COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 with Immunologist Dr Heather Zwickey
This episode provides a synopsis on the Coronavirus with a natural twist. Rose sits down with the perfect guest, Dr Heather Zwickey, who is both knowledgeable and articulate. Dr Zwickey has a PhD in immunology and microbiology, and is currently working as a professor and researcher examining the effects of natural medicines on the immune system. Key Highlights • Dr Zwickey’s origins in immunology (1:35) • Virus = SARS-CoV-2. Disease = COVID-19 (3:10) • Why is this virus more pathogenic than other viruses? (4:10) • What is emerging data telling us about the spread of this virus? (8:15) • COVID-19 in comparison to previous pandemics (9:55) • 48 hours from exposure to symptoms (11:30) • Who is at risk? (13:50) • Conventional treatments available for Coronavirus (22:55) • The potential of natural medicine (29:00) • Is there any risk in supplementing with vitamin D and zinc? (37:10) Useful link: https://heatherzwickey.com/
