While scientists are still trying to find out why two similar people who become infected with COVID-19 can have very different outcomes, we want to concentrate on what we know to help fight it.
We know that weakened immune system can leave us more vulnerable to infections from the new coronavirus to the common cold.
There are many factors that have effect on our body’s ability to fight disease.
Pre-existing medical conditions and medications:
Medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, malnutrition, untreated HIV, some cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis as well as medication for treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases are found to lower the natural ability of our body to fight infection.
Other more controlled factors: stress, sleep, diet
With many people working at home now, that could mean some opportunity to reduce the stress, rest more and eat healthier.
With many people working at home now, that could mean some opportunity to reduce the stress, rest more and eat healthier.
Meditation practice and yoga have proven to help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and heart rate. And anyone can do it. Check out www.yogaingternational.com. It is my personal number one. It has different levels yoga classes, meditation and breading exercises, interesting articles and podcasts. They offer free 1-st month.
Smoking and vaping
As a former smoker I can relate to the difficulties you may have trying to quit, but have in mind that smoking affect directly our ability to fight off diseases that target the lungs, like COVID-19.
Although it’s still not clear why men appear to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection than women, some experts theorize that smoking could be a factor, since men are likelier than women to be smokers.
Oral Health
Now, more than ever is important to keep good oral hygiene. The mouth is connected to many other parts of the body and bacterial infection can create immune imbalance and complicate other systemic problems. The mouth is one of the main entrance to the lungs.
Start with changing or disinfecting your toothbrush.
You can use 3% Hydrogen peroxide or deluded Clorox, 1 part bleach with 5 parts water. Store your toothbrush in a place that allows it to dry completely until your next brushing.
Brush, floss and rinse.
Brush after every meal (you dentist will be proud of you).
Floss daily (like you mean it).
Rinse (with Hydrogen peroxide).
There is data that peroxide is most effective in prevention of Coronavirus.
Mix two parts water with one part hydrogen peroxide or use it in full 3% strength. Swish the solution all around your whole mouth, tilt your head back and gargle for 40-60 seconds.
If you have troubles finding hydrogen peroxide in the stores, try these mouthwashes, they contain hydrogen peroxide. : Colgate Peroxyl, Listerine Healthy white, HPM by Heritage store,
Stay safe and be healthy.