COVID-19 PROTECTION TIPS
STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK
The symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, muscle pains, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste and smell. Some people may also experience fatigue or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting.....
WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARLY
Regarding COVID-19 our hands are critical vectors for transmitting microorganisms and a mainstay for making us sick, even in the pre-COVID-19 era. Handwashing with soap remains one of our best defenses against the virus, and has.....
ARE YOU AT HIGH RISK
Being at high risk for the COVID19 virus has to do with having underlying diseases that weaken your immune system such as lungs and heart diseases, cancer and certain blood disorder. People in their 50s are at higher risk than someone.....
BE SMART ABOUT TRAVEL
Travel increases your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19. Air circulates and is filtered on airplanes, hence most viruses don't spread easily on flights. Crowded flights however make social distancing profoundly difficult. Importantly.....
WEAR YOUR MASK
Face masks are the ubiquitous symbol of a pandemic and may help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Masks clearly cuts down transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and when combined with other preventive measures.....
MANAGE STRESS
Believe it or not, your stress level can affect your risk of being infected with COVID19. A suppressed immune system could easily become overwhelmed in a war against COVID-19 without you knowing it until it is too late. Knowing that people.....
CONCERNING SYMPTOMS
Remember that COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are an extremely common cause of colds and other upper respiratory infections. Understanding how the virus spreads reinforces the importance of mask.....
ZINC
Researchers from Spain at the European Corona Virus conference reported that patients with higher zinc levels were progressing better against CIVID-19 infections than patients with lower zinc levels. According to the pulmonologist.....
MAGNESIUM: HOW IS IT PROTECTIVE IN COVID
Early data shows that COVID-19 produces ion channels, thus changing the functions of the infected human cells. Magnesium on the other hand, energizes white blood cells and ups their production and blocks the “viral ion channel” in the body.....
VITAMIN C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is currently make significant waves regarding its effectiveness on COVID-19 infections. It is crucial for immune responses. It has important anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties.....
VITAMIN D3
While it is not proven that Vitamin D can cure COVID, experts believe that high levels of vitamin D levels can put us at a lower risk for COVID hospitalization according to Healthline. A study that looked at 216 COVID patients found that 80 percent.....
QUERCETIN
Quercetin is a plant pigment (flavonoid) that people sometimes take as a medicine and can be found in many plants and foods. Quercetin is reported to be effective on treatment and prophylaxis of other SARS like coronavirus infections.....
SELENIUM
Selenium (Se) is commonly found in soil then makes its way through the food chain to humans. It is considered an essential trace mineral with increased incidents of cancer and heart disease if levels are low. It is also known as an essential.....
MANAGE YOUR HEALTH
There is a direct correlation between diet, physical activity, health and your risk for getting COVID-19. Additionally, stressful situation, such as financial issues, family upheaval, loss, compounded by things such as diabetes or heart disease may.....
MMR VACCINE
According to mBio, "measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine has been theorized to protect against the coronavirus and may also reduce the severity of COVID19 infection. The below study demonstrates that there is a significant inverse.....
MELATONIN
The increased prevalence of sleep disorders has also been heightened in the recent months due to COVID-19 pandemic. This is important to know as sleep controls many aspects of our metabolism to include: our mood, and helps prevent.....
EAT RIGHT
The demand for immune health support is on the rise as scientist search for ways of reducing the risk of people getting COVID19. Prebiotics are a form of non-digestible fiber found in foods like green bananas, onions and raw garlic that can.....
B COMPLEX VITAMIN
The B vitamins are made up of eight different essential types, including B-2 (riboflavin), B-6 and B-12 and related to each other and work closely in your body. Vitamin B, like vitamin C, Selenium, Quercetin, and Vitamin D, builds up.....
SOCIAL DISTANCE
The practice of social distancing means staying home and away from others since people can spread the virus before knowing they are ill. The practice of social distancing encourages people to stay at least 6 feet away from others when possible.....