22. Complementary and holistic tips for health during COVID and beyond

In this episode, we cover several holistic and complementary recommendations to help maintain your health throughout this COVID pandemic and beyond, to subsequent influenza seasons and really any time. We discuss specific foods to emphasize in your diet, and those to limit/avoid; the role of physical activity; sunlight, vitamin D, and grounding; and the importance of stress management/meditation.

Citations:

1. Article discussing vitamins and trace elements for immune support: Contribution of selected vitamins and trace elements on immune function. Wintergerst ES et al. Ann Nutr Metab. 2007;51(4):301-23.
2. American College of Sports Medicine article discussing the benefits of physical activity during the pandemic: http://www.acsm.org/all-blog-posts/acsm-blog/acsm-blog/2020/03/30/exercise-immunity-covid-19-pandemic
3. Overall integrative recommendations https://therapyworks.com.au/integrative-considerations-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/