Resistance, Resilience & Recovery

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing us to reevaluate so much of our lives, to focus on those we love and what is most important. As an act of self-preservation and as an act of service to all our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and fellow Americans, it is imperative that we now, more than ever, focus on our personal health and well-being. 

 The faster and smarter we act individually and collectively, the more we can lessen the suffering. This is a novel virus, which means that no one has immunity. Even with vaccines becoming more widely available, we are still not out of the woods. We can strengthen our ability to fight infection and support overall better health during this time to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and come out of isolation healthier than ever.

Here’s the bad news. Only 12 percent of Americans are metabolically healthy. Seventy-five percent of us are overweight, 42 percent are obese, and one in two Americans have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Those with underlying chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc.)—affecting 6 in 10 Americans—are at the greatest risk, with mortality rates of five to ten times that of healthy COVID-19 patients. Obesity increases the risk of death almost threefold. We are seeing up to 40 percent of the hospitalizations in 20- to 54-year olds, and most of those are obese and overweight.

While this is a terrible finding, it is something we can quickly begin to change. Each of us must now focus on strengthening our immunity to better fight the risk of COVID-19. Then if we do get sick, the illness is mild, and we can unburden the health-care system, which is already buckling from the onslaught of the virus.

There are many aspects of health that one can focus on to equip their immune system to fight off possible infection if exposed. Even better is to avoid exposure in the first place until we have a better understanding of effective treatments for the different strains.  According to the Institute for Functional Medicine, these include behavior and lifestyle prevention strategies and natural ways to boost your immune response.

The Functional Medicine model is based on an individualized, patient-centered, science-based systems approach to health that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. Functional Medicine works to support your body’s natural ability to heal itself and helps inspire and guide you to live a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life.

We believe in using a Functional Medicine approach to strengthen the immune system, to help prevent infection and promote recovery through a holistic health centered approach. Combining an anti inflammatory diet, supplementation, lifestyle and behavior strategies to combat the disease.

How Can We Help?

At Marin Weight Loss & Wellness, we can be your guide to finding the best immune strengthening and healing regimen for you. Recommended supplements are available online. We will equip you with an Anti Inflammatory Diet and Lifestyle support strategies.

Packages

1. Prevention 

2. Exposure, Early Infection and Escalating Inflammation 

• Pricing: 4 Visit Package with a Nutritionist: $749

3. Recovery including Post-Covid or Long Hauler Syndrome

• Pricing: 6 Visit Package: 2 Visits with Dr. Gail Altschuler, 4 Visits with a Nutritionist: $1249