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    Default A Short List (substances, protocols) to Boost Immunity

    There are a lot of threads here at Avalon that have the word "immunity" in the title. There is probably some excellent suggestions in those threads, along with some outdated or incorrect info, as well as some bad advice. This thread's intent is for knowledgeable people (not just nice people that want to help) to offer their short list of substances (herbs, roots, vitamins, minerals, etc.) and protocols (sleep, avoidance or reduction of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, Wim Hof protocol, etc.) that you would present to one of your loved ones not under your roof.

    So, for example, you've got a kid in college, or a dear friend that lives thousands of miles away, and you want to send them a few items that you know they can't or won't buy, but might take if they already have them in their hands.

    You know that most people simply do not embrace new protocols (even if free, like Wim Hof's methods), but you also know that a handful of supplements is not really going to have the impact that supplements plus protocols will have - so you'd offer the protocols as well and try to "sell" them to your loved one, letting them know that the herbs and such will boost immunity but adding a protocol or two will dramatically boost immunity. You give it your best shot.

    It also doesn't do much good to suggest some protocol like gardening, getting hands in soil, (a good method of boosting immunity), if you know they can't or won't do that. So, before you submit a protocol, think about short-term, easy ones to do, that you really think someone kinda unaware might actually consider (like getting proper sleep.)

    And yes, this is in relation to having a boosted immunity when the current (covid-19) or next viral pathogen finds your loved one. Again, they may be pretty unaware, but you still love them and want to help them to not be a "sitting duck" when those respiratory droplets find their way into their lungs.

    I realized today that I have way too much information to make a short list. I'm overwhelmed with info. If you have actual knowledge of substances and protocols to quickly boost the immune system, please take the time to post in this thread.

    Thank you in advance.


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    Default Re: A Short List (substances, protocols) to Boost Immunity

    See also this thread:

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    It is not long and the spring is coming and the trees will bloom with elderflower.
    The flowers have anti-inflammatory effect and have antiviral and antiseptic properties, while the fruits have excellent antioxidant properties; flowers and leaves contain rutin, isocuercitin and hyperoside.
    The flowers contain glycosides, pectins, essential oils, lots of vitamin C and mineral salts.
    - elderflower are traditionally used to treat influenza, colds, sinusitis, febrile conditions (reduce fever), upper respiratory tract problems, flowers and fruits are effective in treating degenerative diseases, prevent cancer and help keep benign tumors under control. They are very effective in activating the immune system; they can effectively destroy intestinal worms; stimulates the immune system, treats ear infections, stimulates circulation.
    The trees grow on the side of the road, although in the garden I have enough.



    I collect the flowers in the spring when they are well flowered, wash them because of dust and then dry them on a table in the semi-darkness.
    In winter I use in a liter of water 4-5 flowers for tea along with honey, lemon and vitamin C powder.

    I drink a whole liter of hot tea, especially if someone keeps me company for an extended discussion and I feel perfectly energized.

    Vitamin C powder I use in fresh vegetable salads or in home-made fruit juices but mostly in combined fruit nectar.

    I also make for winter, flower syrup that treats any kind of cough.


    I make elderflower and a refreshing drink in the summer.
    In a large jar of 10 liters I put 10 large flowers, 1kg honey, a lemon cut into slices, a good wish and leave the jar in soft sunlight, I mix with a wooden spoon in fermentation for two days (two times a day).
    Then I strain through a sieve and put it in bottles in the fridge. It is extraordinarily tasty and refreshing, full of vitamin C, especially in summer when we also lose enough vitamins due to the heat.


    Eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible from small producers, or from your own garden
    And all this to be just human.

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    Default Re: A Short List (substances, protocols) to Boost Immunity

    very short,

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    good food (balance, nutritive, not in excess)
    half of the meal with live and raw things, the
    other half with carbs and proteins (cooked).

    exercise and sunbathe half an hour a day,
    at least three times a week.

    do not bathe with soap after sunbathing,
    to metabolize vitamin D and K from oily skin.

    the health in general can be assessed according
    the condition of the skin, hair, nails, urine
    and feces, with a quick daily visual examination.

    ---

    any protocol with the guidelines above works

    note that people get more flu when there is no sun.
    Last edited by RogeRio; 8th March 2020 at 21:48.

