Kelly welcomes in Dr. Corina Dunlap, a naturopathic doctor for an interview in the midst of a massive energetic shift happening all around the world. Dr. Corina addresses the nervous system, immune system, gut health, what's up with the store shelves emptying of vitamin A,C+D and the information circulating out there in social media regarding elderberry and the cytokine storm. There is tangible, intuitive advice woven through the episode for you to take positive action in your life TODAY! We created this bonus episode for you in hopes that you receive some ease in this very heavy time.

Disclaimer: Absolutely no health claims are made or inferred. The results you achieve are determined solely by you. For any mental and physical health issues seek professional help from a licensed doctor, counselor or medical personnel. Seek the advice of a licensed professional, as appropriate for your individual situation.

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Kelly Rich, B.S., RYT, AHC is an international Seeress, Soul Reader, Intuitive, Educator, host of the Own Your Intuition Podcast, creator of the Clarity Cleanse, Bug Light Yoga and the Own Your Intuition Course + Mentorship. She’s been leading transformational experiences since 2011. https://www.thekellyrich.com/ Connect with Kelly on Instagram @TheKellyRich

Dr. Corina Dunlap is a licensed naturopathic physician and medical researcher specializing in women's health. She earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon. She completed a 2-year accredited residency with rotations in gynecology, general endocrinology, and reproductive endocrinology. She also completed a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship, followed by faculty placement at the School of Research and Graduate Studies. www.drcorinadunlap.com + IG: @DrCorinaDunlap

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1. The study about impact of place. Beil K, Hanes D, Zwickey H. Environmental influence on holistic health measures. Explore (NY). 2014;10(2):115–117. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2013.12.006

2. Meta-analysis on elderberry showing to be adaptogenic; increasing cytokines in some situations and decreasing them in others. This is not an endorsement for using this herb and there is no research on the use of this herb with COVID-19. This reference helps bring a bigger picture recognition for people to use their best judgment along with the advice from their doctors. Hawkins J, Baker C, Cherry L, Dunne E. Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials. Complement Ther Med. 2019;42:361-365. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2018.12.004

This is the paper causing people to be cautious with the use of elderberry and different inflammatory cytokines increasing. It was one study of 12 people using an extract. V. Barak, T. Halperin, I. Kalickman. The effect of Sambucol, a black elderberry-based natural product, on the production of human cytokines: I. Inflammatory cytokines.. European Cytokine Network. 2001;12(2):290-6.

3. How stress makes us more susceptible to respiratory viruses. Cohen, Sheldon, David AJ Tyrrell, and Andrew P. Smith. "Psychological stress and susceptibility to the common cold." New England journal of medicine 325.9 (1991): 606-612.

4. Some herbs that have shown promise in other common colds and influenza. Again, none have been studied for COVID-19. McCarty, Mark F., and James J. DiNicolantonio. "Nutraceuticals have potential for boosting the type 1 interferon response to RNA viruses including influenza and coronavirus." Progress in cardiovascular diseases (2020).

5. Interaction of the gut and immune system. McCracken, Vance J., and Robin G. Lorenz. "Th