Can you protect yourself from Coronavirus? What should you do?

What about the flu?

My son caught flu B in January. He had been eating his usual Good Food Fighter-approved clean diet, but then there was a ton of airplane/train/uber travel, a big party, a huge presentation and then a colossal extended pig-out weekend with truckloads of sugar and hyper-processed carbs and also nonstop activity, stress and crowds, all things that challenge the immune system. We flew back to Austin and he landed with a fever. Back home, he defiantly rejected many of our staple remedies because he is now a teenager and won’t tolerate anything bitter, smelly, or unfun to swallow. “If you make me take that I’ll throw up“, he warned. So we compromised and he took the ones that were the least offensive.

His fever lasted three days —which I attributed to a generally healthy immune system—and then he quickly snapped back.

What happened next? After he coughed and sneezed on me for 72 hours, tossed sticky tissues all over the house, drank from multiple water glasses (including mine) and common containers, touched everything in the kitchen, and snuck repeatedly into my bed and onto my pillow, I got sick, too. It started with the customary sore throat, then a mild temperature. I didn’t see a doctor but assumed that I had caught the dreaded flu, so went full throttle with my health-restoring regimen. Amazingly, my fever lasted only one day and then receded. ONE DAY, PEOPLE! The one-day flu.

What’s my secret?

Here’s the cocktail:

• Elderberry. As flu season ramps up, I start taking this daily. According to my pharmacologist, who is also a biochemist, Israelis pioneered some of the earliest elderberry studies in HIV patients and found that the plant caused their viral loads to plummet and their CD4 counts to go up. Since then, studies in patients with colds and flu have confirmed elderberries’ unique ability to prevent viruses from penetrating cell walls and duplicating. You can now find elderberry products almost everywhere. Look for a brand with the highest milligrams of elder and lowest sugar per serving, or a tincture.
• Umcka. An African herb used for centuries, its astounding effectiveness has recently come to the attention of the Western world. Studies demonstrate antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and immune-boosting properties.
• Zinc. This mineral stimulates anti-viral immunity. Do not use nasal spray as it can cause loss of smell.
• Oregano drops. Oregano is possibly the most powerful essential oil. It is antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti allergenic. Look for a brand that sources wild or organic.
• Garlic. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine and origin of the “Hippocratic Oath” prescribed garlic to his patients over 2000 years ago for a huge range of ailments. There are currently thousands of peer-reviewed articles attesting to its medicinal attributes. It has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and inhibits flus and colds. I recommend eating it raw if you can tolerate it and not in supplement form. Otherwise cook with it frequently!
• Vitamin D in double doses. Studies show that it protects against colds and flu. Unless you’re sitting in the sun all day, you need more!
• Grapefruit seed extract. This concentrated form of grapefruit has antimicrobial properties. Great for traveling.
• Apple cider vinegar. This age-old remedy is a health tonic as well as a probiotic.
• Viracid. This supplement combines many of the above anti-viral herbs and vitamins.
• Kickass Biotic. This tincture combines 11 potent herbs.
• Echinacea Goldenseal Propolis throat spray. All three of these medicinal herbs have been used for centuries to soothe and heal sore throats. Some studies show that the active compound in Goldenseal (Berberine) is more effective than Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) at fighting flu viruses.
• Gargling! This is what our parents and grandparents did and it still works. Do it hourly or as often as you can.

You don’t have to use everything on the list, and there are a lot of options. From my experience, the more you do up front, the shorter the duration of the virus. If you only do one thing, I would suggest the Viracid. If you’re willing to do three, add Elderberry and Zinc.

I also consume my medicine by:

1. juicing carrots, celery, beets, carrots, and ginger. Why? Read my article about it here.
2. drinking chicken or beef bone broth. Homemade is best but if you’re not up to the task try to find it hot. Otherwise, buy a frozen version. Read more about it here.
3. devouring lots of foods with vitamin C, which is vital for white blood cells to fight infections and also for immune health. Many studies show that food sources are more effective than supplements, so eat plenty of oranges, spinach, kiwi, and sweet peppers. Intravenous Vitamin C is currently being tested on Corona patients.
4. adding coconut oil to roasted or stir-fried veggies, smoothies, or oatmeal. There is currently a study testing the derivatives of coconut oil on Coronavirus.
5. taking probiotics (like bifidobacteria) in the form of active cultures in whole, plain yogurt. Read more here.
6. hydrating with green tea, hibiscus tea, or chamomile tea—I use loose leaf for maximum potency.

