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BOOSTING IMMUNITY AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
Hand hygiene is critical. Good old-fashioned
soap and water is preferable to hand
sanitizer, which should be used as a backup.
“People are using an overabundance
of hand sanitizers and wiping out the
natural flora or good bacteria,” she says.
“Alcohol, although it has good disinfectant
properties, deprives skin of oil and water
and can dry skin out, which can interrupt
the skin’s natural barrier of protection,
increasing the risk of viruses and bacteria
entering into the skin.”
She recommends disinfecting and sanitizing
naturally, too, with vinegar, oregano
oil, Thieves oil, or witch hazel.
Consume a balanced diet that includes
protein, fruits and vegetables, advises
Vivian DeNise, D.O., of Garden City Center
for Integrative Health. Avoid refined sugar,
processed foods (which often contain
monosodium glutamate or MSG) and
genetically modified organisms (GMOs),
all of which will inhibit the body from
doing its best work, she warns.
Blending fruits and vegetables into juices
and smoothies is a great way to get lots of
nutrients into your diet. Frozen vegetables
are dense in vitamins and minerals,
Dr. DeNise notes. Gelatin-rich bone broth
supports gut health and the immune system,
adds Cook.
Liposomal vitamin C is a most powerful
antioxidant that strengthens your body’s
natural defenses, combats free radicals,
and encourages the production of white
blood cells to protect the body against infection,
experts say. Good food sources of
Vitamin C include kiwi, oranges, lemons,
limes, and grapefruit, as well as raw vegetables
— red and green peppers, spinach,
leafy greens, etc.
“Fermented vegetables like sauerkraut
are great probiotics and also are rich in
vitamin C,” Cook says.
Experts note that zinc helps strengthen
the immune system, in addition to cod
liver oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty
acids, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
“All provide protection against viruses,”
Cook says.
If you’re experiencing respiratory
challenges, aside from consulting your
physician, Cook recommends soothing
the condition with the herb, thyme.
“It helps fight respiratory infections and
is a natural expectorant; it helps get rid of
mucus,” she says.
Avoid respiratory challenges by not
smoking or vaping, warns Dr. DeNise.
“When you smoke, it calms the cilia tiny
hairlike organisms that help protect your
body from pathogens down and whatever
you’re inhaling gets deeper into your
lungs,” the doctor adds.
Remember, quarantine does not mean
stay inside, says Cook. Fresh air, natural
sunlight, and exercise are paramount to
feeding the mind, body, and soul.
“Take a break from social media every
now and then, as negativity can wreak
havoc on the immune system,” she says.
“Sleep helps the body rejuvenate and heal.
The body needs rest to maintain and build
strength and immunity.”
Dr. Salvatore R. Pardo, chair of emergency
medicine at Long Island Jewish Valley
Stream, agrees.
“Whenever there’s a new virus, we don’t
know how it behaves,” he says. Rather
than panic, he advises: “Follow good hygiene,
health, and safety practices.”
Experts advise individuals to consult
with their trusted healthcare provider
for specific guidance and supplement
dosage relating to their individual health
needs.
“Follow good hygiene, health, and safety
practices,” says Dr. Salvatore R. Pardo.
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