Dr Jocelin’s Weekly Health Tip is on the all Natural Immunity Start Up Kit and how to keep your immune system boosted.
Tag: Immune System
Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System in light of COVID-19
Vitamin D is important to increase your levels with daily supplementation. In an open letter send to world governments on December 21st, 120 health, science, and medical experts from the UK, US, and Europe say there is clear scientific evidence that Vitamin D reduces Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Vitamin C, we know it’s working well. There have been some studies on COVID where vitamin C has shown to have very good benefits in the outcome of an illness.
Zinc stops viral replication multiple ways, so it prevents the virus from hijacking your DNA, prevents the virus from replicating. It also prevents the virus from entering the cell, so zinc is very important right now.
Quercetin is what’s called a natural bioflavonoid. Quercetin opens up the cells in your body so that zinc can get inside your cells, where it works. As one natural health expert, Dr. Osborne says, “Think of quercetin as the key. Think of zinc as the repairman, that is allowed into the house, so-to-speak.”
Studies and reports are also showing the benefits of Melatonin (1-3mg daily), Selenium (for cellular health), and Elderberry (for general immune boosting).
Be Sure to check out our One-Month Immunity Startup Kit by Natural Factors
The top immune-supporting supplements in a convenient one-month bundle available at Whitaker’s Natural Market.
Weekly Health Tip – Preparing Your Immune Support Cabinet
Dr Jocelin’s Weekly Health Tip is on how to prepare your natural immune support cabinet before cold and flu season begins.
What is in my Family’s Immune Closet for Immune Support and fighting the Coronavirus and any flu or cold:
Sovereign Silver – the amazing immune boosting, antiviral, antibiotic, and antifungal properties of silver are something no one should be without. Nature’s Original “Antibiotic”
Argentyn 23 – the practitioner grade version of Sovereign Silver. With it’s 23ppm (compared to 10ppm in Sovereign Silver), this super strength silver is a must have. Only available through establishments that have practitioners.
Elderberry Syrup – immune boosting and reduces both the severity and length of the flu.
Hyland’s Cold Tablets with Zinc – these homeopathic tablets are excellent for any cold or flu.
Hyland’s Defend Cold and Cough Syrup – This is a must-have-on-your-shelf kind of medicine. It’s comprehensive, meaning that it really provides comfort and relief for a broad range of cold symptoms including nasal congestion, cough, sore throat ,and sneezing. Its ingredients are classic, well-proven homeopathic remedies that do their job well!
Hyland’s Complete Flu Care – Fights flu naturally. Relieves: fever & chills, headache, body aches, cough, and congestion.
Ener-C – 1,000mg Vitamin C with Electrolytes to boost the Immune System and keep fully hydrated.
Vitamin C – available in both capsules and powder. This is the one thing in high dosages that the Chinese authorities have found works on the hospitalized Coronavirus patients.
ALJ – an excellent respiratory blend to support the lungs and remove phlegm. Also great for coughs.
SinuOrega – nasal spray which really removes the bacteria from the sinuses! Excellent for any type of sinus issue or infection.
OregaSpray – Superb throat spray for any sore throat and full immune boosting
Propolis – a nutrient-packed compound produced by bees. It has been used for thousands of years to promote immune health and overall wellness. Researchers have identified hundreds of health-promoting compounds in propolis.
Manuka Honey – known for its amazing immune properties especially the 515+ MGO! (Has been known to work on MRSA!)
Oregano – natural antibiotic and powerful antioxidant, known for it’s antiviral properties
Echinacea – fights the flu, fights inflammation, and helps healthy cell formation
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
Selenium — Selenium deficiency increases the rate at which viruses can mutate, promoting the evolution of strains that are more pathogenic and capable of evading immune surveillance. Needed for healthy cellular reproduction.
Zinc — Supports “effective function and proliferation of various immune cells,” lowering mortality in the elderly by 27%
Specific to children, what I give Yalissa is:
Sovereign Silver
Elderberry Syrup
Hyland’s Baby Cold Tablets (the children’s version of the adult Cold Tablets)
Hyland’s Kid’s Cold and Cough Syrup
Hyland’s Kid’s Cold and Flu Syrup
Hyland’s Vitamin C for Kids
ALJ Liquid
Vitamin C Powder or Ener-C packets
Be sure to browse our large selection of immune boosting supplements and natural anti-virals on your next visit to Whitaker’s Natural Market.
And finally, some interesting information about the Coronavirus from Dr Mercola…
- 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 research has 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.
Weekly Health Tip – Immune Boosters
Dr Jocelin’s Weekly Health Tip is on immune boosters to help prevent getting sick.
How trace minerals help to heal the body
Even if you try to eat a healthy, organic diet – you could be at risk for nutritional deficiencies without realizing it. In fact, the National Institutes of Health concluded that “the vast majority of people in both affluent and emerging industrialized countries do not reach even 75 percent of the RDAs for numerous trace minerals.”
The importance of nutrient status (and deficiencies) cannot be overstated. For example, magnesium deficiency is widespread among Americans. One study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, shows that 68% of Americans are magnesium deficient and, some experts like Carolyn Dean, MD have been warning the public for years.
What is the importance of trace minerals?
Some minerals, such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, are more common in food and in your body. Trace minerals, on the other hand, are essential minerals that you only need in trace amounts.
The following is a condensed look at certain minerals and their purpose in the body:
Chromium is necessary for proper regulation of blood sugar and improves insulin sensitivity.
Cobalt is present in vitamin B12, and it is necessary for generating healthy, red blood cells.
Zinc allows for proper immune response, growth, antioxidant function, and wound healing.
Selenium is necessary for proper antioxidant function and liver detoxification. It is also essential for healthy muscles and hair.
Iodine is necessary for your body to make thyroid hormone – which is involved in almost every process in your body including energy metabolism and temperature regulation.
Bottom line, trace minerals are essential to protect against common health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Without enough trace minerals, you’re also susceptible to contamination from heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, and lead.
Why modern farming techniques MUST change to help save humanity
Why aren’t Americans getting enough trace minerals from their food supply? Obviously, we should be looking at soil content. Over the past century, the quality of our soil has been depleted by 85 percent – mainly due to modern methods of farming.
The agricultural sector is driven by crop yield, using every possible method to increase the number of pounds harvested. Intensive farming, combined with soil erosion, has resulted in soil with a lower mineral content. To make matters worse, chemical fertilizers are insufficient to replace the minerals needed for optimal health and poison the environment.
The singular focus on agricultural yield comes at the expense of nutritious food products and the nutritional status and health of Americans. Fruits and vegetables are now grown in soil with a lower nutrient content than in the past. A study in Canada found that tomatoes, spinach, cabbage, and lettuce have on average one-eighth the mineral content today than they did at the beginning of the 20th century.
The ocean provides a natural way to correct mineral deficiencies
If you just can’t depend on the produce section, how can you give your body the nutrients it needs to heal your body? The answer may lie in the ocean, which is rich in minerals. They’re in their complete, non-denatured form, which is the form most beneficial (and recognizable) to the human body.
Be sure to check out our Natural Factor’s Whole Earth & Sea Mineral Blend as well as our specific mineral supplements on your next visit to Whitaker’s Natural Market.
Elderberries
With Cold Season upon us, now is the time to stock up on your Elderberry Syrup or Dried Elderberries to make your own, but the real question is what benefits does Elderberry offer and why should I be taking it to boost my immune system?
Elderberries are
- High in Vitamin C
- High in dietary fiber
- A good source of phenolic acids: These compounds are powerful antioxidants that can help reduce damage from oxidative stress in the body.
- A good source of flavonols
- Rich in anthocyanins: These compounds give the fruit its characteristic dark black-purple color and are a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects.
While we all know that Elderberries can help reduce the severity and duration of a cold, but did you know that there are studies proving that?
One study of 60 people with influenza found that those who took 15 ml of elderberry syrup four times per day showed symptom improvement in two to four days, while the control group took seven to eight days to improve. Another study of 64 people found that taking 175-mg elderberry extract lozenges for two days resulted in significant improvement in flu symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle aches and nasal congestion, after just 24 hours. Furthermore, a study of 312 air travelers taking capsules containing 300 mg of elderberry extract three times per day found that those who got sick experienced a shorter duration of illness and less severe symptoms.
Other research is showing that Elderberries are great for heart health, helping to fight cancer, could protect against UV radiation, and may even have antidepressant properties.
So make sure to pick up your bottle of Elderberry Syrup or a bag of Dried Elderberries on your next visit!
