TAKE CHARGE – 10 things YOU should start today
While news changes every day, we are advised that every one of us will likely experience the COVID-19 virus in some way, shape or form. YOU CAN BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY NOW to help you withstand COVID-19 when it reaches your home. While we all do our part in helping to avoid the spread by staying home, please do your part by proactively boosting your own immune system too thus limiting the severity of symptoms for you and your loved ones.
1) EAT IMMUNE BOOSTING FOODS
These foods are best consumed raw or lightly cooked.
- Cruciferous vegetables are packed full of vitamins A, C and E as well as antioxidants and fiber (Broccoli, Bok Choi, Kale, Arugula, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Turnip, Radish)
- Nuts are packed with Vitamin E (Almonds, Brazil nuts, Walnuts, Pecans)
- Citrus fruits, Berries and Peppers have abundant Vitamin C (Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mango, Blueberries, Bell Peppers)
- Mushrooms load you up with Vitamin D (Shiitake, Reishi, Maitake)
Immune-Blast Smoothie: Blend all ingredients for 3 minutes. Consume fresh.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup celery
- ⅓ cup arugula
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 mango OR orange
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1-2 Tbsp agave syrup / Swerve / Monkfruit
- 1 cup water
2) KNOW HOW TO EWASH YOUR HANDS
Click to watch a video on how to wash hands adequately and put it into practice starting now. Hand washing and hygiene are key to avoid bacterial and viral spread. 8 step hand washing
- Use soap and water
- Wash for 60 seconds (e.g. sing happy birthday song twice)
- Scrub palms / reverse palms
- Friction in between fingers
- Clasp fingertips and friction nail beds
- Swipe thumbs
- Scrub wrists and forearms
- Dry throughly with a clean paper towel or air dryer
3) GET AN ENGYSTOL® INJECTION
Engystol® is an immuno-modulating medication scientifically proven to significantly reduce the duration and severity of symptoms during an acute viral infection and help protect from subsequent infections. Read the Study results for this homeopathic injection that:
- Relieves symptoms, including: runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches and mild fever
- Reduces duration of viral infections
- Scientifically proven effective
- Suitable for the entire family
- Safe during pregnancy
- No known side-effects, contraindications or interactions
- Boosts your white blood cell count by as much as 41%
4) KEEP HYDRATED
Do you know how much water you should drink daily? The answer is different for everyone! Drink half your body weight(lbs) in ounces of water every day to help keep you healthy, supple and mobile. For example: 150 lbs = 75 fl oz = 9 glasses of water. We recommend mineralizing your water with Om Nourish Hydration Infusion containing 70 trace minerals including:
- Magnesium: a miracle micro-nutrient responsible for 300 metabolic bodily functions .
- Chloride works with potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate to help regulate fluids and balance acid-base.
- Potassium regulates the heartbeat and functions of the muscles and nervous system.
- Sodium assists with electrical signals in the body, helping fire the muscles and brain.
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5) DISINFECT REGULARLY
Disinfect your hands when you are out and about immediately after every time you press an elevator button, open doors, touch packaging in supermarkets, touch surfaces, handle keys, etc. Keep a safe 6 foot distance from others. While many places have run out of antibacterial hand sanitizers and disinfecting cleaning products, you may have the ingredients at home to make your own. It is important to include 60% neat alcohol (here in the form of Vodka) to ensure effectiveness:
DIY Disinfecting Spray
- 1 cup vodka
- ½ cup white distilled vinegar
- ½ cup distilled water or Witch Hazel
- 40 drops tea tree essential oil
- 40 drops lemongrass essential oil
Blend all ingredients together in a 16-ounce spray bottle, take with you and shake before each use.
6) TAKE A PRO-BIOTIC
At least 70% of your immune function depends on the trillions of bacteria living in your gut, skin, colon and beyond. Your gut is considered your 2nd brain and together with the vagus nerve, has direct connection to the commands your brain issues for adrenal, hormonal and immune function. Ensure your gut health is optimal by taking a quality probiotic and eating healthy, organic food. DeNatura® Wellness Physicians offer Tele-Medicine consultations, drive-thru and/or delivered probiotics, injections and traditional Chinese Medical herbs to fortify your immune system. CALL 305 814 9818
7) PREVENT & TREAT WITH HERBS
We already spoke about the power of mushrooms above: Medicinal Mushrooms such as Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, Tremella, Chordyceps as well as Echinacea and Andorgraphis herbs and a host of roots have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries, and also more recently in China to successfully treat early symptoms of respiratory viral infection and pneumonia. They can also be taken early on to help boost immune function and prevent the progression of respiratory conditions in pre-disposed populations. DeNatura® Wellness Physicians offer Tele-Medicine consultations, drive-thru and/or delivered medical herbs based on the tele-medicine assessment. Do not hesitate to CALL 305 814 9818 and read HERE the bilingual report and studies on traditional Chinese Medicinal applications to treat the novel COVID-19.
8) KEEP UP MOVEMENT & BREATHE
Schedule a time for your own movement everyday: jump rope, planks, yoga, stretching, push ups…. something to keep your body off the couch! Don’t under-estimate the power or breathing throughout this practice as it is essential to keep your nervous system calm and your immune system supported. Our very own DeNatura Wellness® Yoga Instructor, Christina, guides you here through an easy-to-follow breathing exercise for everyone in the family. You can also check out our calendar of virtual movement, stretching and breathing classes and join them online via Zoom.
9) SUBSTITUTE FEAR FOR GRATITUDE
Taking the time to meditate, pray, be still, enjoy silence, or be grateful helps tone down your brain’s amygdala “emergency” response reducing rumination, anxiety, stress and depressive moods. Try this gratitude exercise:
- write down 5 things you are grateful for
- next to each, write down the feeling it elicits (how it makes you feel in your body)
- jot down in what part of the body you are feeling the sensation
- make a note of why you are grateful for that thing / person / event
10) CONTACT US FOR TELE-MEDICINE
We are here to help you! Please do not hesitate to call us to consult with our Physicians. We can help alleviate the burden in our hospitals and ICUs by assessing your condition, administering Engystol® injections, prescribing and offering drive-thru medicinal herbs for respiratory immunity, offer online and telematic nutritional guidelines and recipes, and even offer virtual group or 1-2-1 streamed fitness, breathing, self-massage and guided meditation classes. CALL +1-305-814-9818 for more information. Be well and stay safe.
