Webinar Summary
Erik Lundquist, MD reviews data regarding individuals who are at greater risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus and dispels the myth that the virus only impacts the elderly population. Certain risk factors include those who suffer from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and lung disease. Join the conversation where you will gain insights into the effects certain medications have on the ACE-2 receptor, which is what the COVID-19 virus uses for cellular entry. He also discusses certain nutrients that can offer immune support and the importance of the five pillars of health: sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and emotional health.
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Presenter Bio
Erik Lundquist, MD is the founder and medical director of the Temecula Center for Integrative Medicine. He is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine. He specializes in thyroid disorders, chronic and adrenal fatigue, women’s health, digestive disorders,type 2 diabetes, and metabolicsyndrome.
Dr. Lundquist attended Occidental College in LA, where he graduated with a BA in Kinesiology and Biology. He received his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Lundquist spent eight years in active military duty in Iraq as a battalion surgeon with the Marine Corps, as well as at the Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy. Dr. Lundquist is board certified with the American Board of Family Medicine, as well as with the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.
