The Vitality Secret Podcast - Defy Disease, Combat Common Illnesses And Stay Young

In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Neil interviews Dr. Tina Peers - a conventionally trained physician who transitioned into holistic medicine after witnessing firsthand the gaps the mainstream approach.

After being personally injured following vaccination, Dr. Peers began investigating what was really driving the wave of chronic illness seen post-2020. What she discovered challenges conventional narratives - and offers a clear, actionable path forward.

This episode dives deep into:

• The real mechanism behind long COVID and vaccine injury
• Why mast cell activation may explain the majority of chronic symptoms
• How the spike protein behaves inside the body
• Why many detox protocols fall short
• And the breakthrough discovery that may finally help remove spike protein effectively

This is not just a conversation about what went wrong… It's a conversation about what we can do now.

Chapter Breakdown 00:00 — Introduction & Dr. Peers' Journey

• From conventional medicine to holistic practice
• Early observations during COVID
• Treating acute COVID successfully with simple protocols
• Personal vaccine injury and the turning point

05:00 — Challenging the Narrative

• Early red flags in public health responses
• Why lockdowns didn't make clinical sense
• Patients worsening after vaccination
• The growing disconnect between lived experience and official guidance

10:00 — Speaking Out & Professional Consequences

• Publicly sharing concerns
• Investigation by the General Medical Council
• "The process is the punishment"
• Why many doctors stay silent

15:00 — What's Really Driving Chronic Illness

• Spike protein as a persistent toxin
• Why symptoms are often mislabelled as "long COVID"
• The failure to connect cause and effect
• Underreporting of vaccine-related injuries

20:00 — Mast Cell Activation Explained

• What mast cells are and how they function
• Why 17–20% of the population may be affected
• The link between mast cell activation and COVID severity
• Common symptoms: IBS, fatigue, skin issues, neurological symptoms

30:00 — The Cytokine Storm Insight

• Why it's not the virus, but the immune response
• Histamine, inflammation, and systemic overload
• Why some people deteriorate while others recover quickly

35:00 — How mRNA Technology Works (Simplified)

• What mRNA instructs cells to do
• How spike protein is produced inside the body
• Why this creates ongoing stress on the system
• Lack of "off switch" concerns

45:00 — The Core Problem: Persistent Spike Protein

• Why the body struggles to eliminate it
• How it binds to ACE2 receptors
• Impact on blood vessels, organs, and brain
• Why symptoms can persist for years

50:00 — The Breakthrough: Augmented NAC

• Discovery through the Zero Spike Project
• How NAC interacts with spike protein
• The "electron stabilisation" breakthrough
• Observing spike protein breakdown under microscopy

55:00 — Real-World Results

• Dr. Peers' personal recovery:
  • Tremor gone overnight
  • Neurological symptoms resolved
  • Skin conditions cleared
• Patient detox responses and improvements

58:00 — Detox Reactions & What to Expect

• Why symptoms can temporarily flare
• Importance of hydration and support
• Supporting detox pathways (binders, nutrients)

01:00:00 — Supporting the Body Post-Detox

• Role of glutathione and vitamin C
• Importance of rebuilding and repair
• Complementary tools (light therapy, stem cell activation)

01:02:00 — Heart Intelligence & Intuition

• Why intuition matters in health decisions
• The heart–brain connection
• Learning to trust internal signals over external noise

01:05:00 — Vitality Secret: Hormonal Health

• The importance of HRT for women
• Impact on longevity, bone health, and cognition
• Reframing common fears

Key Takeaways

• Many chronic symptoms may be driven by persistent spike protein + immune dysregulation
• Mast cell activation is likely a major missing piece in modern diagnosis
• The body does not easily clear spike protein on its own
• Most detox protocols reduce symptoms but don't remove the root cause
• Augmented NAC shows potential to break down spike protein at a structural level
• True healing requires a multi-layered approach: physical, emotional, and energetic

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What if your body could become an instrument for healing energy?

In this fascinating conversation, Taylor Bratches, founder of Somatic Channeling, discusses a phenomenon that more and more people around the world are beginning to experience - involuntary, intelligent movement of the body driven by energy.

