Denver, Colorado … What we would like to share is not a repeat of the instructions sent out by the CDC, but a special focus on our lifestyle. The reason that this is so important as it addresses the second stage of fighting this virus. The important precautions of social distancing, hand washing etc. are very important to protect us from the virus.  But if the virus gets past these precautions, we can still add an important layer of protection, especially to those most vulnerable. Our body has a powerful immune system but there are things that we can do to either enhance or decrease its effectiveness. The following are real, healthy lifestyle practices that each of us should take seriously.

These steps are especially valuable for those with preexisting conditions and are at high risk.  But you are not powerless, there are things you can do now to perhaps even save your life.

  1. Avoid high fatty foods and sugar:

For many of us, our daily routine has changed, and we are probably under added stress.  It is easy to turn to comfort foods and just eat more than normal.  These two changes in our diet will reduce our immune system considerably.  This is not a time to ignore our most powerful ally.  Eat regular healthy meals, avoid refined foods (sugar) and don’t snack.

  1. Eat high nutrient foods:
    1. Eat more fruits and vegetables, especially dark green vegies and bright fruits such as berries
    2. Eat more cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, red cabbage, kale and brussels sprouts, which activate the disease fighting white blood cells.
  1. Get plenty of exercise:
    1. Exercise increase the circulation and gets the white blood cells out where they can fight the invaders, in this case the virus.
    2. Exercising outdoors is best because you get fresh air and sunlight as well. The Ultraviolet light kills viruses and increases the production of Vit. D, another disease fighter.
  1. Vitamins can help, too:
    1. You can take vitamins like D3 or vitamin C or get it from the sun and the foods you eat.
    2. A few more supplements that are very powerful are n-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) and Zink that is toxic to the coronavirus.

Don’t just sit around and worry, follow good hygiene, get out and move, and start eating more whole plant foods in your diet.  And you will take a big bite out of this threat and just maybe you will have a healthier life because of it.

For an update on what you can do, see our Facebook page, check out the videos and comments.  or go to our website www.rmlc.online

—Rick Mautz, The Rocky Mountain Lifestyle Center