COVID-19
Understanding the COVID-19 Response & Potential Benefit of NAC
If you’ve been reading our COVID-19 blog posts you’ve probably read about something called a “Cytokine storm.” While we haven’t yet given much explanation about it, you probably understand that it’s damaging to our bodies. So what is it, and why is it hurting us? Normally when our body encounters an antigen in our system, we have a number…
Read the RecipeCOVID Toes: Dermatological Symptoms of Coronavirus
COVID Toes: maybe you’ve caught wind of this strange new symptom associated with the Novel Coronavirus? Some children and young adults who have tested positive for COVID-19 are reporting painful and itchy plaques on their feet and hands. Research on this phenomenon is still new, with most findings coming out being sparse and non-specific on…
Read the RecipeThe Possible Role of Vitamin D in Suppressing Cytokine Storm and Associated Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
As COVID-19 continues its spread throughout our world, scientists are still trying to understand why the mortality rate of the illness varies dramatically across different populations. While it’s generally understood why older generations are hit harder by the virus than others, the reasoning behind why some younger or middle-aged people are also having severe cases…
Read the RecipeCOVID-19 & Co-morbidities
Chronic Conditions May Be a Factor The novel coronavirus appears to have a high mortality rate compared to other viruses like the seasonal flu or common cold, and has been found to hit some individuals especially hard. Understanding why this virus causes such severe cases in certain patients has been a focus for some researchers,…
Read the RecipeCOVID-19: The Potential Effectiveness of Melatonin
Can Melatonin Disrupt the Virus’ Pathology? One of the most dangerous aspects of this novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is its newness. We have never experienced this virus before and thus have to start from scratch when looking at treatment options. Thankfully many new studies are rapidly arising to answer this question. One such study was recently…
Read the RecipeCOVID-19: Studies on Reinfection Rates
Relapse vs. Reinfection With all the information being thrown around about COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, it’s pretty easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out. Here at Empowered Health, we believe knowledge is power, which is why we place such significance on valid scientific and up-to-date sources. Incorrect information can cause undue panic and stress, whereas…
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