For most of us, there has never been a time where infections have taken precedence at the forefront of our minds. For many of us, this creates fear and for some, lost income that they can’t afford to lose. Now, more than ever, natural medicine is being used to improve immune resilience.
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You may have heard of the MTHFR gene (one of many methylation genes) and it’s consequences to fertility and health.
Put as simply as possible, methylation is a biochemical process whereby a methyl group, is transferred to a substrate such as DNA, RNA, neurotransmitters, hormones, immune cells or nerve cells to make new compounds. These new compounds can then complete their tasks in the body which includes detoxification, DNA and RNA synthesis and repair, gene regulation, neurotransmitter production, hormone regulation, energy production, cell membrane repair, fat metabolism, myelination, and immune function. What a list!
For many of us, the current global pandemic has made our immune health a priority. I’m not going to say the “c” word, frankly we’ve all heard it enough and the word alone creates panic and fear. When we consider appropriate immune support during this time, there’s not yet a lot of evidence-based research because the virus is new. So, in supporting your immune system, as holistic health practitioners we take it back to basics; it’s a respiratory viral infection.
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The current COVID-19 pandemic has us all in unchartered territory and you may be starting to take steps to strengthen your immune system. Carolyn has some advice for how to support your immune system with straight forward tips and from reducing your exposure to which vitamins to take.
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