Some practical health tips on best practices in these difficult times
Apart from being a Learning Consultant within Mdina International in the UK, Hazel Miller is also a trained Kinesiologist. We asked her for some tips on how to deal with the present situation. Top tips for keeping your immunity high!
- Increase Vitamin C levels
- Increase Zinc
- Decrease dairy products
- Stay hydrated
- Stay positive
Vitamin C helps to boost your immunity, and as an antioxidant it detoxifies pollutants from your system. You can find the highest levels of Vitamin C in citrus fruits, broccoli, peppers and watercress.
Vitamin C can be taken in supplement form and you can safely take around 1000mg per day. Be aware that some forms of Vitamin C are mildly acidic on the digestive tract in these large doses. It is a water-soluble Vitamin so you cannot overdose on it. Vitamin C can be taken as ascorbic acid and the best supplements include bioflavonoids, so look out for ones with those added. Ester C is a gentle form of Vitamin C to take if you know you have a sensitive digestive tract.
Zinc is a component of over 200 enzymes in the body, in terms of immunity Zinc is important for coping with stress effectively and for healing. You can find Zinc in foods such as brazil nuts, peanuts, almonds, whole grain such as rye, oats and wholegrain wheat. Ginger root also has high levels of Zinc. Although eggs are known to have high levels of Zinc, I would not recommend them if you are at high risk or already ill as they are known to promote virus spread in the liver. You can take up to 20mg per day in supplement form. Zinc is not water soluble like Vitamin C so do not be tempted to take more than the recommended 20mg per day, this is more than enough.
Whilst it is important to keep informed of the challenging situations facing us and take positive action, try and stay positive and not fearful.
Dairy products such as milk, cheese and cream are mucus forming, and best avoided if you are at risk of viral infection. Dairy contains lactose and the combination of fat and sugar in the blood stream can help to spread viruses and bacteria. High levels of calcium can be found in many other foods such as almonds, parsley, artichokes, prunes and pumpkin seeds.
Fact: the average adult is approx. 65% water, which it why it is the most important nutrient for us to consume. How much should we be drinking? Around 6 – 8 glasses or pure water per day is about right. This can vary with the levels of exercise you are taking and the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables you are eating. If you want a more accurate measure you can multiply your body weight in kilograms by 25 this will give you the number of millilitres of water per day for your size.
Fact: We are energetic beings and energy vibrates. We want to keep our vibration as high as possible. When we feel stressed and low, we resonate at a lower frequency and we attract those same frequencies. Often people who are upset will eat a bucket of ice cream or foods full of fat and sugar, rather than be tempted by a salad! This is because it is easier to resonate with foods of the same frequency as you. It’s the same with emotions, they all have their own vibration. If we feel happy and joyful these are higher vibrations than overwhelmed and fearful.
Whilst it is important to keep informed of the challenging situations facing us and take positive action, try and stay positive and not fearful. Feeling fearful will lower your vibration, which can in turn reduce your immunity. A reduced immunity will make you more susceptible to infections and viruses and other diseases. Stay positive, take sensible precautions and enjoy yourself as much as possible.
What if you become infected with the virus?
Don’t panic!
For most healthy adults the symptoms reported to date are not as debilitating as flu. Rest, drink plenty of water and fresh squeezed lemon juice in hot water is also helpful. Eat light healthy foods and follow the guidelines from the World Health Organisation.
