Coronavirus / COVID-19 Vitamin Prevention & Treatment Dear patients, friends and fellow earth beings; there has been so much pandemonium and panic around the recent viral pandemic, that we need to delve deep into medical, biochemical and other sources of information to extract a workable strategy to handling our health now. Having an intellectual (vs emotional) look at health strategies and research can help support you, very specifically and very scientifically for this Coronavirus pandemic. Scientific references and information sources are included, although some of them are highly technical. ‘Two phrases: “When all you have is a hammer, all problems look like a nail” and “When the facts are clear, the choice(s) become obvious” can help us not react like lemmings running over a cliff and believing that there are no therapeutic interventions other than drugs and vaccines do deal with this coronavirus. ‘The information is aimed to be distilled down to some common-sense actions that will empower greater heath and specific increased immunity to be applied to the current coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic. It will include the basics of enhanced washing, optimal foods and specific herbs and vitamins. Let us start with Hand Washing. We are bombarded with the importance and procedure for hand washing, Here is a tip to make your hand washing even more effective against the COVID-19 coronavirus. Add a few squirts of (blue) Dawn Dishwashing Detergent to your handsoap jar! Any mechanic will tell you that Daivn lotion is the very best for dissolving away grease, gas and oil. But, Dawn dishwashing detergent is used to clean up just about anything covered with oil -- from birds to sea turtles to human skin, COVID-19: Bust the coronavirus like a medical microbiologist, canoe.com/health/busting-the-coronavirus/wem/856 In speaking about Dawn Liquid Detergent, veterinarian, Heather Nevill of the International Bird Rescue Research Center, she emphasizes "Dawn definitely works the best. It very effectively removes grease but does not cause harm to the skin of the birds.” ‘The exact formula is a secret, but she says the key is balancing the surfactants ~ the chemicals that cut the grease. A quote from the workers in the Exxon Valdez and BP Oils spills is similar "I hate to sound like an advertisement, but I won't allow any substitutes for Dawn." Why does (even basic) soap work so well on the SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus and indeed most viruses? As explained by Palli Thordarson , a professor at UNSW School of Chemistry (Sydney, New South Wales Australia), these organisms are self-assembled nanoparticle in which the weakest link is the (outer) lipid (fatty / oil) bilayer. Dawn (blue) liquid dishwasher detergent could be the most aggressive destroyer of the COVID-19 molecule. Additionally, Dawn tends to leave a light film on the skin if one does not over-rinse and this can be protective. As with the above example, references and explanations are given as to why these action steps are recommended. We will explore Hand washing, Hot / Cold temperature and Humidity, Foods, Vitamins / Herbs & Supplements, treatment modalities as well as medical / drug related approach. No guarantees, just thoughtful information. My prayer is that we all navigate through this with the very least of adverse effect on our family, friends, country and the world, = Rev. Dr. Ric Statler Statler Chiropractic 829 Fast Jericho Tpke. Huntington Station, NY 11746FOODS: Vital Foods are essential (Garbage in— Garbage out / Vitality in - Vitality out) Load up on foods and spices with antiviral properties: ‘These include coconut oil, raw garlic, oregano, ginger, kimchi, sauerkraut and other fermented foods, walnut, pomegranate, green tea, apple cider vinegar, and medicinal mushrooms (shiitake, maitake, reishi, cordyceps, turkeytail). Eat lots of colorful fruits and vegetables. They are full of antioxidants which will destroy the free radicals that weaken our immune system and are responsible for making us feel sick when we catch a bug. Each color provides different antioxidant power ~ so be sure to eat a rainbow every day. If you're kids aren't the hugest vegetable eaters yet, give them their antioxidant dose with a smoothie packed with fruits AND veggies, use that smoothie to make jello with grass-fed gelatin or popsicles, sneak pureed vegetables into your spaghetti sauce, soups, chilis, or whatever other way you can think of — be creative! Stay well-hydrated. Stick to water, coconut water, herbal teas, and bone broth. No soda or sugary drinks, please! What’s a good estimate for how much water you need at a minimum? Divide your body weight (in pounds) in half and drink that number in ounces! Do you come close? Drinking hot water w/ ginger or Jemon is also beneficial as it can wash bacteria down the throat to be destroyed by the stomach acids. Drink your bone broth! Bone broth has amazing immune-supporting properties. See Amazing Bone Broth to get started easily making your own, Jarrow brand also makes a wonderful powdered bone broth that can be added to smoothies, soups rice and pasta dishes, as a bouillon drink or even into scrambled eges and egg omelets. Chicken flavor is softer than beef. For the vegan and vegetarian readers google “Vegetarian Gut Healing Bone Broth” and a number of non-animal Bone Broth recipes will be found. “Vegetarian or Vegan Bone Broth” utilizes plants that encourage collagen formation from our bodies rather than it being supplied directly from the animal source of collagen within the animal bones. Collagen can help reduce inflammation and support healthy hair, skin, nails and joints. But similar to calcium, the body may absorb collagen-enhancing nutrients from plants more easily than those derived from an animal carcass. You will note a commonality in all recipes that includes Shitake mushroom, Wakame seaweed and miso. This is with good reason Particularly adept at promoting collagen production are foods including seaweed, celery, kale, soybeans., beets, spinach and olive oil - and they happen to make one delicious vegan ‘bone broth’ recipe. They're also rich in minerals (like calcium noted above), and phytonutrients that boost immune system health. Unlike animal products, which are highly acidic, a vegetable broth is alkaline and can bring balance to a body that's too acidic (from the likely culprits of coffee, alcohol, meat and sugar). Adding Miso paste to this recipe brings the benefit of a fermented food to the broth, which helps improve digestion, boost immune function, and improve energy. Wakame is a seaweed revered for its collagen- boosting effects and its high levels of minerals and iodine. It can be found in health food stores or online. Additionally, I would recommend adding the herb Spring Horsetail and copper rich foods (Shitaki, nuts and seeds, Spiralina, and leafy greens) as these support the collagen and ligament enhancement.COVID-19 and the GUT / DIGESTIVE CONNECTIO! "Clinicians must bear in mind that digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea, may be a presenting feature of COVID-19, and that the index of suspicion may need to be raised earlier in these cases rather than waiting for respiratory symptoms to emerge," investigators from the Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 wrote, according to CBS News, Gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea and diarthea could be early clues of coronavirus infection, according to a study by The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Stomach / digestive distress as well as loss of taste or small may also be early signs of COVID-19. PROBIOTICS: You can also support your microbiome by regularly eating natural yogurt and artisan cheeses, which contain live microbes (probiotics). Another source of natural probiotics are bacteria and yeast-rich drinks like kefir (fermented milk), GoodBelly probiotic Juice or kombucha (fermented tea). Fermented vegetable- based foods, such as Korean kimehi (and German sauerkraut) are another good option. This is what one Holistic pediatrician, Elisa Song, had to say about probiotics and COVID-19 coronavirus: Probiotics ~ 'One study showed a dramatic reduction in fever and upper respiratory symptoms in children who took a probiotic with a specific combination of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium daily throughout the cold and flu season. This particular combination of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can be found in Metagenics Ultra Flora Children’s Chewable probiotic, Ultra Flora Synergy powder, and Ultra Flora Balance capsules. The recommended dosage for children and adults is %4 tsp 2x/day, 1 capsule 2x/day, or 1 chew 2x/day. Probiotics are why fermented foods pack such an immune-supporting punch, so if your child’s palate hasn’t expanded yet to include a lot of fermented foods, be sure to give him/her a probiotic supplement to keep their gut and immune system healthy!” HERBS, VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS; _ to support against COVID-19 coronavirus The number one COVID-19 adult protective recommendation is Melatonin. (do not use w/healthy child) MELATONIN: breaks / blocks the cytokine inflammatory process and other inflamasomes that enable the viral replication and increased virility of the COVID-19 virus. In addition to circadian rhythms & sleep cycles, Melatonin is a powerful immune system modulator. This has a lot to do with why children & young adults are not succumbing to Coronavirus now They naturally have much higher levels of Melatonin. Melatonin levels drop greatly cach decade after 50 years ofage. Supplementation w/ Melatonin is highly recommended ‘The general physiological dosage generally recommended for melatonin supplementation is around 3 milligrams. This would be a base dose for now and it could be higher. Certainly, the older the person the much more greater the increased dosage. A maintenance / preventative dose would therefore be 2 milligram up to 5-10 milligram per day. Dosing would be higher for those who contract the corona / COVID-19 virus.‘Take melatonin at night, about 1 hour before sleep and 2 to 3 hours AFTER your last meal. You should ideally finish eating before it is dark. It is also extremely helpfill if you can lower your ambient lighting at night / sleep in total darkness and avoid the blue light of computer screens before sleeptime. (you can use yellow safety glasses to help with this as well) Melatonin production is very connected to the light / dark - day / night patterns. At night, the lowest amount of light will disrupt melatonin production. Melatonin is produced in all our body cells, including mitochondria, not just in the pineal glands. CAUTION: Taking melatonin with anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin), could increase your risk of bleeding. (the same with garlic and ginko) You should also avoid taking melatonin if you take corticosteroids to suppress your immune response for conditions such as theumatoid arthritis or lupus. (We will look at these discases and their connection to chloroquine drugs being sought for COVID-19) REFERENCES ‘The Melatonin Connection ~ evolutamente.it COVID-19, Pneumonia & Inflammasomes - The Melatonin Connection VITAMIN C - The #2 recommendation: As of 03-30-2020 Three U.S. hospitals use IVs of Vitamin Cand other low-cost, readily available drugs to cut the death-rate of COVID-19 — without ventilators! VITAMIN C & NITRIC OXIDE: Additionally, Nitric Oxide and Vitamin C are protective against Coronavirus-19. There are Nitic Oxide enhancing supplements and Ascorbic Acid supports production of Nitric Oxide. It acts on multiple levels, reducing oxidative stress, regulating hypoxia signaling, mitochondrial membrane potential, furin expression, and modulation of immune defenses to stem the progression of cytokine storms. (this will be discussed further relative to COVID-19) Vitamin C protective dosage is 1000 mg Ascorbic Acid 3x day (3000 mg per day total) Do not take it all at one time as it will be less effective. (Thus 3000 — 6000 mg per day is the young / old productive dose) Reference: Vitamin C Protects Against Coronavirus — Orthomolecular.org orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v16n04.shtml Ascorbic Acid COVID-19 Infection Dosage: 1 gram (1000 mg) every 15 to 30 minutes, depending on severity of symptoms. Increase to 2 grams every 15 to 30 minutes if symptoms are not reversed within 12-24 hours. IF you are infected, you will essentially have an ‘unlimited’ tolerance for ascorbic acid. Your tolerance may increase above 100 grams or more. That is normal. During infection, rest, drink plenty of purified water. You may lose your appetite. Do not force yourself to cat if you are not hungry. Calorie restriction initiates mitophagy and autophagy, which will facilitate healingREFERENCES (and detailed scientific reading) for the above cited info are as follows COVID-19 Mutations, Vaccines & Nitric Oxide ~ The Vitamin C Connection - EvolutaMenteithttps://www.evolutamente.it/covid-19-mutations-vaccines-nitric-oxide-the-vitamin-c- connection/ COVID-19, Furins & Hypoxia — The Vitamin C Connection — EvolutaMenteithttps://www.evolutamente.t/covid-19-pneumonia-inflammasomes-the-melatonin- connection’ Mitochondria & The Coronavirus — The Vitamin C Connection (Part 3)- EvolutaMente.it Mitochondria ADDITIONALLY: the number three recommendation is Astragalus ASTRAGALUS - is a powerful Chinese medicinal plant that is an adaptogen and an antiviral In tests at the Hiroshima School of Medicine in Japan, it was shown to directly increase B-lymphoceyte and T-lymphocyte levels, interleukin and antibody production. (This is our primary body response to infection) Tn a research study in the Journal of Ehtnopharmacolory, published in 2010, large carbohydrate molecules extracted from Astragalus stimulated the function of T lymphocytes (T-cells) in the laboratory. Astragalus increases white blood cell production of the body’s own anti-viral compounds alpha-and gamma-interferon, which generally protect against viral invasion. In addition to boosting immunity, Astragalus has antibacterial, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral effects. Astragalus helps the body resist virus infections, particularly in the lungs, by increasing production of interferon, an immune factor that inhibits viral growth. Astragalus has been shown to inhibit the replication of coxsackie B-3 virus, shown to a causative factor in myocarditis.. The fact that Astragalus helps the body resist virus infections, particularly in the lungs makes it ideal for protection against and combating COVID-19 A basic Astragalus recommended dose for a standardized extract is 250 — 500 mg, three to four times a day That dose would be increased in a COVID-19 infected adult. More expanded dosing would be as follows Adult Dosage: Astragalus root can be taken in a standardized extract, tea or decoction, powdered root tincture or ointment, all of which have their recommended dosages. For adults, the University of Maryland Medical Center suggests taking 250 to 500 mg standardized extract three to four times daily. A 1:1 fluid extract of 2 to 4 mL can be taken three times per day, as can 3 to 5 mL of a 1:5 tincture. A tea containing 6 to 12 g of dried root in 12 ounces of water can be used three times daily, and 500 to 1,000 mg of powdered root is taken three to four times a day. For burns, use a 10 percent astraglus topical ointment, as directed by your physician, Pediatrie Dosage: Astragalus root should only be given to a child under your healthcare provider's direct supervision, and it should never be given to a child with a fever. