Ready to be your best you yet? It’s time to Be HEALTHistic. Join cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, and naturopathic physician Dr. Drew Sinatra — the father-and-son doctor duo with decades of experience in both integrative and conventional medicine — as they explore real solutions for achieving true wellness. Featuring expert guests along the way, Be HEALTHistic brings you a deep, balanced exploration of topics all the way from food as medicine and the mind-body connection, to raising healthy families and finding safe alternatives to prescription drugs. Be HEALTHistic cuts through the confusion, with simple, straightforward advice you can trust as you blaze your own path to optimal wellness.
In today’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, our expert doctor duo, Drs. Steve and Drew Sinatra, tackle the misery of cold and flu season. They discuss the symptoms to look out for, what you can do to strengthen your immune system, how to minimize the risk for you and your kids, and how to treat these seasonal illnesses the holistic way. The doctors discuss the differences between colds and the flu; as well as ways you can protect yourself from illness, and whether it’s even possible to stop it before it starts. What nutrients should we take to protect ourselves, and does chicken soup really work to treat your illness? How about fever — is it best to sweat it out and let it break naturally, or try to reduce it with medications? From the foods that best support your immune system, to the overuse of antibiotics, to the benefits of jumping in the sauna for some heat therapy — our hosts arm you with all the information, tips and advice you need to fight the common cold and the flu this year. Learn new ways to Be HEALTHistic!
