04/03/2020
Here are my recommendations for boosting your immune system and staying healthy
in this time of Covid-19:
Wear a mask or scarf over your nose and mouth when in public. I know the official statement is that it only helps if you are infected, but this is simply not true. First of all, no-one knows if there are infected or not. Secondly, we don't all need the N-95 masks, save these for doctors and nurses. But this is primarily transmitted through the air. creating a physical barrier will help a lot. Use a tightly knit scarf to cover your nose and mouth.
Potassium: Although potassium is plentiful in many food, it is important to take extra during this time. Most older people are deficient in potassium and this is one of the reasons they are more vulnerable to the Coronavirus. 99mg 2x/day
Vit D3 Start with 2,000 IU for adults, 1,000 IU for children.
Vit C 500-1,000mg throughout the day with meals and snacks
Probiotics: A healthy gut flora is necessary for building a barrier against pathogens and is integral to the immune system. Lactobacillus plantarum and spore forms of Bacillus (HSO’s) are the best for immunity.
Zinc: Important for inhibiting the replication of the Viruses. Seafood—especially oysters—red meat, and pumpkin seeds are the best food sources. Take 30 mg per day, take with Quercetin.
Quercetin is a zinc ionophore; it opens the gate that allows Zinc to get into the cell where it can inhibit virus replication. This is the natural alternative to the medication Chloroquine (Anti-Malarial) or Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) that has been having some success at shortening the duration and intensity of the virus
Beta Glucans: These compounds up-regulate the function of the innate immune system. This part of your immune system is the first line of defense against viruses and bacteria. It helps your white blood cells bind to and kill viruses and bacteria.
*Note: Patients with autoimmune diseases should not take Beta Glucan.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4012169/
Mushroom Extracts such as reishi, maitake, shiitake, turkey tail, and cordyceps: These provide immune-supporting properties.
Viruses love acidic blood! In order to keep your blood Alkaline:
Keep your stress low, Breath Deep, Eat whole foods & nutrient rich diet - Lots of veggies small amount of organic meat. Avoid sugar!!
There are some Chinese Formulas that can be very helpful for treating the various stages of this virus. It is important to get the correct formula for each stage. Please contact a qualified Acupuncturist/Herbalist so that you can get the right formula.
Please stay healthy!
Beta-glucans are a heterogeneous group of natural polysaccharides mostly investigated for their immunological effects. Due to the low systemic availability of oral preparations, it has been thought that only parenterally applied beta-glucans can modulate ...