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    The study found that anise prevents recurrence of viral diseases. Shikimic acid, an ingredient present in star anise, treats the virus after its contact. In conclusion, you can successfully use anise tea against any virus.

    Black radish syrup with honey bees, is a traditional natural remedy with many beneficial effects on the body: it fights and treats cough, fights and treats flu and colds.
    It is a powerful energizer and contains vitamins B and C.



    Calendula officinalis tea has strong anti-viral properties, recommended for maintaining stomach health, excellent soothing for the nervous system.
    It is wonderful if it is sweetened with honey or spiced with cinnamon, ginger or turmeric to make it taste more pleasant.
    The flowers can be easily dried at home and stored in jars with a lid, until you need to make tea from them.


    Sea blackthorne can be consumed daily as tea or powder, as a natural adjunct in a healthy and balanced diet. It provides you with a number of precious substances, including vitamins A, B (B1, B2, B6 and B9), C (ten times greater than citrus), E, ​​K and P.
     To these are added mineral substances: calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and sodium and also provides essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, proteins, polyphenyls, flavonoids and organic acids. Tea goes perfectly with sage leaves and ginger.


    Garlic, with certain immunostimulatory and antimicrobial qualities, is rich in minerals, potassium, calcium, iron, sulfur and vitamins A and E. To benefit from the medicinal qualities of garlic, consume two, three cloves of garlic daily.
    Vitamins from peppers strengthen the body, giving it extra energy and endurance. Pepper contains vitamins A, B1, 3, 5 and 6, C, E and K, folic acid, dietary fiber and potassium. Lycopene from the composition of red pepper protects the blood against various forms of cancer. You can take full advantage of the therapeutic virtues of pepper, consuming it in cooked food, baked or added to salad.
    Onion has in its composition the whole group of vitamins B, vitamin C, minerals such as phosphorus, sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron, folic acid and biotin. The berries contain copper, selenium, zinc and strengthen the immune system.
    Let's quit fast food, and get used to eating cooked food. Properly cooked ingredients from broths, stews and salads are true pharmacies that provide you with the nutrients needed for your body to function in normal conditions.
    The increase of immunity begins with the best natural remedies and in a rich salad of vegetables or fruits made by us

    If it is to choose at random, there are endless measures to protect the immune system:
    ...as many antioxidants, echinacea, eliminate all stress (sleep 7-8 hours), Manuka honey, detoxification (going to the sauna or drinking herbal teas with purifying effect), follow the body's tone and its enhanced natural resistance.

    I wish you sunny days, a beautiful spring and good health to all !
    And all this to be just human.

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    Default Re: A Short List (substances, protocols) to Boost Immunity

    Purify your amygdala

    Transform sarcasm into humour using the power of your mental muscle

    Snow leopard spotted in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

    There is globally lots of unhealthy toxicity coming out along with the coronavirus epidemics.
    There’s lots of people who know they can stay on top of the game for little longer if not to the end, there’s even more people in need trying to find a way out of the global chaos and even more people trying to compromise with it.

    Neither of the 3 is possible. There is no compromise with the situation.

    There is an immediate danger of conflicts arising from aged toxicity, mental fog released by those who live poisoned life.

    Since we can’t predict or estimate what’s coming any next day
    we need a perfect immunity against toxicity and evil.

    Close the doors of the Mind
    open the doors of the Heart

    Imagine purely better world to come

    Before they who are so desperate to destroy the best of our minds and imaginations succeed in their dirty intent.


    Save the sanity on orange alert


    🌞

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    Quote Posted by RogeRio (here)
    note that people get more flu when there is no sun.
    I wholeheartedly agree with that.

    And if only it were possible to sunbathe at least three times a week here in the UK

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    Default Re: A Short List (substances, protocols) to Boost Immunity

    Quote Posted by moonlight (here)
    Quote Posted by RogeRio (here)
    note that people get more flu when there is no sun.
    I wholeheartedly agree with that.

    And if only it were possible to sunbathe at least three times a week here in the UK

    If only! But there's always Vit D3, Vit C, Turmeric, Ginger and Garlic! And the art of relaxation (a toughie, this one) to allow your body to get on with it.....

