Are you freaking out about the coronavirus? Looking for more food-as-medicine solutions to support your family’s health during this time? Need a little reassurance to reduce the anxiety this pandemic is causing? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss emerging information about the coronavirus, new statistics on infection rates and what this means for you and your family. Learn about the connection of ACE 2 receptors, symptoms of coronavirus vs. cold and flu, and how you can best support your system during this time.
 
With evolution of the coronavirus pandemic over the past week, we are interrupting our regularly scheduled content to bring you up-to-date information about the mechanism of the virus, how it spreads and factors that put individuals at higher risk. The added stress and anxiety that self-quarantine, 24/7 news coverage and business and school closures is definitely NOT supportive of immune health, in fact stress can actually shut down the immune system! Learn how stress wreaks havoc on your body’s ability to fight, from reduced white blood cell activity to suppressed autophagy to depletion of micronutrients like Vitamin C and what you can do keep your immune system robust to the impact of stress! 
 
Also in This Episode:
Episode 179: Coronavirus and Immune Support
Symptoms of COVID-19
How COVID-19 Gets Into the Body
The ACE-2 Connection and How Herbal Compounds Can Support
SkullcapBerberine Boost
Sleep Support 
HesperidinBio-C Plus
Vitamin D and Virus SupportVitamin D Balanced Blend
Risk Factors for Coronavirus Vulnerability 
Cytokine Storm Why to Skip Elderberry During This Time!
Updated Coronavirus Kit
SupplementsRebuild Spectrum Probiotic
Targeted Strength Probiotic
Vitamin D Balanced Blend
Multidefense
Bio-C Plus
Adaptogen Boost
Cellular Antiox
Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey
Herbal Immune
Berberine Boost
Additional ProductsColloidal Silver
Herbal Throat Spray
XClear Nasal Spray
Doterra OnGuard Essential Oil Products
The Stress-Immune Connection
How Stress Impacts the BodyEpisode 56: Rebounding Your Body from Trauma
Episode 77: The Stress Connection to Autoimmune Disease
The Stress GI ConnectionGI Lining Support
Stress Reduction TechniquesWhy You Need SleepSleep Support
Relax and Regulate
How to Approach Exercise Under Stress
Mantra, Meditation and 4-7-8 Breath
Stress Supporting Supplements GabaCalm
Calm and Clear
Adaptogen Boost
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