Every time we eat, we are either feeding disease or fighting it. This has never been more apparently necessary than it is today. The good news is, there are so many foods that boost immunity, it's certain that there are some that will fit your individual tastes, unique health profile and lifestyle. As always, getting your daily intake of vitamins and minerals from your food before needing to supplement is best. Increase your Vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of our biggest immune b

Our immune systems are our body’s first line of defense. This is true for ANY pathogen, at any time. In light of the current coronavirus, the topic of immunity has stepped up to center stage. As with any pathogen, if your immune system is healthy, you may still contract the virus or bacteria (yes, even healthy people get ‘sick’). You may or may not show symptoms, you may exhibit mild symptoms or you may experience more severe symptoms. Supporting your immune system with daily

As some of you may know, I have been providing antibody testing for food intolerances to clients of my health coaching practice since 2015. My diagnostic testing partner has created an FDA-approved antibody test for COVID-19. If you are wondering whether or not taking this test may be right for you, please feel free to reach out to me for further discussion. During our current COVID-19 crisis, the importance of reliable, accessible testing to screen for the disease has become

Most of us know that melatonin is a sleep aid but it’s much more than that!! Melatonin, a hormone made by the pineal gland, has an antibacterial effect on white blood cells (an indicator of an infection), reduces oxidative lung injury and reduces cell inflammation during viral infections! No surprise then, when the connection between melatonin and COVID-19 became apparent. There is now significant data showing that these properties are proving to have beneficial recovery outc

When you shower, alternate between hot and cold water! Yup, it’s that simple! Exposure to cold temperatures via cold water increases your circulation and helps minimize inflammation. Keeping inflammation down is key to building immunity. And, the added bonus is, you’ll burn more fat. Oh, the human body!!! Believe it or not, our bodies want to be a bit uncomfortable! Our bodies want to be kept guessing what’s coming up next. When you keep your body guessing and you feed it cle

During this time of quarantine and social distancing, almost everything we do has become virtual. As Ive been now zooming, webexing, or face timing with my clients, many have asked me why I don’t post the different things I suggest they do to boost their immunity and stay healthier. Immunity building is now at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Health is the most important resource on earth. We’ve all been getting lots of prevention tips such as washing hands and social distan