1) Symptoms of COVID-19 and Influenza Virus include:
-Fever, chills, body aches, headache, and dry cough.
-One distinguishing symptom of COVID-19 is “Dyspnea,” a medical term for difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath(SOB)- NOT seen in Influenza Virus.
2) Onset of Symptoms
-COVID-19- Progresses slowly (1 week)
-Influenza Virus- Progresses rapidly (1-2 days)
3) Route of Transmission of COVID-19 & Influenza Virus:
-Coughing, Sneezing, & Contact
4) Patient’s at risk:
-COVID-19: Elderly, Weaken Immune System, & Autoimmune disease(i.e. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Celiac Disease)
-Influenza Virus: Elderly, Weaken Immune System, Chronic conditions (i.e. Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease), Children, & Pregnant Women
Best way to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones:
1) Maintain Proper Hygiene
2) Boost Your Immune System with essential Vitamins & Minerals needed for your body to fight off viruses!
Vitamins:
1) Vitamin A- Carrots, Potatoes, Green Leafy Vegetables
2) Vitamin B6*- Coconut Water, Ginger, Garlic
3) Vitamin B9*-Apples, Ginger, Green Leafy Vegetables
4) Vitamin C*-Lemons, Oranges, Strawberries, Blueberries, Pineapple, Kale
5) Vitamin D- Sunlight, Supplements (800-2,000 IU daily)
6) Vitamin E- Spinach, Broccoli
*Please note: Vitamins Bs & C: You can take as much as you want since they are water-soluble and get excreted in urine.
Minerals:
1) Zinc- Pumpkin Seeds, Beans, Lentils, Sesame
2) Iron-Beetroot, Green Leafy Vegetables, Hemp Seeds
2) Selenium- Brazil Nuts, Garlic
*This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Eilbra Younan, and all viewers of this content are advised to consult with their doctors regarding specific health questions, especially those taking prescriptions and/or over-the-counter(OTC) medications before starting this or any nutrition or lifestyle change. This content is for information and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide medical advice or take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal doctor. Neither Dr. Eilbra Younan and/or the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health side-effects/consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content.
