Dr. Sandy Ziya shared some of her immunity tips at the Sidewalk Chef Cafe, focusing on Functional Medicine prevention tips. We all enjoyed a healthy tasty meal from Chef Shashank, while learning new ways to boost our immune system and stay healthy without the use of pharmaceuticals. Dr. Ziya recommends using the S words, sleep, supplements, (good quality) sweat, sea and sun to boost our health levels. Stay tuned for the second event at Sidewalk Chef Kitchen in August!
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As neither a vaccine nor an established treatment protocol for COVID-19 is currently available, Dr. Sandy Ziya has crafted the following in consideration of prevention and treatment.
Approximately 40% of the “normal” weight population has what’s called metabolic syndrome. This has spawned a new medical term, TOFI: thin on the outside fat on the inside.
In my practice, I prescribe botanicals, nutraceuticals and supplements. However, due to the nature of the SARS cov-2 virus, for now, hold off on supplementing with vitamins A and D beyond 1000 IU’s and with the propolis bee spray and royal jelly. These have a modulatory effect by their nature in human biochemistry – meaning they can up-regulate or down-regulate a function based on what is needed. The effect of the virus on these vitamins is they can actually turn inflammation on to a level the body cannot manage effectively. You may continue to eat foods that have these vitamins in them.
Functional Medicine Physician Sandy Ziya at Meridians & Marathons located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, talks about ways to protect yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic.