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Cold water fatty fish, such as wild caught salmon, tuna, and sardines Nuts and seeds, such as flax, walnuts, and macadamia nuts Healthy oils, including extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil
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Whole milk, plain probiotic yogurt. My favorite is Organic Stonyfield. Just add your own berries to avoid the sugar overload Organic eggs (pasture raised is best)
Strengthening Your Immune System Part 3: Foods to Eat
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Aged cheese
Foods High in Vitamin D: This vitamin blocks viruses and is essential for your immune system. Approximately 50% of the world’s population may not get enough sun, and 40% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D. Good sources are:
The last two newsletters have focused on creating a healthy lifestyle that strengthens your immune system to protect you from sickness every day. I want to continue on this very important subject. The Problem: Given that obesity is the prime risk factor in weakening your immune system , it’s very important to address what you’re eating every day to ensure you’re eating nutrient dense foods instead of the standard American diet (SAD),
which is made up of sugar (the average American consumes 31 teaspoons of sugar daily); refined carbohydrates like bread, pasta, and cereal; heavily processed foods; and the “low-fat food craze,” all of which reduce your immune response , putting your at risk. The Solution: The low-fat food craze weakens your cell walls. Viruses invade the cell wall, producing disease. What you need to help prevent this is a diet that’s high in healthy essential fats like:
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Egg yolks
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Fatty fish, healthy oils, and seeds, as mentioned above
Are You ‘Serious’ About COVID-19?
the British Medical Journal, obesity is the prime risk factor , along with the underlying medical conditions it produces like hypertension, Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. According to the Medical Press from Oxford University, 80% of the affected population is 65 or older, with over 50% of this affected population over 80 years old. We can’t do anything about our age; however, we can certainly take ACTION against these risk factors . The Solution: The remedy to a serious fear-based approach is to remain calm, stay in action, and get the facts from reliable sources. In my opinion, “speculative headlines” from the media are primarily opinion and designed to produce fear. When’s the last time you recall hearing or reading something positive from the media? It is unfortunately very true that people have become infected
I was inspired to share this information with you from a mentor of mine, Dr. Eric Berg. The Problem: The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic can be viewed as very serious . The word serious comes from a Latin word meaning “looming danger or fear.” A serious fear response produces a hormone release of cortisol and adrenalin. These hormones prepare us for the “fight or flight response.” Unfortunately, this response is very hard on your body, your thinking, and your immunity. Given what we’ve all experienced, it’s obviously difficult to fight or to flee. A prolonged state of fear damages your health and well-being . I’d like to suggest a healthier approach.
and died. And the unfortunate fact is that almost 70% of these cases and deaths in the Lehigh County, according to The Morning Call, have been to our most vulnerable citizens in nursing homes. That leaves about 30% of cases and deaths affecting the remaining population. The news that millions will die is an opinion based on fear. On a national level, as of May 23, a University of Santa Clara study indicated that 99% of infected people do not die from COVID-19. A CDC study indicated that 81% of people with direct exposure have mild to no symptoms. The evidence of facts will help all of us reduce fear and take actions to stay healthy. I’ve outlined specific ACTIONS you can take to reduce your risks in my Wellness Column. A serious fear response can be diluted when we all work to remain calm, stay in action, and get the facts from reliable sources . I’m always here to help you!
Let’s be clear: There are risk factors for all of us to be aware of regarding this virus. According to
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