New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that the highest rates of infection are found in six Northeastern states. For the week ending August 31, the CDC reported that 16.3 percent of all COVID-19 tests performed in the U.S.—excluding at-home test results—were coming back positive. For much of the summer, region six—which incorporates Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas—showed the highest rates of COVID-19 infection, with as many as 1 in 4 tests coming out as positive in early August. Move than 40 percent of all U.S. COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks have been attributed to the now-dominant subvariant, KP.3.1.1, which belongs to the FLiRT group of viruses that emerged earlier this year.
By training, I am a American Board Certified Pediatrician. But in my younger years I grew up with natural alternatives. As a mom I have tried to incorporate both for my kids and it has worked wonders. And finally, as I am studying natural & alternative medicines, I realize the beauty and wisdom of living closer to earth. Hence in my practice I integrate both...for acute ailments I follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation but for simple and/or chronic conditions I prefer natural alternatives.
In western training we were raised to think that "health is the absence of symptoms and problems". But eastern sensibilities has educated me that "Health is state that allows one to use the full capabilities of their body, mind and intellect. Therefore, healthy living is a balanced state of well being: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually." This implies that healing is not a "one-pill-fits-all", but a personalized experience.
