Needless to say, 2020 has already been a wild ride and we are only in March. COVID-19 is just starting to take a hold of the US with over 300 deaths to-date of this blog and we haven’t hit our peak yet before it dies down.
My parents split time between Taiwan and the US, so our family has been following the spread of the virus since last December. I got the flu last December and I was bed-ridden for 4 weeks with cough, fever, and body aches. I went to 4 different doctors and was tested positive for influenza at last. I was on tamiflu that eventually helped me kick the nasty flu. When coronavirus got serious here, I made sure to do everything I can to keep my immune system up. Here are some essential immunity boosters that I always have with me that have saved me from getting sick multiple times or shorten the duration of the cold or flu. I am not a doctor, so please consult your physicians on whether of not these are right for you to take before you start taking any supplements! Stay well and wash your hands.
Sovereign Silver
If you are going to buy one thing on this list, I highly recommend you getting colloidal silver. It’s the holy grail of immunity booster. Colloidal silver can boost your immune system, fighting bacteria and viruses, and treating cancer, HIV/AIDS, shingles, herpes, eye ailments and prostatitis. It’s helped me through many colds and flus, and i’ve also used it to treat eye stye in the past as well and it made it disappear after one day. I always travel with this and when I’m in a different country, I make sure to do a few sprays daily to keep my immune system up. You can get it on amazon here.
Host Defense: Turkey Tail Immune Support
Studies have shown that turkey tail mushrooms can have significant benefits through the support they provide to the body’s immune system. The immune-boosting power of turkey tail mushrooms has made them a useful and popular tool in the fight against cancer. I take mine from the brand Host Defense, It’s one of the most trusted brands when it comes to mushroom supplements. Read the reviews on amazon, a lot of cancer patients are recommended by their doctors to take this to keep their systems up. You can get Turkey Tail here.
Source Natural: Wellness Formula
Wellness Formula has been a gold standard in the wellness industry for awhile. The best time to take this is at the early signs of an imbalance or one tablet everyday to keep your immune system up. It’s packed with so many great herbs. I find the tablets are better than the capsules but the tablets are pretty big and can be hard to swallow for some people. I don’t recommend taking it on an empty stomach if you’re sensitive to supplements. It’s a great daily supplement during this time. You can get it here .
Quantum Health Super Lysine
This was recommended to me by my good friend Nina when I was very sick. It’s a super blend of 6 KEY INGREDIENTS IN STRATEGIC DOSES - L-Lysine, Vitamin C, Propolis, Garlic Bulb, Echinacea, and Licorice Root. Many people take this for cold sores, but this is a tried and true formulation of some of the six most well researched immune health nutrients. They have over 2500 reviews on Amazon and close to a 5 star rating. You can get it here.
Black Elderberry - Nature’s Way and Sambucus
eas and syrups made from the elderberry plant have been commonly used to fight upper respiratory infections and boost immunity for hundreds of years. There’s been a lot of studies and researches done on the effects of elderberry helping to reduce the duration of a cold and flu. I feel like it’s helped me more during a cold than a flu, but as always you should talk to your doctor before taking any natural supplements. You can get elderberry products here.
GOLI
Apple cider vinegar has various healthful properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. As functional medicine practitioner Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP, explains, "apple cider vinegar has also been shown to have antiviral and anti-yeast and antifungal benefits, all helpful in supporting microbiome and overall immune balance." I used to take apple cider vinegar every morning to help with weight loss, but honestly i couldn’t bare to continue because of the taste. I discovered Goli last year, they make ACV gummies that taste AMAZING and still has all the benefits of the ACV. The ingredients are clean and more importantly, it’s makes taking ACV easy. If you want to try it, you can use promo code THECAMERONLEE to get a discount. You can get it here.