Taylor describes how somatic channeling emerged spontaneously during a psychedelic experience and later became a refined energy-healing modality practiced completely sober. Today he teaches people how to access this ability to clear energetic blockages, release trauma, and restore alignment within the body's energy field.

Neil shares his own experiences with somatic channeling - including spontaneous activation through plant medicine and breathwork — and how this work connects deeply with the principles of The Body Electric.

Together they explore:

• Why the body may move spontaneously during energy work • The connection between trauma, energy blockages, and physical symptoms • The role psychedelics have played in awakening these abilities • How somatic channeling may represent an evolutionary shift in human consciousness • Real stories of healing - from chronic pain to addiction recovery • Why the body may be far more intelligent than we realize

If you've ever experienced spontaneous movement during meditation, breathwork, plant medicine, or dance — this episode may help you understand what is happening inside your body and why.

You may just discover that what once felt strange… is actually something profoundly natural.

Chapter Headings

00:00 Introduction to Taylor Bratches and Somatic Channeling 02:00 What Somatic Channeling Actually Is 04:00 Taylor's First Experience With Energy Moving His Body 08:00 The Role of Psychedelics in Awakening Consciousness 11:00 Why You Don't Need Plant Medicine to Access These States 13:30 Stan Grof, Breathwork, and Altered States 16:00 Neil's Viral Video and Collective Awakening 20:00 Why So Many People Are Experiencing This Now 22:30 What Somatic Channeling Does to the Energy Body 25:00 Clearing Trauma and Energetic Blockages 27:00 Emotional Release and Physical Pain 30:00 Energy Medicine and the Future of Healing 33:00 Collective Somatic Channeling and Group Consciousness 35:00 Demonstration and Remote Energy Work 38:00 Live Somatic Channeling Example 44:00 Teaching Others to Access This Ability 47:00 Where to Learn Somatic Channeling 48:00 Taylor's #1 Vitality Secret

Taylor Bratches: Somatic Channeling Founder

Somatic Channeling Community https://community.somaticchanneling.com

Connect with Neil Cannon https://www.vitalitysecret.com

Globally recognized transformational trainer and founder of the Integrated Ascension Method, Nate Zeleznick, shares how he in the midst of reversing a brain tumor using a fully holistic, root-cause approach.

Nate shares his extraordinary journey, from a sudden neurological crisis and medical diagnosis to a deep personal reckoning that led him into trauma resolution, ketogenic nutrition, advanced breathwork, frequency medicine, biohacking, and cutting-edge regenerative therapies.

This conversation explores what happens when healing is approached not as a battle, but as a process of coherence, presence, and alignment. Together, Neil and Nate unpack the emotional, energetic, and physiological roots of chronic disease, the role of oxygen and frequency in healing, and why vitality begins with responsibility, curiosity, and embodied awareness.

This is not a conversation about "fighting" illness. It's about healing, and reclaiming life. Nate shared how he is now the healthiest he's ever been as he's undergoing this healing process.

🧭 Show Notes & Chapter Headings Chapter 1: Meeting Nate & the Superhuman Backstory

Neil introduces Nate's background as a martial arts pioneer, breathwork master, and co-founder of a royal Indonesian lineage practice featured in the Superhuman documentary, setting the stage for what's possible beyond conventional limits.

Chapter 2: From Retreat to Emergency Room

Nate recounts the moment his body forced his attention during a retreat in Mexico, leading to the discovery of a brain tumor and a pivotal decision to take immediate responsibility for his healing.

Chapter 3: The Tumor's Location & the Deeper Symbolism

The tumor's placement near the brainstem and breathing center becomes more than anatomical—it mirrors Nate's life work with breath and reveals a deeper lesson waiting to be integrated.

Chapter 4: Trauma, Suppression, and the Emotional Root

Nate shares how unresolved family trauma, self-betrayal, and people-pleasing patterns contributed to energetic stagnation, reframing illness as a wake-up call rather than a failure.

Chapter 5: Healing Through Receiving

Letting go of isolation, Nate opens to support—prayers, energy work, community, and love - experiencing a profound shift that catalyzed healing beyond the physical level.

Chapter 6: Ketogenic Nutrition & Starving Cancer of Fuel

A strict ketogenic approach becomes foundational, removing sugar as cancer's primary fuel and restoring stable energy, fat loss, muscle gain, and metabolic resilience.

