Immune Support Archives - Steps [to Health] Podcast

Over the Counter Medication for Parasites: ParaGONE

jocelyn — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:25 +0000

Every so often, I will come across an item that gets my curiosity going. In this article, I hope to conclude whether or not this

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Bromelain – A Group of Enzymes Found in Pineapples

Jocelyn — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:39:48 +0000

Discussion of bromelain is beginning to gain traction across the Internet as a potential supplement in the fight against covid. Let’s explore what science is currently being explored with regards to it! Bromelain is found in the stems of pineapple and only a small amount can be found in pineapple juice or pineapple fruit, itself. As such, the supplement is best purchased through vitamin or supplement brands. Buyer beware of course as the supplement industries is not heavily regulated like medications might be.

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Is Suramin in Pine Needle Tea?

Jocelyn, RN, BScN — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:10:28 +0000

Largely known as a growth factor receptor antagonist Suramin is currently only used in the treatment of river blindness (onchocerciasis) as well as African sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis). This medication is not approved by the USA FDA, but it is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. Unfortunately, it is not absorbed through the stomach or intestines, so ingesting it will unfortunately not provide the terapeutic that you are hoping for.

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Preparing Yourself For Your Covid-19 Vaccine

Jocelyn, RN, BScN — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:11:49 +0000

Pain at the injection site is likely because you have cause a trauma to the area from the needle going in as well as the space created within the muscle as the medication is being injected. This will illicit your immune response of inflammation, which causes the continued pain at the injection site and may cause swelling and redness.

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Gut-Brain Axis: Link Between Mental Health and Our Gut Health

Jocelyn, RN, BScN — Tue, 04 May 2021 16:35:58 +0000

According to a 2015 article published in the annals of gastroenterology, the gut-brain axis consists of “bidirectional communication between the central and the enteric nervous system, linking emotional and cognitive centers of the brain with peripheral intestinal functions.” The central nervous system being the brain and spinal cord, whereas the enteric nervous system includes nerves within the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tree…

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