Newsletter 4
Hi guys,
I hope everyone is in good health and managing your stress levels appropriately in the current situation. Please remember that I am available for telephone consultations and that it is very important during this period to stay on top of your health and what you were already working on prior to the virus. As well as increasing your support regarding the virus and more importantly your immune system.
If you have any concerns regarding your physical, mental and emotional health please do set up a consult and please don’t neglect planned follow-ups or new health concerns as it is as important to stay well generally as it is to follow the rules of reduced contact.
This Purpose of this newsletter is to cover certain key topics
- Reminder of what you need to do daily and consistently to maintain good immune balance
- Testing possibilities and information
- Immune protocol update
- A different view on stress
- A tasty immune boosting tea
Important to be consistent with the following.
- Avoid dehydration. Nothing works well in the body if you are dehydrated but by simply keeping your mouth wet will mean the virus will be met by immune cells in the saliva and be swallowed to be killed by stomach acid. Therefore drink water regularly -every 10-15 minutes.
- Stress reduces immunity – Continued stress reduces immune response and the worry about COVID 19 is adding to it all. If you start to feel anxious by something you are reading or listening to – stop!
- Get sufficient sleep! Sleep restores and heals the body. Without adequate sleep, optimal immune function is next to impossible! Maintain a good rhythm and get to bed earlier. Aim for eight hours a night.
- Get lots of fresh air and sunshine. Open windows when you can and create good ventilation.
- Spend quality time with your loved ones. Use Facetime, WhatsApp etc
- Laugh! Laughter boosts your immune system. Re watch comedies and films that you know are funny to you.
- Get regular exercise. Mild to moderate exercise (for approximately 30-45 minutes) helps boost the immune system. Avoid overexertion such as training for endurance events when you are feeling run down. This will lower your immune defenses. If you are able to exercise outside in less populated areas, great. If not find workouts and yoga classes online.
- Continue to eat a whole food good quality diet that is in line with your biochemistry.
- Cut out sugar and refined starches. Studies have shown that refined sugars can suppress your immune system for hours after ingesting. Limiting starch and sugar will help your immune system function better and your overall health improves.
- Ensure adequate protein intake. Protein is critical for immune function and protein malnutrition is a big risk factor for death from infections. Eat organic, clean animal protein in line with your metabolic needs.
- Add garlic, onions, ginger, and lots of spices (oregano, turmeric, rosemary) to your meals! Add these to your soups, vegetable dishes, and sauces. Garlic and onions offer wide spectrum antimicrobial properties.
- Eat multiple servings of colourful fruits and vegetables high in vitamins C, A, and phytonutrients that support the immune system. Choose more leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower), peppers, sweet potatoes, and squashes.
If you are concerned you have COVID-19 symptoms and are uncertain what to do please start by reading the NHS website regarding symptoms and recommendations. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
We are entering the pollen/hay-fever season therefore new symptoms are going to arise for many of us. If you have hay-fever, asthma or other allergic conditions, including eczema, please consider reviewing this website to help you differentiate between symptoms. https://community.aafa.org/blog/coronavirus-2019-ncov-flu-what-people-with-asthma-need-to-know
TESTS FOR COVID-19
Testing individual immunity against Coronavirus (Covid-19) is gaining momentum. Wide-spread testing should be generally available here in the UK over the next 4 weeks. Testing has been a positive aspect in controlling spread in many countries around the world.
See here for an overview from – Report from the American Society for Microbiology COVID-19 International Summit, 23 March 2020: Value of Diagnostic Testing for SARS–CoV-2/COVID-19-
https://mbio.asm.org/content/11/2/e00722-20
Supplements
My advice regarding supplement support for immune boosting has evolved based on updated evidence and expert advice and what is available.
My recommendations are as follows and dosages will vary regarding the individual (contact the office). I have given instructions for a protective protocol and advised on increasing doses if someone is developing symptoms. I’ve made adjustments based on availability of products
Nutritional Anti-viral – Protective protocol should include several of the following
- Colostrum based products and Beta-glucans (Oramune Max, Multi Messenger, etc)
- Beta Glucan is a polysaccharide found in foods like barley, oats, mushrooms and yeast. It is the most studied immunomodulator on earth, with over 140,000 published studies on PubMed, and is currently being tested in 100 clinical trials.
Beta Glucan activates and enhances your immune response to invaders like bacteria, viruses and cancerous cells.
- Monolaurin (Lauric select)
- Broad spectrum immune support (ImmunoSelect, Neuro Immune Infection Control, Immune Restore)
- Probiotics
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D and K
- Propolis sprays / tinctures
- Antioxidants – too many to list
- Multivitamins/minerals
- Olive leaf extract
HOCL /Briotech is a “hypochlorous solution” — which is actually something your white blood cells naturally produce, as an anti-infective, anti-microbial agent to fight viruses, bacteria and fungi in the body.
It promotes health and stimulates epithelial growth for wound healing and skin issues, as well as reducing inflammation.
HOCL has had studies that show it can fight prions, viruses, such as HPV, and also human Coronavirus. While medical studies take time, they are confident that this is one tool in our toolkit to be empowered and proactive during this time.
This should be considered part of anyone’s first aid kit at this unique time.
The current virus is known to spread through the breath, the mucous membranes (including the eyes) and other yet unknown routes.
- Keep your face protected by using HOCL spray frequently, throughout the day, in the face and mouth, your hands and any other exposed surface areas. It is also safe to spray into your eyes.
- Consider using a diffuser filled with HOCL at home to evaporate HOCL at least 15 minutes per room every couple of days. (Use a separate diffuser than you use for essential oils, so you do not inactivate the HOCL)
- Over washing your hands can cause them to chafe and crack, making you potentially susceptible in a multitude of other ways. Therefore it is beneficial to spray your hands with HOCL throughout the day, in lieu of over washing.
At the first sign of any fever/sore throat/cold/flu/COVID-19 symptoms, increase the dose and or frequency of all you are taking above.
Start taking Niacinamide as explained in the last email.
Nutritional Anti-viral – Therapeutic protocol for early signs of cold/flu/COVID-19 symptoms
Higher doses of:
- Probiotic – Powder or capsules
- Vitamin C
- Multivitamins/minerals
- Colostrum and Beta-glucans or Monolaurin
Add in:
- Iodine gargles and inhalations
If you have worsening symptoms
Please contact the NHS on 111 or visit your local general practice website for their information and advice
Stress is unavoidable.
Right now we are ALL feeling it.
Stress is especially detrimental to both gut and immune health. With this in mind I have attached an article link written by a close friend and colleague Graeme Jones. It is an excellent article and I feel you will get benefit from reading it.
Tasty immune boost tea
- 3-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 3-inch chunk fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped
- 1 litre water – Adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- Juice of 2 lemons
Step 1: Bring water, ginger and turmeric to boil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in honey and lemon juice. Strain tea into 4 mugs and serve with additional honey and lemon wedges if desired.
The good news is that there’s a lot you can do to build resilience and optimize your health. Stay consistent in your rhythms.
New member of the team:
Emma