UPDATE 5/8/20

• Does Nutrition Matter?
• The link between Coronavirus deaths and those french fries
• Connecting the dots: Glyphosate and Covid-19
• How poor diet contributes to Coronavirus
• Scientists find link between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID deaths.

Corona 101

While there is much we do not yet know about the Coronavirus, or the disease it causes called COVID-19, we do know that it’s in the family of Coronaviruses which includes SARS and MERS. Because Corona is a new strain, there is still much we need to learn—how easily it is transmitted, how long it lives on surfaces, how virulent it is. But if it behaves at all like similar viruses the world has seen, there are certain actions that may reduce your chances of getting it and minimize its severity if you do. This also applies to the flu.

Like the flu, coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs and disperses small droplets containing the virus into the air. A person may be contaminated if they breathe in this air or touch a surface that the droplets have landed on and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Here’s how the virus hijacks your cells.

What more can you do?

1. Eat a healthier diet. Most of us try to eat healthy, but there is always room for improvement. Because there is presently a specific threat, now is the time to reach for some new goals. Here are some suggestions:
   • Reduce sugar intake immediately. Sugar suppresses the immune system. Fructose in fruit is fine. Substitute fruit for sugary desserts.
   • Start making smoothies or juicing. Add coconut oil.
   • Drink unsweetened herbal tea or flavored water (add slices of orange, lemon, or cucumber to a pitcher of chilled water) instead of soda, milk, or coffee.
   • Fruits and veggies support the immune system. Eat a wide range of colorful, organic produce and make sure to include berries, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, a variety of mushrooms (Reishi, Maitake and Shiitake are especially known for immune support), and Iots of garlic.
   • Include more roasted vegetables, steamed vegetables, stir-fries and salads in your daily menu.
2. Exercise regularly. Exercise can considerably improve the immune defense mechanism including against viral infections such as colds and the flu.
3. Take protective supplements. Scroll up for my go-to list. My three favorites are:
   • Vitamin D. Most people are deficient, so check your serum levels. I take a maintenance dose of 5000 IU and I double or triple it if I am under the weather. Aim for 20 minutes of sunshine every day and expose your arms or legs.
   • Elderberry syrup or tincture. I take a spoonful/day during flu season and three spoonfuls if I start feeling sick. Not recommended for those with autoimmune conditions—check with your doctor.
   • Zinc. When I feel a cold coming on I take a zinc lozenge every hour. I like Life Extension capsules; Cold-Eze are also effective and popular.
   I will include a list of additional supplements that I am taking in a separate post.
4. Consume probiotics. Mounting evidence shows that you can prevent and treat many illnesses with probiotics. Consider a supplement or foods like yogurt, kefir, kombucha (with no added sugar), sauerkraut, and fermented soybeans like miso and tempeh.
5. Socialize. Support your friends and let them support you. Social interaction is uplifting and diffuses anxiety so increase interactions with loved ones who make you feel good. Stress hormones suppress the immune system and positive interactions strengthen it. We now face “social distancing” guidelines to prevent widespread infection so use all the technology at your disposal to keep in touch. Do a good deed by calling elderly people you know to check on them.
6. Laugh. Research shows that laughter impacts health through moderation of stress chemicals. Watch funny movies (make a list of your old favorites), call friends who make you laugh, read funny magazines, tell jokes, try to make light of things if you’re able.
7. Take a break from the news. News outlets report on dire situations and tragedies because that’s what sells. Don’t be sucked into the 24-hour news cycle. Instead, read a good novel or spend time on a hobby.

If you are traveling

1. Touch as few things as possible with your naked fingers.
2. Keep your face as far away from other passengers as possible—6 feet is ideal.
3. Opt for a window seat, which will best separate you from other passengers and human activity.
4. Use alcohol-based wet wipes to sanitize your seat belt, tray, screen, and armrests. Spray your hands or use gel before touching your face.
5. Use a tissue to open bathroom door, to flush toilet, to turn on water, etc., then discard it.

If stores are out of sanitizer

Amazon and the healthy living site Thrive Market and many, many others are out of hand sanitizer! (Here’s why). I hear that In other countries like Israel, shelves have been wiped clean as well. But fear not, because you can always make your own!

