Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Addressing the skin is a gateway to overall health and well-being. Why? Because the skin is our largest visible organ and has many functions. Our skin gives us insight into our immune function, nutrition, oxidative stress, and metabolic issues. Additionally, it is our first line of defense against infection, environmental stressors, and […]
Vitamin D and COVID-19 Infection
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Our modern lifestyles limit our sun exposure due to developments such as automobiles, television, computers, video games, and other technological devices which promote indoor activities over outdoor pursuits. When you throw in COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders in addition to the majority of companies allowing their employees to work from home, this only exacerbates […]
Celebrate the Holidays Together While Staying Apart
Many have made the difficult choice this year not to gather with family for holiday traditions. Although this is a tough choice, many infectious disease experts agree that this is the best way to protect yourself and those you care about. Just because you are unable to gather in person does not mean you can’t […]