Humidifiers to keep Covid Away?

Articles by Dr. Erdman are for informational purposes, and are not to be taken as specific medical advice.

 

“Flu season” has that name for multiple reasons. One that I preach about regularly is the “lack of sunshine” season, or loss of vitamin D in our bodies. Another is the cooler weather in the Northern hemisphere during winter months playing a role in viral particles being able to sustain themselves for longer periods of time.

But there is very recent research that shows the indoor humidity level also plays a key role in viral transmission rates.

Researchers from MIT collected data from 125 countries regarding Covid-19 cases and relative indoor humidity. They analyzed the data for three months. What they found was that relative indoor humidity (RH) had the most significant correlation with daily new cases and daily new deaths.

Fake Meat.. Fad or Fiction?

Articles by Dr. Erdman are for informational purposes, and are not to be taken as specific medical advice.

 

Have you joined the newest fad of eating fake meat? Have you been persuaded that the ‘Impossible Burger’ and ‘Beyond Meats’ burger are healthy options? Did you even look into what these things are made from? Don’t believe the hype, they are awful for your health and as sustainable food.

Let’s start at the very basic level of why they are bad. First you must know what linoleic acid (LA) is.  LA is an omega-6 fat which contributes to metabolic dysfunction. It is literally a metabolic poison that contributes to systemic inflammation. It is found in higher quantities in all grains and oils from them.

LA consumption should be minimal in our diets, less than 3-5 grams per day. Today, most diets contain 10-20 times that amount. This leads to severe insulin resistance, obesity, mitochondrial dysfunction, and loss of cell energy.