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Jun 1, 2020 · Health & WellnessThe Many Ways to Protect Yourself in a Post-COVID Lockdown World
Here’s a silver lining in the pandemic we’re all stuck in the middle of. With each passing day, we learn more about the COVID-19 virus and how it behaves. That, in turn, inches us closer to winning the battle against it. But we’re still in the early stages, with many more questions than answers.
May 29, 2020 · Health & WellnessWeekly Roundup 5/24 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
May 25, 2020 · Health & Wellness6 New Mental Health Rules for the COVID-19 Era
Living through the COVID-19 era has taught us quite a few lessons, as well as given us the time to contemplate them. Though no one can say for sure what’s next, safe to say things will be different and, in ways we can’t yet imagine, challenging. Going forward, supporting our mental health will be just as important as taking care of our physical health as we make the transition to life after lockdown.
- May 22, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 5/17 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
May 18, 2020 · Health & WellnessStrengthen Your Viral Defenses with Vitamin D
We all can do a lot more to fortify our immune systems to help keep COVID-19 scourge at bay, namely: trading processed foods for healthy, whole foods; cutting sugar to the bone; getting plenty of sleep; practicing meditation and relaxation techniques; and moving as much as possible (without over-doing it) throughout the day. But here’s one more essential element to add to your anti-COVID-19 arsenal – vitamin D.
- May 15, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 5/10 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
- May 8, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 5/3 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
May 6, 2020 · Health & WellnessHealth Coach Tip - Smartphone Boundaries
With the Coronavirus shelter-in-place orders, many of us are spending way more time on our smartphones, tablets and computers. While staying connected with friends and family during the pandemic is especially important, it’s easy to find ourselves overloaded...
- May 1, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 4/26 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
Apr 27, 2020 · Health & Wellness6 Songs to Chase Away the COVID-19 Blues
As the days and weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic grind on, millions of people continue to wrestle with isolation, uncertainty and stress, whether they’re directly affected by the virus or not. It’s a strain on both mental and physical health.
- Apr 24, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 4/19 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
Apr 20, 2020 · Health & Wellness8 Ways to Fight Springtime Allergies in the COVID-19 Era
Daffodils, forsythia, crocuses -- they are, for most of us, those first harbingers of spring. The start of blooming season is usually a hopeful sight and an uplifting reminder that the cold dark days of winter are on the wane. But not everyone greets the new season with open arms.
Apr 18, 2020 · Health & WellnessObesity and Chronic Metabolic Disease are Killing COVID-19 Patients
Obesity and chronic metabolic disease is killing COVID -19 patients: now is the time to eat real food, protect the healthcare system, and save lives.
- Apr 17, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 4/12 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
Apr 13, 2020 · Health & Wellness13 Ways to Optimize Your Health to Fight COVID-19 and Beyond
As quarantining has continued over the past few weeks, I’ve found inspiration in Albert Einstein’s famous quote: “in the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity.” When it comes to our wellness, these times have given us the opportunity to put our everyday concerns on pause and rededicate ourselves to building healthy routines and habits (or upgrading our existing ones).
- Apr 10, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 4/5 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
Apr 6, 2020 · Health & Wellness6 Ways To Connect In The Age Of Social Distancing
Although it already feels far longer than just a few weeks, our new shelter-at-home lifestyle is still a shock to the system. For families not accustomed to 24/7 togetherness, the mental and emotional strains are significant, even as live-in companionship keeps loneliness at bay. But for those who live by themselves, finding connection in this age of social and physical distancing is more challenging than ever.
- Apr 3, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 3/29 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
Apr 1, 2020 · Health & Wellness12 Strategies for Self-Care While Social Distancing
Here are some tips for staying sane during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mar 30, 2020 · Health & Wellness9 Ways to Calm the Mind and Body in Difficult Times
In the past few weeks, we have seen life as we know it turned upside down. Our foundations, and much of what we considered to be our basic reality, have been badly shaken. Remaining buoyant in the face of chaos and maintaining equilibrium in the midst of turbulence on this global scale is something few of us have had much experience with.
- Mar 26, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 3/22 - The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
Mar 23, 2020 · Health & WellnessSome Thoughts on Dealing with the COVID-19 Crisis
As we face the onslaught of the coronavirus together, following the CDC guidelines, especially social distancing, washing your hands frequently, and wiping down surfaces are absolutely essential. But what is also essential and is not being recommended enough unfortunately, are self care tips that can help people fortify their bodies against opportunistic invaders.
Mar 20, 2020 · Health & WellnessDIY Hand Sanitizer - What You Need to Know
This outbreak of coronavirus has caused hand sanitizer to be sold out in stores and online throughout the country. Instructions for DIY Hand Sanitizer have been popping up all over the internet, but they aren't always effective.
Mar 18, 2020 · Health & WellnessMobilize Without Fear: Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus
There’s something missing from the information the CDC is offering right now that is more critical to our personal health than all the statistics. Stories!