Are your favorite things a threat?

Your phone probably contains more bacteria than a public toilet or the bottom of your shoe. Studies show that almost 50% of the phones of healthcare workers harbored dangerous bacteria like Staphylococcus epidermidis (which my newborn picked up in a hospital) and MSRA (Staphylococcus aureus). And  92% had some microbial growth! So if you are in a healthcare setting, be extra vigilant.

Studies also show that a majority of cell phones are colonized by 6 different strains of bacteria. So when you wash your hands and then pick up your phone, you are recontaminating yourself.

If the outbreak comes to your area

Stay calm. Most cases are still mild or moderate. If you are over 60 or have an underlying health condition like asthma, be more vigilant and take more steps to avoid contact with others. Mortalities have tended to cluster around senior facilities with health-challenged residents.

Try to get an Argaman Technologies copper mask if you are at higher risk (see above).  I bought mine here. This novel mask uses a patented blend of pathogen-killing copper oxide. It has proven effective in multiple studies including a recent one by the CDC. The company rushed a million units to hospitals and are now sold out, but they are manufacturing more and planning to sell them on Amazon for individual purchase. There is not yet a release date so check Amazon periodically. The reason these masks work to prevent spread is that the copper-infused textile kill all germs on contact, so removing it won’t contaminate your fingers. The company is also planning to manufacture hospital fabrics—bedding, nurse uniforms, lab coats, scrubs, and curtains,—and this will likely reduce the spread of staph and other pathogens which are currently rampant at hospitals.

Carry hand sanitizer in your pocket or purse and use it liberally when there is no soap and water available–after transactions in stores, using the gas pump, touching menus in restaurants, using exercise equipment, etc. Remember that your car keys, credit cards, and phone don’t have hands to wash themselves so consider wiping them down with alcohol regularly.

Hydrate your nose. You may not have heard this advice but it makes sense. Dry mucus membranes are more susceptible to viruses. You can either use a neti pot or a nasal irrigation system like Neilmed. Here are instructions.

Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the COVID-19 symptoms—fever, dry cough, achy muscles, fatigue, and especially, difficulty breathing. Chances are it’s just a cold but you want confirmation and your local health department needs to track exposure and illness. Your doctor will advise you about where to go to get tested. If you do not have a doctor or insurance, call an urgent care, walk-in clinic, or emergency room, and inquire about testing. You can also call the Ascension Texas hotline at 1-833-919-1680 to talk to a triage nurse. In Texas you can call 2-1-1 for info about low-cost or free providers.

If you are diagnosed with COVID-19

Self-quarantine. Take every precaution not to infect others. Have all your food and essentials delivered and wear a mask at all times if you need to leave your house. If you live with others try to arrange a dedicated space to self-isolate and wear a mask as much as possible. If you must share a bathroom or other facilities, practice strict hygiene and refer to the CDC website for details. There are specific supplements that may help keep your case from becoming serious. If you have a pre-existing condition or are on medication, consult a health practitioner who specializes in supplements. if you are having trouble breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

Remember that children are at less risk. Very few children have died and they tend to experience no symptoms or very mild ones. Still, it’s important to separate them from elders or those who are immune-compromised if they are attending a school or daycare facility where they have constant exposure to germs.

Corona Right Now

The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center is one of the best sources of global news and is packed with valuable information.

Get up to the minute numbers from the Johns Hopkins’ Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE). This site evaluates and aggregates data from the top five sites tracking the virus: the WHO, CDC, European Centre for Disease Prevention, China’s National Health Commission, and the Chinese CDC. This site, developed by an enterprising teenager, is actually more user-friendly and captures the same data. It’s noteworthy that a very high number of people have recovered. What is concerning is that many people who recover after hospitalization continue to suffer with side effects such as loss of taste, gut issues, fatigue, etc.

What we don’t actually know is how many people have contracted Coronavirus but don’t yet exhibit symptoms. Infectious disease experts believe that many thousands of people are not being counted because they are asymptomatic so have not yet gone to a doctor or else they can’t get a test kit. The numbers reported may actually be much lower than the actual cases. Read this astounding piece of statistical analysis which shows that COVID-19 is 30 times worse than the flu.

