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Health See other Health Articles Title: Antiviral Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals Flu season is upon us. Prevention is the key, but if a virus threatens your health, quick action with natural vitamins, supplements, and herbs can stop that virus in its tracks. How many of these herbs, vitamins, and anti-virals are on hand if you need them? virus Vitamins Vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin C are all vital nutrients for the immune system, and are all known to help prevent help fight viruses. In particular, vitamin C is well known for it's virus fighting properties, but if you take high doses of vitamin C to fight a virus, you should not stop taking it abruptly-taper off. Zinc and Selenium Zinc has been proven to be effective against the common cold and to be effective as a topical treatment for herpes sores. It is believed to be effective due to preventing replication of the virus. The immune system needs selenium to work properly and to build up the white blood cell count. CoQ10 CoQ10 supplementation has been shown to significantly enhance the immune system. Probiotics Probiotics are always helpful in maintaining gut health, especially when the body is under a viral attack that involves the digestive system. Probiotic foods and drinks without added sugar can help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria. Speaking of probiotics, a healthy intestinal tract is absolutely imperative for a strong immune system. See the first source below for more. Garlic Garlic is anti-viral, anti-fungal, and antibacterial. You can take garlic in a tonic or, if you can handle it, chew raw garlic. It not only will help fight the virus, it will help kill any secondary infections trying to take root. Echinacea Echinacea not only supports the immune system, it also has been proven to reduce the severity and duration of viral infections. Colloidal Silver Colloidal silver is believed to interfere with the enzymes that allow viruses (bacteria and fungi as well) to utilize oxygen. Elderberry A double blind trial showed elderberry extract's ability to reduce symptoms of influenza and speed recovery. It also showed elderberry's ability to enhance immune response with higher levels of antibodies in the blood. It is believed to inhibit a virus's ability to penetrate healthy cells and protect cells with powerful antioxidants. Elderberry has also been shown to inhibit replication in four strains of herpes viruses and reduce ineffectivity of HIV strains. Green Tea The flavanoids in green tea are believed to fight viral infections by preventing the virus from entering host cells and by inhibiting replication. Olive Leaf Extract Though double blind clinical trials are needed, olive leaf extract has been shown to inhibit replication of viruses. In one study, 115 of 119 patients had a full and rapid recovery from respiratory tract infections while 120 of 172 had a full and rapid recovery from viral skin infections such as herpes. Pau d'Arco Pau d'arco has been used in indigenous medicine for generations. One of its compounds, lapachol, has proven effective against various viruses, including influenza, herpes simplex types I and II, and polio virus. It is believed to inhibit replication. Liqorice Root Studies have shown that glycyrrhizin, a compound found in liquorice root was more effective in fighting samples of coronavirus from SARS patients than four antiviral drugs. It reduces viral replication, cell absorption, and the virus's ability to penetrate cells. It is also being used to treat HIV. St John's Wort St. John's Wort has been proven effective against influenza, herpes simplex, and HIV. Remember that the best defense is a good offense. A healthy diet based on nutrient dense foods, exercise to move your lymph (more on lymph), and aid your immune system, as well as good quality sleep will build a strong, healthy immune system. A strong immune system will fight off viruses without you even knowing the battle ever took place. Check out Bullet Proof Immune System. Sources: http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com http://truthwiki.org/Garlic http://truthwiki.org/Vitamin_D http://truthwiki.org/Oregano http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/elderberries-recipes/ http://www.ion.ac.uk http://www.immunesupport About the author: Michael Edwards is the founder, owner, editor-in-chief, and janitor for Organic Lifestyle Magazine and Green Lifestyle Market. At age 17, Michael weighed more than 360 pounds. He suffered from ADHD, allergies, frequent bouts of illness, and chronic, debilitating insomnia. Conventional medicine wasn't working. While he restored his health through alternative medicine he studied natural health and became immersed in it. Poster Comment: 1) Eliminate simple sugar for the duration of the illness. 2) Build a gut barrier to eliminate most disease, Probiotics, fiber and Vitamin B complex can be used by your body to build a gut barrier. No antibiotics, no sugar. 3) I take Kyolic (Intense Garlic) and Green tea daily. Cayenne helps with other issues. It is part of my German herbal regime for the heart as is Ginkgo Biloba which is on the above list. You can buy Green tea extract for $5 now. Maybe not later on. 4) If illness is at onset stage, take 50,000 IU does of Vitamin D3 daily. 5) Vitamin C too. I take Zinc and Selenium daily. (Anti-oxidants). 6) I recommend Echinacea, St John's Wort, Liqorice Root, Pau d'Arco, Elderberry. Stock up on these so when the Wuhan virus sweeps through your town you will survive. The flu just went through my building without touching me. Last year my niece who inhales sugar got the flu twice. 7) You might stock up on Colloidal silver. I never used but I trust the word of those who have. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top Page Up Full Thread Page Down Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 2.
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A strong immune system will fight off viruses without you even knowing the battle ever took place. Thanks for this excellent list.
Some diseases attack the immune system and live off its response. A gut barrier is the best defense against autoimmune diseases where the immune system attacks itself. These are mostly caused by vaccinations. You need probiotics, a high fiber diet and Vitamin B complex while avoiding sugar and antibiotics.
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