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    Essential Nutrition to Protect Yourself From Coronavirus
    by Dr. Joseph Mercola
    March 09, 2020
    https://articles.mercola.com/sites/a..._rid=826130987

    "STORY AT-A-GLANCE
    According to bioweapons expert Francis Boyle, evidence suggests COVID-19 is a weaponized coronavirus originating from the Biosafety Level 4 facility in Wuhan City, China
    COVID-19 appears to be a chimera consisting of SARS (an already weaponized coronavirus), HIV genetic material and influenza virus, designed with gain of function properties that allow it to spread a greater distance than normal
    Others have suggested COVID-19 may involve Prevotella, a bacterium known to cause respiratory tract infections, and that this may explain some of the observed symptoms and how it can spread through feces
    RNA sequencing data from Wuhan show millions of Prevotella proteins amid a few thousand COVID-19 viruses. Prevotella bacteria was also found in six COVID-19 patients from the same family in Hong Kong
    Supplements thought to be useful in the prevention of coronavirus infection include NAC, elderberry, spirulina, beta-glucan, glucosamine, selenium, zinc, lipoic acid, sulforaphane, resveratrol, vitamin D, Bifidobacterium bifidum strain probiotics and sporebiotics
    As of March 5, 2020, there were 98,067 reported cases of novel coronavirus infections affecting 88 countries and territories, 80,430 of which were in China. Worldometer.info provides an easy overview of confirmed cases and deaths that you can check for the latest statistics.1 Also, as of March 5, 2020, there were 11 deaths reported in the U.S., 10 in Washington state and one in California.2

    As of March 5, 2020, of the 3,356 reported deaths, 3,013 were in China, predominantly in the Hubei Province in and around Wuhan City, which is ground zero for the outbreak. The virus was initially labeled 2019-nCOV before being renamed COVID-19 by the World Health Organization.3

    COVID-19 — An Escaped Bioweapon?
    According to bioweapons expert Francis Boyle, whom I recently interviewed on this topic, the evidence suggests COVID-19 is a weaponized coronavirus4 originating from the Biosafety Level 4 facility in Wuhan City. It's the first BSL-4 facility in China, and was set up specifically to research coronavirus and SARS.

    He describes COVID-19 as a chimera consisting of SARS (an already weaponized coronavirus), HIV genetic material and influenza virus, designed with so-called "gain of function" properties that allow it to spread a greater distance than normal.

    It can travel 6 to 7 feet through the air, and some reports suggest the virus can shed that distance from contaminated human feces as well. Others have suggested COVID-19 may involve Prevotella,5,6,7 a bacterium known to cause respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, and that this may explain some of the observed symptoms and how it can spread through feces.

    The Bacteriophage Hypothesis
    Bacteriophages — viruses that infect and reproduce inside bacteria, like a parasite — have been implicated "in the progression and maintenance of at least some pathologies, including those associated with protein misfolding," according to one 2018 paper, which further notes:8

    "Here, for the first time, we propose the concept of bacteriophages as human pathogens. We suggest that bacterial viruses have different ways to directly and indirectly interact with eukaryotic cells and proteins, leading to human diseases."

    In a February 2020 paper,9 Sandeep Chakraborty, a bioinformatics core member at UC Davis,10 notes that Prevotella "is present (sometimes in huge amounts) in patients from two studies in China and one in Hong Kong."

    He goes on to cite RNA sequencing data11 from Wuhan, China, published January 25, 2020, showing "millions of reads of Prevotella proteins" amid a few thousand COVID-19 viruses. Yet the researchers make no mention of the Prevotella in their paper. Prevotella bacteria was also found in six COVID-19 patients from the same family in Hong Kong.12

    "These are the three studies I could find," Chakraborty writes.13 "But the clinching evidence is the presence of the same integration point of nCov and Prevotella in Study 1 and Study 2.

    Moreover, detection of the nCoV can be made very spec[f]ic by looking for a 500bp in the spike protein, which would be a good candidate for vaccine development, protein-inhibition and diagnosis (which was non-specific for SARS in many cases, including the CDC test). And, since this is now DNA, the standard detection tests using RT-PCR, which looks for RNA is having large false negatives."

    While this connection needs further verification and validation, it's an interesting finding that could be significant if true. From a treatment standpoint, it could indicate that antibiotic drugs might be useful, and for prevention, probiotics, prebiotics and/or sporebiotics might play an important role.

    There's still a lot we don't know about COVID-19, and if it did escape from Wuhan City's BSL-4 facility, they're not giving out any details about it that might help health care workers figure out an effective treatment plan.

