Viruses have the ability to mutate and evolve like all living things. That is why last year's flu vaccine is probably not good this year. Bacteria can also evolve which is why we are starting to see antibiotic-resistance strains. One can buy herbs, extracts, tinctures and a slew of immune-boosting, isolated supplements but are the respiratory-focused supplements good for a stomach virus and vice versa? What is a mother to do to protect her family (including furry children)? While we understand the need to supplement the symptoms when one has an acute viral infection to become functional again, we also advocate "wholistically" and nutritionally supporting the body's own natural ability to heal before, during and after a virus outbreak.

Before any viral outbreak occurs we highly suggest paying attention to your daily diet. If you have been reading our newsletters for a while you know we suggest avoiding processed and pre-packaged foods with white flour, white sugar, soy and GMO ingredients. Although they taste good these are immune destroying foods. Any soda pop (diet or regular) imbalances the body's pH and makes it too acidic, again an immune compromising act. If one buys their foods from a mass market grocery store, the chances are the nutritional content of foods is inadequate. Margaret did a research study comparing the mineral content of foods today to 70 years ago. The depletion ranged from 10-76%. You can read the full results at: Lack of minerals leads to lack of health. So where can we get the immune supporting nutrients missing in our diet? Nature's own superfood, algae.

Here is an impressive short list of nutrients in our bio-algae concentrates products (BioSuperfood for people and BioPreparation for pets) that research shows may help support the body's response to any viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic infection:

1. Chlorophyll's energy to purify, renew and anti-inflammatory properties may support immune-enhancing and antiviral qualities.
2. Nucleic acids, found in RNA and DNA, is responsible for directing cellular renewal, growth, and repair. This may strengthen immunity by improving the activity of T- and B-cells, which defend against viruses and other invading microorganisms, and macrophages, which destroy cancer and cellular debris in general.
3. Phycocyanin (protein pigment in blue-green algae) may inhibit virus replication and intensify the cellular and hormonal mechanism of the immune system, reducing the presence of viral diseases. Chinese scientists documented that phycocyanin stimulates hematopoesis (creation of blood), emulating the hormone erythropoetin (EPO). EPO is produced by healthy kidneys and regulates bone marrow stem cell production of red blood cells. They claim phycocyanin regulated white blood cell production, even when bone marrow stem cells are damaged by toxic chemicals or radiation.
4. Contains many antioxidants, such as astaxanthin, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein, lycopene, xeaxanthin, quercitin, b cryptoxanthin and many other pigments that offer powerful immunity and toxin shield against continuous pollution, toxins and stress.
5. Hoemattoccocus is the highest source on earth of astaxanthin, a red pigment which is clinically proven to have hundreds of times more antioxidant power than vitamin E and vitamin C, and dozen of times more than that of beta carotene as found in carrots.
6. Astaxanthin is 40 times more effective as an antioxidant than beta-carotene, 500 to 1000 times more effective in inhibiting lipid peroxidation as an antioxidant than Vitamin E, has greater anti-inflammatory capability than Vitamin E.
7. GLA (gamma-linoleic acid), also found in early mother's milk, is used as brain-building fats and to stimulate an infant's own natural immune system.

For more details on how to nutritionally support the body against any infections, go to our full Health Conditions web page: Viral, Bacterial, Fungal and Parasitic Infections.  Prevention is the best medicine and the cheapest health protocol in the long term!