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that the pediatric dosage is calculated using the standard adult dosage based on a 150-Ib. individual. For example, a child weighing 50 Ibs. would take 1/3 the adult dosage, and a child w eighing 35 Ibs. would take about 1/4 the adult dose.Precautions: You should take Astragalus root preparations with a full glass of water. Drugs.com recommends drinking extra fluids with this herbal medicine, as it can cause a blockage in your esophagus or bowels. Do not take Astragalus root for more than seven consecutive days unless your physician instruets otherwise. Don't take Astragalus root if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have trouble swallowing or are taking immunosuppressant medications. REFERENCES: Astragalus Benefits Side Effects and Dosage www.superfoods-scientific-research.com/.../astragalus... Dosage for Astragalus Root | Livestrong.com www.livestrong.com/article/445773-astragalus.. Astragalus polysaccharides inhibit avian infectious bronchitis viral infection (coronavirus) by regulating viral replication Microb Pathog. 2018 Jan ;114:124-128. Epub 2017 Nov 21. PMID: 29170045 Pengju Zhang, Xuefeng Liu, Haiyan Liu, Weixia Wang, Xiaohui Liu, Xintao Li, Xinghong Wu Echinacea: Echinacea is an immunomodulator, meaning it works to stimulate the immune system. This is partly because Echinacea increases immune cells in the blood, especially T-cells which are responsible for non-specific immunity. This is the part of your immune system that reacts to any infections before it has had a change to create antibodies specific to the threat. It is believed that by doing this, it reduces the severity of illness, giving the body more time to create antibodies to a viral infection. Echinacea has also shown that it has direct antiviral activity. Evidence suggests that Echinacea has potent antiviral effects on its own. In particular, Echinacea has shown to kill Coronavirus like SARS and MERS, through a cell membrane mediated mechanism. (remember, we suggested using this approach with the Dawn dishwahing liquid) Echinacea can reduce the chance of catching a cold by 60%. REFERENCES: Echinacea: Wonder Herb That Stops Coronavirus? | e-Surgery e-surgery.com/echinacea-the-wonder-herb-that-can, 1. Corona Virus Overview | NHS 2, Use of quantitative flow cytometry to measure ex vivo immunostimulant activity of echinacea | NCBI 3. Enhancement of innate and adaptive immune functions by multiple Echinacea species | NCBI 4. Echinacea alkylamides modulate induced immune responses in T-cells | NCBI 5. Prevention of influenza virus induced bacterial sunerinfection by standardized Echinacea purpurea | NCBI 6. Echinacea—A Source of Potent Antivirals for Respiratory Virus Infections | NCBI 7. 8 9. . Echinacea purpurea polysaccharide reduces the latency rate in herpes simplex virus . The Safety of Herbal Medicinal Products Derived from Echinacea Species | Springer Link Herbal Interaction With Chemotherapeutic Drugs: A Focus on Clinically Significant Findings | NCBI How to Boost Immunity Against Coronavirus (COVID 2019) www.arhf.nl/coronavirus/how-to- boost-immunity.. Raman R. (2018) Echinachea: Benefits, uses, side effects and dosage. infections | NCBIOTHER NATURAL ANTIVIRALS: Specific research related to Coronaviris / Covid-19 were not found for all of these, but in general these are natural immune enhancing foods and herbs. Echinacea / Garlic / Calendula / Astragalus / Cats Claw / Licorice root / Olive Leaf / Oregano Oil Herbal Medicines and Supplements that enhance our immunity and resistance + Any complex supplement that contains Astragalus (Chinese herb used for lungs and immunity). Even better if it also contains or is combined with Echinacea (E. purpura and E. angustifolia), ‘Vitamin C and Zine. + Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi or Queen of mushrooms) or a Mixed Mushroom Immune formula + Neem powder, ideally combined with Artemisia powder (Especially for Africans) + Natural Iodine Algae (Iodine is a most powerful antiviral & antibacterial agent) found in seaweed + Colloidal Silver (a natural antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral agent) + Vitamins A, D and C (important for the effective functioning of the immune system) + Thyme (strong positive effect on lungs) ‘Thymol oil is extremely antiviral and antibacterial + Vitamin C (3000mg— 600mg per day in 3 doses) Zine 50mg 1 - 2x day (a handful of pumpkin seeds is approximately 50 mg) also zinc lozenges. LUNG HEALTH: Particularly important because COVID-19 attacks the lungs. AVOID lung compromising activities and exposures. Avoid volatile / out-gasing chemical & cleaners. Smoking and especially vaping compromise the lungs and put one at increased risk with COVIR-19 - Resperin Herbal Supplement (Nu-Centry Herbs inc) 23 Asian herbs specifically formulated, based on TCM principles, cited as a fabulous formula for any compromised lung / breathing condition including COPD (lots of great testimonials) - Banyan Botanicals Lung Formula: Formula with 12 Ayurvedic Lung herbs which serves to “liquefy mucus and effectively remove its accumulation from the system. The ingredient pippali is said to stimulate the production of hemoglobin, thus facilitating a rich supply of oxygen to the body. Lung Formula helps to dilate the bronchial tubes, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, decrease wheezing and ease muscle spasms commonly felt during asthma or bronchitis.” (also has lot of good testimonials) - Metagenics Pneumo-Carotene (a vitamin formula with Quercitin and Bovine Lung tissue) This seems to target more of the environmental / histamine allergy response. HOMEOPATHIC: There are also several Homeopathic and other treatment modalities as well. Research or consult with a Homeopath is recommended for this. Oscillococcinum is a remedy that was created for the symptoms of the Spanish Flu and used for other maladies as well.TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY: _ has effects on coronavirus & COVID-19 Studies show viral destruction at temperatures below 60 and above 80 degrees Itis also found that high humidity environments / conditions destroy the virus. SO HOW DO WE APPLY THIS HOT / COLD & HIGH HUMIDITY INFORMATION ? Going outside in the 50 -60 degree weather and breathing deeply through the mouth to fully fill the lungs. Alternatively, being in an “Ice Sauna”, Refrigerated Room or even putting your head in freezer & breathe. Some pediatricians have long recommended (and still do) having a child with croup breathe into a freezer. This speeds the child's recovery form the croup infection. It is worth trying with the COVID-19 virus There are more options for the “above 80 degrees approach to COVID-19 protection. The first is getting into a sauna and using deep Mouth Breathing to get the hot air into the lungs. A steam sauna would be more effective than a dry sauna. (due to the high humidity sensitivity of the virus) The next way utilizes an electric blow dryer for hair. Putting it on the LOW setting and holding it an arms length away, point the dryer at your neck (but not your face) and deep breathe the rising hot air in. Tactually checked this with both mechanical and infra-red thermometers. Low settings average 95 — 100-- degrees, while high settings are much higher / hotter (110 ~ 120+ degrees) and can burn your face. Using a spritzer spray bottle of water along with the hot air with add the beneficial “humidity” factor. The third method is very “old school.” Boiling a pot of water, put Eucalyptus or other oils in the water and then with a towel over your head, breathe in the hot moist air. This takes in the factor of coronavirus's sensitivity to high heat as well as high humidity. Heat and high humidity exposure scems to slow down or disable the virus in certain stages of it's cycle. (see notes on “Thieves oil” and use it in the boiled water) Understanding this heat factor, we may want to “let temperatures run” just a bit if someone does become afflicted with the virus. Fever's high heat can help eliminate the coronavirus organism and bringing temperature down may be reserved for only when the fever runs extremely high or is very uncomfortable. ESSENTIAL OILS: — Certain Oils are more beneficial as they have been historically used in the most severe of outbreaks and pandemics, including bubonic and other plagues that killed millions of people. The spice traders of this time found their trade routes shut down in an attempt to contain these plagues. In order to survive, some used their knowledge and created a formula allowing them to rob graves of those who died from the plague, yet not become afflicted by this highly contagious and highly deadly disease. That formula is still known today as the “Thieves formula” and available from several sources. It is ideal to use in diffusers, Hands & Face, surfaces, “steam pots” (described above) and more. Thieves formula contains clove, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, rosemary and lemon. ‘Young Living is most known for bringing Thieves oil to present day. Melaleuca also makes a product (Armor) that uses the same five ingredients. DoTerra has a similar five ingredient version (OnGuard) of this essential oil that uses Wild Orange instead of Lemon.TEA TREE OIL: Essential oils that have strong antiviral properties are Organic Tea Tree Oil, Organic Eucalyptus, Organic Oregano, Organic Sage, Organic Thyme and Organic Manuka essential oils. Tea Tree oil has been particularly studied for it’s ability to help in the treatment of viruses. This was outlined in an article by NHR (Natural Health Remedies) Organic Oils (U.K & Dallas Texas) who employs Kolinka Zinovief, a qualified Aromatherapist at the Institute of Clinical Aromatherapy and who studied a postgraduate course at L'Institute des Sciences Phytomédicales, References: Activity of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil on Influenza study on the mechanism of ac Antiviral Res. 2011 Jan;89(1):83-8. doi: 10.1016/antiviral.2010.11.010. Epub 2010 Noy 21. Garozzo A1, Timpanaro R, Stivala A, Bisignano G, Castro A Inactivation of Airborne Influenza Virus by Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Oils ‘ww tandfoniine, com/doi/abs/10,1080/02786826. Oleg V. Pyankov.Evgeny V. Usachev,Oiga Pvankova &lgor E. Agranovski Inactivation of Airborne Influenza Virus by Tea Tree Oil Journal Aerosol Science and Technology Volume 46, 2012 - Issue 12 What Does the Medical Literature Say? _Let’s go to some of that medical literature now. Background Information on Coronavirus + Viruses die out when herd immunity — immunity of the population against the infection because a certain percentage of the population is immune to it— is found, Sometimes like in the case of influenza viruses, the viruses cross over to other reservoir hosts such as animals, birds, etc. + The immune response to coronavirus infection causes heat shock proteins to be produced. Several pathways in the infected person will be activated in order to eliminate the coronavirus. (Saunas also cause heat shock proteins to be created in the body, thus contributing to the immune system process.) + The coronavirus uses the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell as a site for synthesis and processing of viral proteins, (Thus, if you can strengthen this part of the cell, you can conceivably prevent the infection.) The mitochondria play an important role in antiviral immunity against SARS and the coronaviruses. + Frequently touched surfaces of university classroom cleaned daily contained viable human coronavirus. Is Sauna Temperature Enough to Kill Coronavirus? + Coronaviruses (MERS-CoV) died when under environmental circumstances of 56 degrees Celsius (132 degrees F) for 25 minutes. Increasing the temperature to 65 degrees Celsius (149 degrees F) was even better and only one minute was needed to kill viruses. No killing was observed after 2 hours at 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees F).+ The dried virus on smooth surfaces retained viability for over 5 days at temperatures of 22-25 degrees Celsius (72-77 degrees F) and relative humidity of 40-50%, typical of air-conditioned environments. However, viruses died quickly at higher temperatures and higher relative humidity (38 degrees Celsius — 100 degrees F —and relative humidity greater than 95%). This explains why Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand with high temperature and high relative humidity environments do not have major community outbreaks of SARS. + Ata relative humidity of 75%, infectivity of the coronavirus was very sensitive to temperature, decreasing two orders of magnitude between 19 and 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees F). + At4 degrees Celsius (39 degrees F), coronaviruses live up to 28 days but they can be inactivated at low levels of 20% relative humidity. The inactivation was more rapid at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees F) at all humidity levels. ‘The viruses were inactivated more rapidly at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees F) than at 20 degrees Celsius. When high numbers of viruses are deposited on surfaces. coronaviruses causing both GI symptoms and respiratory symptoms may survive for days on surfaces. + SARS-coronaviruses may be shed into the environment and transferred from environmental surfaces to hands of patients and healthcare providers. Once contaminated, hands can then initiate self-inoculation of mucous membrane of the nose, eyes, or mouth. + Coronavirus infectivity was completely lost after 14 days of incubation at 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees F), 33 degrees Celsius (91.4 degrees F), or 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees F) but remained constant at 4 degrees Celsius (39.2 degrees F) for the same length of time. SARS coronavirus is inactivated at 56 degrees Celsius (132.8 degrees F), reducing the titer to below detection. TRANSLATING THE DATA: Based on these points alone, a sauna does seem like it would be hot enough to kill the coronavirus. ‘Traditional saunas are generally in the range of 150 — 175 degrees F. Far Infrared saunas use a lower temperature of 120 — 140 degree, which will be enough to kill coronavirus. Heating to between 165 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit will deactivate all viruses according to Reference.com. ‘Thus, if an infected person with coronavirus went into your sauna, the virus would be killed by the heat. Ifyou have been exposed to coronavirus, no doubt the virus is on your skin. It could be killed by the temperature in the sauna, The more virus particles you kill, the quicker your recovery because the virus is no longer reproducing. However, if the virus has infected your lungs, it is unlikely that