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Spread Facts not Virus

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health Prevention Behavior COVID-19
  1. Key to managing COVID-19 includes wearing masks, being outside when possible, distancing socially, prioritizing handwashing, taking personal responsibility, seeking accurate information, and consulting with doctors.
  2. Super spreaders are individuals who unknowingly transmit the virus to many others, often in dense indoor settings like parties, networking events, and religious gatherings.
  3. While reopening is crucial for mental health, it's important to continue following preventive measures like the MOSH PIT guidelines to reduce the risks until a vaccine is available.

Mitigate Risk

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Health Mental health Grief Wellbeing Prevention
  1. The risk of getting COVID-19 will never be zero until a vaccine is available, so focus on mitigating risks by wearing masks, social distancing, being outside, handwashing, and taking personal and public responsibility.
  2. Grief is a natural response to loss and understanding the stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, finding meaning) can help navigate the process and find healing.
  3. Change is inevitable, and while the current reality may be challenging, hope remains as people adapt to new norms, follow safety guidelines, and show kindness to one another.

Follow the Facts (Even When Painful, Inconvenient, and Easy to Ignore)

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Facts Prevention Pandemic Mental health
  1. Coronavirus can be asymptomatic and easily spread, so staying vigilant is crucial.
  2. Nasal swab tests can have a high false negative rate, making it important to follow health guidelines despite negative results.
  3. Following facts and science, even when it's tough, is essential in protecting ourselves and our communities during the pandemic.

How to Avoid Jet Lag

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Prevention
  1. Jet lag occurs when your body's internal clock doesn't align with the local time, causing sleep issues and physical exhaustion.
  2. To prevent jet lag, rapidly adjust your internal clock before reaching your destination by creating a phase shift in your circadian rhythm.
  3. When traveling east, advance your clock by viewing bright light before your temperature minimum time; when traveling west, delay your clock by viewing light after your temperature minimum.
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The Cholesterol Times, Issue #008 -- Steinberg Strikes Back: The Cholesterol Wars

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Cholesterol Research Nutrition Prevention Medicine
  1. Cholesterol levels can be influenced by factors like inflammation, oxidation, and receptor dysfunction. Consider these factors when interpreting cholesterol levels.
  2. The protective effects of vegetables against lung cancer are dependent on the individual's genes. Having specific alleles can greatly impact the level of protection offered by vegetables.
  3. The bill proposed by Senator Richard Burr creates a close relationship between the government and pharmaceutical companies, potentially shielding vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits.

Small RCT Suggests Gargling With Iodine Clears the Virus in 4 Days

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Treatment Research Prevention Nutrition
  1. Gargling with povidone-iodine could clear the virus in 4 days as suggested by a small RCT.
  2. The study showed significant differences in virus clearance rates between different gargling solutions.
  3. More research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of povidone-iodine in larger groups and more severe cases.

How Dangerous Is the Indoor Air in Public Spaces?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Air Quality Masks Transmission Prevention Research
  1. In enclosed spaces, the number of people, time spent, and ventilation are crucial to minimize the risk of virus transmission.
  2. Coughing and speaking can release virus particles into the air, making enclosed environments potentially risky.
  3. Masks could help in indoor public spaces by blocking large droplets, though their effectiveness against aerosolization is still unclear.

Low Potassium Levels in COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition COVID-19 Diet Prevention
  1. Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) is common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, with potential causes including medications and kidney issues.
  2. Low potassium levels can lead to heart issues like palpitations and arrhythmias, especially in severe COVID-19 cases.
  3. Ensuring an adequate potassium intake through diets rich in fruits and vegetables or supplements can help reduce the risk of hypokalemia.

A Few Interesting COVID-19 Studies From Today

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Nutrition Research Vitamins Prevention
  1. One study showed promising results for tocilizumab in reducing mortality from COVID-19, specifically reducing ICU admission and ventilation need.
  2. Bovine lactoferrin, when given to pregnant women, has shown to cut IL-6 levels in half, which could be relevant in COVID-19 treatment.
  3. A small study from Singapore indicated that a combination of vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin B12 may be helpful in reducing the risk of initiating oxygen therapy for COVID-19 patients.

