During the past year and a half, the Corona Virus has taken the lives of all of us and, unfortunately, it is far from over. Clearly, the new variants that continue to develop affect the vaccinated and the unvaccinated. Where I live people are coming down with the virus and it’s hitting closer and closer to home. Actually, the virus entered my house. We were able to get through it quickly and I feel compelled to share my story in hopes that it will give you a sense of positivity that if a virus comes through your home, you too can fight it.
My 15-year-old daughter brought Covid-19 into our home. He and his friends all got it by inadvertently passing it on to each other. On Monday, my daughter felt very tired after a day on the river, but not sick. When he woke up on Tuesday, he was feeling pretty bad. He felt weights on his legs and grew weary. This is when I gave her a quick test and within 15 minutes it was positive. We tried our best to isolate him from everyone, but I still served him food and drink, took his temperature, and gave him supplements. No gloves, no mask.
Before my daughter tested positive for Covid-19, I had heard that a lot of people were suffering from Covid where I live, so I started boosting my immune boosters. I have spent many years learning about the immune system and the various things in nature that help boost the immune system. I want to share with you how we defeated Covid in our home. The tools we used helped my daughter recover from the virus in 3 days and none of us (my 2 daughters, husband and I) were affected by this “highly contagious” virus.
Boost your immune system and fight against Covid using these tools
Lemon water
Every morning started with freshly squeezed lemon in water. I would drink lemon water all day long, but drinking lemon water when you wake up has many additional benefits.
- Hydration
- High in Vitamin C, a primary antioxidant that helps protect cells from free radical damage. You’ve probably heard that vitamin C can help prevent or limit the duration of illness.
- Helps your digestive system move
- Helps maintain the pH balance in the body.
- Clean internal waste and toxins from the body.
A healthy diet
- Lots of vegetables and fruits. Fermented foods like sauerkraut for gut health (your gut directly affects your immune system)
- I cut out sugar (suppresses immune system), coffee (dehydrates, depletes vitamin C) and dairy (builds mucus)
- Bone Broth ~ I used to drink bone broth every day or add it to my soup base or when I made brown rice. I make weekly bone broth with medicinal root vegetables like garlic, onions, turmeric, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, burdock root, and ginger. I then add my home grown medicinal herbs such as sage, thyme, rosemary, oregano, parsley, all of which are anti-viral, among other benefits. Here’s a recipe to make yourself.
- Kombucha daily ~ Kombucha can help fight infections. It has acetic acid which has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Probiotics help improve gut health and immune function. To learn more about Kombucha, click HERE.
- Drink water. Lots and lots of water all day.
Additions
I have created capsules with the following ingredients all from Earth.
We took these every day. When my daughter was on her second day of covid and not feeling great we took them twice a day.
- Neem Leaf Powder ~ Like Ivermectin, it is antiviral and anti-parasitic. Studies have shown that Neem is powerful in preventing Covid-19 as well as reducing symptoms when they occur.
- Hemp seed powder ~ High in zinc and magnesium to help prevent and reduce symptoms of Covid-19. Also rich in omegas and protein.
- Activated charcoal ~ absorbs toxins in the intestines and gets rid of them
- Bentonite clay ~ Helps absorb toxins and heavy metals and expel them. Some animal studies show that bentonite can promote good bacteria in the gut. This helps with nutrient uptake.
- Fulvic acid ~ Helps reduce inflammation and fights oxidative stress. High in minerals and antioxidants of plant origin. It is antiviral and a strong immunity booster.
Master tonic ~ Apple cider vinegar based tonic with raw garlic, onion, ginger, horseradish, habanero pepper and turmeric. I swear by this immune boosting creation. It is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic and much more which you can LEARN HERE.
Immune support ~ Immune Support Tonic I originally created for my kids because it tastes sweet. I also drink it because it’s full of immune-boosting, anti-viral herbs like yarrow, echinacea, rooibos, rosemary, ginger, cinnamon, astragalus, and cloves.
Silver pH balanced alkaline structured water ~ Antiviral and antimicrobial properties that help fight viruses while boosting your immune system and balancing the body’s pH to a state where disease does not like to exist. Supports healthy digestion by naturally cleansing the bowels. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Sunshine
Sit in the sun and soak up at least 15 minutes of sun a day to ensure vitamin D levels are sufficient for a strong immune system. Vitamin D helps prevent many diseases.
Thermal therapy
Fever has a long traditional history of use in the prevention and treatment of viruses. We are lucky to have a wonderful sauna where I would go until I was sweating (about 40 minutes). I also spent every night soaking in our hot tub. If you don’t have any of these, taking a hot bath or shower is great too. Heat helps detox the body. CLICK HERE FOR ONE WAYS TO DETOX
A set of positive thoughts
There is a lot of fear around Covid and getting sick in general. While I can understand why some people are afraid, I can also attest from my own experience that being afraid does nothing positive for your mental health. Tell yourself I’m healthy. I have a strong immune system that can fight and protect me from any disease. I will beat Covid! If you think, feel or say positive affirmations to yourself, that is what you will attract.
Good sleep
Sleep plays a big role in the immune system. Research has shown that sleep is important for the rest of the body, as some components of the immune system grow. Get at least 7-9 hours of sleep to keep our immune system strong
I hope this blog has helped you learn that you can build a strong immune system and beat Covid-19. I am in no way trying to minimize the loved ones that so many have lost. My intention is to move the focus away from fear into the conversation. Instead of focusing on the importance of a healthy immune system and trusting that just as Covid came through my house and we beat it, so can you.
Be good!!
~Alex