Tag: Mind & Body

Minimalist Self-Improvement

I think of self-improvement as a subcategory of philosophy. It deals with some of the most practical questions of life, the kinds of questions that any person intent on living well will ask themselves from time to time. Questions such as, “What are some goals that are worth aiming for?” and “How do I change…


Labs With No One to Run Them: Why Public Health Workers Are Fleeing the Field

There were days, nights and weekends in the early months of the pandemic when Denise Von Bargen was the only person running covid tests at the public health lab in Ventura County. She once had eight or nine employees to assist her, but, one by one, they had all retired or left for other jobs….


Anti-Inflammatory Golden Milk

Golden milk or haldi ka doodh is a warming beverage that dates back to ancient Ayruvedic tradition and was consumed to promote optimal health.  You’ve probably heard of the profound health benefits of turmeric, namely it’s constituent curcumin.   Curcumin, the phytonutrient responsible for turmeric’s vibrant yellow-orange hue is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammator.  Because of these powerful…


Doctor Says He Was Fired for Trying to Treat COVID-19 Patients With Ivermectin

A Mississippi doctor was fired for attempting to treat COVID-19 patients with ivermectin, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat parasites. Dr. John Witcher, an emergency room physician at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Yazoo City, said he was terminated for taking several COVID-19 patients off Remdesivir, which is approved by the FDA…


Long-Term Blood Sugar History Predicts Risk of Severe COVID-19 Among Diabetics

According to a new study, diabetics who have poorly managed their blood sugar levels over the long term are nearly 50 percent more likely to wind up in intensive care if they contract COVID-19. The study looked at several potential impacts to COVID-19 severity in diabetes patients and also found that common diabetes-control medications could…


Fauci: Federal Officials Not Changing ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Definition for Now

White House pandemic adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said that despite his recent comments, currently two doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, provide full vaccination. Several days ago, Fauci said that the definition of what it means to be fully vaccinated will likely change…


CDC: Influenza Virus Detections on the Rise Across US

Influenza virus detections are rising across the United States, federal health officials said in their most recent influenza update. In its weekly flu surveillance report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that influenza activity remains low but is on the rise. “The number of influenza viruses detected by clinical and public health labs…


What You Need to Know About Early Treatment for COVID

Dr. Pierre Kory is one of the leaders in the movement to provide early treatment for COVID infection. Kory is a critical care physician (ICU specialist), triple board certified in internal medicine, critical care and pulmonary medicine, and is part of the Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC), which was among the first to publish…


Do You Really Need That Multivitamin, or Is It Just a Waste?

The scenario of widespread disease has been slowly but surely infiltrating our society, and whether it was on purpose or by accident, the results have been catastrophic to every living thing on the planet. Whether it is depleted soils, chemically driven agriculture, prescription medications, GMOs, or treated water, we have erroneously believed those in authoritative positions…


What Are the Best Probiotics for a Healthy Immune System?

Our health landscape is changing rapidly and we find ourselves in a new era. An era of degrading food supply, systemic inflammation, and overuse of drugs, including antibiotics. Living in our modern world takes its toll and we see it in our practices every day. Antibiotics are failing, superbugs are on the rise, and digestive…