#1 Herbs & Supplements
-Herbs are plants with fragrant or aromatic properties that can be used to flavor food, or consumed as natural medicines. Supplements contain dietary ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs or botanicals.
-Zinc is recommended to help the body during a virus attack. A lack of zinc can make a person more susceptible to disease and illness.
-Zinc is responsible for stimulating the activity of at least 100 different enzymes. The recommended daily dietary allowance (RDA) for Zinc is 8 mg for women and 11 mg for men.
-Zinc is found in many foods, and is also available as a dietary supplement.
-Ginger is an anticoagulant that contains zinc which can help to improve blood flow. Ginger contains impressive antiviral activity in gingerols and zingerone known to inhibit viral replication and prevent viruses from entering host cells.
-Another anticoagulant is garlic that also contains zinc. Garlic is great at lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Garlic reduces the risk of heart disease and is also excellent for colds and flu. Fresh, raw garlic is known to be effective against bacteria and viruses. When fresh garlic is crushed it produces allicin, a compound that reduces inflammation and offers antioxidant benefits.
Anti-Inflammatory:
-Anti-inflammatory turmeric is used to treat inflammation, bacterial infections and digestive issues. The active compound in turmeric called curcumin has many scientifically-proven health benefits. Turmeric anti-inflammatory qualities relieve individuals from the direct impact of cold and flu.
Vitamin C:
-Lemons are a powerful source of vitamin C that boost the immune system. Lemons contain high amounts of vitamin C and soluble fiber. Lemons reduce your risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones and digestive issues.
Herbal Concoctions:
-Herbal concoctions are mixtures of different plants or herbs used to treat various health ailments. These mixtures are simple home remedies that can help you manage life-threatening diseases.
-Herbal Concoction Mixture: Boil ginger, garlic, turmeric and lemon and drink as a hot beverage daily.
#2 Nutrition
-Maintaining a healthy diet at all times should be a priority, but during Covid-19, it is essential because a healthy immune system can help you fight off viruses. Eating foods high in zinc and vitamin D will help you achieve this goal.
-Foods with vitamin D.
-Herring contains 306 IU per fillet, dry-cooked, which is 51 percent of the RDA.
-Swordfish contain 706 IU per piece, dry-cooked, which is 117 percent of the RDA.
-Cod liver contains 450 international units (IU) per teaspoon of vitamin D. This is 75 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA).
Foods with zinc:
-Vegetables such as mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, and kale are low-calorie sources of zinc. Legumes like chickpeas, lentils and beans all contain substantial amounts of zinc. Seeds like pumpkin, chia, sunflower, and flax contain zinc. Nuts like pine, cashews, pecan, brazil and almonds also contain zinc.
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