Dr. Julie Chen Discusses Daily Immune Support on Bootstrapping in America In the Bootstrapping in America podcast with Kristi Ross, Dr. Julie Chen discusses her background, the catalysts that influenced her decision to pursue medicine and the one-a-day immune support vitamin that changed everything. During the show, Dr. Julie Chen also dives into the factors […]
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The Key to Better Immune Health Might Be in Your Gut When you think of “gut health,” what comes to mind? For most of us, we think about having great digestion, absorbing all the best nutrients from our food to stay energized, and avoiding issues like constipation, bloating, and gas. While these are all important […]
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Holiday Health Rut? Making Healthy EZ is Easier than You Think! The holidays are historically one of the most difficult times of the year when it comes to staying healthy. Stress, to-dos, and tempting treats abound, which can make staying on track with our healthy habits feel nearly impossible. But it doesn’t have to be […]
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Natural Nutrients to Boost Energy, Focus, and Mood In the rush of modern life, we’re all looking for better ways to get a boost of energy or help us be more productive. Many of us only make it through our days with the help of endless cups of coffee or sugary snacks. We end up […]
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9 Natural Essentials that Fight Inflammation Inflammation is one of our peskiest health problems. It is a clear contributing factor in nearly all our chronic health conditions and when left unmanaged, it can make us sick, stressed, and desperately searching for solutions. Thankfully, nature provides us with some powerful adaptogens and healing medicinals that help […]
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Mushrooms & Immunity: Important Safety Considerations Mushrooms and other fungi have long been used for their medicinal properties by traditional healing systems. They’ve recently gained widespread popularity and the modern herbalist can prescribe a variety of mushrooms to improve digestion, reduce anxiety, balance hormones, and even boost the immune system. You may even find a […]
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What Are the Pitfalls of Echinacea? Echinacea is famous for its supposed ability to fight the common cold and offer a natural immune boost. As such, it is a common ingredient in many immune-boosting supplements and teas. But, is echinacea really that effective in enhancing the immune function? And, more importantly, is it safe? Here […]
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Covid-19: June Updates and What We Need to Know Covid-19: June Updates. From shortages to lockdowns, frightening statistics to glimmers of hope, the coronavirus pandemic has taken our world for a ride. Since the early days of 2020, our understanding and reaction to this novel virus has evolved dramatically. June has marked a shift in […]
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The Effects of Stress on Immune Health At its core, stress is simply the body’s physical, mental, or emotional reaction to change. Stress is not only a normal part of life, but a helpful tool. It is stress that helps us act safely in times of danger, motivates us to succeed, and alerts us to […]
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Does Exercise Boost the Immune System? It’s no surprise that exercise is good for our health. Our bodies need to move to stay strong, flexible, and to keep our weight under control. But does exercise have any role in keeping the immune system healthy? As it turns out, exercise may be one of the best […]
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