01Mar, 2020

CORONAVIRUS; COVID-19…BE IN THE KNOW!

I have been told by a scientist and researcher I have known for a decade, who is currently working at a government facility, that the virus behaves differently than other Coronas of the past. In fact, he says it is an entirely new pathogen.

This is what I was told:

COVID-19 has a long incubation period (which has already been reported) so it spreads faster, since the host is unaware they are ill and contaminating others.
COVID-19 has the ability to morph (somewhat like a parasite). As a result
COVID-19 has the ability to hide and return in an altered state (already seen in Japan with a woman sent home after treatment, only to return weeks later with new symptoms).
• COVID-19 has the ability to leave behind long-term lingering health issues, somewhat like Herpes, Epstein Barr Virus, Lyme, especially since it is known to cause respiratory damage.

It is difficult to write a post that stresses the dangers ahead, without causing alarm. Or to impart valid information in a simple manner, but still speak with authority so that the truth of the situation is grasped.

The bottom line is that we are faced…all of us on a global scale, with a new type of ‘animal’ that has been unleashed upon us. We need to be focused and steadfast in our daily lives in order to stay safe and to help keep those around us safe.

If you ever thought about stockpiling emergency essentials, but haven’t, this is the time. If you have but haven’t checked your supplies in a while, this would be the time to do that. If your area becomes quarantined, you want to make sure you are prepared in advance.

What you can to do to protect yourself and your loved ones…

The CDC released the following guidelines:

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers andpeople who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

I have received many newsletters, blogs and other posts regarding products and protocols to help to protect against the Coronavirus. Some suggestions include the use of antivirals such as Clove oil, Tea Tree oil, Oregano oil, Olive-based supplements, Monolaurin, Colloidal Silver, high doses of Vitamin C, and a number of Homeopathic remedies specific to viral and respiratory symptoms.

The products listed are all known to either have anti-viral properties or to work as immune builders. Any and all can be utilized to help to make sure your immune system is working at full speed.

In the case of Homeopathic remedies, following symptoms and changing the remedy as symptoms shift is always prudent. (Be sure to have a basic Homoeopathic kit on hand.) You can refer to my book, “THE ALTERNATIVE, Your Family’s Guide To Wellness” as a reference manual to follow symptom pictures.

In speaking with the research scientist previously referenced, I was given the following advice to help to activate your immune system with the use of 3 simple ingredients:
- Raw Honey
- Cinnamon
- Turmeric

Remove half the contents from a jar of honey. Add to the jar equal parts cinnamon and turmeric. (i.e. 2 oz. honey + 1 oz. cinnamon + 1 oz. turmeric) Mix thoroughly to form a paste. Dosage is one teaspoon of the paste daily.

Honey possesses a natural life-force that helps in transferring the vitality of other ingredients; plus, it does not spoil. Cinnamon contains a powerful group of antioxidants with turmeric possessing its’ own dynamic family of nutrients. The combination creates a complete range of antioxidants.

It is also beneficial to include in your diet a high level of raw, organic fruits and vegetables daily to ensure the intake of as many natural enzymes as possible.
A minimum of 2,000 mg of liposomal Vitamin C daily.
Use of a nasal spray 2-4 times daily (depending on your activities and exposures). You can choose colloidal silver, or other natural sprays that contain anti-viral and immune enhancers.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES: Homeopathy has a very long history of successfully treating viral infections and flu epidemics (1918). Thymuline 9C is a remedy regularly recommended during flu season. The conventional dosage is once per month throughout the season. Under the current situation, one dose, once per week would be prudent. At the first sign of any cold symptoms Aconitum 200C + Bryonia 200C have shown to be very efficient in helping to stimulate the immune system. Homeopaths in China are reporting that Gelsemium has been their first choice in matching the symptoms of COVID-19. It is a remedy that has slow manifestation of symptoms, fatigue, weakness during fever, heavy eyelids, pain in the limbs and chills up and down the spine. Eupatorium perfoliatum 30C they say has also shown to be effective when there is more bone pain and less heaviness. They are also reporting that the lesser known remedy Squilla is showing effectiveness. It is primarily a spleen medicine that presents with sneezing, throat irritation, short, dry cough, wheezing and rattling. There can also be violent, exhausting cough with much mucus. Other remedies for chest issues with wheezing, are Kali Carbonicum 200C and Arsenicum album 6C or 30C.
It is recommended to never take aspirin or acetaminophen for fever. Fever in the initial stages of illness is an important mechanism for the body to fight off disease.

This is a small sampling of remedies common to cold/flu and respiratory conditions. For more remedies follow specific symptom pictures in my book or other Homeopathic resources.

Whatever your plan is to safely ride out the impending health crisis that looms on the horizon, stick to it! This is not the time to travel, or to be in crowded environments. You have the rest of your life for that and you want to ensure that you and your loved ones are here to enjoy it.

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Blessing to all…Elena

ELENA UPTON, Ph.D. is a classically-trained American Homeopath who has studied and practiced within the natural health field for three decades. Upton is the author of “THE ALTERNATIVE, Your Family’s Guide to Wellness Volume I. Also published to date are the eBooks, Alternative Medicine in Under an Hour, Alternative Medicine for Allergies, Colds & Flu, Sorting Out Autoimmune Disease, and The Alternative for Beating Cancer. For further information, go to http://elenaupton.com/