Covid-19. Ways to Naturally Build up your Immune System

Hi WA family,

Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the nurses, health care professionals and first res ponders. Yesterday was nurses day around most part's of the world. Thank you nurses.

All we have been hearing about is Covid-19. Well I decided to do some research on building up your immune system. This way you have a greater chance of fighting any disease and staying healthy.

Clearing up the air first, thank's to a comment I received on an article about covid-19, not being airborne.

Kate Vergara Ph.D., MPH 3rd degree connection3rd Global Public Health Consultant. Chicago, Illinois.
“Covid-19 is not airborne,” she says. “It is transmitted through droplets — being coughed on, or touching something that someone coughed on, for example, and then touching your face and allowing that pathogen to get into your system through your eyes, nose, or mouth.”

The National Post
While the aerosol spread of COVID-19 would be terrifying, data we have so far suggest it's unlikely -- droplets seem to be the primary form of contagion.

CDC. Centers for disease control
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

The World Health Organization
WHO is considering “airborne precautions” for medical staff after a new study showed the coronavirus can survive in the air in some settings. The coronavirus can go airborne, staying suspended in the air depending on factors such as heat and humidity, WHO officials said.

The India Times
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of the WHO’s emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, underscored the need for healthcare professionals to take extra steps to protect themselves when performing certain procedures— such as incubation—on patients with COVID-19 or those suspected of infection.

“When you do an aerosol-generating procedure like in a medical care facility, you have the possibility to what we call aerosolize these particles, which means they can stay in the air a little longer,” Dr. Van Kerkhove said.

Medical staff is especially advised to take precautions as they usually perform aerosol-generating procedures and thus are more susceptible to infection than anyone else.

Airborne spread of Covid-19 not reported so far: WHO official.
Airborne spread of Covid-19 has not been reported so far and it is transmitted mostly through respiratory droplets and close contact, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Dr. Poonam Khetarpal Singh said on Monday.

I do have the links on my site.

OK, let us start building up our Immune System, and continue this practice this throughout our lifetime. How about starting with the best free doctors.

Carrots, kale, and apricots for beta carotene

Beta carotene gets converted to vitamin A, which is essential for a strong immune system. It works by helping antibodies respond to toxins and foreign substances, Majumdar said.

Oranges, strawberries, and broccoli for Vitamin C

Vitamin C increases blood levels of antibodies and helps to differentiate lymphocytes (white blood cells), which helps the body determine what kind of protection is needed, Majumdar explained.

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Eggs, cheese, tofu and mushrooms for Vitamin D

NOTE:

Eggs may not be the best for you. There are always two sides, and I was made aware that eggs may not be good for you. If you suffer from:

Fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, Lupus, Prsotate Cancer. Please make sure you do research on what you put into your bodies. Thank you.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-are-eggs-good-for-y...

Vitamin D regulates the production of a protein that "selectively kills infectious agents, including bacteria and viruses," explained Dr. Michael Holick, an expert on Vitamin D research from Boston University who has published more than 500 papers and 18 books on Vitamin D.

Beans, nuts, cereal, and seafood for zinc

Zinc helps cells in your immune system grow and differentiate, Majumdar explained.

One meta-analysis revealed that zinc supplements may shorten the duration of symptoms of the common cold. However, it concluded that "large high-quality trials are needed" before definitive recommendations can be made.

Sources of zinc include beans, chickpeas, lentils, tofu, fortified cereals, nuts, seeds, wheat germ, oysters (including canned), crab, lobster, beef, pork chop, dark meat poultry, and yogurt.

Milk, eggs, nuts and more for protein

Protein is a key building block for immune cells and antibodies and plays a crucial role in helping our immune system do its job.

Protein comes from both animal and plant-based sources and includes fish, poultry, beef, milk, yogurt, eggs and cottage cheese, as well as nuts, seeds, beans, and lentils.

Bananas, beans and more for prebiotics

Probiotics and prebiotics help boost the health of the microbiome, which in turn supports our immune system, explained Majumdar.

Sources of probiotics include fermented dairy foods such as yogurt and kefir, and aged cheeses, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh, and sourdough bread. Sources of prebiotics include whole grains, bananas, onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, artichokes, and beans.

Water, fruit, soup and more for hydration

Finally, stay hydrated. "Mild dehydration can be a physical stressor to the body," Majumdar said. Women should aim to consume 2.7 liters or 91 ounces of fluids daily, and men, 3.7 liters or 125 ounces; an amount that includes all fluids and water-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and soups.I hope you may have found something here that you feel can benefit your health. I would love to add Yoga to this list also, as I think it is a great way to maintain posture, help with back pain and the list goes on. Perhaps I sit in front of this computer to much, and sitting for long periods of time is just not healthy.

Wishing you good health and prosperity here at WA.

All the best,

Michael