Since we are in Texas, we are including Texas stats here and here. Updated throughout the day.

A Corona Cure?

These nine companies are working on treatments. However, vaccines must undergo three human drug trials before they are released to the public. One Texas company claims that they are almost there. Europe has just increased funding for Corona vaccine research. But unless a vaccine is rushed through the FDA, this will take at least 12-18 months. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is exploring other technologies that may be viable sooner. In the meantime, look towards prevention as your greatest means for escaping infection.

Other resources

Vitamins and supplements. They are not all created equal, and many popular brands do not contain what they claim to. I will be doing a separate blogpost on specific supplements that can boost your immune system—most of us will probably be exposed to the Coronavirus at some point, and we want our bodies to be prepared.

Consumer Lab is an independent company that evaluates products and rates them based on quality, authenticity, and affordability, much like Consumer Reports. They have reviews on a huge range of products, from fish oil to prenatal vitamins and they answer reader questions like “Does CBD oil help fight colds and flu” and “Are there collagen supplements for vegetarians and vegans?” Some content is available to all but access to detailed reviews and ratings requires a subscription.

The Takeaway

Now is the time to strengthen your immune system so that you have a better chance of escaping infection or of having a mild case of COVID-19. Although nothing in this blogpost can guarantee that you won’t get the virus, you can certainly improve your chances of not getting sick. Also consider bringing some of these tips to your parents, grandparents, and older friends to help them be better prepared.

UPDATE 3/11/20

Israeli Research Center to Announce It Developed Coronavirus Vaccine
Vaccine will be ready in matter of days but still needs to undergo human trials.

Is it worth rushing a vaccine? Scientists Debate.
Vaccines that are not appropriately tested can cause injury or death. Who should decide?

What is a cytokine storm and why is it so deadly?
The body is essentially turning on itself. Can it be stopped?

UPDATE 3/12/20

CDC Situation Summary
From the early cases in China we have learned that most cases are mild, and 16% are serious.

New England Journal of Medicine study of patients in China
Analysis of the clinical characteristics (symptoms) of the disease

Sick People Across U.S. are Being Denied Corona Test
Official statistics are not counting all the people who cannot get tested

UPDATE 3/13/20

The Coronavirus is coming to you. In a number of days.
Article Details how different governments have responded and the corresponding impact on infection and fatality rate in each country. Author calculates the dangers of not acting fast to contain the virus.

U.S. map of every reported case
Remember that many states are short of test kits so the number of actual cases is much higher. Among the people in the United States who have died from coronavirus, almost all have been in their 70s, 80s or 90s.

2 Corona cases confirmed in Austin, TX
Everybody: it’s time for “social distancing” and immune support measures (see above)…

UPDATE 3/14/20

Who is getting sick, and how sick?
A breakdown of coronavirus risk by demographic factors

He has 17,000 bottle of hand sanitizer and nowhere to sell them
Who has been hoarding the things we need the most and how they can be stopped?

More than half of US states have declared states of emergency including Texas.
This activates emergency response plans and state emergency operation centers.

Where do diseases that cause pandemics come from?
AIDS, Ebola, West Nile, SARS, Lyme disease and hundreds more over the last several decades are a result of things people do to nature.

UPDATE 3/15/20

Videoconferencing now available at…your house!
Zoom creator is donating free tools to American schools to enable kids to learn during school shut-down. Make sure the executive team at your school knows about this so they can put a plan in place.

Coronavirus can live in patients for five weeks
This means that they may be contagious weeks after returning from isolation.

How to dial down your Corona anxiety.
Tips from a psychiatrist on calming down your brain.

Asymptomatic Carrier transmitted COVID-19 to five other people.
The incubation period for this patient was 19 days. Infected people without symptoms might be driving the spread of the virus. That is why governments are resorting to “social distancing” to avert the spread of the disease.

UPDATE 3/16/20

US volunteers to test first vaccine.
This first human trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health, has been fast-tracked and therefore eliminates a stage of normal testing protocol: making sure the vaccine can trigger an immune response in animals.

The most promising drug for Corona is one used for Ebola.
It is already being tested in a human trial and some results are promising, but its safety and recommended dose have not been sufficiently studied for COVID-19.

Something funny and helpful: A day in the life of Corona, analyzed by epidemiologists
How hard it is to wash your hands, avoid high-traffic surfaces, and not touch your face? Pretty hard!