Chapter 7: Supplements, Muscle Testing & Precision Support

Rather than guessing, Nate explains how muscle testing and body-led feedback determine the right supplements, timing, and combinations to support healing without interference.

Chapter 8: Oxygen, Breathwork & Cellular Revival

From hypoxic breathwork to oxygen-rich structured water, Nate explains why oxygenation is central to reversing disease and restoring cellular communication.

Chapter 9: Frequency Medicine, Rife & Sound Therapies

The conversation dives into Rife frequencies, binaural sound, visual mandalas, and multi-sensory frequency delivery, highlighting how vibration carries information that guides healing.

Chapter 10: Advanced Regenerative & Light-Based Therapies

Nate introduces photo-bio-modulated plasma therapy and embryonic-like stem cell activation, describing measurable tumor reduction and systemic recovery.

Chapter 11: Center Point Reset & Energetic Alignment

A discussion on energetic polarity and alignment reveals why many healing protocols fail unless the body's "center point" is restored.

Chapter 12: Why Healing Is Not a Fight

Neil and Nate reframe disease as something to heal through, not battle, emphasizing responsibility without blame and curiosity over fear.

Chapter 13: Resistance to Natural Healing

Nate addresses skepticism toward holistic approaches, unpacking medical programming, iatrogenic harm, and the difference between medical intervention and true health.

Chapter 14: Nate's #1 Vitality Secret

Presence. Nate shares why true vitality lives in the here and now, and how embodied awareness outperforms any supplement or protocol.

Chapter 15: Ascended Living & How to Work with Nate

Nate outlines his Ascended Living program, integrated breathwork, body code sessions, and regenerative therapies for those healing chronic conditions.

Chapter 16: Closing Reflections

A powerful closing on purpose, choice, and living fully—on purpose, not by accident. Nate can be found here: https://iampure.energy

Navigating the world of health and wellness often requires a journey through both heartache and hope, as demonstrated by Stan Kurtz. I met Stan at The Conscious Life Expo conference in LA where I first saw him speak, before chooing to have him look at my blood under a microscope - aka Live Blood Analysis. It revealed Lyme throughout my blood. He then helped me clean my blood of Lyme at his center in LA, I've featured these reels on Instagram. Link below.

As with everyone who dedicates their live to supporting others in holistic healing, his story begins with personal loss and takes a transformative turn when his son is diagnosed with early autism. Combining a deep personal drive with scientific inquiry, Stan's exploration into holistic healing unlocks new paths for understanding and potentially reversing conditions deemed incurable. Our conversation reveals the intricate dance between love, science, and the unyielding quest for answers.

Join us as we delve into the compelling journey of a parent determined to heal their child. With an analytical mindset and an unshakeable love, the narrative unfolds through the trials and triumphs of blending traditional therapies with alternative treatments. We discuss the power of nutrition in educational settings and the ripple effect small dietary changes and detoxification can have on children's behavior and health. The episode also touches on the broader impact of sharing these transformative experiences, from the classroom to the global community.

In a world where conventional diagnoses often stifle hope, Stan Kurtz challenges mainstream narratives by exploring alternative approaches to health. From utilizing advanced microscopic analysis (aka Live Blood Analysis) to the innovative use of AI tools, we discuss groundbreaking methods in addressing autism, cancer, and other health concerns. This conversation encourages critical thinking, highlighting the importance of understanding different narratives and embracing a holistic view of healing. Whether it's through personal anecdotes or cutting-edge science, this episode is a rallying call to reconsider what is possible in the realm of health and wellness. Stan can be found here: https://linktr.ee/quantumhealingtech

Our video podcast can be found here: http://vitalitysecret.com/LiveBloodWithStan

See my blood change over 3 days: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGy21O9ytgq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dr. Paul Barattiero, a visionary in the field of hydrogen therapy, joins us on the Vitality Secret Podcast to share his groundbreaking journey. Motivated by his wife Jacqueline's health struggles, he embarked on an exploration that led to the discovery of hydrogen water's healing potential. From alleviating oxidative stress to combating inflammation, Dr. Baratiro guides us through the science and personal experiences that spurred the creation of Echo Water, a game-changer for those seeking improved cognitive function, immune health, and gut recovery.

