Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Dr. Pinkston and special guest Dr. Lesser from Magna Pharmaceuticals as they discuss the critical connection between your immune system, the common cold, and seasonal allergies (Upper Respiratory Symptoms, or URIs).
In this highly relevant episode, Dr. Lesser delves into the science of staying healthy this season and how to tackle viruses and allergens proactively!
What You Will Learn (Time Stamps):
00:00 - Introduction: Integrative Health and The Better Life
00:33 - Why the Common Cold & Allergies are Relevant Right Now
01:31 - Where to See Slides and Connect with Dr. Lesser's Work
03:56 - 🤯 Myths vs. Facts about the Common Cold (Milk, Wet Hair, Garlic, and more!)
06:41 - Interesting Facts: Why there is No Cure for the Common Cold
12:56 - The Four Stages of the Common Cold (Incubation to Recovery)
15:08 - When to Actually Consider an Antibiotic (Dr. Pinkston's Advice)
16:04 - Proactive Prevention: Sleep, Zinc, Alcohol, and Hygiene
18:23 - The Power of Myokines and Resistance Training for Immunity
20:43 - Common Cold vs. Allergies: What Mucus Color Tells You
22:42 - How Allergies can lead to Asthma and other Chronic Diseases
26:58 - Colds & Allergies Impacting Your Life: Cognitive Function, Mood, and Sleep Disruption
30:52 - Symptomatic Treatments: Decongestants, Antihistamines, and When to use them
Tune in to learn how an integrative approach, combining holistic health and contemporary medical information, can help you and your family navigate the cold and allergy season for a better life!
Join Dr. Pinkston and special guest Dr. Lesser from Magna Pharmaceuticals as they discuss the critical connection between your immune system, the common cold, and seasonal allergies (Upper Respiratory Symptoms, or URIs).
In this highly relevant episode, Dr. Lesser delves into the science of staying healthy this season and how to tackle viruses and allergens proactively!
What You Will Learn (Time Stamps):
00:00 - Introduction: Integrative Health and The Better Life
00:33 - Why the Common Cold & Allergies are Relevant Right Now
01:31 - Where to See Slides and Connect with Dr. Lesser's Work
03:56 - 🤯 Myths vs. Facts about the Common Cold (Milk, Wet Hair, Garlic, and more!)
06:41 - Interesting Facts: Why there is No Cure for the Common Cold
12:56 - The Four Stages of the Common Cold (Incubation to Recovery)
15:08 - When to Actually Consider an Antibiotic (Dr. Pinkston's Advice)
16:04 - Proactive Prevention: Sleep, Zinc, Alcohol, and Hygiene
18:23 - The Power of Myokines and Resistance Training for Immunity
20:43 - Common Cold vs. Allergies: What Mucus Color Tells You
22:42 - How Allergies can lead to Asthma and other Chronic Diseases
26:58 - Colds & Allergies Impacting Your Life: Cognitive Function, Mood, and Sleep Disruption
30:52 - Symptomatic Treatments: Decongestants, Antihistamines, and When to use them
Tune in to learn how an integrative approach, combining holistic health and contemporary medical information, can help you and your family navigate the cold and allergy season for a better life!
