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BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM 9-22-2021

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BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM 9-22-2021 Disclaimer: This handout was created by Dr. Arlene Dijamco for informational purposes only. This handout and all the free resources on this website are not intended to diagnose, cure, or treat medical or mental health conditions, nor is it to be used as a substitute for advice from a qualified health practitioner. If you need medical or mental health advice, please consult directly with Dr. Dijamco or another qualified health practitioner directly. Information on this handout is also subject to change. Currently, there is no approved cure for COVID-19. Approved preventative measures include general handwashing, avoiding touching your face, social distancing, and masks, as well as other information listed on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html However, as an integrative physician, I would like for you to be aware of the following ways to boost your immune system in general: LIFESTYLE: Please see “ 7 proven ways to boost your immune system naturally ” - Get enough sleep. For adults 8+ hours. - Get exercise - Breathe fresh air, spend time in nature - Look at pictures of nature if you can’t get to nature - Eat tons of veggies, dark greens and orange/purple ones - Other superfoods such as chia seeds and probiotic foods - Nutritious teas (see 3 of my favorites here ) - Art, music, singing, dancing - Practice mindfulness - Meditation - Prayer - Have a daily gratitude practice - Sea salt or Epson salt baths SUPPLEMENTS ***Do NOT start these all at once. Listen to your body. Constitutions and individual responses can vary. Don’t feel you have to do all of this. If you would like an individualized plan specifically for you, then please consult with me or another physician directly. 1. Brazil nuts: Eat 2-3 per day. Brazil nuts are high in selenium which is an important mineral with antioxidant properties, supporting the detoxification process, the immune system, the cardiovascular system, along with many other benefits. If you cannot eat nuts and prefer to supplement Selenium, you can look for an antioxidant formula or multi with Selenium. For adults, in general a dose would be about 200mcg per day. One brazil nut can have anywhere from about 100mcg to 400mcg. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277928/ 2. Spirulina 500mg tablets: Take 6 tabs daily to boost your immune system. Half dose for kids . Can get at Whole Foods, Traders Joe’s, Sprouts, or Amazon. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136577/ 3. Melatonin: 5mg at bed time helps prevent cytokine cascade is what is causing respiratory distress in Coronavirus patients. Note dosing can vary widely. Also of note: I do not use melatonin regularly in my practice because it is an exogenous hormone. I prefer to help strengthen and balance a person’s body to produce its own hormones. However, there is a time and place for exogenous hormones, and depending on your situation, this could be one of them. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.medidd.2020.100044 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7486968/ 4. Iodine gargle 3mls iodine lugols 2% in 10 oz of water. Shown clinicaly to prevent infection with Coronavirus. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26416214/ 5. Zinc lozenges or zinc throat spray has been show to prevent virus from reproducing. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/47794995_Zn_Inhibits_Coronavirus_and_Arterivirus_RNA_Polymerase_Activity_In_Vitro_and_Zinc_Ionophores_Block_the_Replication_of_These_Viruses_in_Cell_Culture 6. Or Zinc supplements. Zinc picolinate is a well-absorbed form. A maintenance dose of 30mg is safe. However, higher doses of 50mg or more may be used for short-term use or if deficient. https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih.gov/adjunctive-therapy/zinc/ 7. Vitamin A 10,000 daily for maintenance, up to 25000 IUs daily. Much higher doses can be used safely for short periods of time, although individual sensitivity varies. Vitamin A increases secretory IgA which is your 1st defense again virus’s. 8. Liposomal Vitamin C: 2,000 to 5000 mg twice a day provided you don’t have kidney stones . Liposomal Vitamin C is best absorbed. However, it is more expensive and more difficult to find. If you cannot find liposomal vitamin C, then use regular vitamin C up to bowel tolerance (you may get diarrhea or GI upset if too much.) Bowel tolerance tends to start at a minimum of 4000mg of regular Vitamin C per day, although people can often tolerate much higher amounts. If you are sensitive to regular Vitamin C, then use the buffered form. If you have a tendency to get kidney stones, then use lesser amounts with buffered Vitamin C. If you do not tolerate any of the above forms, then consider a food-based form. