According to CDC, there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
#1 Chop into a mason jar fresh ginger, turmeric, add a little bit of cayenne and black pepper and steep in honey for 2 weeks. Refrigerate this solution and dilute 2 tbsp. to one cup hot water 1-2x day.
#2 Drink Hot Liquids. Hot ginger, lemon, honey tea and a clear bone broth. Include 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar 2-3x day.
#3 Healthy eating prevents disease. Unhealthy processed foods packed with preservatives and added sugar unnecessarily reduce the body’s immune system exposing them to potential illness.
#4 Avoid inflammatory foods like sugar, carbs, dairy, alcohol, caffeine and animal fats. A plant based diet is recommended.
#6 Staying in good shape is also one of the best ways to keep the immune strong so that if you do get sick, your body will do a better job at healing faster.
#7 If you are a smoker, your lungs are vulnerable. This virus affects the lungs, talk to your acupuncturist about quitting smoking.
#8 The immune system is linked to gut health. Consuming fermented foods, enzymes and probiotics is essential to boost immune function.
#9 There are effective Chinese and Western herbal formulas that should be used as a preventative.
#10 Your mindset is super important, your thought pattern can create your reality. Science is proving this. If you are constantly watching negative news and think "I am going to get the flu", then you will attract that outcome.
Talk to your acupuncturist about herbs to address your underlying deficiencies. When you address strengthening core weaknesses then you are supporting total body wellness and hence your immune system benefits.
The above information was partially adopted from CDC website, Inno-vita, WebMD, AAC
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Do your best not to live in fear or anxiety about the situation. Yes, it is a serious matter that requires our attention. However, it is important to note that when we get trapped in a fear response our immune systems shut down in favor of survival mechanisms, which actually further heighten our anxiety! Be wise and discerning about your lifestyle practices and choices, and trust you are doing what you can to keep yourself and your family safe.
- Fresh air is vital to healthy immunity - make a point of getting outside, daily. Even as little as 10 to 15 minutes three times throughout the day will benefit you.
- Rest! Get plenty of sleep and rest.
- Take some time off, perhaps use this time for a personal at-home retreat where you just enjoy some time spent away from work, extra-curricular activities and the hustle and bustle of life. Walks in nature, healthy dinners together with your family, board games, curling up with a good book and limiting your social contact are all enriching ways to protect yourself from community transmission.
- Increase your consumption of anti-oxidant and nutrient-dense infection-fighting foods like: organic blueberries, raspberries, spinach, sprouts, garlic, onions, ginger, parsley, cilantro, spirulina, celery juice, bone broth and fermented foods and beverages.
- Drink lots of water. Drinking good quality water and herbal teas, staying hydrated, is one of the best things you can do to flush out toxins from your body and help support the immune system.
- Keep your immune system strong by reducing your sugar intake and eating a balanced diet. Avoid eating processed sugars. Sugar weakens the immune system and makes it less able to deal with viruses and bacteria. Be sure to read food labels carefully and to limit the amount of sugar you eat.
#1 Chop into a mason jar fresh ginger, turmeric, add a little bit of cayenne and black pepper and steep in honey for 2 weeks. Refrigerate this solution and dilute 2 tbsp. to one cup hot water 1-2x day.
#2 Drink Hot Liquids. Hot ginger, lemon, honey tea and a clear bone broth. Include 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar 2-3x day.
#3 Healthy eating prevents disease. Unhealthy processed foods packed with preservatives and added sugar unnecessarily reduce the body’s immune system exposing them to potential illness.
#4 Avoid inflammatory foods like sugar, carbs, dairy, alcohol, caffeine and animal fats. A plant based diet is recommended.
#6 Staying in good shape is also one of the best ways to keep the immune strong so that if you do get sick, your body will do a better job at healing faster.
#7 If you are a smoker, your lungs are vulnerable. This virus affects the lungs, talk to your acupuncturist about quitting smoking.
#8 The immune system is linked to gut health. Consuming fermented foods, enzymes and probiotics is essential to boost immune function.
#9 There are effective Chinese and Western herbal formulas that should be used as a preventative.
#10 Your mindset is super important, your thought pattern can create your reality. Science is proving this. If you are constantly watching negative news and think "I am going to get the flu", then you will attract that outcome.
Talk to your acupuncturist about herbs to address your underlying deficiencies. When you address strengthening core weaknesses then you are supporting total body wellness and hence your immune system benefits.
The above information was partially adopted from CDC website, Inno-vita, WebMD, AAC
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.