There is no reason to Panic-Shop. There is plenty of food.
In fact there is a huge food surplus. Stores just can’t restock fast enough, but they will adapt to the demand, and customers will stop hoarding once they realize there is enough of everything.

UPDATE 3/17/20

The importance of sunshine and fresh air
In 1918 during the Spanish flu epidemic, patients’ beds were moved outside so that they had access to the healing power of sun and fresh air.

Can we use the blood of Corona survivors with antibodies to treat the sick?
John Hopkins is going to pioneer the treatment in a matter of weeks.

History’s deadliest pandemics. Can we learn from them?
Increased contact between different populations of people, animals, and ecosystems fuels pandemics.

Ibuprofen can worsen COVID-19 symptoms
The WHO is recommending Paracetamol instead.

UPDATE 3/18/20

Teen creates site to track Coronavirus and millions of people are using it today.
He started tracking it before people even knew about it.

How long does Coronavirus live on surfaces? What about in the air?
This German study shows there is actually a wide range depending on the type of Coronavirus and the type of surface.

In this time of isolating and social distancing, is it okay to take a walk?
Find out why it is absolutely crucial.

UPDATE 3/19/20

Free hand sanitizer from two Austin breweries!
Companies are getting creative and trying to respond to demand in the market and shortfalls created by hoarders. Ready this week!

The fight to keep farmers’ markets open
Costco shelves may be wiped clean, but fresh local food is still available.

UPDATE 3/20/20

New York City is epicenter of Coronavirus
New York is declared a “major disaster which will help the state fully mobilize the federal response to the crisis.

24,000 research papers from peer-reviewed journals are now available.
The database represents the most extensive collection of scientific literature related to the ongoing pandemic and is being updated in real time.

UPDATE 3/21/20

You’re likely to get the Coronavirus.
It’s not life threatening, and that’s partly why it’s so hard to contain.

Why we’re not overreacting—look at the charts.
Italy tried to stem its outbreak, belatedly. We’re on the same course.

Vaccines are coming, but they’re not what you think.
These novel approaches could fail in many ways.

Are car trips allowed under the new restrictions?
Precautions to keep you safe

UPDATE 3/22/20

Corona around the world
Italy cases continue to surge; Germany’s chancellor goes into quarantine; WHO warns Africa to prepare for the worst.

Virus could eliminate 10 million US jobs within months
Some businesses may never recover

Help Wanted: Grocery Stores, Pizza Chains and Amazon Are Hiring
Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their jobs, but a few major companies are desperate for employees

UPDATE 3/23/20

The Virus can be halted, but only with extreme measures.
It’s a fast-moving pathogen and requires a well coordinated response which includes complete public cooperation

Infrared artificial Intelligence cameras can detect who has a fever
These may be used at polling places and businesses to protect employees and customers.

Quarantine comes to Austin, TX
Mayor Adler has ordered all residents with non-essential business to stay at home.

UPDATE 3/24/20

How helping your neighbor could hurt the neighborhood.
Extra caution is needed to not contaminate those who are most vulnerable.

How do astronauts handle isolation?
Hear what 10 astronauts have to say, including tips for activities.

Blood type may impact your chance of getting the virus.
Read which blood types are most at risk. It turns out there is also a correlation between blood type and other diseases.

UPDATE 3/25/20

Can artificial intelligence help in the fight against Coronavirus?
Tools are being developed that can recognize COVID-19 in X-rays.

An MIT team has developed a new design for a ventilator mask
It makes novel use of existing “bag masks” and is being rushed through the FDA.

Two students launch website that tracks store inventories
That way you don’t have to go from store to store looking for stuff!

UPDATE 3/26/20

Here are detailed projections by state that show different possible scenarios of COVID-19 spread.
It evaluates the differences between no action /social distancing/sheltering in place/lockdown.

A new hope: antibodies from survivors may help cure the sick
FDA approves experimental treatment for the seriously ill

How long can the virus live on your mail?
What steps can the postal system take to protect you? How can you protect yourself?

UPDATE 3/27/20

How the pandemic will end.
It looks like the U.S. will end up with the worst outbreak in the industrialized world. How will it play out?

This is what a sheltering order looks like, courtesy of the City of Austin
It is very thorough and clear, also logical and science-based.

