Coronavirus

[trailhunter]

Agreed it's to prevent panic buying. They need to ramp up mask and glove production for the entire country to wear

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[markr6]

I think most of the 'expert' opinions on facemasks are BS. Only logical reasons I can come up as to why so many keep downplaying the value of facemasks are (a) prevent panic buying because stocks are needed for medical community or (b) ..... I give up, I can't think of another good reason. :shrug:

They said in the press conference last night that the other reason was "optics". I have a constantly runny/stuffy nose. Not bad, but enough that I blow my nose what feels like ever minute of the day. A mask would be pretty much useless for me I think.

 

[Poppy]

My reading of the virus facts to date is that simply good nutrition trumps supplements, which have no proven benefit.

Sorry my friend, but I disagree, with the material that you have read.

The medical profession used to use leaches for blood letting, later they scoffed at Dr. Linus Pauling for suggesting that Vitamin C helped prevent a cold. Not so much anymore.

I know that it is anecdotal, but although I generally eat a healthy diet, I have found that if I regularly supplement with a Multi vitamin/mineral, and extra Vitamin C, I won't get a cold all season. There are years, that I am careless, and don't take a supplement for months at a time. I might get two or three colds that season. Well, yeah... that doesn't happen anymore. If I have been bad, at the first sign of a cold, I double up, and then become regular again.

IMO during this outbreak, it is important to stay hydrated, take supplements, get rest, maintain a healthy attitude (stay in touch with family and friends, on the phone, face-time etc), stay at home, if you go out... keep your distance! wash your hands, and face, don't touch your face.

You might also consider, that if you go food shopping, disinfect anything that you bring in, take a shower and change your clothes, and wash those clothes. If you can't wash them, plastic bag them for a few days.

I saw a video yesterday of a doctor showing how to "sterile technique" your food when you bring it home. It really makes sense. Imagine that everything that you bring in has sparkles on them and you want to wash them off before you store them.

 

[markr6]

I agree with the multivitamin. $6.99 for a bottle that lasts 3 months...why not. And the sleep you mentioned is so important for your immune system. Most people I know probably get 6 hours. They "feel" like that's enough, but I don't think that's very good. I've been getting 8+ lately. I know everyone can't do that for many reasons. Then others wake up at 5am so they can go work out; I always thought that was kind of strange...do they cancel each other out?

I have to admit I don't wash any groceries. Seems like too much work. But produce just lying in a pile at the store at room temp? That seems so dirty and archaic now when you think about it.

 

[Poppy]

Sterile technique for groceries

 

[bykfixer]

Good vitamin suppliments trumps cheap vitamin suppliments. Even cheap ones are better than nothing, yet nothing humans have produced in a lab are as good as mother natures nutritional suppliments.

 

[knucklegary]

A few drops of bleach in water kitchen sink wash basin for veggies. Let them float around awhile, rinse and dry before storing

Zinc & copper great for boosting immune..

.. plenty minerals in eating natural vegetables

Zinc supplements is also good for maintaining testosterone in men over 40.. Good for "boing" effect

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[P_A_S_1]

I actually just finished a series of medical lectures where various topics were discussed including the benefits of vitamins. The short was they provide no to very minimal benefit to those that eat a proper diet. Some specific vitamins showed more benefit then others but results were minimal and more research was needed. Those with poor diets or lack the accessibility to good nutrition could on the other hand benefit from supplements. Surprisingly, at least to me, some vitamins if maga dosed can have toxic effects. The short was save your money and eat a balanced diet.

 

[trailhunter]

I actually just finished a series of medical lectures where various topics were discussed including the benefits of vitamins. The short was they provide no to very minimal benefit to those that eat a proper diet. Some specific vitamins showed more benefit then others but results were minimal and more research was needed. Those with poor diets or lack the accessibility to good nutrition could on the other hand benefit from supplements. Surprisingly, at least to me, some vitamins if maga dosed can have toxic effects. The short was save your money and eat a balanced diet.

The thing is people wont eat a balanced diet. But yes, eating a balanced diet and talking to a nutritionist to understand what a balanced diet means is the best, it will also lower your cholesterol and other benefits.

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[P_A_S_1]

?....

