Immune Boosting During A Pandemic

Navigating through the BS during a pandemic

There have been so many fake posts about what to do to avoid COVID-19 and it is so much to sift through.  I’ve narrowed down the list of things that I am taking daily to the list below.  I am continuously monitoring changes and reading case studies to see what doctors in China and other parts of the world are using to supplement treatment for COVID-19 and to protect themselves while they are in continuous contact with these patients.

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1. How to optimize your already healthy immune system

  • Vitamin C at 500-1,000 mg several times a day 30-60 minutes apart.  It is important to space out the doses, as it is water-soluble and your body can only take on a certain amount at a time and you want to optimize what you are absorbing rather than excreting.  I use the powdered form sometimes for better absorption.

  • 5000IU of Vitamin D with a meal for optimal absorption.

  • Probiotics daily and eating fermented foods to promote a healthy gut microbiome as 70% of our immunity lies in the gut.

  • Reduce sugar intake as much as possible – this is hard because we are all home and I know baking brings a lot of us comfort.

  • Zinc is an important mineral that fortifies immune function.  I take between 10-30 mg/day right now.

  • Selenium – many viruses are thought to develop in selenium deficient areas.  It is a powerful antioxidant and immune booster. I eat two Brazil nuts a day to get my selenium.

  • Olive Leaf Extract – I take 500 mg a day.  It has been found to boost the immune system and has been shown to have anti-viral properties.
    Saline Nasal Wash – I use the Neil Med Sinus Rinse Aid to irrigate the sinuses.

  • Daily Exercise and Meditation to reduce stress and boost endorphins.

  • Acupuncture – has been shown to boost immunity and balance the immune system

2. What to do after exposure or start of symptoms (this is not an exhaustive list)

  • Same as the above recommendations but increase your dosage.  If you are pregnant consult your OBGYN first.

  • Chinese Herbs have been used for colds and flus for centuries.  Fortunately, there is a lot of information coming out of China regarding what they used successfully along with Western medicine to treat COVID-19.

  • Consider a natural anti-viral support such as Wellness Formula or reach out for an online Rx or a Telehealth consult.

3. How to keep kids healthy

  • Vitamin C chewable or in powdered form. Please consult your pediatrician for dosing

  • Vitamin D liquid form, please consult your pediatrician for dosing

  • Children’s chewable probiotic

 
Shervin SamariJeiran Lashai Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine