How Glucose Is Required For Viral Infections. In order to replicate itself a virus hijacks the cell and it’s glucose using machinery for energy. This is a great, but highly technical article that describes exactly this process. Viral Hikacking Of Cellular Machinery Conclusions (from article cited below): “Many studies have demonstrated that viruses reprogram cell […]
90% of Adults Hospitalized For COVID-19 Have Significant Chronic Health Problems
Good News, Bad News. 90% of those adults hospitalized for severe COVID19 complications have a significant underlying health condition with a significant skew towards older people. The most common risk factors are being older (particularly older than 65), hypertension, obesity, chronic lung disease, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease. The hospitalization rate during the four-week period […]
Nutrition Factors To Consider for Immune Function
Key Nutritional Factors For The Immune System, Diet and Supplementation. Keeping blood sugar down is critically important (as you can see in many other articles on this blog). High insulin levels will cause changes in your immune system that can drive problems including inflammation. Avoid spiking blood sugar. This means eliminating sugar (especially added sugars […]
Understanding The Devastating Real Costs Of Diabetes
Research from the American Diabetes Association shows the total costs associated with those diagnosed with diabetes was $327 billion includes $237 billion in direct medical costs and $90 billion in reduced productivity. $1 out of every $7 spent on health care is related to diabetes and it’s complications. Diabetics have an average medical expenditure of […]
Eat A Better Breakfast for Better Energy, Weight Loss, and Blood Sugar Management
Eat A Better Breakfast for Better Energy, Weight Loss, and Blood Sugar Management. “I don’t understand why I keep gaining weight and I’m hungry all the time. I eat a good breakfast loaded with healthy whole grains!” A common thing we hear or think is that a healthy breakfast is loaded with grains and sugar. […]
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