Dr. Paul debunks the myths surrounding alkaline water, often marketed for its high pH levels, and spotlight the true hero: molecular hydrogen. Dive into the science behind genuine hydrogen products and the misleading alternatives that flood the market. With a focus on innovation, Dr. Paul explains how his technology ensures a consistent production of hydrogen, differentiating itself from brands like Kangen that require frequent maintenance. Learn about the robust filtration systems that remove contaminants, setting a new standard in water purification.

Explore the vast health benefits attributed to hydrogen water, from addressing serious conditions as as result of chornic inflammation (most labels of "chronic illness" - to enhancing skin aesthetics. Dr. Barattiero passionately shares insights into technological advancements and the potential these hold for transforming lives.

Endorsements from athletes and public figures underscore the growing recognition of hydrogen's impact. With a dedication to education, Dr. Baratiro extends his gratitude to listeners for their support, encouraging everyone to discover the vitality-boosting potential of hydrogen therapy. https://EchoWater.com - use Discount Code "vitality" for 10% off. They're running a Black Friday special right now. Full video Interview at https://VitalitySecret.com/Echo

Keri Kasem, TV host and presenter, discusses how she reversed Lyme after considerable suffering.

Known for her resilience and determination, Kerri opens up about her grueling 11-year battle with Lyme disease. Misdiagnosed with lupus and vitamin deficiencies, she faced debilitating symptoms that nearly halted her vibrant career. Yet, through exploring alternative healing, she discovered unconventional yet promising therapies that led her to recovery. Join us as Keri shares her transformative journey, highlighting the importance of pursuing diverse healing avenues beyond what traditional medicine offers.

We venture into the world of biomagnetic therapy and its potential to treat health conditions like Lyme disease. Learn about Dr. Lyons, a pioneering Hungarian practitioner whose innovative methods aim to create an alkaline environment in the body. This episode sheds light on the power of holistic approaches and their role in managing complex illnesses. We delve into brain recovery techniques, such as lion's mane and methylene blue, and the growing need to reduce electromagnetic exposure to enhance mental well-being and clarity.

Our conversation takes a broader look at chronic health issues, from the hidden prevalence of Lyme disease to the potential side effects of long COVID. We discuss the effects of electromagnetic fields on brain function and explore practical measures to mitigate exposure. This episode serves as a powerful reminder of the critical need for early detection and comprehensive testing, encouraging listeners to take charge of their health and explore alternative therapies and emerging treatment options.

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(0:09:16) - Healing Lyme Disease With Biomagnetics (0:17:45) - Powerful Healing Therapies for Chronic Illness (0:31:45) - Uncovering Lyme Disease and Healing Options (0:38:53) - Parasite Cleanse and Healing Therapies (0:47:38) - Magnetic Chair Expansion for Healing Kerri can be found here: https://brigomagnetics.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerrikasem

https://kasemcares.org/team/keri-kasem/

Head to https://VitalitySecret.com for additional transformative healing protocols, along with my bestselling books, The Vitality Code and The Vitality Secret.

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(0:00:01) - Healing Journey With Keri Kasem Keri Kasem's 11-year journey with Lyme disease highlights the challenges of living with it and the importance of exploring alternative healing methods.

(0:09:16) - Healing Lyme Disease With Biomagnetics Nature's healing potential, biomagnetic therapy, and alternative treatments for complex health issues like Lyme disease and brain recovery.

(0:17:45) - Powerful Healing Therapies for Chronic Illness Nature's EMFs and their impact on brain function, mental clarity, and well-being, with alternative approaches like digital detoxes and biomagnetic therapy.

(0:31:45) - Uncovering Lyme Disease and Healing Options Lyme disease prevalence, testing for Lyme and long COVID, importance of diagnostic tests for heart and clotting issues.

(0:38:53) - Parasite Cleanse and Healing Therapies Nature's alternative health practices for rare illnesses, including MS, involve an olive oil cleanse, supplements, and understanding "die off" during detox.

(0:47:38) - Magnetic Chair Expansion for Healing Expanding availability of magnetic chairs in Las Vegas, with appreciation for Kimberly's efforts and support from Kerry.