    While vitamin C treatment is one avenue under investigation, and wearing medical-grade face masks is the route many have taken to avoid infection, taking steps to strengthen your immune function is likely one of your most important prevention strategies. I review several of these strategies below.

    Vitamin C Treatment for Coronavirus Under Investigation
    February 4, 2020, researchers at Zhongnan Hospital in China announced they will investigate the effectiveness of vitamin C infusion for the treatment of severe COVID-19 infected pneumonia.14

    Many of the deaths associated with this viral pneumonia appear to be due to septic shock,15 and studies suggest high-dose vitamin C infusions can improve outcomes in cases of sepsis16 and respiratory infections.17 As noted in the Zhongnan Hospital's study description:18

    "Viral pneumonia is a dangerous condition with a poor clinical prognosis … Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has antioxidant properties. When sepsis happens, the cytokine surge caused by sepsis is activated, and neutrophils in the lungs accumulate in the lungs, destroying alveolar capillaries.

    Early clinical studies have shown that vitamin C can effectively prevent this process. In addition, vitamin C can help to eliminate alveolar fluid by preventing the activation and accumulation of neutrophils, and reducing alveolar epithelial water channel damage.

    At the same time, vitamin C can prevent the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps, which is a biological event of vascular injury caused by neutrophil activation."

    The researchers intend to treat patients with 24 grams of IV vitamin C per day for seven days at a speed of 7 milliliters per hour. The placebo group will receive an IV of normal saline.

    The primary outcome measure will be the number of days without ventilation support during 28 days of hospitalization. Secondary outcome measures will include mortality, ICU length of stay, the rate of CPR required, vasopressor use, respiratory function, sepsis-related organ failure and more.

    Dr. Marik's Sepsis Treatment Protocol May Be a Good Option
    Time will tell what the outcome of that Zhongnan Hospital study will be. Chances are vitamin C will impart some benefit, although Dr. Paul Marik's sepsis treatment protocol might be an even better option.

    One initial retrospective before-after clinical study19,20 showed giving patients 200 mg of thiamine every 12 hours, 1,500 mg of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) every six hours, and 50 mg of hydrocortisone every six hours for two days reduced sepsis mortality from 40% to 8.5%.

    Research,21,22 published online January 9, 2020, found Marik's intravenous sepsis protocol lowered mortality in pediatric patients as well. The study was performed at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and as noted by Science Daily,23 the preliminary data from this study "supports the promising outcomes seen in adults."

    Between January 2014 and February 2019, 557 pediatric patients with septic shock met the criteria for inclusion in the study. Forty-three received Marik's vitamin C-B1-hydrocortisone protocol, 181 received hydrocortisone-only therapy, and 333 received neither of these treatments. The 43 patients receiving the vitamin C treatment were matched based on clinical status with 43 untreated controls and 43 hydrocortisone-only patients.

    At the 30-day mark, controls and the hydrocortisone-only groups had a mortality rate of 28% while the treatment group had a mortality rate of just 9%. At 90 days, 35% of the controls and 33% of those receiving hydrocortisone-only had died, compared to just 14% of the treatment group.24

    Essential Nutrition to Protect Yourself Against Coronavirus
    As for prevention, nutrition plays a crucial role and several nutrients are known for their immune-boosting properties and ability to ward against viral infections. As reported in a February 24, 2020 press release:25,26

    "In a compelling article27 in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases … Mark McCarty of the Catalytic Longevity Foundation, San Diego, CA, USA, and James DiNicolantonio, PharmD, a cardiovascular research scientist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO, propose that certain nutraceuticals may help provide relief to people infected with encapsulated RNA viruses such as influenza and coronavirus …

    COVID-19 is around 30 to 60 times more lethal than the typical annual flu. Both influenza and coronavirus cause an inflammatory storm in the lungs and it is this inflammatory storm that leads to acute respiratory distress, organ failure, and death.

    Certain nutraceuticals may help to reduce the inflammation in the lungs from RNA viruses and others may also help boost type 1 interferon response to these viruses, which is the body's primary way to help create antiviral antibodies to fight off viral infections."

