How Do I Do All of This? This may seem like a lot, but it’s actually not. The main thing is to establish the foundation. Then you pick one or two of the items on these lists that you feel like you could easily implement and start. Set reminders so you don’t forget to engage…
Step 5 – How to Optimize Immune System Function – Attend to all the foundational items discussed at the top of this outline. – Try to get more sleep if you have an increase in stress or you’ve been exposed to infectious diseases – Consistently practice breath work, which has been proven to improve immune system function –…
Step 4 – How to Improve and Optimize Body Composition – Follow the timing principles of eating Do not consume food or beverage calories within two to three hours of bedtime Delay calories (non-caloric beverages such as coffee are fine) for at least one hour after waking Use timed-restricted feeding and minimize snacking – try to…
Step 3- Maintaining Emotional Wellbeing – Mindfulness, especially gratitude practices – Morning light exposure and increase overall natural light exposure as much as possible – Reduce screen time – Optimize your sound and lighting environment – Exercise consistently – Show yourself some love – Spend time in nature – Control your breath- proper breathing and calming breaths- more out than…
Step 2- In addition, attention to the following list will fortify your foundation: – Get as much natural light as possible and spend time in nature [You must prioritize your circadian biology (biological clock system)] – Charge your electromagnetic battery – grounding and reduce overall EMF exposure – Express a more comprehensive version of you – hormetic stress…
Step 1- Lay a Strong Foundation and Keep it Strong You must first establish a strong foundation of health. The cornerstones of optimal health must be established and maintained to optimize physical and emotional wellbeing, build a strong immune system, and maintain a healthy body composition. What are the foundation stones of health? (This list…
The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration, rest, and reinvigoration of our mind, body, and spirit. But, as we start the New Year, we often find ourselves more stressed, fatigued, and less healthy. Often we gain weight or end up sick with seasonal viruses. It does not have to be that way. There…
You have likely seen two separate announcements regarding booster vaccines for COVID19 (SEE VIDEO BELOW). Here is your primer: Who can get a booster vaccine right now? Booster vaccines are advised for severely immunocompromised individuals: Active treatment for solid tumor or blood cancers Recipient of a solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy Recipient of a…
As part of my medical school graduation, my class recited the Hippocratic oath, a tradition that most (if not all) medical schools follow during graduation. The most famous line of the Hippocratic oath is “First, Do No Harm.” This command, though has now become almost cliche in the medical world, is the foundation of my passion…
From Dr. Jackson: “I will never forget the first patient that we suspected of having COVID19. Our understanding of the virus at that time was limited, but this patient seemed to check all of the boxes. As I listened to the patient’s concerns, my heart sank and a swarm of thoughts and emotions flooded my mind. I…
