It is common ground that we live in a time of turmoil. The global levels of uncertainty and unpredictability are colossal, leading to widespread fear and anxiety.
These negative emotions can be very detrimental to our immune system, so it is important to be aware of this and – as always – make changes towards optimal health, physical and non-physical.
At Integrative Health we will be providing our usual services, unless directed otherwise by our government. Working hours may change, but our receptionist Annette, Jean and I will assist you as before.
Of course we cannot guarantee a sterile, nor completely Corona-free environment at 104 Main Road, but we will take the well-published precautions and do our utmost to keep the practice venue as safe as possible.
On arrival you can press the front doorbell – with your car key if you like – then wait until we open the security gate, i.e. please do not touch. Then we will explain next procedures to you.
Please note that many of our patients suffer from serious, chronic conditions, which means that they, and our practice environment, are at higher risk. We have had many discussions about this, but the essence is that I will never turn anyone who is in need away.
Please do not bring children to our venue. If there is a need phone us to discuss this first.
So far the supply lines of all our supplements (and most disposables) are intact, albeit slower. Already public demand has increased. We will do our very best to maintain our regular stock, but this may not be always possible.
My inbox is overflowing with newsletters providing advice about Corona and immune health. I have observed opportunistic promoting of, sometimes, extensive own brand products. This has never been our language. Working from the premise of the patient only has x amount to spend, we try to source the most effective products from a range of suppliers.
As with all causes of illness it is not the virus or toxin, etc. which is the main problem but the state of the ‘terrain’ in which that pathogen expresses itself i.e. we need to focus ‘upstream’ at the many possible different disruptors of health.
I have seen indications that Corona can trigger an immune response that damages one’s own tissues, i.e. an autoimmune response, resulting in inflammation. Viruses are known to do that, but it does place Corona in a more serious group of viruses than Influenza.
Another cornerstone of my thinking is that everyone is unique and hence has different needs. So, although the advice I’m about to give below regarding foundational health measures remains the same (is not Corona specific), there is the possibility that people with underlying health issues will need more extensive support.
The main causes of a compromised immune system originate in the mind and the gut.
- Managing our mind is the most difficult and most important aspect of overall health. The mind is linked to nutrition, sleep, exercise, breathing, meditation, visualization, and so much more.
- The gut is our most important immune organ, the gateway to our health and the friendly gut bacteria are the gate keepers.
The following is a simplified outline of the most pertinent pro-health measures, in my opinion:
- Most important is to avoid inflammatory foods. The worst is sugar / glucose. A high glucose index (GI) meal can set your immune system back for hours.
- In general aim for a high fat, low carb diet. I refer to the good fats!
- Intermittent fasting can improve immune function.
- Probiotics and spore-probiotics are essential for foundational gut health.
[As digestion is seriously important:
- Reflux, burping and fullness with meals indicate a state of low stomach acid, hence impaired digestion, hence the need for extra acid with meals.
- If allergies and / or autoimmune problems are present ideally digestive enzymes are indicated.]
- Vitamin D3, which takes time to build up.
- Vitamin C, especially when flu symptoms manifest.
- Zinc and Selenium are important ‘immune minerals’.
- Optional: a good multivitamin / mineral supplement.
If the clinical condition would worsen:
- In general intravenous hydrogen peroxide is a very safe, effective way to deal with viral disruptions that progress in spite of other measures. I don’t see why this would not work with Corona.
- High dose intravenous Vitamin C. It’s been reported that this has been used successfully in Wuhan with compromised Corona patients.
- The more serious, critical the condition, the more regular medicine has a strong role to play.
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