Scientists have discovered that tiny air pollution particles associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s have been identified in the brain stems of young people.

It is terrifying because, even in the infants, there is neuropathology in the brain stem…We can’t prove causality so far, but how could you expect these nanoparticles containing those metal species to sit inert and harmless inside critical cells of the brain? That’s the smoking gun – it seriously looks as if those nanoparticles are firing the bullets that are causing the observed neurodegenerative damage.”

Professor Barbara Maher, Lancaster University, UK

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While researchers have not yet confirmed if these particles cause neurodegenerative disease, but it’s highly likely that air pollution does play a part in those conditions. The consequences for future generations will be huge, as over 90% of the population lives with unsafe air. These nanoparticles were found in the brainstems of 186 people between the ages of 11 months to 27 who died suddenly in Mexico City. Air pollution is a serious issue in Mexico, with 8% of the population dying from pollution-related conditions.

The CDC quietly added and removed information about how coronavirus was transmitted from person to person last week. Information on the CDCs website briefly said that Covid-19 was most commonly spread through people who were in close contact with each other,

“Through respiratory droplets or small particles, such as those in aerosols, produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, talks or breathes. There is growing evidence that droplets and airborne particles can remain suspended in the air and be breathed in by others, and travel distances beyond 6 feet”

CDC abruptly removes guidance about airborne coronavirus transmission, says update ‘was posted in error’

This language has since been removed.

Jason McDonald, a spokesman for the CDC, has said that this was posted in an error and that the CDC is currently updating its language on the transmission of the coronavirus. Many studies have shown that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be spread through particles in the air but the CDC’s website maintains that the Coronavirus is primarily spread through close contact.

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Some studies have indicated that airborne transmission is likely the most common form of transmission, even in close contact situations. Poor ventilation can make this problem even worse. Experts recommend wearing a mask indoors, especially in situations where maintaining six feet of distance is difficult, as well as in areas with poor ventilation. It also recommended that events be moved outdoors whenever possible.

If you’re worried about Coronavirus, we recommend focusing on gut health by eating a big salad every day and avoiding processed junk food. It’s also not a bad idea to have some Root Cider on hand for preventing sinus and respiratory problems.

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Who knew experiecing yearly colds could be a good thing?

A new study published in the microbiology journal mBio found that memory B cells immune cells that fight common colds also react to the coronavirus. These memory B cells are responsible for secondary immune responses and can survive in the body for decades. This could give people whose memory B cells are frequently exposed to seasonal colds an advantage in dealing with coronavirus.

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When we looked at blood samples from people who were recovering from COVID-19, it looked like many of them had a pre-existing pool of memory B cells that could recognize SARS-CoV-2 and rapidly produce antibodies that could attack it…”

Dr. Mark Sangster, lead author and research professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center

The study had a small sample size, comparing the blood samples of 26 people recovering from mild to moderate COVID-19 to 21 blood samples from healthy donors collected six to ten years ago. One of the components of a key protein in coronaviruses, the Spike protein, remains the same across all coronaviruses, including those that cause the common cold.

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The United States’ response to the coronavirus has mentioned little about the immune system or immune response, choosing instead to focus on external strategies like masks. The CDC page on how to protect yourself and others mentions absolutely nothing about diet or lifestyle changes that could benefit your immune response. In the eyes of the United States government, the only keeping you from contracting coronavirus is your mask – which is patently false and an incredibly limited way of looking at health. You can boost your immune system and improve your body’s natural response to COVID-19 and other viruses. Check out this article.

Numerous studies have shown that healthy levels of vitamin D significantly lower your chances for severe Covid-19. A paper published in September 2020 has shown that people with lower vitamin D levels are significantly more likely to test positive for coronavirus.

The study’s lead researcher, Dr. Michael Hollick, is widely considered one of the world’s leading experts in vitamin D. Hollick’s team used retrospective observational analysis of COVID–19 tests to determine whether or not vitamin D levels in the blood impacted test results.

