Sugar and Your Immune System Dr. Linus Pauling's Forgotten Research Your body has a very efficient system for protecting itself from outside "invaders" such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc. The single most important part of this system is the body's ability to...

“Fight or Flight” is the condition most of us are finding our bodies in right now. The stress that this puts on our adrenal glands, immune systems, and nervous systems isn’t good. Right when we need to be as healthy as possible, we’re all stressed to the max. I have...

Your response to infection is mostly determined by your Body State: IMPROVING: You are more resistant to infection and will respond more effectively if you get sick. WORSENING: You are a magnet for disease and trouble. There is lots of useful information about how to...

From my many conversations with patients this week, I’d say we’re all just a little freaked out. It’s a combination of the bad things that have already happened (stock market, layoffs, closings, increasing coronavirus cases) and the uncertainty about the bad things...

My Coronavirus Plan that is Making Me Happy: I know it’s probably bad form to have any happiness right now, but thinking about how I can make a difference in my patient’s lives while they weather this crisis DOES make me happy! Here’s my plan: Create a safe clinic so...

Dr. Billiot’s Coronavirus Family Policies I have found it very helpful to put some order into my family life to counter the overwhelming upset and confusion. By following these rules, we all feel safe and more in control. I recommend this for every family! Everyone...

Dr. Billiot’s Personal Safety Rules Wash hands a lot. Keep hand sanitizer, wipes and gloves in the car (all needed for grocery shopping). No one comes in the house unless it’s essential (the plumber!) and not until I’ve questioned them on the phone: “Are you or have...

I have spoken with many of you who are anxious and upset about the Covid-19 virus. Though this is understandable, I hope to dispel some of your anxiety and give you actual data and accurate information on what the virus is and what you can do to protect yourself and...

… we’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic …This is a time for facts, not fear.This is a time for rationality, not rumors. —World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Munich Security Conference, February...