As we head into this fall, almost every patient I see is concerned about the health of his or her immune system.
Between hurricanes and smoke from the wildfires, not enough exercise and too much sugar, and feeling run down from the constant stress of this “new normal”, it’s time to take a look at how we got here and make a plan to optimize your health now!
Because over the last 50 years, the rates of chronic diseases have been rising in America and around the world. Conditions, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity have resulted in an increased incidence of diabetes, heart disease and strokes, chronic kidney and lung disease.
60% of American adults have one of these chronic diseases and 40% have two or more, according to our own CDC. Let that reality sink in.
When these conditions occur along with obesity (as they so often do), it’s called Metabolic Syndrome and a whopping 30% of Americans (and almost one-quarter of the world’s population) have this lethal combination. (1)
Metabolic Syndrome creates a state of chronic inflammation - which impairs our immune response and predisposes to the worst outcomes of COVID-19.
Each of these conditions occurs in a state of chronic inflammation, which impairs the ability of our immune system to respond properly to exposure to a range of infections, including COVID-19. (2) It is interesting to see how the chronic disease burden evolves into metabolic syndrome and how together, set the stage for a viral pandemic.
In a brilliant article entitled “A Pandemic Within A Pandemic”, my esteemed mentor, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, connects the dots between the global epidemic of metabolic syndrome, chronic inflammation and an increased risk of COVID-19. This article is a must-read for anyone who is deeply interested in the science behind this topic. (3)
So, despite what you might have heard or read, you don’t have to be sitting duck, just waiting to get sick!
Building a strong immune system really is your best defense against the pandemic this winter: there is so much you can do today to optimize your metabolism and immune response!
And I’m pouring it all into my new online course, The Healthy Immune Reset, starting September 29th!
In this fun 5-week adventure, I’ll make sure you get the tools you need to support your amazing immune system, keep inflammation in check and balance your metabolism (meaning, you’ll eat better, feel better and probably loose a few pounds)!
I’ll share the latest science on the top immune supportive foods, nutrients and herbs, along with delicious recipes booklets and cooking videos. An example? Let me show you how to whip up a fast, versatile and delicious SuperFood Bowl that the whole family will love!
Plus, I’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to make the lifestyle changes needed to strengthen your immune system, so you can go into this winter stronger than when the pandemic began.
Remember, if you don’t take care of yourself, who will? It really is time to tune into your own health and invest in an action plan to grow stronger now. It beats the alternative, right?
And, because it is online, you can do it at your own pace, and in the safety and comfort of your own home.
So are you ready for a reset? Check out https://drsallyonline.com where you’ll find all the details.
Class starts soon, so don’t miss out!
Stay tuned and stay healthy,
Dr. Sally
Since I wrote this article, so much has changed and it hasn't been good news. So, I want you to take control by boosting your health and immunity with a few simple switches that include nutrient-dense recipes and better immune-supporting food choices. Join me now for my new online, self-paced course, The Good Food Way to Power Up Your Immune System that includes videos of my best healing recipes, step-by-step cooking classes, strategies, and lifestyle changes all designed to help you thrive during these unprecedented times.
The added bonus is that this energizing and educational course also MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE to a healthy digestion, better sleep, and overall mental health.
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1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5866840/
2) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1568163720302269?via%3Dihub
3) https://medium.com/@jeffreyblandphd/covid-19-a-pandemic-within-a-pandemic-fd0f4fca373b