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Coronavirus…Your Best Defense – Functional Medicine DOES Play A Role
Coronavirus…Your Best Defense
Digestive symptoms may be the first sign of infection…
We are in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and I wanted to share with you some information that hopefully you find helpful. I see this COVID-19 from two different perspectives. You are already aware of the precautions you can take to avoid exposure to the virus such as limiting social contact, washing your hands, etc. I would like to emphasize what you can do to prepare to body if you are exposed to the virus. You can take all of the recommended precautions and still become infected. The common symptoms most doctors are looking for include: The CDC reported that digestive symptoms of the virus include: Experts have also reported that: “Clinicians must bear in mind that digestive symptoms may be a presenting feature of COVID-19…suspicion may need to be raised earlier in these cases rather than waiting for respiratory symptoms to emerge.” The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 reported that “Diarrhea and other digestive symptoms are the main complaint in nearly half of coronavirus patients…the early stages of the outbreak show that digestive problems are prevalent in many patients with COVID-19.” Regardless of all the precautions one may take, the possibility of becoming infected are still very high. Cases are underreported and many have the virus and don’t even know it; this will result in high rates of infection. For most people, getting the virus does not represent any significant danger. The elderly and those with other health conditions are the most at risk: “It’s very clear that this virus has greater mortality and morbidity in older individuals and those with chronic conditions,” says Mark Mulligan, director of NYU Langone Health’s division of infectious diseases and immunology in New York. Our patients are telling us every day how surprised they are that they are feeling well and NOT GETTING SICK! “I did not get a cold or the flu this year” or “Everyone in my household is sick but I am doing great.” Most of your immune system is located in and around your digestive system. Your best defense against the coronavirus is a healthy immune system. Taking care of your gut is the best way to support your immune system. A healthy gut is the foundation of a healthy immune system. A healthy immune system is your best defense against the coronavirus. It is also the main system that needs to be addressed if you have any immune system disease, such as an autoimmune disease. In summary, do what you can to avoid exposure but don’t neglect the other half of this virus equation…prepare your immune system to defeat the virus in the event that you do become infected. With the help of a functional medicine doctor you can optimize your immune system. Functional medicine not only deals with reversing chronic diseases; it also focuses on prevention of disease…including the coronavirus. Take care of your immune system! If you would like more information about functional medicine and integrative medicine or Dr. Sexton go to napervilleintegratedwellness.com Do your own research, inform yourself and ask lots of questions. When collecting information, you MUST consider the source. There is no shortage of false, misleading, outdated, profit-driven and utterly biased information in healthcare today; even from the most respected sources and organizations. This approach to healthcare is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. This article is for information purposes and is not a substitute professional healthcare services. Contact our office for more information.
The earliest signs of infection can be digestive symptoms!
The medical system has no treatment for the virus…so what about a functional medicine?
Your best (and only) defense is a healthy immune system!
Your gut and your immune system
What supports a healthy gut and healthy immune system?
The purpose of functional medicine is:
Understanding how the body works, knowing how and where to investigate health issues, knowing what to look for, understanding the significance of what is found and creating a plan of action to reverse and correct the root cause the health problems.
My wish for you…health, happiness and a better quality of life!