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COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says
Covid-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says A new study found that daily meditation can boost the body's immune system and help fight off diseases and viruses. Researchers reported that the findings could have implications for immune-related conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and COVID-19, according to a report from University of Florida Health published on Tuesday, Dec. 14. UF Health said more than 100 people participated in the study, attending a silent retreat for eight days where they meditated for 10 hours each day. Researchers collected blood samples weeks prior to the retreat, directly before, directly after and months af…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically
Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically It has been shown that seasonal allergies are a result of increased inflammation in the body, stemming from a weakened immune system. Ninety percent of your immune system’s defenses originate in the intestine, so maintaining a healthy GI tract ultimately plays an important role in reducing the effects of allergens. One way to achieve this is to avoid medications such as antacids, NSAIDS and antibiotics, because they can weaken the intestinal wall’s protective barrier. If you’re looking for holistic alternatives to a daily antihistamine, following are some tips that are commonly recommended b…

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Eat Well, Sleep Well, Be Well: How To Stay Safe And Sane During The Coronavirus Pandemic Eat Well, Sleep Well, Be Well: How To Stay Safe And Sane During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Eat Well, Sleep Well, Be Well: How To Stay Safe And Sane During The Coronavirus Pandemic Many things affect your immune system adversely. Two key factors among those? What you eat and your stress levels. Both are more important than ever as you fill your grocery cart in preparation of hunkering down under the threat of coronavirus. Comfort food, especially in this unprecedented time, has its place, but your shopping cart shouldn’t only contain chocolate chip cookies, ice cream and potato chips. While the best defense against colds, flus and other illnesses is a year-round offense of eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep, several nutrients do play a role in enhanc…

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COVID-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice? COVID-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice?
Covid-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice? While the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) has proven deadly to many, a larger portion of the population that contracts the disease will only experience moderate symptoms, health officials said. It has been established that the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus is spread person-to-person within a six-foot range when a person coughs or sneezes. It is also possible for the virus to live on hard surfaces, which can then be spread by touching one’s mouth, nose or eyes. Earlier story: COVID-19 - Coronavirus Can Remain In Air 3 Hours, Live On Some Surfaces 2-3 Days, Tests Show According to …

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by Zak Failla
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When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor
When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor Something that often causes concerned parents to call their child’s pediatrician is when their child has a fever. They want to know if they should simply make their child comfortable, give fluids and wait it out, or whether it’s a sign of something serious and they should take their child to the doctor right away. Here’s how to know. A fever is the body’s normal immune response to bacteria and viruses The more the body temperature rises, the harder it is for germs to survive. Also, a fever stimulates the immune system into producing more white blood cells, antibodies and the protein interfe…

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