Lately, there has been increased exposure to and diagnosis of the coronavirus infections in many states. More people are getting sick. Hospital admission rates have gone up. In some areas, inpatient capacity problems may develop. People in long term care facilities, meatpacking plants, any indoor place where people tend to congregate close together, elderly individuals,Continue reading “IGNORING THE THREAT OF COVID-19”
Category Archives: 2. Health and Coronavirus
AGING, ILLNESS, AND COVID-19
It is widely publicized that people over 60 years of age are more susceptible to serious illness from the coronavirus which is causing the current pandemic. Associated illnesses increase the risk of morbidity and mortality in elderly people who become infected with COVID-19. What is the problem that makes the demographic of the elderly moreContinue reading “AGING, ILLNESS, AND COVID-19”
SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART THREE
The following is the third and [so far] final blog on getting a good night’s sleep. Please refer back to parts one and two of this series. RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS) causes an urge to move your legs. Your legs become uncomfortable when you are lying down or sitting. Some people describe it as aContinue reading “SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART THREE”
SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART TWO
I want to offer additional advice on getting a good night’s sleep. This is critical for good health, but a problem for many people. Please refer to PART ONE of my series on sleep for an introduction and initial comments. Limit food and drink for 3-4 hours before going to bed. Getting up to urinateContinue reading “SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART TWO”
SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART ONE
Sleep is rejuvenating. When we sleep well, we have more energy. Our health is also better. For many, having a good nightly experience is an elusive goal. Patterns are the nature of life. Both structural and functional similarities pervade all that we observe. Human physiology and biochemistry are established patterns. How we live our livesContinue reading “SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART ONE”
DEADLY INFECTION OR DESTROYED ECONOMY? – THAT IS THE QUESTION
The primary worldwide strategy since the coronavirus pandemic has been to shelter at home, close down industry, and social distance. The purpose of this approach was to “flatten the curve” of serious illness to avoid putting too much pressure on health care systems. High numbers of seriously ill patients were projected by modelers, and thereContinue reading “DEADLY INFECTION OR DESTROYED ECONOMY? – THAT IS THE QUESTION”
FUNGUS IN ILLNESS and COVID-19
Fungus organisms are pervasive in our bodies and the environment. Yeast and mold are different types of fungus. These organisms grow extensively in the ground. They appear on clothing, buildings, materials, and foods. Relevant to human health, various forms of yeast are part of the normal microflora that inhabits and surrounds our bodies. SomeContinue reading “FUNGUS IN ILLNESS and COVID-19”
LIVING IN THE CORONA FUTURE
It just seems that it will be impossible to get back to the life we were used to before we knew of COVID-19. There are so many potential risks associated with letting down are guard. Will we feel comfortable sitting in restaurants, going to movie theaters, flying on airplanes? Will there ever be an effectiveContinue reading “LIVING IN THE CORONA FUTURE”
Micronutrients to Enhance Health and Resist COVID-19
COVID-19 is a virus that attacks cells. Winning the battle begins at the cellular level. Strengthening the cells builds resistance. Increasing the levels of micronutrients in the cells improves their overall health. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals. Macronutrients are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Deficiency of micronutrients does not necessarily give any outward appearance of aContinue reading “Micronutrients to Enhance Health and Resist COVID-19”
Science and Antibiotic Usage Against COVID-19
Science is never a settled thing. Our understanding is constantly evolving. New scientific studies alter previous results. Take the example of postmenopausal estrogen use. Based on statistics that postmenopausal women have less heart disease and cancer, there was a period of time when this therapy was more commonplace. This was a number of years ago. Continue reading “Science and Antibiotic Usage Against COVID-19”
Health and Spirit by Dr. Jack Zoldan 