Health advice for ageing - brain, body, bones and bits. Information for immunity.
KEEP YOUR ZINC LEVEL UP. Zinc is vital to your immune system and it also directly inhibits viruses from damaging your cells. Foods high in zinc are - meats, chicken drumsticks, thighs & wings, nuts, seeds, pepitas. If you haven't been eating these, please start. If you have white spots on nails and are prone to infections, you may need a supplement. Have 25 - 50 mg elemental zinc daily.
TAKE GOOD QUALITY ECHINACEA DAILY. You need to read the label. Its active ingredients are highest in the dried root of E. angustifolia and E. purpurea. A combination is best, but either one will work well.
Good examples available OTC are Thompsons Echinacea 4000, Herbs of Gold Echinacea 4000 Complex and Caruso's Echinacea 6500.
The best one available from Naturopaths is MediHerb Echinacea Premium. Take 1 -2 morning and night.
If you get a virus, help your immune system
This drink helps stop the virus getting into your cells and boosts immunity. If any symptoms develop, start early. Use it for any respiratory infection.
BLEND A PIECE OF GINGER THE SIZE OF YOUR THUMB WITH HALF OF A LEMON. STEEP FOR ABOUT 10 MINS IN 1 LITRE BOILING WATER AND ADD RAW HONEY TO TASTE. DRINK OVER 24 HOURS.
TAKE ANDROGRAPHIS, an immune stimulating herb. NOT RECOMMENDED IN PREGNANCY.
Examples available OTC are Fusion Activiral (take 3 - 4 daily) and Nutralife Cold & Flu Immune Support (take 2 - 3 daily). Available from Naturopaths are MediHerb Andrographis Complex (take 2 tablets 3 - 4 times daily) and Metagenics AndroNK (take 3 daily).
So, HELP YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM and STAY POSITIVE. You will most likely overcome it.