the sauna will help treat the virus directly. By the time the hot air reaches your lungs, it can be much cooler. While it is warmer than usual and might help, it is unlikely to cure the virus in one sitting. Deep sauna breathing would be needed to the point that one almost “feels the burn” of the hot air, deep into their lungs. ‘There are other benefits to (regular) sauna use that promotes good health and can offer additional defense against sickness. This includes heat shock. Saunas increase Heat Shock protein production which contribute to the protection of cells and survival against environmental stress (such as virus attack),Heat Shock molecules of the endoplasmic reticulum participate in lipid stability, (recall the double lipid virus membrane) protein assembly, cell turnover / regulation and protect the cells by stabilizing unfolded proteins. This then allows the cell time to repair itself or remake any proteins that have been damaged. So yes, saunas can deactivate and kill corona virus. However once the virus has infected the lungs, saunas may be much less helpful directly and would then relay on the Heat Shock effect. What are Heat Shock Proteins? When cells are exposed to stressful situations, they respond by creating heat shock proteins. Since the first type of stress found to activate these proteins was heat, the proteins were named heat shock proteins. Other triggers of heat shock proteins in the body include cold temperatures, ultraviolet light, heavy metals, ethanol, low levels of oxygen, tumors, and wounds or damages tissues in the body. Asa general rule, these proteins act as guards to other proteins, preventing them from misassembling while they are forming larger proteins. You could say that one of their most important functions is protein homeostasis, or keeping the proteins in the proper form and structure for cellular function to happen. Different Functions Depending on the Situation: _ In non-stressful situations, heat shock proteins regulate the synthesis, transport, assembly, folding and unfolding of the cell’s proteins. When there's stress in the cell, proteins may become misfolded — and the heat shock proteins step is to restore their original shape. These stress proteins are true cellular crisis stress managers. You can count on them to reduce the effects of oxidative stress, regulate inflammation, and inhibit cells from walking down the path towards cellular death. For example, the shock protein HSP40 discovers an amino acid chain that has become unfolded in the cell. It then passes off the unfolded chain to HSP70, which then reforms it and releases it. Presto! Now you're. back to business as usual inside the cell. Heat Shock Role in Infections: The reason why proteins go astray and are misassembled in the first place can be because of an infectious pathogenic organism. Heat shock proteins from the HSP70 and HSP90 families run to your aid identifying the infectious organisms and start messenger systems that alert other parts of the immune system. Some heat shock proteins (HSP) play important roles in cell cycle control and signaling. Others sort proteins into correct subcellular compartments. Still others protect cells against apoptosis (cell death caused from within the cell). Fascinating relatively new research states that HSP90 can stimulate the dendritic cells of the immune system by causing immature dendritic cells to mature, You can boost your own body’s heat shock proteins with hot or cold sauna therapy. Heat shock proteins and immunity: application of hyperthermia for immunomodulation. Torigoe, T. et.al. (2009) www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/heat-shock-proteinsNeurological Disorders Show Low Levels of Heat Shock Proteins: All living organisms have heat shock proteins (HSPs). All cell types have heat shock proteins. As you age, the level of protection you get from these HSPs declines. Then the cells can’t maintain protein homeostasis. Researchers have found that in neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, levels of heat shock proteins are low. These are diseases found in older people. In these types of neurological diseases, proteins form masses called aggregates that disrupt neurological function. The heat shock proteins protect against this type of aggregation. And because heat shock proteins are created during saunas, there’s a whole new interest in the use of saunas for these neurological disorders. (This is not related to COVID-19, but is of health interest) ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT: How does a Coronavirus UV Light kill the virus?: Scientists have been using UV light to kill bacteria, viruses and other single cell organisms like algae for decades. It’s a process called “Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation*, it works by breaking down the molecular bonds that hold their DNA together which prevents the virus from multiplying and breaking their life cycle. Instead of multiplying as normal they are unable to do this and simply die at the end of their life. Coronavirus can be controlled in the exact same way. ‘There are two methods to control coronavirus with UV light at home: 1. An air purifier which incorporates a UV light to kill and trap airborne viruses 2. An surface cleaning UV light that shines UV light onto walls and other surfaces to kill virus cells there This study of another coronavirus found UVC light inactivated the virus after 40 minutes exposure. Inactivate is used as the term, instead of kill, because viruses are not considered to be alive. https://wwew.nebi,nim.nih.gov/rn/pubm 2 Scientists have known for decades that broad-spectrum UVC light, which has a wavelength of between 200 to 400 nanometers (nm), is highly effective at killing bacteria and viruses by destroying the molecular bonds that hold their DNA together. This conventional UV light is routinely used to decontaminate surgical equipment. “Unfortunately, conventional germicidal UV light is also a human health hazard and can lead to skin cancer and cataracts, which prevents its use in public spaces,” explained senior study i itor David Brenner, Ph.D., director of the Center for Radiological Research and professor at CUIMC. Interestingly, several years ago, Dr. Brenner and his colleagues hypothesized that a narrow spectrum of ultraviolet light called far-UVC could kill microbes without damaging healthy tissue. Moreover, the researchers demonstrated that far-UVC light was effective at killing MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria, a common cause of surgical wound infections, but without harming human or mouse skin. “Far-UVC light has a very limited range and cannot penetrate through the outer dead-cell layer of human skin or the tear layer in the eye, so it's not a human health hazard,” Dr. Brenner noted. “But because viruses and bacteria are much smaller than human cells, far-UVC light can reach their DNA and kill them.” ‘The far UVC easily kills airborne flu viruses while posing no risk to people according to the team from Columbia University Medical Center in New York City.WHAT DOES A HOLISTIC PEDIATRICIAN SAY: Excellent information from Holistic Pediatrician Elisa Song, MD. who calls herself Holistic Mama Doe. Coronavirus (COVID-19): What a Pediatrician Wants You to Know ... healthykidshappykids.comy.../27/coronavirus-covid-19 Probiotics — One study showed a dramatic reduction in fever and upper respiratory symptoms in children who took a probiotic with a specific combination of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium daily throughout the cold and flu season. This particular combination of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can be found in Metagenics Ultra Flora Children’s Chewable probiotic, Ultra Flora Synergy powder, and Ultra Flora Balance capsules. The recommended dosage for children and adults is %4 tsp 2x/day, 1 capsule 2x/day, or 1 chew 2x/day. Probiotics are why fermented foods pack such a punch, so if your child’s palate hasn’t expanded yet to include a lot of fermented foods, be sure to give her a probiotic supplement to keep her gut and immune system healthy! “There are currently N@ specific antiviral medications known to treat COVID-19, Treatment is supportive with rest, fluids, oxygen, and more intensive care if needed. Scientists are actively researching possible existing or new antiviral medications that may have activity against COVID-19, and vaccines that may help to prevent COVID-19. Tamiflu will not work. While these efforts are critically needed, the manufacture and testing of a new pharmaceutical agents or vaccines is likely several months to over a year in coming.” “L urge scientisis and researchers to consider some of the evidence we currently have about natural treatments for prior coronavirus outbreaks (SARS, MERS) and sepsis that may theoretically hold promise for successfully treating COVID-19, and would be more readily available and much less costly than any newly-engincered drug. These are theoretical possibilities only.” Pediatrician Elisa Song makes some specific recommendations for these COVID times. Her references can be found in her web article (cited above): IMPORTANT NOTE IS MADE ABOUT ELDERBERRY, since the research form cited is not available. (refer to the section, later on, about the Elderberry form that is commercially available) Sambucus Formosana Nakai (a species of elderberry similar to Sambucus nigra or black elderberry that has been found to have anti-influenza activity) was found to have strong activity against Human coronavirus NI63 (HCoV-NL63). (9) NOTE: This is NOT the same as the elderberry syrup you'll find on shelves, and I am not recommending that you go out and stockpile Sambucus Nigra). The caffeic acid component of Sambucus Formosana Nakai seemed to be responsible for most of the anti-HCoV- NL63 activity, and significantly inhibited replication and blocked attachment of HCoV-NL.63. Caffeic acid is actually NOT related to caffeine, but is found in many foods such as coffee, wine, turmeric, basil, thyme, oregano, sage, cabbage, apples, strawberries, cauliflower, radishes, mushrooms, kale, pears, and olive oil. It definitely couldn’t hurt to load up on caffeic acid-rich foods (minus the coffee and wine, perhaps...). [PLEASE NOTE: I have been asked where people can find Sambucus Formosana Nakai, and unfortunately, as far as I can tell it is not available commercially. I included this information for research purposes, and do not know if Sambucus nigra would have similar effects.]Traditional Chinese Medicines have been met with significant controversy and panic stockpiling when Chinese researchers claimed that a traditional herbal formula (shuanghuanglian made with honeysuckle, Chinese skullcap and forsythia) could inhibit 2019-nCoV in vitro. This was a premature announcement and clinical trials need to be performed. COVID-19, sepsis & cytokine storm: When patients with COVID-19 die, it is often due to sepsis, in which the immune system goes haywire and overreacts in what is called a “cytokine storm.” Natural agents that are immunomodulatory and immunoregulatory, and bring BALANCE to an overactive immune system, may be one of the best options to support patients with sepsis. Here’s what the literature shows for what may be helpfial for critically ill patients with sepsis.. In life-or-death critical situations like sepsis where conventional medicine does not offer significant success, I would urge researchers to consider all potential treatment options for further investigation. . Vitamin C, 1.5 grams IV every 6 hours (6 grams total daily), given with hydrocortisone and thiamine was found to significantly decrease mortality and prevent progressive organ failure in patients with sepsis. In fact, patients treated with the vitamin C protocol had an 8.5% death rate compared with 40.4% in the control group! (17) Thankfully, there is currently a research trial underway to investigate vitamin C infusions for the treatment of severe 2019-nCoV infected pneumonia (18) where patients in the treatment group will receive 24 grams of Vitamin C daily for 7 days. Vitamin D has been called a “pro-survival molecule.” In this review of the literature on Vitamin D and immunity (19), the authors conclude that: “... vitamin D not only helps the immune system to be dampened during an excessive or chronic reaction (anti-inflammatory potential) but also to rapidly reach its completion or exhaustion, helping innate cells to kill bacteria or viruses. In this sense, vitamin D maintains its pivotal role as a pro-survival molecule.” Cathelicidin produced by Vitamin D can neutralize LPS (lipopolysaccharides) that are responsible for so much of the damage that we see in sepsis, and also has antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects. (20) Vitamin D deficiency may actually be considered a risk factor for sepsis and inflammatory disorders, so please ensure that your and your child’s vitamin D levels are optimized as I discuss below in how to protect your child... Other Natural Agents: ‘This journal article from 2014, Therapeutic interventions in sepsis: current and anticipated pharmacological agents by Shukla P. et al (21), is probably the best article I’ve found on evidence-based yet outside-the-box thinking of potential natural treatment options for sepsis that warrant further investigation, Here are just a few of the fascinating findings: -Curcumin has been found to inhibit NF-kB — potent activator of inflammation in sepsis. Curcumin was also found to inhibit binding of LPS and suppress the LPS-induced inflammatory response and damage seen in sepsis, while improving survival, in a mouse model of sepsis. (22) -Quercetin has also been found to inhibit the NF-kB pathway (23), and to improve survival and decrease cellular damage in a mouse model of sepsis (24,25) -Naringin, a flavonoid found in the skin of citrus fruit, ameliorated LPS-induced sepsis in mice, via the NF-KB pathway, and reduced LPS-induced acute lung injury (26)-The probiotic Bacillus sp strain LBP32_has extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) that were found to inhibit the LPS-induced release of many pro-inflammatory mediators (such as NO, ROS, IL-6 and ‘TNF-a) by inhibiting the NF-xB pathway. Researchers were able to demonstrate that EPS could greatly improve the outcome of mice with LPS-induced endotoxic shock (27). [Please note: this particular Bacillus strain is not available commercially that I can find. | included it for research purposes. I do not know if other strains would have similar benefit but we do know that probiotics have amazing immune supporting properties in general... -Boswellia (Frankincense) can inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in sepsis. This study (28) found that Casperome® (Casp), an orally bioavailable soy lecithin-based formulation of standardized frankincense extract, was able to ameliorate the systemic effect and multi-organ damage induced by severe systemic inflammation using a mouse model of sepsis. -Lomatium dissectum is a Native American traditional root that was claimed to have prevented the Washoe Indian tribes from dying during the 1918 influenza pandemic (also called the Spanish flu pandemic). In SARS-CoV sepsis, one of the