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Data was collected from 191,799 patients in all 50 U.S states from March to June 2020. The data showed that those with a vitamin D level of at least 55 ng/mL had a 47% lower positivity rate than those who had levels below 20 ng/mL. Data showed that the risk of Covid-19 continued to decrease until vitamin D levels reached 55 ng/mL.

This is only the most recent of many studies that have linked higher vitamin D levels to less severe cases of COVID-19.

An Iranian study published online in mid-July 2020 also found that patients with vitamin D levels above 30 ng/mL (75 nmol/L) had better clinical outcomes and a far lower risk of death. Among COVID-19 patients over the age of 40 who had vitamin D levels below 30 ng/mL, 20% died, compared to 9.7% of those with levels at or above 30 ng/mL. Among those with a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/mL, only 6.3% died.

Vitamin D Cuts SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rate by Half

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If you’re worried about coronavirus, vitamin D can help. However, your primary focus should be gut health. If you eat a diverse diet that promotes gut health (a big salad every day) and get enough sunlight, your vitamin D levels, along with your other vitamin levels should be more than sufficient to prevent COVID-19.

New research published inJAMA Network Open examined the RAND American Life survey from May and June of 2020 and found that the frequency of alcohol consumption increased from an average of 5.48 drinking days a month to 6.22 days.

We’ve had anecdotal information about people buying and consuming more alcohol, but this is some of the first survey-based information that shows how much alcohol consumption has increased during the pandemic…”

Michael Pollard, lead author of the study and a sociologist at RAND

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Alcohol sales increased dramatically at the beginning of COVID shutdowns in the United States. By the end of April 2020, Nielsen reported that online alcohol sales had increased by 477% from 2019. It’s easy to joke about COVID driving people to drink, but there are real health consequences of increasing alcohol consumption. Women who reported an increase in alcohol consumption also reported a 39% increase in risky behavior and damaged relationships while drunk. The study notes,

These data provide evidence of changes in alcohol use and associated consequences during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to a range of negative physical health associations, excessive alcohol use may lead to or worsen existing mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression, which may themselves be increasing during COVID-19.”

Changes in Adult Alcohol Use and Consequences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US

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Video evidence shows a police officer in Spain kneeling on the neck of a 14-year-old boy after seeing the boy was not wearing a mask. The incident occurred in Miranda de Ebro in Northern Spain. The officer approached the young man after he observing he was not wearing a mask properly, and the officer reported that the boy ignored his request to put the mask over his face properly.

While trying to identify the boy, his mother arrived. She was also reportedly not wearing a mask. The officer allegedly tried to restrain the boy peacefully but said the teenager tried to attack him. His family has denied these allegations.

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While it is unknown how long the officer kneeled on the boy’s neck, the video shows about 60 seconds of it. In the video, the boy’s mother, who was also arrested, is seen hitting the officer attempting to get him off of her son.

At the end of the video, the officer handcuffs the boy. Both the boy and his mother are facing fines for not following the mandatory mask mandate and could see other potential charges such as resisting arrest.

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A new study finds that fructose, a commonly used sweetener, causes intestinal inflammation to worsen. Inflammation in the intestine can lead to Intestinal Bowel Disease (IBD) like Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The study comes from Stony Brook University and tested three different mouse models of IBD.

Our findings provide evidence of a direct link between dietary fructose and IBD and support the concept that high consumption of fructose could worsen disease in people with IBD. This is important because it has the potential to provide guidance on diet choices for IBD patients, something that is currently lacking.”

David Montrose, PhD, of the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

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The most famous form of fructose in the modern Western diet is high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The corn-based sweetener was introduced to the public in the 1970s, and since then it has become a rather controversial ingredient. HFCS provides no nutritional value and has been linked to multiple inflammatory conditions like diabetes, fatty liver disease, heart disease, and others.

This study is part of the growing research into the importance of the gut microbiota and the negative impact of the modern Western diet on that. Many scientists are analyzing the guts of hunter-gathers in comparison to ours and finding our gut microbes have been permanently weakened and altered. Many types of bacteria present in the hunter-gatherer’s gut were completely gone from ours.