Welcome back Tim Sanders, the visionary and founder behind the Omnia Radiation Balancer, who shares his extraordinary journey from skepticism to belief in the power of electromagnetic field (EMF) protection. Tim's story began at a consciousness festival in South Africa, where he serendipitously first encountered the EMF-protective stickers. Initially doubtful, his perspective changed after conducting muscle testing and live blood analysis, which showed significant positive results. This transformative experience inspired him to establish a company dedicated to addressing the pervasive challenge of EMF exposure, underscoring the necessity of strengthening our bodies against the invisible forces of modern technology.

Together, we unravel the complex relationship between EMFs and human health. Insights from the HeartMath Institute and the pioneering research of Dr. Martin Pall highlight the disruptive influence of EMFs on our body's natural energy fields. We explore the inadequacies of current safety standards and the pressing need for a more holistic understanding of how technology affects our well-being. From the concept of the electric holographic universe to the impact of EMFs on cell membrane excitation, our conversation sheds light on how a detoxified body becomes more attuned to these environmental stressors, emphasizing the importance of personal health responsibility and informed dietary choices.

Our exploration takes us further into the intersection of science and spirituality, where we discuss the fascinating notion of the body electric. By considering ourselves as beings made of light and energy, we can begin to grasp how practices like grounding, sunlight exposure, and protective measures such as Omnia stickers can harmonize our energy fields. Discover the potential of Deca energy as a future free energy solution and reflect on the importance of aligning with our body's innate intelligence. Through this episode, we aim to inspire a deeper understanding of how to maintain the delicate balance essential for health in our technologically-driven world.

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When Mark was handed a stage two lymphoma diagnosis, he faced a crossroads: follow the well-trodden path of conventional treatment, or forge his own trail toward healing. Opting for the latter, Mark's story becomes our guide on a transformative journey of self-healing, as he walks us through the profound lifestyle changes that not only gave him a second chance at life but also opened his eyes to the body's remarkable healing ability.

In this episode, we explore the "Four Pillars of Vitality" - Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Energetic.

Mark has an engineering mind, which at the time meant he was naturally inclined to find the root cause. The conventional approach made no sense to him. He looked at what chemotherapy and radiotherapy did to the body. Both are known to cause cancer.

We explore the often overlooked connection between our physical symptoms and emotional states, examining the phenomenal world of energy medicine, with tools including the Emotion Code (to release trapped emotions), which uses applied kinesiology.

Witness the potential of biohacking, the influence of EMFs and 5G radiation, how to protect yourself (as he did), and other toxins in the environment we need to be aware of.

Mark's testament is not just an inspiring account of healing; it's a call to action for all of us to become familiar with our body's ability to heal itself when we remove what is harming it, and we give it what it needs.

Whether you're looking for inspiration or practical advice, this episode serves as a catalyst for transformation, urging you toward a life of balance, harmony and Vitality.

Check out our interview here, both audio and visual, on my main website. If you'd rather read, the summary is below:

https://vitalitysecret.com/the-road-less-travelled-in-cancer-reversing-stage-2-lymphoma-with-mark-restivo/ --------- HIGHLIGHTS ---------

0:11:06 - Embracing Courage and Self-Discovery (62 Seconds) 0:20:04 - Discovering Root Causes of Illness (69 Seconds) 0:22:45 - Healing Journey and Self-Education (137 Seconds) 0:27:03 - Inspirational Stories of Health Transformation (68 Seconds) 0:34:15 - The Power of Hydration and Nutrition (67 Seconds) 0:43:31 - Fresh Air and Wim Hof Breathing (45 Seconds) 0:48:43 - Exploring Healing Through Energy and Emotions (63 Seconds) 0:51:02 - Connection Between Emotions and Physical Health (104 Seconds) 0:54:31 - Power of Epigenetics in Health (68 Seconds) 1:24:08 - Natural Medicine and Detoxification Benefits (60 Seconds)

Lianna Neilson, a fellow health warrior and founder of Healthy By Lianna, shares how she went from crippling anxiety and depression to finding alleviation with high-quality nutrition, meditation, and the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza. We met at an advanced Dr Joe Dispenza retreat. We discussed the remarkable power of the human body to heal itself, the importance of gut health, and the phenomenal power of meditation, covering highlights of our experiences at Dr Joe Dispenza's Advanced retreat in Cancun.

