Functional Medicine Optimizing Immune Function
BEHAVIOR Hand washing: The most well-established way to prevent respiratory infections such as influenza and coronavirus is frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water.
BEHAVIOR Hand washing: The most well-established way to prevent respiratory infections such as influenza and coronavirus is frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water.
Achieving better sleep can lead to many health improvements. This list of suggestions for better sleep is not meant to be implemented in its entirety.
Stress is an integral part of everyday living. While stress by itself is not inherently a negative experience, prolonged stress can be quite harmful to
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), often referred to as “Indian ginseng” or “winter cherry,” is a cornerstone herb in Ayurvedic medicine, India’s traditional healing system, for thousands

During a time of heightened potential infection from cold, flu, or COVID, favorably modulating immune function and healthy lifestyle factors can be an important strategy
Acute or chronic stress can trigger an overactive sympathetic nervous system, resulting in high oxidative stress and decreased melatonin production. The immune system functions at
Brain fog, a common and frustrating symptom characterized by a feeling of mental sluggishness, difficulty concentrating, memory issues, and a general lack of mental clarity,