“Leaky Blood Vessels” May Underlie Clotting in COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Nutrition Exercise Treatment Prevention
  1. Hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are strongly linked to severe COVID-19 outcomes due to systemic clotting, potentially caused by "leaky blood vessels"
  2. Exercise is crucial as it can decrease the permeability of blood vessel walls, making home exercise important during lockdowns
  3. Citrulline, zinc, and antioxidants may play a role in supporting the endothelium and potentially help prevent clotting dysfunction in COVID-19

The First Zinc and COVID-19 Study in Humans: Very Promising

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements COVID-19 Research Prevention
  1. A recent study suggests that zinc may have promising benefits in treating COVID-19 patients.
  2. The study found that zinc usage was associated with lower risk of hospice care or death, decreased need for invasive ventilation, and increased chance of being discharged from the hospital.
  3. While the study does not prove cause and effect, it indicates that zinc may hold potential in COVID-19 treatment alongside other medications like hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.

Two New Vitamin D Studies

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Vitamin D COVID-19 Research Updates Prevention
  1. Vitamin D status below 30 ng/mL is linked to severe disease and mortality in COVID-19 patients from South Asian and Southeast Asian hospitals.
  2. New studies show the association between Vitamin D and COVID-19 severity extends beyond South and Southeast Asia, even to Europe.
  3. Maintaining 25(OH)D close to 30 ng/mL is still recommended, despite new insights from the recent studies.

The Second Study on Vitamin D and COVID-19 Is Now Out

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition COVID-19 Research Supplementation Prevention
  1. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of mortality for COVID-19 patients. Those with deficient vitamin D levels were almost all more likely to die.
  2. The study highlights the importance of maintaining vitamin D levels for COVID-19 patients to potentially reduce severe outcomes like respiratory failure.
  3. The findings have not changed much in terms of recommended vitamin D levels, but reinforce the necessity to monitor and potentially supplement vitamin D in COVID-19 patients.

Can Cats and Dogs Get COVID-19? An Emerging Controversy

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Animals COVID-19 Research Infection Prevention
  1. Experimental studies suggest young adult cats can get mild infections and spread the virus, while kittens can get very sick. Dogs show minimal vulnerability to infection under direct inoculation conditions.
  2. Research in Wuhan suggests about 14% of cats in pet hospitals and animal shelters got infected. Exposure to infected owners may lead to more effective antibodies in cats.
  3. A study involving cats and dogs in close contact with COVID-19-confirmed owners showed minimal signs of infection, despite sharing living spaces. Further research is needed to understand transmission and susceptibility in pets.

The Coronavirus May Circulate in a Community For 4-6 Weeks Before Detection

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Research Prevention Nutrition Hygiene
  1. The Coronavirus can spread in a community for 4-6 weeks before being detected, making it challenging to prevent further transmission.
  2. By the time the first case is identified, the virus has already spread significantly and may be harder to control.
  3. Research suggests COVID-19 cases double every few days prior to detection, highlighting the rapid spread and importance of proactive measures like hygiene and social distancing.

If You Lose Your Sense of Smell or Taste, What Are the Chances You Have COVID-19?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Symptoms Research Prevention Nutrition
  1. Losing the sense of smell or taste may indicate a 61.7% likelihood of having COVID-19, compared to the 5.3% predicted by flu-like symptoms.
  2. Preprints, which are studies not yet peer-reviewed, are crucial for rapidly evolving diseases like COVID-19. They provide valuable information quickly.
  3. Symptoms like loss of taste or smell may have a predictive value for COVID-19, although caution is advised due to study biases and varying rates of symptom occurrence.