    McCarty and DiNicolantonio list several nutrients available in supplement form that may be of particular benefit against COVID-19, including the following (below). For more details about each, see the full-text paper28 published in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases:

    N-acetylcysteine (NAC) — Encourages glutathione production, thins mucus, lowers your chances of influenza infection and reduces your risk of developing severe bronchitis

    Elderberry extract — Known to shorten influenza duration by two to four days and reduce the severity of the flu. According to the authors:29

    "Given that elderberry is a very rich source of anthocyanins, there is reason to suspect that its impact on viruses might be mediated, at least in part, by ferulic acid, a prominent metabolite that appears in plasma following anthocyanin ingestion."

    Spirulina — Reduces severity of influenza infection and lowers influenza mortality in animal studies. In a human trial, spirulina significantly lowered the viral load in patients with HIV infection

    Beta-glucan — Reduces severity of influenza infection severity and lowers influenza mortality in animal studies

    Glucosamine — Upregulates mitochondrial antiviral-signaling protein (MAVS), reduces severity of influenza infection severity and lowers influenza mortality in animal studies

    Selenium — "Since selenium is an essential cofactor for certain peroxidases, and selenium deficiency has been endemic in certain regions of China and other parts of the world, insuring adequacy of selenium nutrition might also be appropriate in this context," McCarty and DiNicolantonio note, adding:30

    "Selenium deficiency also increases the rate at which viruses can mutate, promoting the evolution of strains that are more pathogenic and capable of evading immune surveillance."

    Zinc — Supports "effective function and proliferation of various immune cells," lowering mortality in the elderly by 27%

    Lipoic acid — Helps boost type 1 interferon response. As explained in a 2014 paper:31

    "Type I interferons (IFNs) activate intracellular antimicrobial programs and influence the development of innate and adaptive immune responses … (IFNs) are polypeptides that are secreted by infected cells and have three major functions.

    First, they induce cell-intrinsic antimicrobial states in infected and neighboring cells that limit the spread of infectious agents, particularly viral pathogens. Second, they modulate innate immune responses in a balanced manner that promotes antigen presentation and natural killer cell functions while restraining pro-inflammatory pathways and cytokine production.

    Third, they activate the adaptive immune system, thus promoting the development of high-affinity antigen-specific T and B cell responses and immunological memory. Type I IFNs are protective in acute viral infections but can have either protective or deleterious roles in bacterial infections and autoimmune diseases."

    Sulforaphane — Helps boost type 1 interferon response

    A 2005 study32 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases also found resveratrol has the power to inhibit the replication of influenza A virus, significantly improving survival in influenza-infected mice. According to the authors, resveratrol "acts by inhibiting a cellular, rather than a viral, function," which suggests it "could be a particularly valuable anti-influenza drug."

    Suggested Daily Dosages
    The provisional daily dosage suggestions offered by McCarty and DiNicolantonio to help control RNA viruses, including influenza and coronavirus infection, are as follows:33

    Ferulic acid

    500 to 1,000 milligrams (mg)

    Lipoic acid

    1,200 to 1,800 mg (in place of ferulic acid)

    Spirulina

    15 grams

    NAC

    1,200 to 1,800 mg

    Selenium

    50 to 100 micrograms (mcg)

    Glucosamine

    3,000 mg or more

    Zinc

    30 to 50 mg

    Yeast beta-glucan

    250 to 500 mg

    Elderberry extract

    600 to 1,500 mg

    The Importance of Vitamin D OptimizationSolar ultraviolet-B radiation and supplemental vitamin D have also been shown to reduce pandemic fatality rates, which makes sense considering how important vitamin D is for controlling infections and lowering your risk for influenza and the common cold.

    As detailed in "Vitamin D Prevents Infections," research shows high-dose vitamin D supplementation lowers the risk of respiratory illnesses and lung infections in the elderly by 40%. As noted by an author of that study, "Vitamin D can improve the immune system's ability to fight infections because it bolsters the first line of defense of the immune system."

    Research34 published in 2009 pointed suggests fatality rates during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic were influenced by season, with greater numbers of people dying during the winter than the summer. According to the authors:35

    "Deaths during the 1918–1919 influenza pandemic have been linked to both the influenza virus and secondary bacterial lung infections. Case fatality rates and percentage of influenza cases complicated by pneumonia were available from survey data for twelve United States locations in the 1918–1919 pandemic.

    This study analyzes case fatality rates and cases complicated by pneumonia with respect to estimated summertime and wintertime solar ultraviolet-B (UVB) doses as indicators of population mean vitamin D status.