Can you catch the Coronavirus from packages?
What does it mean that a virus is detectable on a surface? Find out from an expert.

UPDATE 3/28/20

What will happen to all the clinical trials going on all over the world?
The pandemic threatens the integrity of the trials? Should they stop? Will they be tainted?

Now is the time to take care of your lungs.
Is your indoor air polluted? What can you do?

Can you kill coronavirus with UV light?
What about disinfecting your skin, clothing, and other objects? What are the dangers?

UPDATE 3/29/20

The first human trial has begun for an experimental Coronavirus vaccine .
The Manufacturer is already prepared to scale to millions of doses.

The US tried to build a new fleet of ventilators but failed.
Thirteen years ago public health officials recognized a critical shortage of ventilators. What happened?

One doctor has successfully treated hundreds of Corona patients with an unproven cocktail.
Find out the unlikely story behind hydroxychloroquine sulfate and why there’s so much controversy around it.

FDA authorizes use of anti-malaria drug for hospitalized patients
There is scant evidence that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine will work

UPDATE 3/30/20

Sweden has the highest fatality rate in Europe and yet has not adopted severe measures like most other countries.
They are banking on the science of herd immunity. How does that work?

How long will COVID-19 last?
Can we make any assumptions based upon the Spanish flu of 1918 and more recent outbreaks?

US betrays healthcare workers
How and why healthcare workers are suffering…and dying.

UPDATE 3/31/20

Universal mask-wearing is implemented by all the countries with low death rates
So why is the WHO not recommending it for Americans?

Restrictions are slowing new infection rate.
Could it be that all the tough measures are saving lives?

Detect COVID-19 in as little as 5 minutes.
A new machine just got emergency authorization from the FDA and can be used outside of doctors’ offices.

UPDATE 4/1/20

Pandemic Scientist says his team has discovered potential cure for COVID-19.
They took antibodies used to treat SARS and adapted them to recognize COVID-19.

Coronavirus can be transmitted through the eyes.
Severe COVID-19 patients are likely to develop conjunctivitis.

DIY Coronavirus Solutions are gaining steam
Homemade fixes are filling the gaps, in a “medical hackathon”.

RECENT

Ventilators are not a panacea for the seriously ill.
How come they’re not saving more lives?

Where Americans didn’t stay home, and what happened
A fascinating map correlates cell phone use with diagnosed Corona cases.

How much do respirators really help?
Studies show that those who go on them usually die anyway.

Drug used by Japan on its Corona patients already in Phase 3 human trials.

How to shop safely.
Is it safe to go to the grocery store? Is it necessary to wash produce?

Why is this Coronavirus so deadly?
A fascinating detailed look at what the virus actually does.

Why we don’t know how many Americans are infected and might never know.
People who got sick—or died—before being tested are not included in tallies. And there are other reasons.

Young adults are large portion of hospitalizations.
40% of patients sicks enough to be hospitalized are between 20 to 54.

Pharma giants gear up to produce millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine makers are trying to change FDA rules to speed up the regulatory process.

1 in 5 hospitalized patients sustain heart damage
Cardiologists are trying to figure out if the virus attacks the heart.

Vaccine development around the world.
What does it mean to “rush” a vaccine? how can it be done and are there safety risks?

This psychologist believes that the real threat of the pandemic is a collective decline in mental health.
Find out why and how you can prevent it.

Can Coronavirus travel on the soles of your shoes?
The CDC has identified a new threat and has answers for how to deal with it.

Can someone with Coronavirus infect their pet?
Since a tiger tested positive, should you be testing your pets?

This study shows that it’s not safe to be behind a jogger or biker.
Find out why and how to stay safe.

Glyphosate and COVID-19. Could there be a link?
Find out how this MIT researcher connected the dots between the mysterious virus and this ubiquitous chemical.

40,000 unaccounted deaths. COVID?
More than 27,000 people have died since the beginning of March — 20,900 more than normal

YOung COVID patients are dying of strokes
It appears that the virus silently attacks many vital organs.

Study links fermented vegetables to low COVID-19 mortality.
Modern diets have changed our microbiome which makes us more susceptible to disease.

Dr. Leo Galland offers Coronavirus Protection Advice 
This Harvard and NYU-educated doctor has a comprehensive list of recommendations

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