The medical profession used to use leaches for blood letting, later they scoffed at Dr. Linus Pauling for suggesting that Vitamin C helped prevent a cold. Not so much anymore.
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Unfortunately it actually shows little to no benefit in that regard. Vitamin d shows some promise but they're still doing testing. Despite that I'll still pop a vitamin c (mostly because I have a huge bottle that I can't get rid of) if I feel sick.

 

[P_A_S_1]

The thing is people wont eat a balanced diet. But yes, eating a balanced diet and talking to a nutritionist to understand what a balanced diet means is the best, it will also lower your cholesterol and other benefits.

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Some people do have bad diets. On average I'll eat fast food maybe once a year. My friend and his family have it weekly if not more. Cholesterol is a tough one as it's not food alone that causes it. I eat well, love veggies, and still have high cholesterol. My body just produces a lot of it.

 

[bykfixer]

While in my late 20's I used to take StressTabs everyday due to high energy required job at the time. It was more about brain efficiency than stress, but they seemed to be a better idea than a coffee IV. After about 45 days I stopped taking them because they made my brain work like an espresso IV. Good gosh!! Some of it was adrenaline from being so happy to have my brain working so much better, like memory, processing complicated scenarios etc. But at some point my brain refused to shut down. Fatigue set in but the off switch would not activate. I stopped taking them and things returned to normal. That was in the early 1990's.

During this covid thing I find I'm craving comfort food a lot more than usual, so instead of getting mega doses of goodys from my foods it's a lot more yummy stuff for a mental boost without the nutritional benefit. The last couple of days I have been better behaved and it really makes a difference in how much better I feel physically which is boosting my moral much better than a chunk of chocolate cake.

 

[knucklegary]

I don't eat dairy products.. so a calcium supplement with meals helps. I do eat plenty nuts and fruit, and grains along with my morning vit intake

Fish oil, i can attest works to relieve joint pain. Also lowers bad cholesterol numbers..

Along with plenty aerobic type exercise..

I paddle around the ocean shores lookin for waves.. at same time lookin for great whites keeps ya alert!

 

[Greta]

As someone who has experienced Vitamin D toxicity, people need to be informed before popping those supplements....

"Vitamin D toxicity, also called hypervitaminosis D, is a rare but potentially serious condition that occurs when you have excessive amounts of vitamin D in your body.Vitamin D toxicity is usually caused by megadoses of vitamin D supplements — not by diet or sun exposure. That's because your body regulates the amount of vitamin D produced by sun exposure, and even fortified foods don't contain large amounts of vitamin D....."

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[P_A_S_1]

^ Yep.

Some of the younger guys I worked with were taking all sorts of supplements especially those protein shakes. A few of them got kidney stones. I'm reluctant to take anything and cautious when I do.

 

[bykfixer]

A few years ago my doc said I need more vitamin D. I said "doc, I work outdoors, how can that be?"
He asked if I wear sunscreen and I responded "of course". He reccomended rotating a body part uncoated. Ya know what? It worked.
I pick a part such as an ear, or a hand not to be coated and my vitamin D levels are fine now.

Fear does not stop death.
Yet it does stop life.

Gary, no wonder yalls numbers are staying flat. Shark alert adrenaline might just be a cure for covid 19.

 

[knucklegary]

^^ I read same about vit D can be bad news for women taking meda doses to counter effect osteoporosis

Byk, CA state beaches are closed up tight.. "private" surf spots may get visited by some kids, but in general looks like it will be awhile before I am getting wet soon

 

[Hooked on Fenix]

Home Depot is no longer selling N95 masks to the public. They're sending them all to first responders. Be wise in your use of these if you have any.

 

[trailhunter]

Home Depot is no longer selling N95 masks to the public. They're sending them all to first responders. Be wise in your use of these if you have any.

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[nbp]

So genuine question, not being antagonistic. What is the game plan here? We’ve got everyone safe at home, “flattening the curve”... good... now what? Is the idea that no one goes anywhere or interacts with anyone until they can vaccinate the whole country? We could be 12-18 months from that. This current lifestyle with millions out of work and unable to come in contact with other humans isn’t sustainable for anywhere near that long. I read everyday the news reports and I can’t quite grasp the end game.