inflammatory chemokines involved is CXCL10 (29). Poor prognosis with Influenza A is also associated with CXCL10 dysregulation. Lomation dissectum, used by Native Americans in Western US to treat influenza, was found to inhibit CXCL10 secretion by Iung cells and may explain why during the 1918 influenza pandemic, L. dissectum was hailed as the cure for influenza and influenza-associated pneumonia. (30) REFERENCES: Holistic Pediatrician Elisa Song, MD, who calls herself Holistic Mama Doe. Coronavirus (COVID-19); What a Pediatrician Wants You to Know ... healthykidshappykids.cony../27/coronavirus-covid-19 THE CYTOKINE STORM: In the Greek language, cytokines translates to "setting cells in motion.” Cytokines are cells in your body that regulate immunity. They are especially important for regulating inflammation, a process that initially aids in healing after injury or infection. If inflammation becomes prolonged, however, it can result in tissue destruction and an increased risk of chronic disease, reports an article published in 2000 "News in Physiological Sciences.” Certain foods in your diet largely dictate the activity and levels of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in your body. One of the worst offenders is sugar. Even small amounts of sugar can trigger significant cytokine release. Sugar, especially in the form of fructose and sucrose, spikes insulin and triggers release of inflammatory cytokines. How Sugar Impacts Inflammation... www.mindhodygreen.com/0-24763/the-real-reason. ‘The Inflammation Connection_kellybroganmd.com/from-gut-to-brain-the-inflammation-con.. ‘As mentioned by the pediatrician Elisa Song, is a major factor in those who die from the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The Cytokine Storm is also linked to why so many young people died from the 1918-1919 Spanish flu pandemic. So we want to understand why a Cytokine Storm can be brought on and what (including Chiropractic) is protective from the Cytokine Storm. ABSTRACT: Cytokines and Chemokines are secreted, small cell-signaling protein molecules, whose receptors are expressed on immune cells. These factors play a critical role in immune cell differentiation, migration and polarization into functional subtypes and in directing biological functions. Much attention has been devoted to exploring the role of key inflammatory cytokines and promigratory chemokines in autoimmune, autoinflammatory and allergic diseases, leading to the development of therapeutic strategies that are based on their target neutralization.the dual roles of inflammatory cy .d chemokines in the regulation of autoimmune diseases and their clinical implications: Idit shachar Nathan Karin First published: January 01, 2013 Studies showed that suppressing cytokine inflammatory autoimmunity was demonstrated by suecessful therapy of RA using anti-TNF-a chimeric mAb ~18years ago [172] 172 Elliott, M. J., Maini, R. N., Feldmann, M., Kalden, J. R., Antoni, C., Smolen, J. S., Leeb, B., Breedveld, F.C., Macfarlane, J. D., Bill, H. (1994) Randomised double-blind comparison of chimeric monoclonal antibody to tumour necrosis factor a (cA2) versus placebo in rheumatoid arthritis. Lancet 344, 1105-1110. 174 Nishimoto, N., Yoshizaki, K., Miyasaka, N., Yamamoto, K. Kawai, S., Takeuchi, T., Hashimoto, J., Azuma, J., Kishimoto, T. (2004) Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with humanized antiinterleukin-6 receptor antibody: a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum. 60, 1761-1769. Cytokines are proteins produced by the immune system in normal, inflammatory response to a virus. However, a healthy immune system can produce an overwhelming, massive amount of cytokines, which is called a cytokine storm (think of it like a hurricane), causing the immune system to attack the body , which can lead to sepsis and multiple-organ shut down, causing death. Reference: How The Flu Kills: https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/24/health/how-flu-kills/index.html ‘There are herbs and foods that can increase cytokines, many of these you’ve probably heard being used to stimulate your immune system at the first signs of a cold or flu, while it’s still in the head and throat; (11) ‘These include Echinacea, Elder / Elderberry, Honey, Ginseng and Chocolate. It is important to note that once it moves to the chest you need to stop using these and start using things that reduce cytokines. This includes; Turmeric, Garlic, Grape Leaf (for the Resveratrol), St. John’s Wort, Ginger, Milk Thistle, Skullcap and Quercetin -Reference: ‘The HomeGrown Herb: https://homegrownherbalist.net/ -Death by Influenza - Cytokine Storms and Ineffective Flu Vaccines: http://www doctorschierling.com/blog/influenza-deaths-cytokine-storms-and-ineffective-flu-vaccines Surviving The Cytokine Storm - Why Healthy People Die From the Flu ... www.debbieschulte.com/surviving-the-cytokine.. Avoiding the The Cytokine Storm and Swine Flu Panic: hhttp:/7kivasenchantments.com/avoiding-the-the-cytokine-storm-and-swine-flu-panic.htm! tokine release syndrome: _https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytokine_release_syndrome An Effective Treatment Strategy for Cytokine Storm in Severe Influenza: https://www-americanlaboratory.com/914-Application-Notes/340464-An-Effective-Treatment-Strategy-for- Cytokine-Storm-in-Severe-Influenza/Chiropractic Reduces Inflammatory Cytokines Chiropractic adjustments can also help reduce the production of cytokines, proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system. When cytokines build up, they can cause a severe inflammatory response. Preliminary studies suggest that chiropractics may help not only the affected areas but other parts of the body as well. The Role of a Chiropractor in Reducing Inflammation www.eihmd.com/2019/04/23/the-role-of-a, Spinal Manipulative Therapy Reduces Inflammatory Cytokines but Not Substance P Production in Normal Subjects __J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2006 (Jan); 29 (1): 14-21 Julita A. Teodorezyk-Injeyan, PhD, H. Stephen Injeyan, PaD, DC, Richard Ruegg, PhD, DC Journel Chiropr Med. 2010 Sep; 9(3): 107-114. doi: 10.1016/j.jem.2010.06.002 Inflammatory response following a short-term course of chiropractic treatment in subjects with and without chronic low back pain _ Richaed A. Roy a,b Jean P. Boucher and Alain S. Comtois, US National Library of Medicine / PubMed Central National Institute of Health Conditions tied to high inflammation levels, which is associated with higher-than-normal levels of several proinflammatory cytokines that include IL-6 and CRP. Interleukin (14) respond to chiropractic. References: 10 Researched Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustments By Dr. Josh Axe, July 5, 2018 Chiropractic care: and how it supports your immune system to get thru this pandemic. ‘As students leamed in chiropractic college, there is a link between alignment of the vertebrae and the body’s ability to function properly, including the immune system. If the vertebrae are misaligned, they will impinge on the ability of the nerves branching out from the spinal column to properly communicate with the brain. If the brain is not receiving or sending correct signals regarding the body’s function, it can lead to an increased risk of injury or illness. An early literature analysis in the Chiropractic Journal of Australia, took this concept one step further to suggest that the nervous system modulates the immune response, so any interference with that system can reduce the effectiveness of the immune system.2 The authors compared results from a number of articles that all studied the effect of chiropractic manipulation on immune response. As a whole, the literature on this topic seemed to suggest that chiropractic manipulation had a positive effect on T- and B-lymphocyte, NNK-cell, plasma beta-endorphin and antibody levels, and phagocytic activity, all of which are known to play roles in the body’s immune response function.2 A more recent article, from the journal Chiropractic & Osteopathy, went further and reported on the results from a study done to measure levels of immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M before and after spinal manipulation.3 As both of these markers are thought to play a role in immune response, higher levels could indicate a connection between a spinal adjustment and a positive effect on the body’s immune response.A group of 74 study subjects were randomized to receive spinal manipulation with cavitation (“popping sound”), spinal manipulation without cavitation, or a control group that only provided blood samples. The other two groups provided blood samples provided blood samples before spinal manipulation, and then again at 20 minutes and two hours afterward.3 At the 20-minute point, both spinal manipulation groups showed a significant increase in immunoglobulin G. By two hours, both groups also showed a significant increase in immunoglobulin M.3.‘The researchers concluded that this appears to show that spinal manipulation can boost the body’s immune response. This and other similar testing shows that there is an immediate and lasting increase in T-Lymphocytes, B-Lymphocytes, NK (Natural Killer) cells as well as immunoglobulins and other immune fighting cells. Perhaps the best advice that can be given at this time of pandemic is for to take some time out for oneself, take things in moderation, get in some self-care, and seek out regular chiropractic adjustments to keep the immune system strong and healthy to get all the way through this viral crises References: 1. CDC says “take 3” action steps to fight the flu. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Accessed Nov. 22. 2018 wunn.cde.zov/fiu reventing.htm 2. The effects of chiropractic on the immune system: A review of the literature. Allen JM Chiropractic Journal of Australia. 1993;23(4):132-135. 3. interleukin 2-requlated in vitro antibody production following a single spinal manipulative treatment in normal subjects. Teodorezyk-Injeyan JA, McGregor M, Ruegg R, Injeyan Chiropractic & Osteopathy. 2010, 18: Why Chiropractic can help: In an article published in the German medical journal Manuelle Medizine, Dr Gotftied Gutmann, a leading researcher in the field of manipulation medicine, reported on spinal nerve interference and immune disorders. He stated that blocked nerve impulses in the cervical region can cause many clinical features, from central motor impairment to lowered resistance to infection, Chiropractic examinations are of “decisive importance” in the diagnosis of this blocked neurologic flow. Chiropractic can often bring about successfill results because it aims at the cause of the problem. ‘The science of chiropractic is founded on the premise that a proper nerve supply is essential in controlling and regulating body functions By releasing stress on the nervous system, chiropractic permits the immune system to function more effectively. Manuelle Medizin | EWMM - Manuelle Medizin in Useiten/the n/t inder/kis Pragende Persénlichkeiten der Manualmedizin, Manuelle Medizin ... m/Ip/springer-journal Gottfried Gutmann Akademie: Akupunktur, Manuelle Therapie . www.gga-hamm.deStudies done in Australia that measured the effects of chiropractic treatment on the immune system have shown that chiropractic adjusting influenced T and B lymphocytes, NK (Natural Killer) cell numbers, antibody levels, phagocytic activity, and plasma beta-endorphin levels. “The Effects of Chiropractic on the Immune System.” Chiropractic Journal of Australia. (1993). Responses to Spinal Manipulation Dynamic Chiropractic ~ May 6, 2011 terleukin_2-regulated itro_ Antibody ion_Followin; A Si jinal_Manipulative _Treatment__in Normal Subjects Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2010 (Sep 8); A recent study by Dr. Ron Pero, a leading cancer and genetic research specialist, found that chiropractic patients of all ages had a 200% greater “immune competence” than people who had never received chiropractic care, and a 400% greater immune competence than people with serious diseases. “Boosting Immunity Through Chiropractic.” East-West Magazine Pero, R. (1988). Recent research by Patricia Brennan, PhD, suggests that spinal adjustments may have a direct effect on certain aspects of immune function. Her group showed that when the thoracic spine (middle of back) was adjusted, the ability of white blood cells to release reactive oxygen species (Superoxide radical and hydrogen peroxide as they come into contaet with different bacteria or fungi) was enhanced. “Priming of Neutrophils for Enhanced Respiratory Burst” Brennan, P., & Hondras, M. (1989). AMERICA'S FIRST PANDEMIC: - the 1918 - 1919 Spanish Flu Chiropractic already demonstrated it's effectiveness with this country's first round of a pandemic. In Three waves from January 1918 through 1919, this deadly flu pandemic spread quickly around the world, infecting hundreds of millions of people and killing 50 million to 100 million people. ‘That was more than all the deaths than in World War I itself , which was still ongoing. Chiropractic had just been discovered & established in 1895 and was firmly established by the end of the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1919-1920. The reason for this was simple. Chiropractors got fantastic results from influenza patients while those under medical care died like flies all around.” “Statisties reflect a most amazing, almost miraculous state of affairs. The medical profession was practically helpless with the flu victims but chiropractors seemed able to do no wrong.” cites the historical chiropractic records. In Davenport, Iowa (the birthplace of Chiropractic), 50 medical doctors treated 4,953 cases with 274 deaths, In the same city, 150 chiropractors including students and faculty of the Palmer School ofChiropractic, treated 1,635 cases with only one death. In the state of Iowa, medical doctors treated 93,590 patients, with 6,116 deaths ~ a loss of one patient out of every 15. In the same state, excluding Davenport, 4,735 patients were treated by chiropractors with a loss of only 6 cases ~ a loss of one patient out of every 789. National figures show that 1,142 chiropractors treated 46,394 patients for influenza during 1918 with a loss of 54 patients — one out of every 866. Reports show that in New York City, during the influenza epidemic of 1918, out of every 10,000 cases medically treated, 950 died; and in every 10,000 pneumonia cases medically treated 6,400 died. These figures are exact, for in that city these are reportable diseases. In the same epidemic, under drugless methods, only 25 patient died of influenza out of every 10,000 cases; and only 100 patients died of pneumonia out of every 10,000 cases. This comparison is made more striking when viewed as a table: Under medical methods Under drugless methods Under medical methods Under drugless methods In the same epidemic, reports show that chiropractors in Oklahoma treated 3,490 cases of influenza with only 7 deaths. But the best part of this is, in Oklahoma there is a clear record showing that chiropractors were called in 233 cases where medical doctors had cared for the patients, and finally gave them up as lost. The chiropractors saved all these lost cases