Why the Coronavirus is Hitting Americans So Hard
Jan 11, 2021
They explore why COVID has hit the U.S. so hard, linking national health trends to pandemic impact. They discuss assessing brain and body metrics to bolster immune defense. Practical tips on nutrients, gut-friendly food, and supplements are offered. Daily habits, mindset training, and turning hardship into purpose get attention as ways to build long-term resilience.
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Poor Population Health Explains High US COVID Impact
- The U.S. COVID burden stems from widespread baseline poor health rather than only viral factors.
- Daniel G Amen lists overweight (72%), obesity (42%), diabetes/pre-diabetes (~50%) and hypertension (~60%) as drivers of severe outcomes.
Chronic Diseases Are Linked By Unhealthy Lifestyle
- The Brain Warriors Way frames chronic diseases as linked expressions of an unhealthy societal lifestyle, not isolated problems.
- Daniel G Amen argues mastery (mindset, assessment) is required to counter this interconnected epidemic.
Boost Immunity With Specific Nutrients
- Strengthen your immune system as your primary COVID defense by checking key health numbers and taking supplements when needed.
- Daniel G Amen and Tana Amen recommend vitamin D, liposomal vitamin C (NeuroC), zinc, and certain mushroom/saffron blends.





