What Is the Best Disinfectant for Surfaces? by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola COVID-19, the novel coronavirus identified in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019, is part of a family of viruses with a crown- or halo-like (corona) appearance.1 As explained on the Virginia Department of Health website, seven human coronaviruses have currently been identified:2 •Types 229E, NL63, OC43 and KHU1 are quite common and cause mild to moderate respiratory infections such as the common cold. •SARS-CoV (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus), discovered in China in 2002, spread to 26 countries3 before disappearing in 2003.…
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Here are 10 healthy reasons to start sprouting
Here are 10 healthy reasons to start sprouting by: Divina Ramirez for Natural News Sprouts are one of the healthiest foods you can introduce to your diet. Many sprouts are nutritional powerhouses that offer various health benefits linked to immunity, metabolism and cardiovascular health. Many seeds boast impressive nutrition profiles that can immensely benefit the body. However, the body may fail to properly absorb these nutrients due to a seed’s hard, outer layer. Fortunately, sprouting can solve this problem. The process involves soaking seeds in a jar for a few hours before allowing them…
READ MOREClementine, ginger and garlic: Boost your immune system with powerful food cures
Clementine, ginger and garlic: Boost your immune system with powerful food cures by: Divina Ramirez for Natural News A strong immune system is the body’s first line of defense against disease-causing pathogens. However, the immune system requires an adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. Certain body functions, such as metabolism and digestion, also benefit from nutrient-dense foods. Here are some of them: Clementines Like their citrus relatives, clementines boast an impressive nutritional profile. One clementine contains the following: Calories – 35 kcal Carbohydrates – 8.9 g Fiber –…
READ MORE3 Essential oils with powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties
3 Essential oils with powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties by: Divina Ramirez for Natural News Essential oils are loaded with potent bioactive compoundsthat combat inflammation and infection, according to a recent review published in the Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. Researchers Tanu Bansal and Kaur Harpeet from the Lovely Professional Universityin India examined the medicinal uses of essential oils for the prevention and treatment of various ailments including chronic pain, diabetes, epilepsy and cancer. What are essential oils? Essential oils are the concentrated oil extracts of naturally aromatic plants, such…
READ MOREWhich Soap Is Best for Preventing Outbreaks?
Which Soap Is Best for Preventing Outbreaks? by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spreading across the world at a rapid clip, health authorities are stressing the importance of frequent hand-washing. Indeed, strategic hand-washing is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to reduce the spread of the virus and your own risk of illness. Airport Hand Hygiene Can Significantly Reduce Pandemic Risks As noted in a December 2019 study1 in the Risk Analysis journal, which investigated the spread patterns of flu-type viruses, intercontinental flights allow infectious pathogens to…
READ MORECoronavirus: How To Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy To Fight COVID-19
Coronavirus: How To Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy To Fight COVID-19 By Tim Spector for Natural Blaze These are unprecedented times. COVID-19 (the illness caused by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2) has officially been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events have been cancelled or postponed – including Euro 2020 and the Glastonbury festival – pubs and restaurants are closing, and people are panic buying staples such as toilet paper and pasta. But although it can feel like…
READ MOREHow long does coronavirus last on surfaces? (And how to clean and disinfect surfaces properly)
How long does coronavirus last on surfaces? (And how to clean and disinfect surfaces properly) by: Zoey Sky for Natural News As the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across America, panic-stricken citizens are buying items left and right. Shoppers are hoarding food and cleaning supplies, but not all products can disinfect surfaces with coronavirus, revealed a study. How long does coronavirus last on a surface? A study published in the preprint database medRxiv on March 11 showed that coronavirus remains viable: In the air for up to three hours On copper for up to four…
READ MORECoronavirus and the Gates Foundation
Coronavirus and the Gates Foundation: F. William Engdahl for Journal NEO Arguably, no one has been more active in promoting and funding research on vaccines aimed at dealing with coronavirus than Bill Gates and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. From sponsoring a simulation of a coronavirus global pandemic, just weeks before the Wuhan outbreak was announced, to funding numerous corporate efforts to come up with a novel vaccine for the apparently novel virus, the Gates presence is there. What does it actually entail? We must admit that at the…
READ MORE9 Superfoods with powerful anti-viral properties
9 Superfoods with powerful anti-viral properties By Divina Ramirez for Prevention Viruses are responsible for many infectious diseases, including the flu, influenza and tuberculosis. Due to increased global travel, viral outbreaks often pose a serious threat to public health. Some examples include the emergence of dengue, measles and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Currently, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly spreading in different countries. COVID-19 is caused by a new strain of coronavirus. Although the disease has a low fatality rate compared to the flu or tuberculosis, healthcare professionals note that…
READ MOREFoods That Weaken Your Immune System
Foods That Weaken Your Immune System By Joe Martino for Natural Blaze The Facts: Presented is a list of immune-strengthening foods and immune weakening foods that you can make choices about during this time. Reflect On: Are the foods you are eating supporting your immunity? The coronavirus is a virus that can easily be beaten providing you are healthy and your immune system is fairly strong. We have already covered how one could use Vitamin C in similar ways it is being used in Asia to deal with coronavirus. Along with that,…
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