but 25. ‘These accomplishments are even more outstanding that the background and backlash of this chiropractic success was a medical assault that included raiding chiropractic offices and throwing chiropractors in jail for “practicing medicine without a license.” The success of adjusting people once weekly thru the Spanish Flu pandemic demonstrated the power of chiropractic and of a person having a stronger immune system. It took almost a hundred years until science could support what those chiropractic patients experienced. Reference: ‘The Official History of Chiropractic in Texas by Walter R. Rhodes, DC Published by the Texas Chiropractic Association — 1978SELF TREATMENT: Thymus Thump, Neck Tapping & Bronchial Dilation Percussion. ‘There are many ways to stimulate our immune system. Much attention is given to chemical and nutritional approaches, yet there are also physical ways to stimulate our body into a heightened immune response. Some of these would include sauna use, hot/cold contrast baths and more. Direct tapping (percussion) sets a wave stimulus that has a direct affect on the Thymus gland. This tapping over the sternum / chest bone causes and increased production and release of T-cells. Percussion circuits and brain function — A hypothesis .. ‘www. sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S. Whole body vibration helps reduce inflammation www.news-medical.netinews/20190806/Whole-body. Aug 06, 2019 « Isolating Single T-cells of Interest using an Optofluidic (Vibrating) Platform, T cells is are a type of lymphocyte (White blood cell) which develops in the thymus gland and plays a central role in the immune response. T cells (T-lymphocytes) are like soldiers who search out and destroy the targeted invaders. They protect the body against cancerous cells and cells that have become infected by pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses. Pereussion / tapping over the sternum / thymus is cited as having physical / immunological, anxiety reducing and spiritual benefit. It is something that can be easily incorporated into one's lifestyle (e.g. in the shower) for ongoing benefit beyond this current pandemic. Earliest origins seen to be attributed to a Dr John Diamond for the original concept of Thymus Thumping. Here is one way to do it: Take a couple of deep, relaxing breaths. 2. Using your fingertips or side of your (loosely held) fist, repeatedly tap up and down about 2-3 inches along your sternum / chest bone (The thymus is located behind the third rib, but any vibrations along the length of the upper sternum will stimulate it.) 3. Do this for 15-20 seconds and continue to take regular (deep) slow breaths. (some recommend rising up on your toes as you breath for spiritual purposes) 4, Do 1-3 times a day or up to 4 during times of acute illness. (otherwise once daily is sufficient) Thymus Thump YouTube — Aug 23, 2009 - "Get Higher - Faster than a Red Bull” www youtube. comwatch?v=glySOfrboGo Feel Better: Thump Your Thymus | MoveMoreToday Dr John Diamond — www.movemoretoday.comifeet-better- thump-your-thymus CERVICAL IMMUNE STIMULATIO! Neck Tapping: increasing immune function via elevation of T & B lymphocytes, NK cells & more As cited in the research of the chiropractic adjustment, stimulation of the cervical spine (Neck) produces an elevation in several key immune responses. In that research both a traditional chiropractic adjustment and a softer (“non cracking sound”) adjustments were evaluated. While the traditional adjustment did have a stronger immediate response, both had significant benefit past the two hour evaluation period. (blood samples were taken before adjustment and then 20 min and 2 hours after adjustment to evaluate for the white blood cell and other immune factors)Extrapolating this information, it ean be useful to tap on each side of the Neck to stimulate the immune responses. The concept is to use targeted rapid bursts of concentrated power (taps) into your body tissue. Research shows that such vibratory motion can stimulate a body response. So here is how to do it Sit comfortably ina chair and leaning back so as to relax the back, neck and shoulders. Gently bend your neck to one side. (to a comfortable point — don't push it as that only tightens the muscles) tip your chin up towards your nose slightly. Then, using your hand from the same side, gently but rapidly and repeatedly tap the uppermost part of your neck (just under your ear and end of jaw-line) with the bottom side of your hand at or below the bottom of the pinky finger. In essence you are giving yourself a series of soft “Karate chops.” Do this for about 20 ~ 30 seconds. Repeat to the other side. Do this once or twice daily as preventative and more if you get infected with a viral or bacterial agent. Because the adjustment and the process also release NK (Natural Killer) cells it might be thought to use also with cancer situations. IMMUNE RESPONSES TO SPINAL MANIPULATION chiro.orgiresearch/ABSTRACTS/Immune_Responses to... THE COMMON FACILITATORY AND INHIBITORY TREATMENT TECHNIQUES www.kau.edu.sa/Files/0052891 /Files/107566_FACILITATORY. Bronchial Dilation Percussion: tapping on the upper back to breath easier By tapping on the upper back, one can mechanically activate / enhance lung function. ‘The tapping or pounding on this area appears to cause bronchial dilation and release of histamine blockers. Anatomical studies of the body show neurological connection to this area and medically when determining the level of a neck/shoulder (Brachial Plexus)injury, a histamine test can be used to differentiate the injury (pre vs a post ganglionic injury) because the histamine response has regulation from this area, as does the dialation (opening) of the smaller branches (bronchioles) of the lung pathway. Here is how to do the tapping. Imagine wearing a V-neck T-shirt backwards. ‘The exposed area of the body is your target zone. Having someone use “soft fists” (like with the Thymus Thumping) gently but firmly tap or pound on that area for 1—2 minutes. To self treat one can use a massage tool called “Bongers” (see website below). One can even check to see if it will help them by taking a few breaths prior to the percussion / tapping and after. This self treatment tool is a good first step while taking other intervention steps if there is such a need. Brachial plexus -Physiopedia _ www.physio-pedia.com/Brachial_plexus Histamine test to differentiate between pre and postganglionic lesion How to stop wheezing: 10 home remedies _www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321736 Jan 09, 2020 - Gently tapping on the back or chest and breathing deeply can help Bongers Handheld Percussive Massage Tool ... bongersmassagetool.comMANUKA HONEY: (the “SuperHon¢ Does honey work to kill bacteria & viruses? While not recommended for the coronavirus, honey and Manuka honey has been well researched for its bacteria killing properties. There is also some research into the anti-viral properties of honey as well. According to the NHS website, honey has long been known to have antibacterial properties and is sometimes included in licensed wound-care products. In 2011, researchers from Wales created a paper that demonstrated how Manuka honey can stop bacteria from attaching to tissue at the molecular level. They also found that combining honey with certain antibiotics may make them more successful against drug-resistant MRSA. The researchers said that honey has been shown to exhibit “broad-spectrum” antimicrobial activity, being able to act upon more than 80 species of pathogen. They pointed towards previous research that has demonstrated that honey can inhibit pathogens normally capable of causing wound infection, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. They. also highlighted the growing number of clinical reports that have shown that wound infections (including those infected with MRSA) can be cleared by the topical application of Manuka honey. Can Manuka Honey stop me getting a virus? Honey has been used for centuries as a medicinal product as well as a food. New Zealand Manuka Honey is one of the most active medicinal honeys. Manuka Honey contains Methylglyoxal (MG/MGO). At certain concentrations MGO can restrict bacterial growth and help reduce inflammation. Manuka Honey also contains other compounds and enzymes that can help protect from viruses and boost our immune system to resist them. Several research studies have found the MGO in Manuka Honey is effective at inhibiting flu viruses including the HIN1 swine flu. It is not just the Manuka Honey on its own that makes a difference. More importantly, when it is combined with other antiviral and antibacterial therapies it makes them work even better. The one concem for this specific pandemic of COVID-19 centers around the cytokine storm response. In 2017, research in the Pharmacognosy Research journal found that honey releases cytokines. These cytokines activate the immune system, but with COVID-19 it may contribute to a cytokine storm. Based on this, avoid the honey if infected and consider saving it for preventative use for a normal flu or cold. References: Crosta P. (2017) What to know about viruses. Medical News Today. Accessed January 2020. Saudi j. Khan SU. (2018). Honey: Si of biological sciences 25(2), 320-325. Humpherys B & Busath DD (2019). Anti-Influenza Nutraceuticals: Antiviral and Anti-Inflammatory Effects. Advances in Complementary and Alternative Medicine 4(3) ‘Watanabe, K., Rahmasari, R., Matsunaga, A., Haruyama, T., & Kobayashi, N. (2014). Anti-influenza viral effects of honey in vitro: potent high activity of manuka honey. Archives of medical research, 45(5), 359 Charyasriwong, S., Haruyama, T., & Kobayashi, N. (2016). In vitro evaluation of the antiviral activity of methylglyoxal against influenza B virus infection. Drug discoveries & therapeutics, 10(4), 201 -210 .Charyasriwong, ., Watanabe, K., Rahmasari, R., Matsunaga, A., Haruyama, T., & Kobayashi, N. (2015)In vitro evaluation of synergistic inhibitory effects of neuraminidase inhibitors and methylglyoxal against influenza virus infection. Archives of medical research, 46(1), 8-16. Brown, H. L., Roberts, A. E. L., Cooper, R., & Jenkins, R. (2016). A review of selected bee products as potential anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral agents. BLACKSEED OIL: Blackseeds / Blackseed oil is an amazing healing botanical that has over one hundred jhealing applications including where traditional medicines have had poor or no benefits. Blackseed oil is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. A water extraction (tea) is extremely helpful for lung congestion and difficulty breathing as found in the references. Do read through the ones citing 101 benefits that Brendan Wade wrote. Do consider a support donation to those information sources like the first one. The article is again seen in the second citing, but that one has a short (8 min) audio overview of Blackseed that is excellent. The article is again seen in the second citing, but that one has a short (8 min) audio overview of Blackseed that is excellent. Blackseed is one of many Middle Eastern healing herbs. Specifically for the coronavirus, extracts of Anthemis hyalina (Ah), Nigella sativa (Ns) / Blackseed and peels of Citrus sinensis (Cs) were applied to standardized coronavirus cultures. They were then evaluated for their effect on replication of coronavirus (CoV) and on the expression of TRP genes during a coronavirus infection. All the extract treatments had (limiting / erradicative) effect on IL-8 secretion, TRP gene expression and virus load after CoV infection, (the positive effects ons would want). Yet, it was the ‘Ah ( Anthemis hyalina) extract treatment that showed the biggest difference in virus load. Therefore Ah (Anthemis hyalina) extract is the best of the three candidates for coronavirus treatment. REFERENCES: ‘The effects of Nigella sativa (Ns),/ Black Seed, Anthemis hyalina (Ah) and Citrus sinensis (Cs) / Sweet Orange against Coronavirus... www.researchgate.net/oublication/259699792 The, 101 Black Seed Oil Benefits to Consider While Undergoing Life .. fromthetrenchesworidreport.com/101-black-seed, 101 Amazing Benefits; Black Seed Oil Cures Everything but ... rastafari.tv/101-amazing-benefits-black-seed-oil.. Corona Virus disease Research: 75 Abstracts Documenting ... thehealthcoach1.com/ p7315. VACCINATIONS: A lot of effort and hope is being put into the vaccine process and the development ofa COVID-19 vaccine. Presently, Moderna Therapeutics. a biotech company based in Cambridge, Mass., has shipped the first batches of its COVID-19 vaccine. ‘The vaccine was created just 42 days after the genetic sequence of the COVID-19 virus, called SARS-CoV-2, was released by Chinese researchers. Normally, the process of creating and testing a vaccine can take years. According to Dr Murray (and well referenced) is the concern that the flu shot may increase the risk for coronavirus infection. here is evidence that influenza vaccines specifically increase the risk of coronavirus infection. Here is why, a phenomenon known as virus interference. Yes, it appears that the flu shot protects against influenza and it appears some other types of viruses as well, but it comes at a price of actually increasing the risk for coronavirus infections. That is exactly what a study that compared the respiratory virus status among 2,880Department of Defense personnel based on their influenza vaccination status demonstrated. The study concluded “Vaccine derived virus interference was significantly associated with coronavirus.” 1 Is the rush to a vaccine the best solution? Perhaps not, it could be catastrophic. Here is why. The attempt to create a vaccines for SARS-CoV showed that vaccines were able to offer protection against infection, but came with a cost of disruption to the immune system. This altered immune function led to severe lung inflammation when test animals were exposed to the virus. The final statement of the study cannot be highlighted enough: “Caution in proceeding to application of a SARS-CoV vaccine in humans is indicated.”