Big Pharma doesn’t want you to know the two things that will boost your immunity

BAY COUNTY – One of the silver linings that came from the tragedy of the COVID pandemic is the affirmation from scientists and doctors around the world that sunshine and fresh food builds immunity.

Sickness is worse for people with low immunity

At the start of the COVID outbreak, doctors and scientists warned the elderly and immune compromised are the most vulnerable and susceptible to getting sick. People with chronic diseases like heart disease, asthma and diabetes feared the worst. Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, a physician in New York state was one of the first doctors that took it upon himself to find early treatments for those suffering from COVID. Although vilified in the media, Dr. Zelenko was able to determine a mix of anti-inflammatory medication, anti-viral medications, vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc taken early after infection would stop the replication of the virus and boost the immune system of his patients.

Low immunity is due to lack of essential vitamins

Even after COVID treatments, many patients continued taking additional vitamins to improve their immunity. Known side effects of vitamin deficiency are bone pain, bone fractures, muscle pain, and weakness. Brittle nails and hair is due to a lack of vitamin B7. Mouth ulcers are caused by a lack of vitamins B1, B2 and B6. Not enough vitamin C can lead to bleeding gums, weakened muscles and bones, and a feeling of fatigue. Night blindness and poor vision is linked to a lack of Vitamin A. Dandruff can be a sign of low levels of zinc and the B vitamins.

We get vitamins from fresh food and sunshine

Supplements help when our natural supply is low, but we get our daily dose of vitamins from our food and through sunlight.

Foods rich in B7 or biotin include eggs, organ meats, fish, meat, dairy, nuts, seeds, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, yeast, whole grains, and bananas. Good sources of B1, B2 and B6 are whole grains (ex. rice, quinoa) poultry, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, organ meats, legumes, green vegetables, starchy vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables of all kinds. Eating 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables each day will increase your vitamin C levels. Organ meats, dairy, eggs, fish, dark leafy greens, and yellow-orange colored vegetables contain Vitamin A. Seafood, meat, legumes, dairy, nuts, and whole grains are all good sources of zinc. Eating as much fresh food as possible will ensure you are getting foods with a high vitamin content. Sunlight is the primary source of Vitamin D in our bodies. The sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays hit cholesterol in the skin cells, providing the energy for vitamin D synthesis to occur. Both the liver and the kidneys are needed to then create the active form of vitamin D that our bodies needs. When you cannot get enough sunlight in the winter months, a teaspoon of cod liver oil can provide the extra vitamin D needed.

Learn more

A good book to read on food, nutrition and vitamins is The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Natural Remedies by C. Norman Shealy MD, PhD. This book is a great compilation of food and herbs that have been tested over time and in laboratories.