Iodine circulating in the blood is captured by numerous tissue sites and ends up in mucus secretions. These tissues include the salivary glands, nasal secretions, lungs and stomach. Tissues and mucus products containing iodine defend against invasion by bacteria and viruses. Respiratory and oral transmission are key pathways for viral infections. With enough supplementation, iodine can be ever-present and ready to defend in both the upper- and lower-respiratory systems as well as in the stomach.
The ADK formula serves many functions including maintaining health and promoting longevity. Seniors will benefit greatly from this formula. With careful consideration, including the COVID-19 flu, we have replaced some ingredients and added some others.
There are many herbal remedies for improving respiratory health. In this post we shortlist nine of these remedies, from around the world and across time, and briefly explain the respiratory health benefits of each. These herbs can be enjoyed as food, drinks and inhalants.
Immune Boosting Herbs Minor adjustments to our diet can go a long way to help prevent and overcome viral infections. Here we look at six immune boosting herbs which are used in traditional healing and also show promise in recent research. I will also...
As medical technology advanced, scientists gained enough insight to begin studying the causes of disease and two schools of thought emerged. One showed immediate and promising results while the other was more holistic in nature and, though sound in theory, could not readily offer the same clear evidence in terms of results. This dialogue began in Europe in the early 1800s and still continues in present times.
COVID-19, The Immune System and Stress (blog edit) Part II We have already posted a web article about managing the threats COVID-19 may pose to our physical and mental health. This blog post is a distilled version of that article. Vitamin E Vitamin E...
