BHP 080: Dr. Russell Jaffe | Former NIH Senior Scientist on Coronavirus and Immunity

World renown scientist and medical pioneer Doctor Russell Jaffe is back on the BHP!

Dr. Jaffe spent 19 years as the Senior Scientist for the NIH before becoming a pioneer in functional and integrative medicine. He is an amazing person with a wealth of experience and knowledge. If you missed his first first appearance on the BHP, you can catch it here.

In today’s episode, we focus on our current pandemic-influenced reality to bring you must-hear knowledge on:

Everything you need to know to protect yourself from the virus and misinformation
Co-morbidities are the real killer:
- Vaping, smoking, obesity, air pollution, sedentary, diabetes…
- Vitamin C, Mag, Zinc – keep them high to prevent oxidative damage to cells
- 3 Keys to Reduce the oxidative burden on our cells
Acute scurvy due to oxidative excess – cellular acidosis
- Mitochondria gets hits, person collapses into metabolic acidosis
- Cardio-Pulmonary distress
Why the Antibody Tests we’re hearing about may not be the answer
- Understanding B cells and T Cells in our innate and adaptive immune systems
Who to listen to (and where to find them)
Keys to strengthening immunity
How polyphenolics evoke healing
The importance of spiritual & mental wellbeing during chaos and isolation/lockdown
Focusing on THINK, EAT, DRINK, and DO to optimize health and wellness
Quercetin dihydrate and Flavonoids vs Flavonols