NEWS*BITES BY VERA TWEED
New Viruses:
What You Need to Know for a Healthy Future
Go easy on sugar. A study of more than 73,000 Americans, published in
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the British Medical the Annals of EpideJournal). Getting miology, found that did you know ... vitamin D levels tested, low consumption of A study of twins at the and supplementing sugar seems to protect University of Washington accordingly, is your against respiratory in Seattle found that a best bet. infections. Instead chronic lack of sleep can of sugary foods and shut down the immune Take supplements drinks, eat plenty of system. that enhance whole foods, especially resistance. Studies a variety of in-season have found that Epicor vegetables and fruits, and Wellmune, two different patented and take a multivitamin for insurance. derivatives of baker’s yeast, enhance resistance to viral infections. Each Take vitamin D: More than a dozen works differently, so they can be taken studies have found that low levels of together for a synergistic effect. Other vitamin D correlate with higher odds of resistance-enhancing supplements both viral and bacterial infections of the include andrographis, larch, mushrooms, respiratory tract, according to a review and olive leaf extract. of research published in BMJ (formerly
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WHERE TO LEARN MORE
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Until recently, infectious diseases had disappeared from the list of today’s major health threats, but the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus has demonstrated a troubling fact: Harmful new viruses, for which we have never built up immunity, can emerge and quickly spread. Social distancing, quarantines, frequent hand washing, and disinfectants are all essential to help stop such a spread. But there’s another, equally vital component to staying well: a healthy immune system. A stronger immune system means infection is less likely—and if you do get sick, symptoms should be milder, and recovery easier. While there’s no magic herbal cure or nutritional bullet for COVID-19, here are some things you can do to bolster your immune system in the face of a viral outbreak.
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