    Substantial correlations were found for associations of July UVB dose with case fatality rates and rates of pneumonia as a complication of influenza. Similar results were found for wintertime UVB. Vitamin D upregulates production of human cathelicidin, LL-37, which has both antimicrobial and antiendotoxin activities.

    Vitamin D also reduces the production of proinflammatory cytokines, which could also explain some of the benefit of vitamin D since H1N1 infection gives rise to a cytokine storm."

    As a general guideline, get your vitamin D level tested twice a year, in the winter and summer, to make sure you're in a healthy range of 60 ng/mL to 80 ng/mL year-round. (A compelling body of research suggests 40 ng/mL is the cutoff for sufficiency.)

    Pre-, Pro- and Sporebiotics May Be Useful Against Prevotella
    Last but not least, should the inclusion of Prevotella bacteria in COVID-19 turn out to be accurate, prebiotics, probiotics and sporebiotics may be of significant use. A number of studies36 have shown Bifidobacterium bifidum strain probiotics can help reduce Prevotella, while Lactobacillus strains tend to increase it.

    Sporebiotics may be particularly beneficial. As explained in "How Spore Probiotics Can Help You," which features an interview with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, spore-based probiotics consist of the cell wall of bacillus spores — the protective shell around the DNA and the working mechanism of that DNA — not the whole, live bacterium.

    Bacillus spores have been shown to dramatically increase immune tolerance, which means they help repair damage in your intestinal barrier. Since they're not "live," they're also unaffected by antibiotics.

    The bacillus very effectively modulates cytokines — anti-inflammatory cytokines are upregulated while inflammatory cytokines are downregulated, thereby restoring balance between the two.

    Research has also shown that sporebiotics massively increase reproduction of acidophilus, bifidus and other microbes in your gut via the electromagnetic messages they send out. This is entirely unique. When you take a regular probiotic, they primarily take care of themselves. Bacillus spores, on the other hand, actually enhance many of the other beneficial microbes.

    Bacillus spores also create 24 different substances that have strong antimicrobial properties. However, they do not kill indiscriminately like antibiotics do. They specifically suppress pathogens that do make a valuable contribution to the whole.

    As COVID-19 continues to take its toll, taking measures to strengthen your immune system would be a wise strategy as a strong immune system is your No. 1 defense against all types of infections, both viral and bacterial, and the nutraceuticals discussed in this article can all aid you in that effort.High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, is a prevalent health problem, with at least 75 million people in the U.S. — around 1 in 3 adults — struggling with it today. While there are certain aspects that can affect your risk for this condition, such as high uric acid levels and insulin and leptin resistance, there’s another factor most people are unaware of that may contribute to this longstanding health problem."
    See: https://www.mercola.com/Downloads/bo.../download.aspx
    - Sources and References
    1 Worldometer.info Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak
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    3 CDC.gov, COVID-19 FAQ
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    6 Sanchakblog.wordpress.com February 8, 2020
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    8 Microorganisms 2018 Jun; 6(2): 54
    9 OSF Preprints, 3 Feb. 2020
    10 Google Scholar Sandeep Chakraborty
    11 BioRxiv.org, Complete genome characterisation of a novel coronavirus associated with severe human respiratory disease in Wuhan, China, January 25,2020
    12 The Lancet January 24, 2020: 395(10223): 514-523
    14, 15 Clinical Trials February 11, 2020
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    18 Clinical Trials February 11, 2020, Detailed Description
    19 Chest June 2017; 151(6): 1229-1238
    20 Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, January 28, 2017
    22, 23 Science Daily January 22, 2020
    24 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine January 9, 2020 [Epub ahead of print], Results
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    26 Elsevier.com January 24, 2020
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    32 The Journal of Infectious Diseases May 15, 2005; 191(10): 1719-1729
    33 Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2020 Feb 12. pii: S0033-0620(20)30037-2, Table 1
    34 Derma Endocrinology 2009 Jul-Aug; 1(4): 215–219
    35 Derma Endocrinology 2009 Jul-Aug; 1(4): 215–219, Abstract
    36 CFSremission.com, Decreasing Prevotella Genus, Probiotics and Bottom Line
    Each breath a gift...
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    Mushrooms do great job specialy turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor). In this video thhere are 4 different mushrooms and their effect, the turkey tail mushroom comes at 7:52 " time. It basically boost the inmune system and takes care of cold, flu, cancer and more with no side effects, even a baby can take it.
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    He even shares about her mother who had breast cancer and got cure by this mushroom.
    Much love
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    Although itīs clear in the thread tittle to post about substance and protocols, letīs not forget the power of our own minds. Dr Bruce Lipton does a great job explaining it. If this shouldnīt be in this thread please, mods, delete it. Thank you
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    Quote Posted by betoobig (here)
    Although itīs clear in the thread tittle to post about substance and protocols, letīs not forget the power of our own minds. Dr Bruce Lipton does a great job explaining it. If this shouldnīt be in this thread please, mods, delete it. Thank you

