Oh, where to start? Despite all the political wind blowing
around this unique and devastating virus, there are some
facts and there are questions. Determining which “facts”
are actually true and getting straight answers to the
questions is the subject of another post which will follow
this one.
First things first. How do you deal with fear and/or risk?
With facts and action. What do we know?
Prevention works best.
COVID Vaccine is considered the best bet to
reduce the presence of the virus in the most
vulnerable in our population. Contact your
doctor or county health dept. for info.
Don’t get it to begin with. Stay home. Keep
your home clean and safe. Keep “messy” (you know what
we mean!) people away from your space. There will
always be that “friend” who wants to “share” their
misery with you. Don’t do it. COVID is not a team
sport.
Wash your hands! For a full twenty seconds with soap
and water. 60%+ alcohol spray is not enough.
Wear a mask. It won’t hurt you and it saves on makeup
and shaving (for men). Wear one outdoors, indoors if
there’s others around, but keep your washable masks
washed and change your paper masks regularly. (Re-
member you sneezed in that other one yesterday.)
Do carry out or delivery rather than eating in a restaurant.
Sooooo many people got infected at restaurants.
We’ve heard over and over again from researchers,
holistic practitioners, nurses, etc. about natural
remedies, etc. Many of us know those time tested
remedies our parents have sworn by from Caribbean,
African and southern American cultures. Many of
them are rooted in the same natural substances that
prescription and over-the-counter remedies are modeled
after. Whether your abuela, grandma or mum managed
to always pull you out of the sick bed with her special
blend, be careful with this one. Just remember, that you
may only have one chance to get this wrong.
Get strong and stay strong
Here are some inexpensive vitamins and minerals that may
strengthen your immune system. Along with sleep
and exercise, they might help. These are some we’ve
heard recommended:
- Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Vitamin C (You can find it buffered and in crystalline
form at Whole Foods & nutrition shops) - Quercetin (antioxidants)
- Zinc unsweetened lozenges or pills
- Fish oil capsules or liquid (Look for Omega-3
wild salmon or Alaskan cold water fish oil) - Oil of oregano capsules (Take only as directed)
and alternate it with - Black Elderberry extract capsules
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for dosages.
Or take a look at the recommendations in guides
like Smart Medicine for Healthier Living. Remem-_
ber, accuracy in supplement names, dosages and
good quality natural brands makes a difference.