> . For more detailed analysis, references and discussion of vaccines and potential COVID-19 medications (e.g. chloroquine) go to the website DrMurray.com and click on the article about Flu Vaccines. MEDICATIONS: ‘There are also hopes for “off-label” use of some existing pharmaceutical drugs. Chloroquine is the drug most being looked at. Chloroquine phosphate, an old-fashioned anti-malarial drug, has shown strong results against COVID-19 infections in South Korea and China. ‘There have been at least three studies supporting its use against the Coronavirus. Chloroquine, is a zinc ionophore and most widely used as an anti-malarial drug. It appears that because of it's zinc composition, it has a strong uptake by the body, at a cellular level. Some question if some (or more) of it/s benefit is strictly due to offering increased zinc to the body. (Note that zine was recommended earlier in this writing). According to one expert in viral pandemics, the reason that Chloroquine works is that enables the body to absorb more zine. Zine appears to be the most effective agent in disrupting the virus and preventing the ‘eytokine storm’, which is the deadly phase in which the virus tricks the body's immune system into attacking its own healthy tissue, with often fatal consequences. REFERENCE: Delingpole: Studies Claim Malaria Drug Chloroquine Effective Against Coronavirus, by James Delingpole 03/18/20 Also, Chloroquine is structurally related to quinine and quinidine Quinine is an alkaloid, a naturally occurring chemical compound. Quinine is also the ingredient in tonic water that gives it its biter taste, How it works as a medicine is not entirely clear. Quinine was first isolated in 1820 from the bark of a cinchona tree. Bark extracts have been used to treat malaria since at least 1632. ‘The Quinine bark extract was known by indigenous people of South America well before this. Using it regularly as a drink kept them from contracting Malaria. A high body temperature is necessary for that disease to replicate. The quinine bark tea, thereby lowered the body's temperature, cooling the people and protecting them from Malaria, Yellow Fever and other high fever illnesses. Quinine was originally used as a malaria treatment during the days of colonial India, Naturally found in the bark of the cinchona tree found in the Peruvian Andes. One legend of its discovery claims that a South American Indian suffering from malaria took a drink from a pool of water contaminated with cinchona tree and it cured his fever. Regardless of exactly how it was discovered, the first documentation of its use for malaria is recorded in 1630 in Peru. It continued to be used for its antimalarial properties until the 1920's when other drugs with fewer side effects took its place, like chloroquine. Another possible positive effect of the chloroquine drug may have something to do with quinine's ability to alter body temperature. (we discussed that prior under temperature and humidity)PROTEOLYTIC & PROTEASE SUPPLEMENTS: Systemic proteolytic enzymes eat up a virus’ protective coating. The outer protein coating on a virus, called the capsid, protects the virus and helps it to attach to a host cell and multiply. This protective coating is part of what makes viruses so difficult to eliminate from your body. But according to Dr. William Wong, ND, PhD: “...proteolytic or systemic enzymes do a number on the all-important exterior protein coating of the virus. They eat it! Remember the virus is active as long as its coating is intact. What happens when a virus cannot complete an Isoprin bond? Well, simply it becomes inert — harmless!” (because a virus is not a “living” organism, words like kill or die are not used) But not only do proteolytic enzymes rid a virus of its protective outer coating. They also boost your immune system, helping it to further rid your body of viruses, for an effective two-pronged virus-busting attack. Your immune system — NOT pharmaceutical drugs — is your body’s #1 defense against viruses. According to Michael Sellar, editor of Enzyme Digest: [vii] “With systemic oral enzymes we can get the benefit of drugs without their side effects and long-term dangers. They can help control inflammatory processes by lowering elevated inflammatory markers and boost many components of the immune system to fight bacterial and viral infections.” So not only do proteolytic enzymes rid a virus of its protective outer coating, rendering it inert (“dead”), they also boost your immune system, helping it to further rid your body of viruses. References i] Encyclopedia of Life, What is a Virus? ii] Encyclopedia of Life, What is a Virus? [iii] Medline Plus jiv] Environ Sci Technol. 2012 Nov 6:46(21):12069-78. 'v] SystemicEnzymes.net vi] News WithViews.cor 2009 vi] PositiveHealthOnline December 2001 viii] The Complete Book of Enzyme Therapy. by Anthony Cichoke Serratia Peptidase Serratia peptidase or serapeptase is a digestive enzyme that also helps keep mucus secretions in an optimal state — not too thick and not too watery. Originally isolated from a bacteria that resides in the intestines of the silkworm, it is also called “silkworm” enzyme as it breaks down the cocoon to free the silk moth. In addition to its nonspecific effect on host defenses against infection, serrapeptase was recently shown to exert antiviral effects by digesting proteins that coat the virus. Other proteolytic enzymes, e.g., bromelain, may also be effective. The dosage for serrapeptase is based upon enzyme activity: 80,000-100,000 SPUs twice daily between meals on an empty stomach. Bromalain dose 500mg 3x day on an empty stomach. ‘There are other enzymes and multi-stages approaches, as well, to offset the viral attack. Coronavirus, Precautions, and Strengthening the Immune System... James Robb, MD FCAP au.iherb.com/blog/coronavirus-precautions-and..Monolaurin: Monolaurin is a fat found in coconut oil that is also available as a dietary supplement. It exerts some interesting antiviral effects with confirmed activity to viruses similar to coronavirus. Many viruses, as well as bacteria and protozoa (parasites) are enveloped by a protective membrane composed of fatty substances (lipids). Current research indicates that monolaurin dissolves lipids in the fatty envelope, basically disintegrating the organisms” protective shield and causing them to be easily destroyed by the immune system. Though monolaurin has not been studied on coronavirus, it may have some benefit. The typical dosage of monolaurin in 1,000-1,500 mg twice daily. Coronavirus, Precautions, and Strengthening the Immune System... James Robb, MD FCAP \www.iherb.com/blog/coronavirus-precautions-and, FACE MASKS: Commercially produced masks rated as N95, N99 or N100 (which are all more effective than a simple surgical mask) are good to have: These masks may reduce the amount of virus that gets in, giving your body more time to prepare. Wear it if you are sick. It will slow the spread of the virus by blocking sneeze droplets. (N95 blocks 95%, N99 is 99% and N100 blocks 100% of airborne virus) ‘A mask will stop you from touching your nose and mouth, which is important as this is a main way the virus spreads. The virus binds to your lungs and it gets there through the nose, mouth or eyes. ‘The N95 type masks won’t stop the virus from getting through if there is direct contact. This is because these masks block particles above 0.3 microns (300 nanometres). Viruses are the smallest airborne microbes, ranging in size from .01 to 0.3 microns (10 to 300 nanometers). The influenza virus is normally 80 to 120 nanometres or 0.08 micron. The covid-19 (around 125 nano meters) is a bit larger than the flu virus, but still less than 1/2 the size of the openings in an N95 mask. A reader has clarified that many holes in an N95 mask will indeed block the virus. The statement required by regulation says that some holes in an N95 mask will not block particles 300 nm or smaller, but some do, so it does offer protection in that way. One interesting cheap DYI idea is to use salt water to create an activated mask. You basically fill a small bowl with water and keep adding salt and stirring until no more will dissolve, then soak your mask in the salt solution for 5 minutes, then let it dry. You now have a fibrous filtration unit of surgical mask with sodium chloride salt. The salt coating on the fiber surface dissolves upon exposure to virus aerosols and recrystallizes during drying, destroying the pathogens. When tested with tightly sealed sides, salt-coated filters showed remarkably higher filtration efficiency than conventional mask filtration layer, and 100% survival rate was observed in mice infected with virus penetrated through salt-coated filters. Viruses captured on salt-coated filters exhibited rapid infectivity loss compared to gradual decrease on bare filters. Salt-coated filters proved highly effective in deactivating influenza viruses regardless of subtypes and following storage in harsh environmental conditions. Our results can be applied in obtaining a broad-spectrum, airborne pathogen prevention device in preparation for epidemic and pandemic of respiratory diseases, REFERENCE: http://www_.nature.com/articles/srep39956COLLOIDAL SILVER & COPPER: Colloidal Silver has been shown to be efficacious in fighting off bacterial and fungal organisms. Dropping a silver fork / spoon/ knife down the well each year, or putting silver nuggets in the cowboys canteen, were the ways of past to keep water supply safe to drink. More recently some claim that silver is also overcomes viruse, but only as long as it contains tiny, nano- scale sized silver particles. Even the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now approved silver for certain antiviral purposes. (a product called Axen30, a liquid spray disinfectant similar to colloidal silver, for use in child day-care centers, preschools, schools, gymnasiums and children's activity centers.) Dr. Gordon Pedersen, Ph.D., an expert in toxicology and virology who writes for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and is Director of the Institute of Alternative Medicine, has recently joined the ranks of those advocating for colloidal silver usage in the face of coming viral pandemics. Reference: Colloidal Silver Kills Viruses _colloidalsiiverkiisviruses.com When influenza, bacteria like B. coli, superbugs like MRSA, or even coronaviruses land on most hard surfaces, they can live for up to four to five days. But when they land on copper, and copper alloys like brass, they die within minutes. “We've seen viruses just blow apart,” says Bill Keevil, professor of environmental healthcare at the University of Southampton. “They land on copper and it just degrades them.” There is a movement to change hospitals back to brass hardware from the current stainless steel. In 1983, medical researcher Phyllis J. Kuhn wrote a critique of the disappearance of copper she’d noticed in hospitals. “Sleek and shining stainless steel doorknobs and push plates look reassuringly clean on a hospital door. By contrast, doorknobs and push plates of tamished brass look dirty and contaminating,” she wrote. “But even when tarnished, brass (an alloy typically of 67% copper and 33% zinc) kills bacteria, while stainless steel (about 88% iron and 12% chromium) does little to impede bacterial growth.” It is this type of information that spawns interest in copper. In 2015, William Kevil demonstrated that not only does copper kill bacteria efficiently; it also kills viruses. He even demonstrated this with a precursor to COVID-19, coronavirus 229E). Inactivation of Norovirus on Dry Copper Alloy Surfaces Sarah L. Wames, C. William Keevil bnttps://dol.org/10.137 1/journal,pone.0075017 Copper Can Destroy Respiratory Viruses | IFLScience wunw ifiscience. com/health-and-medicine/copper. Copper Alloys Can Kill Coronavirus In Minutes Says Research www.indiatimes.com/technology/science-and-futurel.. Researchers use copper to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses... www.cleanroomtechnology.com/news/article_page/. Zine & Zine Lozenges: “These lozenges have been proven to be effective in blocking coronavirus (and most other viruses) from multiplying in your throat and nasopharynx.” Zinc dose is up to 75 mg but no more than 150 mg per day. Best results are had with starting within 24 hours of first symptoms. James Robb, MD FCAP Medical Pathologist / Virologist Boca Raton, FloridaWhat a Medical Microbiologist Recommends: Jason Kindrachuk is a medical microbiologist and Canada Research Chair and Molecular Pathogenesis of Emerging and Re-emerging Viruses at the University of Manitoba, where he leads a team of scientists that are researching the biological mechanisms of emerging and re-emerging viruses. (They have a lab to clean so they know what works.) He states: “We have to go back to things that are tired and true, and that work well. It’s a faitly limited list. We need to use things that work.” His recommendations include: Soap and water: The top defense mechanism is good hygene, says Kindrachuk. Viruses are extremely ‘vulnerable to detergent because they are contained inside a fatty protective membrane that is detergent soluable. Soap breaks apart the outer layer and the virus is split apart. Liquid soap works well on surfaces because of the ease of of handling, and bar soap works well on skin” As long as you get a good build-up of suds, you will be able to inactivate anything that is on the surface” says Kindrachuk. Cold temperatures: “Viruses do not last that long outside. Viruses don’t last long in cold environments” Ontario's Dr. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams said at a press conference earlier this month. Itis true that viruses are inactivated in sub-zero temperatures, said Kindrachuk. They freeze and the outer layer breaks apart. On the other hand, some others have suggested that a mild spring will also do the trick — a virus’s fatty protective covering disintegrates when it’s warm. But Kindrachuk warns it's too early to say if this is true with coronavirus. While heat also inactivates viruses, increases in ambient outdoor temperatures are not an accurate predictor that viruses have been killed On the other hand, some others have suggested that a mild spring will also do the trick — a virus’s fatty protective covering disintegrates when it’s warm. But Kindrachuk warms it’s too early to say if this is true with coronavirus. While heat also inactivates viruses, increases in ambient outdoor temperatures are not an accurate predictor that viruses have been killed. While UV light can inactivate different pathogens, the effectiveness of UV lights - or exposure to sunlight - also can’t be guaranteed in this case. Do read all the other things he has to say, yet most all are already contained in this collective discussion. REFERENCE: COVID-19: Bust the coronavirus like a medical microbiologist ... canoe.com/health/busting-the-coronavirushven/856. WHAT DOES GARY NULL SAY ?: Gary Null is a medical researcher and health motivator. He has a long running “Gary Null Radio Show” He recently talks COVID-19 on these broadcasts: The Gary Null Show - 03.09.20 - Progressive Radio Network —_pm.fm/gary-null-show-03-09-20 Digital Recording of LIVE Webinar with Dr. Gary Null: Tips To ... As the number of Coronavirus cases (COVID-19) continues to climb across America. More and more questions start to plague our minds. Do face mask work? Should I stay at home? Am | safe? Dr. Gary Null answers all of these questions and more. In this power-packed 3-hour webinar that goes in-depth about common sense tips ‘The Gary Null Show - Can Natural Botanical Herbs and Supplements Impact Coronavirus? - 03.10.20 The Gary Null Show - Coronavirus Updates — 03.12.20 _player.fm/IBALXYv ‘The Gary Null Show - CVOID-19 Updates - 03.17.20 - YouTube _ www-youtube.com/watch?v=L8iBsWiQUsWHAT NOT TO DO AVOID ELDERBERRY: THE EVIDENCE Elderberry Extract and its formulations activate the healthy immune system by increasing inflammatory cytokine production. This could be deadly with COVID-19 Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11399518 However, “...elderberry also enhances cytokine response, which may not be so good when one of the complications of pandemic influenza is cytokine storm.” Source: Vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/high-dose-vitamin-d-and-elderberry-syrup-for-flu-treatment The cytokine storm syndrome explains why the Spanish Flu killed nearly as many young people as it did did elderly ones. I’ve now come to the conclusion that there is now no way to stop the Wuhan Virus from becoming widespread in the U.S. Canada, and Mexico. There will probably be successive waves of it, in 2020, 2021, and possibly beyond. During the worst of those outbreaks, we must be prepared to hunker down in family isolation. And of course a good healthy diet, exercise, a regular sleep schedule, proper hydration, and consistent intake of vitamins C and D3 as well as Magnesium will be crucial. And for any of you readers who still smoke or vape: You must quit completely now, or your statistical chances of surviving a COVID-19 infection are quite low. Source: htpsi//focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202002090008 Moral of the story: Elderberry syrup, a prime tool in the arsenal against seasonal flu, might not be helpful against this Wuhan coronavirus. It might even make it worse. 