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On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Rishi Desai explains exactly how the coronavirus infects people, what it does to the body\u2019s cells and immune system, the reason why tracking the virus is so difficult, and why it will take time to get a vaccine.\xa0\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nWHOOP: For 15% off your order, go to https://www.whoop.com and use discount code HT at checkout. \nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory \nPATLive: Get 15% off their regularly listed rates. Call 866-708-2507 and mention this podcast. For more information, visit PATLive.com\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES: \nDr. Rishi Desai explains exactly how the coronavirus infects people [1:37] \nRishi describes how the virus actually damages your body on a cellular level [3:16] \nRishi talks about the effect of humidity on the virus [7:37] \nHospital admissions are a lagging indicator of how many cases there really are [9:23] \nThe possible reasons for why COVID-19 seems more contagious than other viruses [13:14] \nRishi describes the steps he takes to reduce his chances of getting infected [15:51] \nRishi talks about methods for treating the virus that he has high hopes for [18:15] \nWhy does diabetes seem to be such a serious risk factor? [19:51] \nRishi explains how cells \u201ccommunicate\u201d with each other, and why it matters [23:59] \nRishi explains how fluid builds up from severe inflammation, preventing oxygen flow [27:01] \nTom and Rishi discuss why it\u2019s so important to actually understand how the virus works [30:07] \nRishi explains why merely transferring antibodies doesn\u2019t confer immunity [33:40] \nWhy are vaccines so time-consuming to create? [35:12] \nHow important is Vitamin-D? [39:52] \nYou can probably only get too much Vitamin D if you take a pill [43:52] \nWhat is the single most important health change most people should make? [45:30]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW RISHI & OSMOSIS: \nWEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2SLOlqW \nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2YQVydd \nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2YEa9bJ \nYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2W9mvqr\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices