The coronavirus is a legitimate concern for all individuals nationwide and worldwide. I have been asked many times in the past several weeks, “What is the best way to protect myself from this virus?”. Of course there are important steps to take to protect ourselves from exposure to the virus and the CDC website has many great recommendations for this.
That said, it is very important to keep the immune system strong to protect ourselves from any virus. The foundation practices such as getting adequate rest, staying sufficiently hydrated, eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet, and proper stress management cannot be emphasized enough as they are perhaps the most important medicines for the body. If you would like more information on meal plan ideas and meditations you can do to manage stress, we are more than happy to send you our handouts on these. Kindly email us at drsalzarulo@gmail.com to let us know.
In addition, there are effective holistic products that can assist in protecting the body from viral infections. Many of these were mentioned in the Flu Newsletter that was sent out in December of 2019. In case you missed this message, listed below are some of my favorites:
- Kali Mur 6x is a homeopathic cell salt. Cell salts help to reorganize the way tissues function, often lifting them out of their pattern of dysfunction. I recommend Kali Mur 6X because it helps to protect the integrity of cells against viral invasion. This includes almost every cold and flu, as well as more serious viruses. Dr. Rudolph Ballentine, master homeopath and one of the most influential doctors in the alternative health movement, discusses Kali Mur 6x in his book, Radical Healing: “…when smallpox used to sweep India, health workers would go from village to village ahead of the epidemic, handing out Kali Mur 6X. Where this was done, it is said, the epidemic passed over or there were only mild cases.” Recommended dosage for adults is 4 pellets under the tongue twice daily.
- Vitamin D is an equally important tool in your vibrant health arsenal. In October of 2007, the journal Epidemiology and Infection presented some very important findings concerning the epidemic levels of vitamin D insufficiency in the United States. The public health impact of this observation could be great, but more specifically:
- Over a 3-year period, taking 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day reduced the incidence of colds and flus by 70%.
- Taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day reduced the incidence of colds and flus to nearly zero (only one person out of 104 had a cold or flu while taking 2,000 IUs of vitamin D. That one person only had ONE COLD all year out of all 104.) The people in the control group, also numbering 104 members, suffered an average of 3 colds/flu per person per year.
- Probiotics are live “friendly” bacteria found in the microflora working to keep a healthy intestinal balance, reducing the amount of harmful bacteria while replenishing and maintaining beneficial strains. Maintaining this balance is critical for overall good health and prevention of colds, flus, and other viral infections. A daily probiotic with at least 10 billion CFU is recommended for adults.
- Herbal Tea is an ancient healing beverage. Certain teas such as rosehip or elderberry contain bioflavonoids, which enhance the absorption of Vitamin C, and the two should be taken together. There are also certain fruits that are high in bioflavonoids, such as lemon. Squeeze a fresh lemon into a cup of hot water or green tea and sip slowly. Your body will thank you.
- Takuna (from Nutramedix) is an extract produced from the bark of Cecropia strigose, a tree that is found throughout South America. It has been found to have very powerful antiviral properties as well as some other immune enhancing properties. Many practitioners, including myself, have found Takuna effective for keeping the immune system strong and preventing viral infections.The recommended dosage for adults is 15 drops in 1-2 oz. of water twice daily.
We have these products available at the office if need be.
It is important to keep in mind that symptoms are a reflection of the state of our inner-terrain and our body’s way of letting us know that it needs support. In addition to the above mentioned products, certain health issues may require other nutrients or homeopathic remedies to address the underlying causes of your symptoms.
In our practice, we are committed to empowering our patients with information and inspiring them to lead vibrantly healthy lives. If you or anyone in your community are suffering from persistent symptoms, feel free to give us a call at (212) 475-2222 and share this newsletter. It is our pleasure and honor to serve you, your families and friends.