Naturopathic Health & Wellness - Dr. Blake Kovner Blog

Quercetin and Vitamin C: An Experimental, Synergistic Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Respiratory Viruses

UncategorizedBy drbko July 13, 2020 Leave a comment

“Quercetin is a well-known flavonoid whose antiviral properties have been investigated in numerous studies. There is evidence that vitamin C and quercetin co-administration exerts a synergistic antiviral action due to overlapping antiviral and immunomodulatory properties and the capacity of ascorbate to recycle quercetin, increasing its efficacy.” Read the full article from the peer reviewed scientific…

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LOVE NOW: dare to be ahead of the curve

Virus Protection, VitalismBy drbko May 18, 2020 Leave a comment

Ever have a unique thought that you feel the impetus to act on and know that it’s now or never? Welcome to my whole life. At least since my 20s. If I don’t take the moment in which I’m inspired to act, the moment passes and maybe that impulse will never see the light of…

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A Vitalistic Vision of Life, Consciousness and Health

VitalismBy drbko May 8, 2020 Leave a comment

Life, on a molecular level, is a ride on a superhighway. Every point your potential occupies as you travel forward on your journey is a shifting image, changing from what was, to what is and crystallizing what is into what’s about to be. Aren’t you ready to take control of this process in your life…

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Breathe Into Your Space

UncategorizedBy drbko April 8, 2020 Leave a comment

An exhalation that’s longer than your inhalation will activate the Vagus Break and slow your heart rate. Feeling anxious? Here’s on of my favorite, quick and easy meditations that you can do on your own right now! Find a safe, quiet space where you won’t be bothered for 20 minutes. Sitting directly on your sit…

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New Gardenside Chat with Dr. Blake, hosted by 18 Springs TONIGHT!

UncategorizedBy drbko April 7, 2020 Leave a comment

Join us this evening at 7 PM Eastern Time for Whole Person Health in the face of Covid-19. Tonight’s topic is mind-body health maintenance at home, naturally. Learn how to tap into the power of your immune system by harnessing runaway thoughts, stress or anxiety, depression and GI issues with your breath, posture and attention.…

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Botanical Medicines Update

UncategorizedBy drbko April 3, 2020 Leave a comment

Hello friends, I hope you are all taking the time to nourish yourselves right now. Tuesday will be our second virtual gathering, Gardenside Chats with Dr. Blake Kovner, hosted by 18 Springs. I know some people didn’t go to the Eventbrite link so it is provided here! I hope that you will join us for…

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Join Us Live Tomorrow!

Virus ProtectionBy drbko March 23, 2020 Leave a comment

Get evidenced based guidance from a naturopathic doctor about COVID-19 and the use of natural therapies that help prevent and treat viruses. About this Event In light of the novel coronavirus pandemic people are looking for sound information about what we can do to stay healthy and to protect our families/communities. While hand-washing and maintaining…

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COVID-19 – Boost Your Immunity…NOW!

Virus ProtectionBy drbko March 12, 2020 Leave a comment

I want preface this post by saying what I’m proposing here is by no means a cure to Covid-19. I am proposing, however, that there are significant things you CAN do to build a strong immunity defense to help protect yourself from a variety of viruses. Coronavirus, now a household name, historically causes about 10-15%…

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2020: Let’s Go Fast!

UncategorizedBy drbko December 13, 2019 Leave a comment

A new year. A new decade. A great time to start over with a few things, including how you eat. And there is no better way to start anew than with a fast. But where do you begin? Let’s go fast and find out. Pretty much every major civilization throughout human history has engaged in…

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Thoughts on Coping with Stress this Holiday Season

Diet and Nutrient TherapiesBy drbko December 7, 2019 Leave a comment

A new year is the best time for a fresh start. Most people share this perspective as it is the time of year when most people want to make major changes in their lives. New diets, new exercise regimens, finally starting to see a holistic doctor and of course the post-holiday cleanse or fast. So…

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