Zinc and its Role for Human Health – The Research Based Evidence

Zinc deficiency has been associated with an  increased risk of upper respiratory tract infections. Furthermore, evidence suggests that severe zinc deficiency depresses immune function. Consequently, a potential medical role of zinc for the treatment of Covid-19 has been highlighted. Currently, however, there is no evidence that taking zinc will protect against Covid-19 or make the … Read more

COVID-19, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and the Health of the Infant

At this time, very little is known about the effect of COVID-19 on pregnant women and infants. There are currently very few specific recommendations to pregnant women regarding the evaluation or management of COVID-19. With my daughter in law moving closer to the third trimester of her second pregnancy and my son in almost daily … Read more

POTS – Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

The postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of young people and usually becomes manifests between ages 14-45. It is characterized by an abnormal increase in heart rate without a significant change in blood pressure upon standing. It is estimated that at least 500 thousand Americans suffer from the disorder (1). Of this total, 25% … Read more

18 Questions and Answers About Fainting – Syncope Explained

Syncope is the medical term used to describe the phenomenon of fainting or passing out. Although syncope is common and frequently experienced by healthy people, it is often, quite wrongly indeed, considered a sign of frailty or illness. Indeed, history shows that fainting spells occurring under the attention and scrutiny of the public may have … Read more

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