Taking Advantage of the COVID-19 Throat Infection Study With Zinc and Copper [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Prevention Supplements COVID-19 Research
  1. Zinc can inhibit proteins involved in the replication of SARS-CoV in a way that may also work against SARS-CoV-2.
  2. Using zinc acetate lozenges could help prevent rhinoviruses from docking in the nose, mouth, and throat tissue.
  3. Copper, though not a strong viral replication inhibitor, can be toxic to certain coronaviruses on surfaces, making it worth exploring for safe topical delivery to mucous membranes.

ACE2 Explains Why Smoking Leads to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Prevention
  1. Smoking is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes, with smokers having higher ACE2 levels in their lungs.
  2. Smokers have more mucus-producing cells in their lungs, which can lead to increased ACE2 expression.
  3. Quitting smoking can decrease ACE2 expression in the lungs and may be protective against severe outcomes, highlighting the importance of controlling ACE2 levels.

If You Are Sick, What Are the Chances It’s the Coronavirus? [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Nutrition Research Guidance Prevention
  1. In places with low reported cases, having a fever, muscle pain, or cough may mean a 5% chance of having COVID-19.
  2. Be prepared in areas with low case numbers for an increase over 2-3 weeks, similar to patterns seen in other regions like New York City.
  3. Consult a physician promptly if you suspect you have COVID-19, and remember this content doesn't constitute medical advice.

The COVID-19 Coronavirus Infects the Throat, Not Just the Lungs [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Prevention Research Nutrition Well-being
  1. COVID-19 infects the throat, not just the lungs, suggesting the virus first enters through the nose, mouth, or throat before reaching the lungs.
  2. Initial beliefs that the virus wouldn't infect the upper respiratory tract, like the throat, were challenged by new research findings.
  3. Comparisons to SARS indicate COVID-19 replicates faster in the upper respiratory tract, making it more contagious, before causing severe lung damage.

Can Quercetin or EGCG Reduce the Risk of COVID-19? [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Nutrition Supplements Prevention
  1. Both Quercetin and EGCG have shown potential as zinc ionophores
  2. The concentrations needed for Quercetin and EGCG to act as zinc ionophores are far higher than what can be achieved through oral supplements
  3. Quercetin may inhibit a key enzyme of SARS-CoV-2, but further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in infected cells

A French Trial Suggests Hydroxychloroquine is Promising Yet Risky, but Wasn’t Randomized

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Nutrition Medication Research Prevention
  1. Hydroxychloroquine showed promising results in reducing virus presence, especially when combined with azithromycin.
  2. The non-randomized trial had significant dropouts and risks associated with the drug.
  3. The lack of randomization makes it difficult to establish a clear cause-and-effect relationship, urging cautious observation instead of quick conclusions.

Start Here for Fatty Liver Disease

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Liver health Diet Supplements Prevention
  1. Start with the article 'Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Silent Epidemic of Nutritional Imbalance' for insights on fatty liver disease
  2. Learn about oxidative stress and its impact on fatty liver disease in Lesson 9 of 'The Antioxidant System'
  3. Explore various topics related to fatty liver disease such as choline, carbohydrates, fats, refined foods, and more through the provided links

My Interview with Dr. Mercola On Cholesterol, Vitamin K, Insulin, Blood Lipids, CT Scans, Calcification, and Heart Disease

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 12
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Disease Prevention Interview Content
  1. Cholesterol is beneficial for health and has been unnecessarily demonized.
  2. Vitamin K2 from foods like egg yolks and cheese can protect against atherosclerosis by inhibiting blood vessel calcification.
  3. Insulin plays a crucial role in protecting against atherosclerosis by promoting thyroid activity and supporting LDL receptor function.

The Curious Case of Campbell’s Rats — Does Protein Deficiency Prevent Cancer?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 23 Sep 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Cancer Prevention
  1. Exploring the relationship between protein deficiency and cancer prevention in Campbell's rats.
  2. Link to an article on the curious case of Campbell's rats and the potential impact of protein deficiency on cancer prevention.
  3. The blog post discusses the interesting topic of whether protein deficiency might play a role in preventing cancer.