Lianna shares her inspiring personal healing journey from physical and emotional ailments exploring all "Pillars of Vitality" - including the weird and wonderful world of the quantum. We dived into the power of elevated emotions and meditation to break free from emotional addictions. Unraveling the layers of our personal experiences with stress and anxiety, we highlighted the transformative power of becoming conscious observers of our thoughts and emotions.

We discussed how she overcame her challenges, the power of self-awareness, self-care, and the mind-body connection in healing. Emphasizing the importance of committing to a meditation practice, we painted a vivid picture of how it can bring about permanent positive changes, and how approaching life with love rather than fear can lead to a healthy and fulfilling life.

As we wrapped up our enlightening conversation and journey, we focused on the healing power of love, coherence, and the concept of limitless potential.

In this interview, world renowned sleep expert, Dr Michael Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor, discusses the importance of high quality sleep and how to achieve it, some powerful “sleep hacks” around caffeine and alcohol, its role in reducing inflammation and strengthening our immune system and much, much more.

SHOW NOTES
  
3 mins - Dr Breus´background, education, inspiration. 
5 mins - Change people’s lives in 24 hours. "When you change someone’s sleep, you change their lives - mood, Vitality, Testosterone, inflammation, everything about them". 
7 - We are at the early stages of Sleep Medicine. 
9 - Everyone can relate to sleep and challenges . 
10 - My insomnia experience. 
11 - Sleep Hacks. 
12 - Caffeine and its parameters.  
13 - Half life of caffeine. 
15 - Caffeine sensitivities & stimulants. 
16 - Fun caffeine hack: The “Napolatte”.
20 - Sunshine breaks.
21 - Morning hydration. 
23 - A powerful morning routine. 
24 -  It turns out that most of the time we don’t need caffeine. 
25 - Alcohol & its effects on sleep. 
27 - How to hack alcohol consumption. 
28 - Unconsciousness vs actual sleep. 
29 - The circadian rhythm of alcohol dehydrogenase hormone.
32 - Systems check. 
33 - Sleep is the process of body recovery.
34 - Sound bite - If you just breathe, drink, sleep - winning.
35 - Circadian rhythms and chronotypes.  
36 - PER3 gene - night owl versus early bird. 
37 - Genetic form of insomnia. 
38 - Lions, Bears, Wolves.
43 - Chronoquiz.com - discover your Chronotype. 
45 - Sleep and inflammation. 
46 - How does sleep help control inflammation? SOUND BITE.
- Lack of sleep raises levels of inflammation.
- Too much sleep raises levels of inflammation. 
- Sleep deprivation leads to increased C-RP.
48 - How do we know if we’re sleep deprived and how long should it take to fall asleep?
49 - What happened when Dr Michael was on the Oprah Winfrey show.
50 - Covid and sleep - direct link with cytokine inflammatory response, and melatonin. Melatonin can regulate the cytokine response - Cytokine storm - soundbite. 
51 - If melatonin is not present, response continues to rise. 
52 - Soundbite on Vitamin C IV.
53 - Sugar on sleep and inflammation. 
54 - Reference to sugar on rheumatoid arthritis patient. 
55 - Were immunosuppressed if we are inflamed - immediate effect. 
56 - Step 1: go to chronoquiz.com to find our your sleeping type. Listen to hear steps 2, 3, 4. Wake up routine. 
57 - Grounding Sleep SoundBite. 
58 - EMF Sensitivity. Cell phone use reduces melatonin production. Grounding pad results. 
59 - Painting a Faraday Cage. 
60 - The Hidden Rainbow: EMFs exposure and what happened preceding every pandemic for 220 years - EARTHING. 
61 - Earthing & Grounding.
62 - Routines: Breathwork and Meditation - NC Soundbite. 
63 - “Sleep is a lot like love”.
63 - The Sleep Doctor´s #1 Vitality Secret.
64 - Where you can find www.thesleepdoctor.com - for articles on sleep, inflammation, testosterone and Covid.