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Tagged as covid-19

Do Vinegar and Other Green Cleaners Work on COVID-19?
Looking to avoid harsh cleaners while still protecting the family against the novel coronavirus? You might be tempted to stick with a natural product, or even straight vinegar, to avoid the chemicals in traditional cleaners. But it’s important to make sure the cleaners you’re using are actually doing the job. Are vinegar and “green” cleaners enough to fight off COVID-19? - It’s important to keep your...
April 13, 2020
What's the Likelihood of a Resurgence After the First Wave?
Many US residents are anxious to know when the quarantine and stay-at-home orders will come to an end. Right now, the answers appear vague, at best. The timeframe will depend on how fast we can stop the coronavirus from spreading, and whether we can avoid a resurgence after the first wave ends. So we wondered, how likely is a resurgence? The virus’s pattern in China may offer some clues. China’s numbers...
April 13, 2020
Ibuprofen and the Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
You may have read the reports discussing ibuprofen use with the coronavirus, and if so, you might have also noticed there’s a lot of conflicting info going around. Is ibuprofen dangerous to take if you’re fighting the coronavirus? What if you took it in the week or two before you got sick? We dug deep to find the source of the original reports, and we found that the truth to the matter might be a little...
April 7, 2020
Tips for Staying Sane While Working From Home With Your Partner (or Roommates)
I work from home on a daily basis (yes, before COVID-19). My husband and I are both lucky enough not to have standard 9-5 office jobs, but he does work three to four days a week outside of our home. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, my husband and I now -both- work from home. Before, I used to say I didn’t want him to go to work and that I wanted him to stay home with me. Now, I've got what I wished...
April 7, 2020
Here’s Why (and How) to Socialize During Quarantine
We, humans, tend to be extremely -social- — thriving in a structured society and growing and advancing through our interactions. Most of us, even introverts, feel happier with at least some socializing in our lives. And this mental-health boost is too often ignored or underrated. It’s important that we feed our social needs despite the current isolation of quarantine and social-distancing. We’re more...
April 6, 2020
Elderberry Might Do More Harm Than Good During Coronavirus
Elderberry is a go-to for many people when cold and flu season comes around. It has real -antiviral properties-, making it a genuine preventative for many strains of infections. But herbalists are sending out alerts to earn people because those same incredible properties could make elderberry treatments dangerous for some people suffering from COVID-19 infections. Elderberry can be a great flu preventative,...
April 6, 2020
How to Stay Healthy During a Quarantine
Being under quarantine has been a challenge for many of us. It's hard to feel stuck. Maybe you didn't even want to go out but now that you can't it sure sounds good, doesn't it? But if your health routine was dependent on going to the gym, heading out for a run, or daily shopping trips for fresh veg, this is going to be a challenge. Staying healthy during a quarantine can feel hopeless, like you may...
April 6, 2020
What to Do When a Mass Quarantine Happens
Wow, this is a strange time we find ourselves in, isn' it? And it could get more serious before it gets better. The United States jumped to #1 in infection stats and at the current rate, we're unlikely to start the decline anytime soon. With more than 245,000 cases and over 6,000 reported deaths already — the exponential climb has begun and a mass quarantine, that is, strict federal orders to remain...
April 3, 2020
Eat Healthy During Quarantine: Things to Stock up On
Mandatory quarantines are hitting the nation, forcing people to stay indoors for their own wellbeing and that of others as the US leads the world in cases of COVID-19. What will the meals in your home look like over the coming weeks? What if it extends beyond a few weeks? Will you and your family have enough of the foods you need to remain healthy and keep your immune system at its best? - It’s important...
March 30, 2020
In Search of a Balanced Perspective on COVID-19
A lot of people have asked me to provide insight on the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all learning as we go. I’m sharing my current take on the issue, with the aim of providing a balanced, informative, and empowering perspective. I’m writing from a unique vantage point, as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner actively engaged in research and clinical practice, as an American living in Italy, and as someone...
March 30, 2020