Recovery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nPrevention strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Holistically speaking, we want to take a multi-level approach to the prevention of any disease, including COVID-19. First focusing on a healthy lifestyle including diet, community and movement. Herbs may also be useful addition to a prevention strategy with the goal of strengthening our natural defenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our overall strategy may include,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Reinforcing the skin and toning mucus membranes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Supporting the immune system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eat Healthy warming foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get out into the sunshine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enjoy some exercise to keep the lymph moving and working well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Strengthening the Skin and Mucus Membranes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our skin and mucus membranes are collectively referred to as epithelial tissues.\u00a0 Skin is the body’s largest organ covering the entire outside of our physical structure. Its job is to protect our insides from the elements.\u00a0 Mucus membranes are our internal skin.\u00a0 These are specialized epithelial cells that line internal passageways, tubes and orifices from the mouth to the anus. Epithelial tissues are the body\u2019s first line of defense from physical and environmental damage.\u00a0 They protect us against dirt, chemicals, and pathogens of all kinds including bacterial and viral.\u00a0 Skin and mucus membranes control what substances are absorbed, the rate of absorption and what is rejected.\u00a0 All substances that enter the body must cross epithelium tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Corona virus attaches itself to the mucus membranes of the respiratory system including the nasal passages, throat and lungs. But this, or any virus, may enter the body through any entry point through epithelial tissue.\u00a0 When we strengthen our skin and mucus membranes, we increase our primary immune capability, by making entry more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n