If the body is strong, no pathogen can affect it.
If the body is weak, the weakest attack can devastate it.
Don’t worry much about the virus. The virus can’t touch you when you’re well.
And if it does, your immune system will make swift and easy work of it.
Concern yourself with making your body-mind robust by respecting its needs and it’s rhythm’s: diet, movement, rest, stress management, nature. –
– My friend and trusted colleague, naturopathic doctor, Dr. Mazen Atassi
Those most affected
The median age for those infected is around 50 years old, with a slightly higher incidence in men. Children appear less vulnerable to infection and have milder symptoms than adults. There have been no reports of death children 0-9 years old. Pregnant women are not at higher risk than the general population. Adults over 65 years of age are at high risk. Those who have an underlying health condition, such as cardiovascular disease or a compromised immune system are at high risk.
Symptoms to look out for
Most people infected appear to have mild, cold-like symptoms, such as fever, muscle aches, and uncomplicated upper respiratory symptoms (dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, headache). Some patients will experience more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, and mild to severe pneumonia leading to more life-threatening situations.
What you can do
Support your immune system by eating healthy, get 8+ hours of sleep per night, incorporate movement into your day, clear your mind of impending doom, and use the following guide to build your internal army:
Preventative Measures
Here are some well-researched vitamins, plants, and herbs to defend against COVID-19
Vitamin A
Products of choice: Klaire Labs Micellized Vitamin A
Foods: sweet potatoes, carrots, beef liver, cod liver oil
Vitamin C
Product of choice: Perque Potent C Gaurd
Foods: goldenberries, camu powder, kiwi, lemon
Vitamin D
Product of choice: Biotics Research Bio-Emulsive ADEK
Foods: wild-caught salmon (flesh of fatty fish and fish liver oils)
Selenium
Product of choice: Klaire Labs Seleno Met
Foods: brazil nuts, oysters, yellowfin tuna
Zinc
Product of choice: Douglas Laboratories Zinc Lozenges
Foods: shellfish (oysters), meat, kale, mushrooms
Probiotics
Product of choice: Xymogen ProbioMax
Foods: kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, kefir
Monolaurin
Product of choice: Designs for Health Monolaurin-Avail
Foods: coconut oil
Colloidal silver
Product of Choice: Argentyn 23
Mushrooms
Product of Choice: Host Defense My Community
Foods: Lions Mane, Maitake, Reishi
Combination Formulas
Designs for Health Immunitone Plus
Biobotanical Research Olivrex
Biobotanical Research BiocidinTS
Herbal Support
Eat fresh, take in the form of a tincture, herbal capsules, or teas. Add lemon, raw honey, garlic, and ginger to immune-supportive teas and drink throughout the day. Take a bath with echinacea essential oil and Epsom salts, or shake a few drops on your shower floor to inhale.
Astragalus
Ginger
Echinacea
Elderberry
Licorice
Raw honey
Garlic
All products and herbal support formulas are available through our online store HERE. If any of. The above products are out of stock or you need an additional suggestion, email us at info@katashealth.com for support.
Resources
i. Wei, Min, et al. “Novel Coronavirus Infection in Hospitalized Infants Under 1 Year of Age in China.” JAMA Network, 14 Feb. 2020, jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2761659.
ii. Wu, Zunyou, and Jennifer M. McGoogan. “Characteristics of and Important Lessons From the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak in China.” JAMA Network, 24 Feb. 2020, jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2762130.
iii. Li, Guangdi, and Erik De Clercq. “Therapeutic Options for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019- NCoV).” Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, 10 Feb. 2020, www.nature.com/articles/d41573-020-00016-0.
iv. World Health Organization
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only. Speak to your health care provider if you suspect COVID-19, and take the necessary steps for treatment.