    Brilliant video, thank you! I've yet to read his book 'The Biology of Belief', but I'm sure I'll get round to it someday. I'm just recovering from an argument (again) from my son who doesn't seem to get the fact that the media churning out the nightly CV fear porn (& I use that terminology quite deliberately) just adds to the stress levels of vulnerable people, making them more susceptible to catching the damn thing, or at least suffering acute anxiety over it - which of course leads to more stress & illness.

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    Quote Posted by betoobig (here)
    Although itīs clear in the thread tittle to post about substance and protocols, letīs not forget the power of our own minds. ...
    To me, this does fall under the umbrella of "protocol", as does meditation, and hiking up a mountain, etc. Whatever strengthens the immune system. I think that building our immunity, and helping loved ones build theirs, is our smartest action against getting covid-19 or any other disease. (Well, maybe not french kissing someone with covid-19 is even smarter, but you know what I mean.)

    I will say that over-exercising is not smart - I have, and my daughter has, gotten sick with whatever was going around after exercising to exhaustion. So, "climbing a mountain" is probably great if your body is already ready for it, but not if your current level of exercise activity is lifting up the couch pillows, looking for the TV remote.
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    Quote Posted by Dennis Leahy (here)
    Quote Posted by betoobig (here)
    Although itīs clear in the thread tittle to post about substance and protocols, letīs not forget the power of our own minds. ...
    To me, this does fall under the umbrella of "protocol", as does meditation, and hiking up a mountain, etc. Whatever strengthens the immune system. I think that building our immunity, and helping loved ones build theirs, is our smartest action against getting covid-19 or any other disease. (Well, maybe not french kissing someone with covid-19 is even smarter, but you know whay I mean.)

    I will say that over-exercising is not smart - I have, and my daughter has, gotten sick with whatever was going around after exercising to exhaustion. So, "climbing a mountain" is probably great if your body is already ready for it, but not if your current level of exercise activity is lifting up the couch pillows, looking for the TV remote.
    The power of our minds is everythng. We have more influence over our well-being than we have been bred to believe. Yes, it's very much an important Protocol.

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    Ok, so hereīs the protocol i use myself. A little introduction will be helpfull in order to understand it:
    Everything is energy vibrating, our physical apparatus is a transmiter and receiver ( it translates vibration and we can touch, see, smell, taste and think). So if we think in this terms (frequency/vibration), any virus has its own frequency. If we tune ourselves every morning into high vibrational mode (both receiving and transmiting modes) no disease can compromise our health. the average frequency of a healthy human body during the daytime is 62 to 68 Hz ( we can reach much higher states). When the frequency drops, the immune system is compromised. If the frequency drops to 58 Hz, cold and flu symptoms appear; at 55 Hz, diseases like Candida take hold; at 52 Hz, Epstein Bar and at 42 Hz, Cancer. There are charts in which you can also see which frequency/vibration have our diferent emotions, which explain why we get sick after we experience something traumatic. All this is to introduce a very simple yet effective protocol proposed by Abraham Hicks, which i do every mornig and havenīt need any doctors nor anything else. While we sleep we donīt emit vibration and when we wake up we have a short window before our ego or intelectual mind awakes (reminding us what we have to do or what happened 20 years ago), in that small window do a 15 minutes meditation, clasic one (stop thought), right after hold onto a positive thought for 17 seconds. thatīs it, so simple. itīs strength lays on consistency, try for two weeks and see for yourself. The meditation tunes us into high vibrational receiving mode and the positive thought tunes us into high vibrational emiting mode.... works like magic.
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    PD: i couldnīt manage to add a photograph of one of those frequency/emotions chart but very easy to fint in the internet.
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    The Benefits of Magnesium Chloride
    Magnesium Chloride:

    Serves as an excellent blood cleanser by helping to regulate the body’s pH. Thanks to this, it can help you fight off a number of illnesses.
    Helps get rid of acidic buildup in the kidneys, thus stimulating renal health.
    Stimulates brain function and the transmission of nervous impulses, therefore contributing to overall mental balance.

