Posted on 03/11/2020 7:54:46 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
“I’m shocked so many people aren’t getting this...”
Re, the nattering nannies on Free Republic, just laugh at their comments.
I spent a little time looking into the “S” and “L” issue.
So far as I can tell, there is nobody saying that we know facts about it. It is still too early. But the reports about studies from medical sources (rather than the “newsweek” type stories), suggests:
That “L” and “S” are not different enough to allow separate infections; sources say a vaccine should treat both as well.
That “L” is not particularly “worse” than “S”, the specualation is more that “L” became wider spread, so that’s what they saw a lot more of. Or that ‘L” is better at transmission, while “S” might be more stable, so we are treating people with “L” a lot more than “S”.
Viruses mutate a lot, and that is how we can track generations; most mutations are benign, some are bad for the virus. It is rare that a virus mutates during an outbreak in a way that becomes worse for humans. There are just too many factors; a single mutation can’t do it.
Actually ascorbic acid ...vitamin C is involved in the production of interferon..Studies of MERV and SARS patients reveal the use of inhaled interferon and ribavirin early before titers appear decreased morbidity significantly These viruses effect the humoral and CMI system and early intervention allowed the innate immune system to respond ..Tetherin is first line defense keeping the virus from leaving the cell it requires interferon...increased by vitamin c..
We are always a month ahead in our TP supplies, so for us, it’s just our normal monthly Amazon purchase.
That is interesting. I am just doing the multi-vitamin thing, not considering supplements at this point. I do drink 4 oz of orange juice each day as well, and I guess I could drink some more milk each day.
I find the key is to put one pack of TP somewhere out-of-the-way That way, if we go to get the next one, and we find out we stupidly used the last one without re-ordering, we still have our emergency supply, and if we are not smart enough to order when we touch THAT one, we deserve what we get.
But I’m also ordering one of those ‘bidet’ things, I’ve heard good things about using a bidet anyway, and it would resolve the “out of toilet paper” issue. Heck, some countries that’s all they use, these bidet things.
The more important thing with hand sanitizer is — alchohol is not great for your hands.
And it takes a bit to actually “sanitize” a virus.
Washing with soap and water works not because it kills the virus, but because it actually washes it down the drain. Use a mild ph-balanced soap, and you can do this many times a day without hurting your skin. I’ve started using moisturizer just because the constant washing is a bit irritating anyway (lubriderm)
I believe the RDA of vitamin D is around 700-800 IUs.
You can see that you'd have to drink 6-8 cups of milk [1 1/2 quarts to a half gallon] to get your RDA.
I thought I was getting enough because I eat a lot of cheese - but it turns out that most cheeses don't have vitamin D in them...
Yep, I'm starting that regimen also.
Let us know how you are doing after about 2 weeks of this low cost therapy.
We buy our monthly supply from Costco and many other things on the so called anti germ category.
"Fact checking" usually involves omitting salient facts that might change The Narrative that the writer is pushing, as we can see by your excellent points in response to the original article:
rightwingcrazy wrote -
“There’s no evidence ‘high-dose’ Vitamin C can stop Coronavirus” — not specifically, but there is evidence (albeit not definitive) that it reduces the severity of viral infections, generally.
“It’s not a good idea to make your own hand sanitiser” because of the lack of emollients, apparently. So, add emollients.
“The government doesn’t recommend not shaking hands”, but it may be a prudent measure in the future.
“Children don’t need to be removed from schools”, but they may need to be in the future.
One of the issues with this in my case is that I inhabit what I call "the sub-arctic tundra".
Joking, of course - but you can't lay skin bare for another month here.
A 1000 IU D3 supplement is 25mcg - (40 IU per mcg).
This puts the Simply Orange fortified 4 oz glass at 60 IU [1.5mcg].
Another thing about vitamin D supplements - taken with fat, it increases the absorption of D3.
I always try to take mine with my heavy cream, eggs or bacon.
If you can be outside without your face being covered and hands for a few minutes that will probably work now.
in part, but also interestingly if you drink 4 oz of OJ, it counts as a fruit exchange, but if you drink 8 oz, it is dairy.
Hey, I don’t make up the exchange stuff, someone else does. :)
Of course!
For years I have been using my elbow or a corner of my shirt or jacket to press buttons or open doors. Always use the wipes to clean grocery cart handles when they are available. Have not had a cold for years either.
Please add me to your Bring Out Your Dead ping list. Thanks.
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