364646 19302452 ?via%3Dihub Note that melatonin apparently has an influence on the immune system that might reduce the potential for a cytokine storm (if you're a mouse at least), and other herbs and supplements may have the ability to rein in the immune system overreaction (in a worst-case scenario where professional medical care is unavailable): Source: www sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/$1756464619302452?via%3Dihub DO NOT USE Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin. Be wary of Cortisone, ACE inhib. & ARB Meds. ‘Much attention is being put to the Cytokine Storm as it relates to COVID-19 and mortality from it. Research has shown that the coronavirus attaches itself to cells in the lungs by way of an enzyme angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The Lancet commentary suggested that taking ibuprofen might increase the number of ACE2 receptors on a cell, which could make someone taking the drug more vulnerable to infection. Additionally, Ibruprofen increases two mediators involved an an elevated cytokine storm cascade. Advice from many sources is to avoid NSAIDS and cortisone with COVID-19. Additionally, medical evaluation should be had for ACE inhibitors and Angiotension Receptor Blocker (ARB) medications also increase the potential and severity of a cytokine storm. The recommendation is to avoid Cortisone and NSAID drugs. IDS include Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Midol, Aleve. Naproxin, Anaprox, Flanex. Indomethacin, Indocin, Nabumetone / Relafen & others. For those needing pain or fever relief, Acetaminophen / Tylenol is suggested as the replacement med.. www.bm).com/content/368/om|.m810/rr-2 Are Warnings Against NSAIDs in COVID-19 Warranted webmd.con.../coronavirus-nsaids-experts vit ment: Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) and Acetaminophen www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?article, DO NOT DRINK METHYL ALCOHOL: In one Iranian province, 218 peoplewere sent to the hospital even though there are 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the region. At least 27 people in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan and Alborz provinces died overnight of alcohol poisoning, Fars News Agency reported Monday. Some turned to ingesting industrial- grade ethanol and methanol in a misguided effort to stave off the coronavirus tearing through the country. ‘An unfounded rumor has spread through the country that drinking alcohol will kill the virus, and hospitals have seen a spike in alcohol-poisoning cases, Mehr news agency reported. More than 200 are reported hospitalized in Khuzestan alone, according to the Iranian Labour News. “Some citizens of Ahwaz heard that drinking alcohol could help them fight the coronavirus, so they used it as a preventative measure,” said Ali Ehsanpour, spokesman of Ahwaz University of Medical Sciences, the news agency reported. Rumours that alcohol kills COVID-19 leaves 27 Iranians dead ... nationalpost.com/news/world/rumours-that-alcohol. Do Not Think You Are Immune Because of Your Blood Type: China COVID-19 study: blood type O are more resistant, type A are more susceptible to infection From the blood group patterns of more than 2,000 patients studied, the researchers discovered that blood type A patients showed a higher rate of infection and they tended to develop more severe symptoms. -CoV-2-infected patients with blood group A might need to receive more vigilant surveillance and aggressive treatment,” wrote Mr Wang. The study also found patients with blood type O were more resistant to the disease. “Blood group O had a significantly lower risk for the infectious disease compared with non-O blood groups,” the researchers wrote in a paper published on Medrxiv.org on March 11. ‘The blood types of the 206 patients who died from COVID-19 in Wuhan, the epicenter of the virus, were studied. Of the fatalities, 85 had type A blood and 52 had type O. The type A deaths were 63 per cent more than the type O deaths. The study’s authors found that the pattern was present across various age and gender groups. (Thus people with type O blood still had significant risk and even deaths) Blood types are determined by an “antigen”, which is a material on the surface of red blood cells that can trigger an immune response. The main blood groups were discovered by Austrian biologist Karl Landsteiner in 1901—type A, B, AB and O. ‘The medical breakthrough made blood transfusions safer as patients’ blood types could be matched properly. Blood group patterns of over 2,000 patients infected with the virus in Wuhan and Shenzhen were studied and compared with that of local, healthy population First reported on by the South China Morning Post (SCMP). the study was led by Wang Xinghuan with the Centre for Evidence-Based and Translational Medicine at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University and involved scientists and doctors from Beijing, Wuhan, Shanghai and Shenzhen.https://www.msn.com/en-sg/news/world/china-covid- 1 9-study-blood-type-o-are-more-resistant-type-a-are-more- susceptible-to-infection/ar-BB11m7SA7li=BBrSYXK Do Not Try Unsafe Recommendations: There are many hoax remedies that are found on the internet, Facebook and other Social Media. Please do not drink cow urine, bleach, commercial cleaning alcohols. While some natural substances have antibiotic properties, that does that mean they will work as an anti-viral agent. While some things are anti-viral, they may not have been specifically tested against COVID-19. Most viruses tested have been enveloped viruses. Viral envelopes have a phospholipid bilayer structure. Since many essential oils have the capacity to disrupt biological membranes, it follows that viral envelopes may also be disrupted by essential oils, a contention supported by electron micrographs of HSV-I after treatment with oregano or clove oils showing envelope disruption. One should not rely on just one or two factors in dealing with COVID-19. The preventative procedures of hand washing and safe distancing are a must. Doing things that are immune supportive (be they lifestyle or in supplement form) make sense to do now. DO NOT TAKE PET MEDICATIONS: ‘An Arizona man has died and his wife is in critical condition after they ingested chloroquine phosphate — an aquarium cleaning product similar to drugs that have been named by President Trump as potential treatments for coronavirus infection, The couple, in their 60s, experienced immediate distress after swallowing the drug, an additive used at aquariums to clean fish tanks, according to Banner Health Hospital in Phoenix. Chloroquine phosphate shares the same active ingredient as malaria drugs that President Trump has touted as possibly effective against COVID-19, Coronavirus: Ariz. man dies after taking chloroquine _www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-ariz What a Medical Pathologist MD recommends as COVID-19 Virus Precautions: Subject: What | am doing for the upcoming COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic Dear Colleagues, as some of you may recall, when | was a professor of pathology at the University of California San Diego, I was one of the first molecular virologists in the world to work on coronaviruses (the 1970s). | was the first to demonstrate the number of genes the virus contained. Since then, | have kept up with the coronavirus field and its multiple clinical transfers into the human population (e.g., SARS, MERS), from different animal sources. The current projections for its expansion in the US are only probable, due to continued insufficient worldwide data, but it is most likely to be widespread in the US by mid to late March and April. Here is what | have done and the precautions that | take and will take. These are the same precautions | currently use during our influenza seasons, except for the mask and gloves: 1) NO HANDSHAKING! Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc.2) Use ONLY your knuckle to touch light switches. elevator buttons, etc.. Lift the gasoline dispenser with a paper towel or use a disposable glove. 3) Open doors with your closed fist or hip — do not grasp the handle with your hand, unless there is no other way to open the door. Especially important on bathroom and post office/commercial doors. 4) Use disinfectant wipes at the stores when they are available, including wiping the handle and child seat in grocery carts. 5) Wash your hands with soap for 10-20 seconds and/or use a greater than 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer whenever you return home from ANY activity that involves locations where other people have been 6) Keep a bottle of sanitizer available at each of your home's entrances. AND in your car for use after getting gas or touching other contaminated objects when you can’t immediately wash your hands. 7) If possible, cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and discard. Use your elbow only if you have to. The clothing on your elbow will contain infectious virus that can be passed on for up to a week or more! What I have stocked in preparation for the pandemic spread to the US: 1) Latex or nitrile latex disposable gloves for use when going shopping, using the gasoline pump, and all other outside activity when you come in contact with contaminated areas. Note: This virus is spread in large droplets by coughing and sneezing. This means that the air will not infect you! BUT all the surfaces where these droplets land are infectious for about a week on average — everything that is associated with infected people will be contaminated and potentially infectious. The virus is on surfaces and you will not be infected unless your unprotected face is directly coughed or sneezed upon. This virus only has cell receptors for lung cells (it only infects your lungs) The only way for the virus to infect you is through your nose or mouth via your hands or an infected cough or sneeze onto or into your nose or mouth 2) Stock up now with disposable surgical masks and use them to prevent you from touching your nose and/or mouth (We touch our nose/mouth 90X/day without knowing it!). This is the only way this virus can infect you — it is lung-specific. The mask will not prevent the virus in a direct sneeze from getting into your nose or mouth — it is only to keep you from touching your nose or mouth. 3) Stock up now with hand sanitizers and latex/nitrile gloves (get the appropriate sizes for your family). The hand sanitizers must be alcohol-based and greater than 60% alcohol to be effective. 4) Stock up now with zinc lozenges. These lozenges have been proven to be effective in blocking coronavirus (and most other viruses) from multiplying in your throat and nasopharynx. Use as directed several times each day when you begin to feel ANY “cold-like” symptoms beginning. It isbest to lie down and let the lozenge dissolve in the back of your throat and nasopharynx. Cold- Eeze lozenges is one brand available, but there are other brands available. |, as many others do, hope that this pandemic will be reasonably contained, BUT | personally do not think it will be. Humans have never seen this snake-associated virus before and have no internal defense against it. Tremendous worldwide efforts are being made to understand the molecular and clinical virology of this virus. Unbelievable molecular knowledge about the genomics, structure, and virulence of this virus has already been achieved. BUT, there will be NO drugs or vaccines available this year to protect us or limit the infection within us. Only symptomatic support is available. | hope these personal thoughts will be helpful during this potentially catastrophic pandemic. You are welcome to share this email. Good luck to all of us! Jim James Robb, MD FCAP Boca Raton, Florida And lastly, if you do become infected with the COVID-19, possibly utilize the info from this source: Scared of the Coronavirus? Don’t Be. Here’s Why... - Real Health Medical... www.realhealthmedical.com/2020/03/02/scared-of... Coronavirus Protocol for Treatment If prevention fails and you do come down with the virus, begin taking the following immediately: - Vitamin C- 2,500 mg six times daily for one week, then take twice daily. If this dosage causes digestive issues, use liposomal vitamin C (available online). According to vitamin C expert Thomas Levy, MD, JD, liposomal vitamin C is ahighly effective way to deliver more vitamin C to the tissues. His research indicates that 90% of the liposomal vitamin C moves into the tissues. So if you take 6 grams of liposomal vitamin C, your body will absorb 5.4 grams of it. Zinc ~25-50 mg twice daily for one week, then take once daily. - Vitamin A — 20,000 units three times daily for one week, then one time daily for another week. Women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should not exceed 5,000 IU of vitamin A in a given day. + Monolaurin tablets — Take three tablets four times daily for one to two weeks, then reduce gradually. - Nebulized DILUTE Peroxide — Colloidal/Hydrosol Silver ~ 1 tablespoon every hour for the first day. Hold in your mouth for two minutes, then swallow. For days two through five, take 1 tablespoon every three hours. And for days six through ten, take 1 tablespoon every eight hours. You also can nebulize silver. ise every hour as needed or directed. Available at Real Health Medical. - Custom Homeopathic viral — Take every hour as directed. Real Health Medical can design this for you. If you're taking these treatments and your symptoms worsen, you should begin to take the following IV therapies {available at Real Health Medical):IV Vitamin C + IV Dilute peroxide + IV Silver + IV Ultraviolet light therapy + IV Ozone It’s likely the IV vitamin C and the ozone will be plenty to take out any viral infection you may encounter. But the others can be added as needed. Because the Coronavirus is similar to other upper respiratory infections, such as the HINI virus, the biggest problem comes when the infection turns into pneumonia. Most people don’t have to worry about that. But, if you have a compromised immune system, this becomes become dangerous. So make sure you're doing everything you can to keep your immunity up. In the next few weeks, the number