by doctormaya | Jan 14, 2021 | Brain Performance, Fatigue, Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Supplements
Reishi mushrooms belong to a category of adaptogenic herbs. It is one of my favorite types of herbal medicine because it shows how intuitively the human body is connected to nature. Adaptogens support the body’s ability to adapt to various physical and emotional...
by doctormaya | Dec 30, 2020 | Fatigue, Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Supplements
Zinc is a mineral and an antioxidant that is important to the body in a variety of ways. However, its importance to support the immune system was discovered only 40 years ago. Your body needs zinc to: Make DNA – your genetic material Keep your immune system...
by doctormaya | Dec 29, 2020 | Functional Medicine, Genetics, Nutrition, Supplements
Recently there has been a lot of talking about vitamin D due to its ability to fight covid-19 viral infection. It doesn’t come as a surprise because this vitamin directly affects the T-cells, aka killer cells that help you fight pathogens. There are so many other...
by doctormaya | Dec 23, 2020 | Fatigue, Functional Medicine, Supplements
Today we will be discussing vitamin C. Most of the immune boosters are antioxidants and they protect your body from harmful molecules called free radicals. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and must be obtained through diet and supplementation. In your body, it...
by doctormaya | Dec 20, 2020 | Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Supplements
IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTER Welcome to the mini-series about supplements for boosting your immune system. I will help you to understand better what supplements do for you, which ones to consider for your goals, and what is the difference between various compounding...
by doctormaya | Dec 18, 2020 | Biohacking, Fatigue, Functional Medicine, Supplements
2020 is coming to an end (yay!), and we are looking towards the holidays. However, I feel this year our holiday spirit is somehow compromised. I want to get as much joy as I can from connecting with people I love, and I’m sure you want that too. And to be safe! How to...
