New Data Suggesting the Open Air Is Safe During a COVID-19 Outbreak

A new preprint* released today analyzed data from the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship suggesting that SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, does not travel in the air very far. This is important because it reinforces the safety of going outside, enjoying sunshine, and taking walks, as long as we keep 3-6 feet distance from others …

Would a seasonally low vitamin D intake and high calcium intake cause soft tissue calcification? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #105

Question: Would a seasonally low vitamin D intake and high calcium intake cause soft tissue calcification?  Chris: The end of this question is would the calcium simply be excreted due to the low vitamin D levels. Your vitamin D level being low, the first thing that’s going to do and the major thing that’s going …

COVID-19: How Much Worse Will This Get Before It Gets Better?

I want nothing more than for the COVID-19 crisis to be over as fast as possible, but it’s important to look carefully at the data and be realistic in order to do our best in arriving at a solution. Several preprints* were released this weekend that, together, suggest three things: On the bright side, the …

Is Baicalein From Skullcap Effective Against COVID-19?

A new preprint* released yesterday suggests that ethanol extracts of Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese Skullcap), or the specific compound found within it known as baicalein, may be effective against COVID-19. However, the way in which baiclaein is metabolized in humans raises some questions that make this herb, in my judgment, unready for prime time. Please note …

Question on Iodine, Fatigue, and Detox Reaction. | Masterjohn Q&A Files #104

Question: Question on Iodine, Fatigue, and Detox Reaction.  Carrie: Remember, iodine belongs to the halogen family and other halogens can bind onto your PT or tyrosine. I have had this before where patients would take iodine and the iodine will push off the fluoride and the chloride and the bromide off of the tyrosine, and …

What Is the Best Dose of Zinc for COVID-19 Prevention?

Disclaimer: Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. See the disclaimer at the bottom of the page for more details. On March 23, Dr. Zev Zelenko wrote an open letter “to medical professionals all around the world” about his treatment for COVID-19 using hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin, and zinc sulfate. Days before, he had addressed a YouTube video …