Fighting Viruses When Drugs Aren’t Available

We’ve all been told steps to take to minimize exposure to Covid-19

 What has not been stated often enough are the ACTIVE STEPS one must take to strengthen the immune system prior to potential exposure to this disease?

 Consider including these five essential components:

1. Get adequate sleep:

Approx. 6-9 hours of QUALITY sleep is required to repair and restore the body to maximal function from normal exposure to environmental toxins and physical activities of daily living.

2. Manage stress:

Discover constructive methods to deal with stress. Activities that positively impact the way you FEEL inhibit damaging hormones from weakening immune function.  Everyone has stress; learning to effectively CHANNEL it is the key to successfully managing it.

3. Eat intelligently:

Don’t deprive yourself from foods you enjoy. These foods, however, should only be eaten AFTER a healthy, well balanced meal is consumed. Food provides both nutrition and INFORMATION on a cellular level. A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and alcohol block nutritional absorption. It also interferes with our body’s cells from communicating properly with each other. This leads to mis-INFORMATION resulting in cellular damage. Damaged cells are more prone to attack by bacteria and viruses.

4. Move:

Whether you term it movement or exercise, this activity increases blood and lymph flow. All major organs are “fed” via the blood stream while waste product is eliminated via the lymph system. Interfering with these modes of circulation weaken the body making it more susceptible to all diseases.

5. Hydrate:

The human body consists of 50-75% water. Each of us should consume at least half our body weight (in ounces) per day. Four additional ounces of water should be consumed for every 20 minutes of exercise. Without adequate hydration the body is placed under enormous stress. Serious complications from dehydration can include:

1. brain swelling

2. seizures

3. low blood volume shock

4. kidney failure

5. coma

6. death

Following these ACTIVE STEPS (in addition to the preventative steps the media has offered to minimize exposure to the virus) should provide you the best defense against succumbing to Covid-19

Disclaimer: Always consult your licensed health care professional prior to implementing any health care regimen or advice to be sure it’s safe for you!