Optimal Wellness Blog
Our Hearts, Together
We hope you are staying safe during the Covid-19 pandemic and this time of immeasurable grief, pain, anger and despair. Leadership, love, kindness, listening and action will help guide us all to equality, justice and a thriving global community. "No one is born hating...
This Should be Everyone’s Foundation of Health
Sleep is the foundation of health. We all know that without a good night’s sleep, we don’t function well the next day. Without consistent high-quality sleep, our health can be greatly compromised. Sleep plays an important role in our lives by: Reducing fatigueReducing...
Lose Weight, While Improving Markers of Longevity
You have likely heard of and may have tried various fasting protocols. You may have wondered, "Is this safe for me, and are there really benefits?" There are several types of fasting: 1. Time Restricted Eating/Feeding:Typically, this is defined as a daily pattern of...
Getting Tested for Covid-19 Antibodies
Our understanding of Covid-19 and recommendations are rapidly evolving. We are learning more about the manifestations of the illness caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. We are also provided with greater access to testing, although not all tests are created equal. WHAT DO...
Stroke and Covid-19
Recently, I spoke to Dr. Thomas Pitts, a board certified neurologist, about the immune response that can be elicited by SARS-CoV-2 virus, the mechanisms thought to cause end organ damage and a therapeutic target that may be of interest in the battle against Covid-19....