My take on COVID-19 vaccination

I am not pro-vaccines as I believe there can potentially be long-term unknown effects. However, at this juncture of the global crisis, vaccination appears to be a pragmatic approach for the world to reduce the impact of COVID-19 eventually. Please do so as soon as you can to join the fight.

Preventing side effects after vaccination

Vaccines for COVID-19 can trigger unwanted side effects. Even though these side effects are mostly mild and short-lasting, they can be a nuisance. Biobran, Astragalus, Echinacea, Curcumin, and probiotics are my nutraceutical choices to prevent immune side effects.

Mindfulness in the time of COVID-19

Mindfulness can help to reduce stress, alleviate pain, enhance self-regulation, and promote mental wellbeing. The practice will be of great help to everyone during this challenging time when COVID-19 wreak havoc on earth, impacting not only the health but also the livelihoods of many people. Mindfulness practice can improve resilience for all to weather through this hardship and lead to a kinder and more helping society.

Nutritional supplements for COVID-19

Nutritional supplements can play a crucial supporting role in preventing and treating COVID-19. Vitamin D, vitamin C, as well as pre- and probiotics are known examples that have been used in practice to support COVID-19 treatment.

To mask or not to mask, this is the question

One of my WhatsApp chat groups had a heated discussion on the merit of wearing masks during this COVID-19 pandemic. The chat group consists of participants from three different countries: …

Don’t be paranoid over CoVID-19!

Singaporeans celebrated Chinese New Year this year under the shadow of a novel coronavirus (CoVID-19) outbreak. This outbreak originates in Wuhan in China and has since spread to many countries. …

Natural antiviral agents to prevent upper respiratory infection

The world is currently experiencing another outbreak of deadly coronavirus. It is also important to keep a healthy and strong immune system to prevent upper respiratory infection. Colloidal silver, vitamin C, elderberry, echinacea, and olive leaf extract are some natural anti-viral agents that can be potentially useful for the prevention of upper respiratory infections caused by viruses.