Welcome to the eighteenth episode of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast. On this episode I interview Dr. Heather Moday, a board certified physician and wellness entrepreneur. This is such an important episode given the unknown a lot of us are experiencing with COVID19. Heather answered my questions so intelligently and helpfully – I hope you find her wisdom as beneficial as I did!
What is covered in this episode:
>> What the Coronavirus is and how it spreads
>> Common signs of having a Coronavirus
>> Ways to keep your body well to prevent of getting sick and help fight viral infections
>> Ways to managing stress and practice good sleep hygiene
>> The role of engaging in meditation, mindfulness and yoga
>> Improving you innate immune system
>> Vitamins (e.g., Vitamin D, A and C) , medicinal mushrooms (e.g., Shiitake, Reishi, and Maitake), and herbs (e.g., Astragalus and Andrographis) that boost the immune system
>> Ways to improve your adaptive immune system
>> How to take care of yourself while at home (#stayhome)
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Dr. Heather Moday
Heather is a board certified physician and wellness entrepreneur. She is a specialist in allergies and immunology and is also trained in both Functional and Integrative medicine. She runs the Moday Center for Functional and Integrative Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The focus of her programs are on natural treatments, lifestyle and behavior changes. Her special interests are brain health, stress reduction, mood and fatigue issues, immunity and gut health. She directs comprehensive programs that include advanced biochemical testing, health coaching and nutritional coaching. In her free time she loves to trail run, do yoga and cook plant based meals in addition to spending time with her 4 rescue cats and dogs.
You can follow Heather on Facebook at the Modaycenter and on Instagram @theimmunityMD.
