Ordinary Vegan Podcast #84-Building T cells for Immunity & Protection Against Covid-19
Release Date: 08/18/2020
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #103- Childhood Trauma: The Link To Disease and Brain Health
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Traumatic invalidation cannot only damage your self-worth but also lead to an increased potential for many adult diseases and negatively impact brain development. The good news is there are ways to repair the long-term effects of childhood trauma. In this episode, Nancy Montuori shares tested and proven ways to exercise and rewire the brain. Additionally, we discuss the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study and how the disclosure of ACEs can positively impact and improve a person’s perception of themselves. You can take the ACE test . Like this show? Please leave a review -...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #100 - Manifestation & The Power of You
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #95-Alcohol and Cancer Risk - Should You Be Concerned?
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #94-Arsenic In Rice - Should You Be Concerned?
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info_outlineT cells are the most important cells in adaptive immune response because these immune hunters can seek and destroy an infected cell. Unquestionably, building an army of these cells is the single most important defense we have against Covid 19.
And although a robust immune system will not totally prevent us from getting the virus, it will offer additional protection. Furthermore, a strong immunity can lessen symptoms if you contract the disease.
As we all know, this pandemic has been distressing, frightening, and disruptive. There is currently no vaccine to prevent the coronavirus, so the best way to prevent illness is to wear a mask, social distance, and maintain a healthy body. My number one goal is to keep you safe and well, and I hope today's conversation adds to your health and longevity.
This podcast is dedicated to building, boosting and increasing T cells along with:
- Why T cells are the most critical defense against Covid-19
- How to improve, boost and increase immunity cells
- How immune cells can protect against cancer
- Zinc's special relationship with immunity
- The best plant-based sources of zinc
- Zinc boosting recipes
- Superfoods to build T cells
Thank you for joining me today.
For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook.
Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE
You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products on my website. CBD Oil from hemp has shown strong promise in helping people build an immune system that is fortress strong. Hope it can help you.
Thank you to The Barnard Medical Center for sponsoring this week's podcast. For more information and to set up your first appointment, call 202 527 7500 or visit their website. You can download their 21-day vegan kickstart app here.
Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time.
Please stay strong and stay well!
Additional Resources:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51077401_Carica_papaya_increases_regulatory_T_cells_and_reduces_IFN-gCD4_T_cells_in_healthy_human_subjects
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100309182449.htm
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27416522/
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/t-cells-found-covid-19-patients-bode-well-long-term-immunity
https://teachmephysiology.com/immune-system/cells-immune-system/t-cells/
https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11300
https://www.lifespan.io/news/building-an-unlimited-army-of-t-cells-to-fight-cancer/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21520494/
