are among its most visible and important economic consequences of the pandemic. Our rapid shift to meals at home, as opposed to meals at school, workplaces/institutions, and restaurants, brought a dramatic change in what we eat where people are purchasing more packaged foods. It is critical that everyone has access to healthy, nutritious, non-packaged fresh foods to support immune health and fight COVID-19.

Catching COVID-19 Again and What You Shouldn’t Take When Infected

You can catch SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) even if you are vaccinated. Immunity to coronaviruses that cause the common cold typically lasts between one and three years. This means that when you are re-exposed to the virus, your immune system produces proteins (called antibodies) that stops the virus in its tracks. Antibodies are essentially a little tag placed on the virus, marking it for destruction.

BlogPayal BhandariMay 5, 2020covid, immune boosters, viruses, integrative medicine, prevention

Drugs Used to Treat COVID-19

Conventional medicine has proven time and again that it has little to offer for the effective treatment of coronavirus (COVID-19). Many of the drugs prescribed are associated with dangerous side effects that compromise the body in the long run. Learn about some natural remedies which are effective at treating viral infections and keeping you safe.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective on COVID-19

Cochrane review of scientific studies concluded that Chinese Medicine may be as effective or more so than pharmaceutical antiviral medication in treating COVID.

BlogPayal BhandariMarch 31, 2020covid, Chinese medicine, integrative medicine, TCM

How Not to Get Sick From Coronavirus

Many coronaviruses can cause illness in humans and animals, from the common cold to serious diseases. The virus can easily mutated and vaccination may not be effective in generating permanent immunity. Learn how to boost your immune system to help alleviate your chances of catching the virus and getting terribly sick.

BlogPayal BhandariMarch 24, 2020covid, viruses, immune boosters