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10543583/ 9. Liposomal Glutathione 100mg to 500mg per day. Glutathione is your body's major antioxidant and can help protect against the severe inflammatory response to COVID-19. Please note that glutathione may be stimulating in some people. An alternative to supplementing with glutathione is to supplement with its precursors: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and glycine. A standard adult dose for NAC is about 1000mg/day either taken at once or in divided doses. A daily adult dose of glycine is about 500-750mg. It's also important to note that acetaminophen (Tylenol) significantly reduces glutathione in the body. If you need to take acetaminophen, consider also replenishing the body's stores with supplemental glutathione or its precursors. Foods that help boost glutathione include cruciferous veggies (kale, cauliflower, broccoli), garlic, onion, turmeric, citrus fruits, and berries.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7402141/ 10. Quercetin 500mg daily https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf5014633# 11. Vitamin D3 2000 to 5000 IUs daily, depending on your sun exposure, latitude, and melanin in skin. Adjust as needed if you know your Vitamin D levels with an ideal level between 50-80. People with low vitamin D levels are more likely to test positive for COVID-19 and have more severe disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3166406/ 12. L-Lysine 500mg to 2000mg in divided doses per day. You know you need L-Lysine if you are prone to cold sores or fever blisters. L-lysine can also be helpful in warding off viral infections, but there is no known research specifically for COVID-19 nor can we make assumptions. 13. Magnesium glycinate 100 mg to 300 mg per day. Magnesium is an enzyme activator with over 800 different roles, including glucose balance, steady heart rhythms, muscle function, energy production, and DNA and protein repair. Many people are deficient in magnesium. Foods high in magnesium include nuts, seeds, avocado, tofu, dark chocolate, and dark greens. Magnesium glycinate is a well-absorbed form of magnesium. Start with smaller doses first. If doses are too high, you can get diarrhea or GI upset. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7486870/ 14. Astragalus is an herbal adaptogen that helps to strengthen and balance the immune system, whether to help ward off colds or help with seasonal allergies. It’s a gentle herb useful for many people. You can use it as a single herbal adaptogen or in a blend with other herbs. Use as directed. 15. Medicinal Mushrooms such as Host Defense My Community or Stamets 7 which are both mycelium/mushroom full extracts. Use as directed. 16. Probiotics in foods and as a supplement. FOR KIDS Any of the above suggestions are helpful with doses adjusted to the age, size, and constitution of the child. Are your kids picky with flavors? If so, here are some chewable and liquid supplement options you could consider: - Vitamin D with K2 (mk-7) drops are readily available. - Sea Buddies Immune Defense Chewables: For over 4 years old, chew 2-4 tablets daily. If my own kids start to feel run down, I’ll often have them take multiple doses per day for short-term use . For example, higher doses for 10 and under could be 2 tabs 4x/day, and for 11 and over 3 tablets 4x/day. - VitaTabs chewables by Klaire Labs is a great multivitamin. Smarty Pants for the super-picky ones. IF YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, AVOID THE FOLLOWING: -Sambucus nigra (elderberry) -polysaccharide extracts from medicinal mushrooms -Echinacea angustifolia and E.purpurea -Larch arabinogalactan You can also view more information from Dr. Andrew Weil Center of Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona by signing in this link: https://www.allworldshealthacademy.com/path-player?courseid=covid-19-tool-box&unit=5ea8e27afc128d45c515b8c4Unit A MULTIDIMENSIONAL COVID-19 TOOL BOX More resources, meditations, EFT tapping, etc can be found by signing into this FREE Covid-19 Tool Box: https://www.allworldshealthacademy.com/course?courseid=covid-19-tool-box ALL WORLDS HEALTH ONLINE APOTHECARY Orders include a 10% off. HSA and FSA cards are also accepted. If you need individual help, please do not hesitate to contact me. Wishing you all much love, Dr. Dijamco