    Is perfect for athletes or people who do a lot of physical activity. After all, it helps prevent muscle injuries, cramping, fatigue and/or muscle tiredness.
    Promotes a properly functioning cardiovascular system. Meanwhile, it also helps prevent heart disease.
    Helps dissolve bad cholesterol by stimulating good blood circulation and fighting off disease.
    Is a powerful anti-stress remedy that also helps to fight off depression, dizziness and fatigue.
    Plays a very important role in regulating body temperature.

    Helps prevent hemorrhoid problems, improves intestinal health and helps with cases such as colitis, constipation, and others.
    Prevents and helps fight off prostate problems.

    Strengthens the immune system, thus helping to prevent and fight off colds, phlegm and infections.

    Prevents early aging, making the body more energetic and promoting cell regrowth.
    Is key to preventing osteoporosis because it makes calcium stick to the bones.
    Prevents kidney stones from forming, therefore keeping calcium oxalate from building up in the kidneys.
    Promotes women’s health by reducing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and regulating hormone levels.
    Fights off free radicals, thus preventing tumors and warts from forming.
    Promotes clean arteries, thus preventing arteriosclerosis.

    I throw in the bathtub about 500 gr. along with 500 gr. Sodium bicarbonate because it reduces my muscle aches.

    Organic ionic potassium
    Alkaline metal, particularly widespread in nature, potassium is the seventh most abundant element in the earth's bark, and for the body it is like the electrolyte for the car's battery. The vast majority of potassium in the human body (95%) is concentrated in cells, presenting in the proportion of 90% as positively charged ions, which makes it practically indispensable for the normal electrical phenomena of the cell membrane.

    In other words, without potassium, cells can no longer generate energy and die. From this point of view, potassium has the most important roles in the neuromuscular system. It controls the functioning of the nerves and the contraction of the muscles.
    And because the heart is a muscle, and its activity is dictated by the concentration of potassium.
     - potassium is an exceptional regulator of blood pressure, but also of body weight, because it extracts sodium from cells, which reduces the volume of fluids in the body. It also activates kidney function and participates in chemical reactions involving proteins and carbohydrates, stimulating insulin secretion.
    Most often, responsible for potassium deficiency are alcohol abuse, coffee, sweets, laxatives, prolonged anti-inflammatory and cortisone treatments, but also very salty diets.
    Daily dose: 5ml,depending on other conditions.

    And all this to be just human.

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    Since the Wim Hof Method was mentioned in the OP, here is a link to the Wim Hof post regarding the scientific experiments that show it does indeed dramatically enhance the immune system.

    Here is a web page that has Wim's videos to get started on Wim Hof breathing and cold therapy.

    I have been doing the Wim Hof breathing exercise and cold shower/sauna therapy since the last week in December. I highly recommend it. I have also stocked up on Vitamin D3 & C as well as Omega 3's fish oils like Krill oil, Anchovy oil, etc, and flax seed oil. I also use the ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting (one or two meals per day usually within a 6 hour window) and nutrition-dense organic food.
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    A well-known poet said: "We live to die and die, to be born"

    However, the subjectivity of these times keeps us locked in the house and the media keeps us in anxiety (exactly what can actually weaken immunity).And no matter how much "others" would cover the sky to maintain a temerature as low as possible, eventually Nature will bring us full sun and heat to enjoy.

    Immunity is also gained by the innocence of the child in us.

    Every spiritual person knows that this platform called Earth is meant for us to learn.
    The universe will always help us to get back to the essence of our spirit and our human nature so with Earth, it always offers healing and protection.

    Immunity also comes from the strength of character sometimes, and from the purity of the soul to enjoy ourselves in simply experiencing life.

    We need clean air, so we can breathe deep air in the chest and have the courage to face fear, because instead of promoting the crisis, solidarity between us should be promoted.
    And all this to be just human.

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