of cases around the world is going to climb. It’s impossible to completely contain the virus, especially given the pace and complexity of international travel. But with this protocol in hand, there’s no reason to panic. More than likely the worst you ever experience is the mild symptoms of a cold. Yes, this is a serious and novel pathogen. But it isn’t impossible to beat, In fact, given the right treatments, you really have nothing to worry about. Let the news display their hysteria — you're protected. And if you develop the coronavirus or any other illness, call Real Health Medical and make an appointment. We can help you reduce the duration of the illness and get you back on your feet much faster. (Rhet Bergeron, MD, Roswell / Stockbridge / Atlanta Georgis (678-990-5401 & 470-651-7196) FURTHER READING & LISTENING Here's How Everyone Can Avoid Getting The Coronavirus — The .... themillenniumreport.corvv....for-coronavirus-prevention-and. From drinking “Flu Tea” to best foods to eat and avoid, and how to navigate inside and outside, the first section on “How to Avoid Getting the Coronavirus,” with it's List of Basic Things to Do” is an excellent resource. He really does give some very “Practical Advice for Coronavirus” incorporating “Prevention and Holistic Remediation.” As he goes deeper into his recommendations, he may seem to get more absraet, but he has a background that led him to research and understand more of the abstract issues. The author is an Integrative Health Consultant & Biomedical Researcher. He is billed in this article as “The Coronavirus Coach.” His background is as follows: The Coronavirus Coach was Board Certified in Integrative Medicine and is a long-time biomedical researcher. As an Integrative Health Consultant, he is a practicing Holistic Health Coach and Wellness Counselor for 30 years. Two of his specialty areas over the past decade include Internet addiction and smartphone dependency. As an Addiction Counselor and Dependence Coach, his primary focus has been smartphone dependency and depression. Because of the swifily evolving epidemic of smartphone-telated illness, injury and disease, The Coronavirus Coach also addresses 5G Syndrome and 5G Flu as well as an Electrohypersensitivity. One would do well to read & follow as many of his “Precautionary Measures an Health Tips” as possible. Truth and Fiction Coronavirus | Gregg Braden audio program youtu.be/zwiS37SYE6kThis is an excellent program to listen to directly or even in the background. There will definitely be points, views and suggestions that will catch your attention. He does many programs so you want this one specifically on the topic of coronavirus. What Kills COVID 19 Wuhan Coronavirus? - True Strange News March 25, 2020 truestrangenews.comwhat-kills-covid-19-wuhan. This is an wonderful and easy to read piece that gives great short viral explanation and has additional concepts that were not covered yet, Definitely a “Must Read” CORONAVIRUS DISEASE RESEARCH: 75 Abstracts Documenting ... thehealthcoach 1.com/?p=7315 ‘A compilation of many of the articles that were reviewed. Very specific (e.g. Black Seed, Sweet Orange.and Anthemis Hyalina extracts all exhibit antiviral activity against coronavirus / Compounds found in Stephania Tetranda posses antiviral properties that inhibit coronavirus infection of human lung cells in vitro. If you desire more information and research, this is the place to go. Potential interventions for novel coronavirus in China: systematic review: Lei Zhang & Yunhui Liu (this journal paper has a lot of very specific vitamin and medication approaches to treating COVID-19) Potential interventions for COVID-19 infection according to previous treatments of SARS and MERS. were examined. It was found that general treatments are very important to enhance host immune response against RNA viral infection. The immune response has often been shown to be weakened by inadequate nutrition in many model systems as well as in human studies. However, the nutritional status of the host, until recently, has not been considered as a contributing factor to the emergence of viral infectious diseases. Therefore, it was proposed to verify the nutritional status of COVID-19 infected patients before the administration of general treatments. In addition, other compounds should also be chosen as other alternative options for the treatment as well as new drug designs. Blood from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 (Convalescent plasma) can also be called passive immunotherapy. It is usually chosen when there are no specific vaccines or drugs available for emerging infection-related diseases. Convalescent plasma should be given to COVID-19 patients if it is available. When tested, convalescent plasma had an immunotherapeutic potential for treatment. It was also suggested by the World Health Organization under Blood Regulators Network when vaccines and antiviral drugs were unavailable for an emerging virus. Journel of Medical Virology First published: 13 February 2020 https://doi.org/10.1002/jmy.25707 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.10024mv.25707 ***Perhaps the most important discussions here is the treatment of deadly sepsis (from cytokine storms) Vitamin C save lives in sepsis? These hospitals aren’t waiting for proof: Critical Care, Gl and Nutrition, infectious Disease and Sepsis. ‘This paper heralded the Case for Vitamin C treatment In sepsis. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is depleted during sepsis. Hospital mortality (patient death from sepsis) was 4 of 47 (8.5%) in those treated with the (three item Vitamin. C) cocktail, compared to 19 of 47 (40%) in those not treated with the Vitamin C mix,Dr. Paul Marik and the hospitals associated with Eastern Virginia Medical School are following their own data and experience. The vitamin C-steroid-thiamine cocktail is now part of their standard therapy for patients with sepsis, often initiated in the emergency department. Nutraceuticals ean boost immune response to viruses including influenza and coronavirus: A Nutraceutical is a food, containing health-giving additives and having some sort of medicinal benefit Itis a pharmaccutical alternative which claims or demontrates physiological benefits. The name is a combination of ‘nutrition and ‘pharmaceutical and is broadly considered a food or part of a food that provides medical or health benefits, including disease treatment and prevention. Nutreeuticals such as N-acetylcysteine (NAC), has shown to be protective in infections with influenza. Only 25% of the virus-infected subjects in the NAC group developed symptoms, as contrasted to 79% of those of placebo. (Given the camage that influenza wreaks among the elderly, it is most regrettable that no effort has been made to replicate this study, conducted over 20 years ago.) The effectiveness of NAC in the elderly might reflect the fact that plasma cysteine levels and cellular glutathione levels tend to decline with advancing age, NAC dose is 600mg — 900 mg 2x per day. Influenza is more pathogenic in selenium deficiency and selenium deficiency also increases the rate at which viruses can mutate, promoting the evolution of strains that are more pathogenic and capable of evading immune surveillance. Rationale was given for brewer's yeast beta-glucan, spirulina, selenium, NAC and glutathione: Specific recommendation for nutraceuticals that might aid control of RNA viruses including influenza and coronavirus. Ferulic acid 500-1,000 mg Lipoie acid 1,200-1,800 mg (in place of ferulic acid) Spirulina 15 g (or 100 mg PCB) N-Acetyleysteine —1,200-1,800 mg Selenium 50-100 meg Glucosamine 3,000 mg or more Zine 30-50 mg Yeast Beta Glucan 250-500 mg Elderberry 500~ 1,000 mg * although recall avoidance due to Cytokine Storm. Nutraceuticals have potential for boosting the type 1... www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32061635 Nutraceuticals have potential for boosting the type 1 interferon response to RNA viruses including influenza and coronavirus... Mark F.McCartyaJames J.DiNicolantoniob _https://doi.ora/10.1016/.pcad.2020.02.007, Feb 12, 2020 Glutamine and glutathione at ICU admission in relation to outeome (and death) ical Science (2012) 122, 591-597 (Printed in Great Britain) doi:10.1042/CS20110520 This paper also looked at nutritional depletion and how it increases the likelihood of death (mortality) from (cytokine storm) sepsis and MOF (multiple organ failure) when they have certain nutritional deficiencies. Glutamine depletion is demonstrated to be an independent predictor of hospital mortality in ICU (intensive care unit) patients. Today glutamine supplementation is recommended to ICU patients on parenteral nutrition. In addition to glutamine, glutathione may be a limiting factor in ICU patients with MOF(multiple organ failure). To study the prevalence of glutamine and glutathione depletion an observational study was performed. The results were analyzed in relation to mortality and the conventional predictors of mortality outcome, Role of glutathione-S-transferase on clinical outcome of patient treated with N-acetyleysteine (NAC) Respiratory Medicine (2009) 103, 434¢441 This paper documents the importance of nutritional intervention to prevent deep Iung tissue damage and patient death as connected to the inflammatrory cytokines and resultant cytokine storms. Summary: Oxidative stress has a proven role in pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome. The antioxidant drugs, especially N-acetylcysteine (NAC) have been used for years to overcome oxidative stress effects in patients. In the present study we have investigated the effects of NAC treatment (IV NAC in 150 mg/kg at the first day followed by 50 mg/kg/day for three days) on 27 ICU patients with ALI/ARDS considering the glutathione-S-transferase genetic variations, as an important enzyme contributing in oxidative stress pathway’. The results indicated that NAC improved oxygenation (increase in PaO2/Fi02) and decreased mortality rate in treated patients compared to control group Glutathione system (GSH/GSSG) is an important and the most abundant antioxidant in the lung that decreases in lung inflammatory conditions such as ARDS/ALI.12 Thus one strategy to limit oxidative lung injury is to restore the oxidant/antioxidant balance by augmenting the intracellular pool of glutathione using its precursors, such as N-acetyleysteine (NAC).13e15 NAC can stimulate GSH synthesis, enhance glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity, promote detoxification, and act directly on reactive oxidant radicals. Moreover, NAC reduces the formation of proinflammatory cytokines, Reference: ‘The role of glutathione-S-transferase polymorphisms on... www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pilS. Medical Study Finds that Ozone Kills Coronavirus There are more than 17 scientific studies that show ozone gas is able to destroy the SARS coronavirus. Ozone is a naturally occurring gas created from oxygen atoms. during lightning storms or by UV light from the Sun. Ozone generators are able to make ozone from normal air and are normally used as room disinfectants. Ozone gas has been proven to kill the SARScoronavirus and since the structure of the new 2019-nCoV coronavirus is almost identical to that of the SARS coronavirus, it is relatively safe to say that it will also work on the new coronavirus though it must be noted that there are no studies to date except one that is currently ongoing n China at the Institute of Virology In Hubei with regards to this, Progress of that study has shown that it works and the study will be officially published in the journal Virology. Gérard V. Sunnen, SARS and Ozone Therapy: Theoretical Considerations, http://www.triroc.com/sunnen/topics/sars.html (2003) Source : Thailand Medical news Feb 05, 2020 Natural Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 — Suzy Cohen ... suzycohen.comv/articles/natural-therapeutic.. As compared to The Flu, that is still ahead of COVID-19 in terms of its mortality rate, but COVID-19 spreads faster, and we know less about it, hence the panic. It is very likely that the binding site for SARS coronavirus is the ATR receptor (Angiotensin Receptor 1) and that's the same receptor site for Losartan, the drug for hypertensionFINAL THOUGHTS AND DISCLAIMER As the author of this information relating to Health, Immunity and the coronavirus COVID-19, it must be disclosed that, as a chiropractor, I am not a medical doctor and can make no medical claims nor give advice on treating a medical condition — especially an infectious disease. There is no patient-doctor relationship established by reading or acting upon this material. Whatever course of action you take shall be your decision and can be augmented or guided by consultation or advice through medical channels. What is accomplished is an extremely detailed review of accessible studies and articles relative to the current COVID-19 pandemic, I embarked on this journey due to the extensive amount of questions that were brought to me, as to what might or might not be helpful at this critical time. While many public health advisers, tell us our best strategy is to “protect ourselves”, all of the protective advice is “from the outside.” There are equally as many medical experts who are stating that we can ALSO protect ourselves “from the inside.” Basically we are talking about strengthening the host (person) rather than solely focusing on weakening (or destroying) the invader (virus). Both approaches can be worked at the same time. Strengthening the individual (host) can be accomplished in many ways other than just relying on a vaccine answer. Strengthening the host comes with many side benefits (positive side effects) whereas some of the research here shows that a vaccine's short term benefit against one organism, may cause a weakening of the total immunity of the person (negative side effect). Several authors felt that the “fast tracking” of a vaccine answer bypasses the safeguards of vaccine development that are there for good reasons. They state that since alternative and possibly more effective approaches exist, there should be no fast tracked vaccines. Much will be learned when we get to the other side of this pandemic. Hygienic sanitation will become the norm in train stations and public transportation. Stairs, elevators, bathrooms and other areas will be much cleaner in public housing and public places. The nutrition and wellness lifestyle of the host (person) will be considered more expansively as well as forming interventive and preventative methods to apply this knowledge. Already this is happening as local NY hospitals are starting to consider and apply the IV therapies of Vitamin C, NAC and other non- pharmaceutical agents to hospitalized coronavirus COVID-19 patients. And maybe, just maybe, as a society we will learn to slow our run-away pace and become calm and welcoming of stillness and “aloneness.” Perhaps we will look inward more for our health and meditations. It could be that all of the secondary effect of this pandemic is the tipping point that helps us find our center - in ourselves and as a global community. May you enjoy a healthy, happy life. _- Richard Statler March 2020