Posts by Dr. Cheryl Winter
Testing for COVID-19 Antibodies
Would You Like to be Tested for COVID-19 Antibodies? Should You Be Tested? Vibrant COVID-19 Ab (Antibody) assay is an in-vitro diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection of IgA, IgM and IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in human serum collected from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19. The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that is causing an…
Read MoreBasic Tips For Strengthening Your Immune System During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus ) Pandemic & Beyond
In a continued effort to help you through the COVID-19 crisis, I just want to remind you how important all the factors that I have listed below are in strengthening your immune system to combat this health epidemic. Of course, we want to continue to take the recommendations of our government institutions in curbing the…
Read MoreTracking Your Poop (Diarrhea) During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Monitoring
I was hesitant to report this news, but I would be remiss as a healthcare practitioner not to take this new information seriously, considering the report is from a recent scientific research study, and was also summarized as an immediate release bullentin from The American College of Gastroenterology. I do NOT want to further increase…
Read MoreCan Estrogen Be Protective in Women Against Coronavirus?
Watch the video below if you would rather listen vs read this blog post, however, blog post contains links. A new preliminary study has just been released (March 11, 2020) in “pre-print,” on the possibility of estrogen’s protective benefits against coronavirus for women. This data is so preliminary, since as you know, the Coronavirus has…
Read MoreOur COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Wellness Plan
This blog post is continually updated with new information as it becomes pertinent. Scroll to bottom for most recent developments. Unless you have been buried in the sand for the last few weeks, you are aware of all the media hype surrounding the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). Sadly, this coronavirus fear has totally gotten…
Read MoreBenefits of Testosterone for Women
Testosterone is just one instrument in the symphony of hormonal balance. Total hormone replacement is about restoring the natural balance of all our hormones for optimal levels of physical and mental performance. Testosterone is a male AND female sex hormone. Although testosterone is the most predominant hormone for males, it is also a very…
Read MoreNot Optimizing Thyroid is Unconscionable
Why You Need to Optimize Your Thyroid…This ONE Simple Hormone Does So Much! Thyroid hormone is a metabolic hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. It is responsible for the regulation of body temperature, metabolism, and cognitive function, and optimal levels result in increased energy, optimal body temperature and warmth. Thyroid hormone increases fat breakdown,…
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Manganese
Manganese (Mn) is a trace mineral that is vital for the human body, but is only needed in small amounts, as it has the potential to be very toxic. Manganese is involved in the synthesis and activation of many enzymes and in the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids and lipids. In addition,…
Read MoreVitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble compounds from oxidative damage by free radicals. For example, the oxidative damage to LDL-cholesterol appears to lead to the deposition of cholesterol in the arterial wall leading to atherosclerotic disease. In the past few years many other functions of vitamin E have been…
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