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Documentary: Tracking Down the Origin of COVID-19
Early in 2020 a novel coronavirus, reportedly originating in China, began aggressively spreading throughout the world.1 By March, the epidemic caused by the coronavirus, named COVID-19, had caused a pandemic, according to the World Health Organization.2 By April, there were 1.6 million cases worldwide in 177 countries, according to The New York Times.3 Did the pandemic “just happen” as did other pandemics of the past, like plague or AIDS? No, says an alarming documentary from The Epoch Times, “Tracking Down the Origin of the...
read moreCould Fasting Lower High Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the measurement of the force your blood exerts on your arteries as it moves throughout your body. Normally this pressure rises and falls throughout the day. But when it stays consistently elevated it may damage your heart and cause other health problems. When the American Heart Association (AHA) and other health organizations changed the definition of high blood pressure,1 a large influx of people who had once been considered healthy were suddenly diagnosed with high blood pressure. Using the new measurement of 130/80, the...
read morePandemic Causes Highest Unemployment Since Great Depression
The U.S. unemployment rate may skyrocket to 32.1% in the second quarter of 2020, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.1 Previously, the highest rate of unemployment in U.S. history was 24.9%, which occurred in 1933 during the Great Depression.2 The figure comes from “back-of-the-envelope” estimates, in which the St. Louis Fed attempted to quantify the financial fallout from social distancing measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the economy crippled, and layoffs ensuing, an unprecedented number of...
read moreYou Can Control Fear
In just a few short weeks the world has changed. The SARS-CoV-2 virus that triggers the infection commonly known as COVID-19 was officially called a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization on January 30, 2020.1 Concern over the spread of the virus has triggered a cascade of events with far-reaching consequences. A two-week unilateral truce has been called in Yemen2 to prevent viral spread, stores are closing; and there is a quiet spread of fear created by daily news headlines claiming more deaths,...
read moreSome Hospitals Are Firing Doctors for Wearing Masks
The first publicly reported case of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 was reported in Wuhan, China, December 21, 2019. According to Pro-Med International Society for Infectious Diseases,1 those first patients had clinical signs consistent with viral pneumonia. On January 21, 2020, the first confirmed case had reached the U.S. It was an individual living in Washington state who had recently visited Wuhan, China.2 The second case appeared January 24, 2020, in Illinois;3 this was also someone who had recently returned from Wuhan, the epicenter of...
read moreFauci Backpedals on Vitamin C and D Recommendations
As reported in my April 7, 2020, article “Vitamins C and D Finally Adopted as Coronavirus Treatment,” the largest hospital system in New York, Northwell Health, has been giving COVID-19 patients admitted into intensive care 1,500 milligrams of intravenous vitamin C three to four times a day in conjunction with the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, both of which have shown promise in coronavirus treatment.1 According to Dr. Andrew G. Weber, a pulmonologist and critical-care specialist affiliated...
read moreBill Gates — Most Dangerous Philanthropist in Modern History?
While philanthropy is considered noble, some philanthropists appear to be doing far more harm than good with their donated millions. Bill Gates, who cofounded Microsoft in 1975, is perhaps one of the most dangerous philanthropists in modern history, having poured billions of dollars into global health initiatives that stand on shaky scientific and moral ground. Gates’ answers to the problems of the world are consistently focused on building corporate profits through highly toxic methods, be it chemical agriculture and GMOs, or...
read moreThe Red Tape of Testing for Coronavirus
The U.S. has failed to effectively implement widespread testing for COVID-19, allowing rates of infection to climb and extended stay-at-home orders to persist. Other countries, such as South Korea and Singapore, responded with aggressive testing early on, minimizing further spread and suppressing transmission of the virus without widespread shutdowns. Mike Ryan, head of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies Programme, told NPR, “We’ve seen examples in places like Singapore and [South] Korea, where governments...
read moreHow to Improve Zinc Uptake to Boost Immune Health
Remarkably, prominent physicians have been paraded in the media saying it’s impossible to strengthen your immune system to beat the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It’s hard to understand this kind of ignorance still pervades the conventional medical system — and that they can get away with criticizing people who offer proof to the contrary. Your immune system is your first line of defense against all disease, especially infectious disease, and there are many different ways to boost your immune system and improve its function. One...
read moreCan the Japanese Raisin Tree Protect Your Liver and Brain?
Alcohol has been accepted as part of nearly all societies for ages. When many people think of socializing and entertainment, it’s often with a drink in hand. While most are familiar with excessive alcohol use and alcoholism, it’s not usually considered a dangerous drug. But nothing could be further from the truth. In the U.S., approximately 88,000 people die each year from alcohol-related causes.1 As of this writing, that is far more than flu or COVID-19. Underage drinking may interfere with normal brain development and can...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: COVID-19, Gardening and Biology
1 More than 99% of fatalities from COVID-19 in Italy occurred among people who had: Genetic predisposition Underlying medical conditions According to a study by The Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Italy’s national health authority, more than 99% of fatalities from COVID-19 occurred among people who had underlying medical conditions. Learn more. Been exposed to a family member with the disease Visited a hospital 2 Which of the following is the largest funder of the World Health Organization? Coca-Cola Co. The Ford Foundation The...
read moreBFR Training for Health and Well-Being
In this interview, Mario Novo, doctor of physical therapy, discusses the many health benefits of blood flow restriction (BFR) training. It’s a phenomenally easy way to take control of your health, especially if you’re elderly. I don’t know of any intervention that will improve your health as dramatically. BFR training was developed by Dr. Yoshiaki Sato in Japan over 50 years ago. In Japan, BFR training is known as KAATSU, which translates into “additional pressure.” It’s a perfectly descriptive name, as the...
read moreA Review of Helpful Antiviral Strategies
In this interview, recorded April 7, 2020, Dr. Andrew Saul, editor-in-chief of the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, brings us new updates and insights into the COVID-19 pandemic. Since our March 17, 2020, interview, which focused on the use of vitamin C, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, made the prediction that SARS-Cov-2 would kill anywhere from 100,000 to 240,000 Americans,1 which is still far less than the original prediction of 2.2 million.2 However, even that prediction has...
read moreTips if You’re Pregnant During Coronavirus Pandemic
A fever, cough and shortness of breath are some of the symptoms of COVID-19. The CDC is warning older adults and those with underlying medical conditions that they may have an increased risk for serious complications.1 Based on current information, it’s also believed that healthy pregnant women have the same risk as those without underlying medical conditions.2 This is different from other coronaviruses and flu, which are more likely to infect and cause severe symptoms in women who are pregnant.3 Data show that if a woman has a severe...
read moreSystems Biologist Speaks Out About COVID-19 Response
Today, we continue to provide you information about the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of this recording, April 6, 2020, there are more than 1.4 million cases worldwide and 370,000 confirmed cases in the U.S., with New York City being one of the hotspots.1,2 Here, I interview Shiva Ayyadurai, who has a Ph.D. in systems biology from MIT. What Is Systems Biology? His academic background gives Ayyadurai a slightly different perspective on this outbreak, as it focuses on the foundational causes of disease rather than the conventional medical...
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