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Long COVID and Brain Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 374

Long COVID and Brain Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 374

Many people who were sick with COVID-19 are still suffering from issues with cognition in a phenomenon known as long COVID. Learn about how you can help support your memory and mood in the face of these issues from Jerry Hickey, Ph.

Energy Boost From Ribose – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 373

Energy Boost From Ribose – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 373

The body relies on cellular energy to function properly, but there are many factors that may prevent this. The good news is that there are powerful nutrients such as ribose that can help promote energy production within the body.

The Surprising Benefits of Calcium – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 365

The Surprising Benefits of Calcium – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 365

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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.

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Calcium is well-known as being beneficial to bone, but it also affects many other parts of the body. Inadequate levels of this mineral can lead to fatigue and muscle spasms. It can also impact your mood, nails and skin.

Signs of a deficiency

When you don’t consume enough calcium, whether it’s from food or supplements, it’s going to cause muscle spasms. This nutrient works at the cellular level within the muscle to allow it to contract properly during physical activity. One of the reasons you may develop muscle fatigue or spasms after exercise is that you have pumped the calcium out of your muscles. This can also be accompanied by issues within your joints. Take some calcium and Vitamin D after extreme exercise to help replenish the nutrients in your muscles.†  

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Low levels of this mineral can also impact heart health, energy levels and sleep. You may also experience lightheadedness, dizziness and brain fog.†

Getting sufficient amounts of calcium

If you get enough calcium, this can benefit your blood pressure. Studies have shown that getting sufficient levels of this mineral from the diet can help lower elevated blood pressure. Adequate amounts of calcium are also important for bone health. You also need enough sleep for bone health, as well as other nutrients such as strontium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, phosphorus and magnesium.† 

This mineral is also important for your teeth. When other parts of your body lack calcium, they pull it from your teeth, which can lead to brittle teeth, tooth decay and gum issues. You can also develop dry skin, eczema, dry nails, coarse hair and hair loss.†

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In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses the important role that the mineral calcium plays in the body. He explains various signs of low calcium levels and details looking at the benefits of this mineral.†

Key Topics:

  • Critical minerals for heart health and energy
  • What is osteopenia? 
  • Studies on the benefits of calcium 

Thank you for tuning in to the InViteⓇ Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at InViteⓇ Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the InViteⓇ Health Podcast.

Nutrients to Target Migraine Headaches – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 364

Nutrients to Target Migraine Headaches – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 364

Migraine headaches can hold you back from your everyday life. The good news is that there are nutrients that can help you combat these painful headaches.

White Tea for Your Oral Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 363

White Tea for Your Oral Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 363

Your oral health is closely related to the health of your heart, brain, bones and more. Turn to our White TEAth Gel to give your teeth and gums powerful antioxidant support.

Can Nutrition Help with Shingles Pain? – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 362

Can Nutrition Help with Shingles Pain? – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 362

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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.

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If you suffered with chickenpox as a kid, it can come back to haunt you later in life as shingles.† 

What is shingles?

According to research, approximately 99% of adults over the age of 40 have had chickenpox. This virus remains in your body in a dormant state, but it can be reactivated at any time and the risk of reactivating it increases with age, as your immune system naturally declines. Anybody who has had chickenpox is at risk for developing shingles. In the United States, one out of three people will eventually develop shingles. That’s an estimated yearly rate of one million people.†      

Shingles presents as a painful rash with many blisters that typically occur on one side of the body. The blisters will typically scab over in seven to ten days and they typically clear up fully within two to four weeks. Its biggest complication is severe, long-lasting nerve pain known as postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). It can also cause scarring. If you develop these issues around your eyes, it may impact your eye health.† 

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Nutrients that can help fight this virus

There are natural things that can help with the pain and symptoms of shingles. My number one go-to supplement for people with nerve pain of any stripe is Alcar with ALA. There are many studies indicating that these nutrients can help people with nerve pain related to issues such as diabetes, back issues and more.†  

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B vitamins are also helpful for nerve pain. If you get the active forms of B12, folic acid and B6, these are great for nerve pain. These can be found in our Methyl-B formulation. There’s a fatty soluble form of Vitamin B1 called benfotiamine that can also be helpful.†

These supplements can help with nerve pain, but they are also beneficial for supporting brain health, energy levels and more.†

In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. explains what shingles is, what causes it and how it presents itself. He also offers recommendations for nutrients that can help your body fend off nerve pain.† 

Key Topics:

  • The lasting effects of PHN
  • Protecting your immune system as you age
  • What factors increase your risk of developing shingles?
  • Common medical preventions and treatments

Thank you for tuning in to the Invite Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Invite Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the Invite Health Podcast.