Metabolic Syndrome Triples COVID Mortality
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Categories: Coronavirus, Health Blog
COVID is a pretty scary virus. More than 265,000 Americans have died from this illness to date. The current projections are that we could have as many as 400,000 by the end of this year. That means learning what we can do to protect ourselves and our families is extremely important. Especially when we learn […]
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Physical and Mental Health During Coronavirus
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Categories: Coronavirus
We are 11 months in to this pandemic and it is still raging, in fact spiking in many parts of the US and the world. This has resulted in long-term stress for many of us. That stress can manifest in a variety of ways, affecting both our physical and mental health. As a Functional Nutritionist, […]
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Forest Fires Affect Your Air Quality
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Categories: Coronavirus, Health Blog
2020 will be remembered not only for Covid-19, but also the horrendous forest fire season in the western part of the United States. As I write this, Colorado is experiencing numerous fires, including the largest in the state’s history, and the evacuation zones grow closer. The thick heavy smoke brings a heaviness to our spirits […]
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Curtail Lingering Covid-19 Effects
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Categories: Coronavirus, Health Blog, Immune System
While most people who contract the coronavirus get better and are back to their normal routine rather quickly, about 10% of people experience lingering COVID-19 effects. This can include overwhelming fatigue, heart palpitations, muscle aches, and more for several weeks and even months. Fatigue lasting longer than six weeks is classified as chronic fatigue. I […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mania!
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Categories: Coronavirus, Health Blog, Weight Loss
Are you eagerly awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine so you can get back to normal life? Well, you might just have to think again—but probably not for the reasons that first pop into your mind. Are You Overweight? If you are overweight, you are not alone. The Center for Disease Control says that 71.6% of Americans […]
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