by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS | Sep 2, 2020 | Articles, Pandemic
You may not want to rely just on hand washing, social distancing, masks, or even hospitals during this pandemic… What we all thought would be 2 weeks of hunkering down at home for the greater good has turned into months on end with no mainstream medical answers for...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS | May 4, 2020 | Infectious Disease, Pandemic
Believe it or not, your lungs are your most vulnerable organ and pulmonary function is the an important predictor of not only how long you’ll live, but how active and healthy you’ll be. Taking good care of your lungs is not an option, it’s a MUST as...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS | Apr 29, 2020 | Infectious Disease, Men's Health, Pandemic, Women's Health
What you drink can fuel your health just as much as what you eat does. Your mouth and throat contain the first line of defense for fighting off pathogens like bacteria and viruses, and what you drink can help shore up those defenses for stronger immunity. Beverages...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS | Apr 27, 2020 | Mental Health, Pandemic
If you’ve ever had the feeling that your anxiety isn’t all in your head, that it’s your body trying to tell you something – you could be right. Your heart is racing, your head is pounding, you’re sweating, dizzy, nauseous, and every muscle in your body feels tight....
by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS | Apr 23, 2020 | Infectious Disease, Pandemic
If there’s one thing we need to learn through this pandemic, it’s that the virus is not our real enemy – a weak immune system is. Like you, I’ve been sheltering in place with my loved ones for more than a month now. I’ve read everything I can get my hands on about...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS | Apr 20, 2020 | Infectious Disease, Pandemic
When social distancing feels more like social isolation, it’s easy for depression to take over – but it doesn’t have to be that way. We are navigating uncharted waters during this unprecedented time of social distancing. We are slowing down our fast-paced lives and...
