I have been following Dr. Osterholm who is arguably one of the most dependable, non-political sources for straight answers on what Covid-19 means to us, our world, and the immediate future. He says if you are under 55, obesity is your number 1 risk factor so eating the right diet, getting physically active, and managing stress are some of the important things you can do to help protect yourself from the disease.
No research has been done on foods that help fight against Covid-19 specifically so I am turning to the five element-eating models of Feng Shui or Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am not a licensed doctor these are merely my suggestions based on my studies.
The five-element theory as it pertains to foods:
- The fire element: Eat Red Bell Peppers – high in vitamin C, which contributes to your immune defense by supporting a variety of cell functions, and can lower your risk of respiratory infections.
- The Wood Element: Green Broccoli packed with antioxidants that support our immune system. Eat this powerhouse vegetable raw or slightly cooked. My mother used to pour Velveeta cheese over broccoli, don’t do that.
- The Earth Element: Spinach, rich in vitamin Can ad full of antioxidants that help shield our immune cells from environmental damage. Like broccoli, best to consume raw or slightly cooked.
- The Water Element: Mushrooms, which like moist dark areas, are a great source of vitamin D and can help with the absorption of calcium, which may protect against respiratory diseases.
- The Metal Element: Plain white yogurt is a great source of probiotics, which have been found to be effective for fighting the common cold and respiratory type infections.
Food is the basis of our health and what we put into our bodies can either help us stay healthy or can weaken our immune system. Perhaps we should stop focusing on how much we eat, and start focusing on what we eat.
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I am creating my home office and wanted to know the best colors to paint the walls? Should the desk touch the wall? Can a TV be placed on the wall? Can an area rug be placed under the desk?
Congratulations on the home office! Select a paint color that makes you feel successful. For me that’s purple. For you it could be green, or whatever. Never allow furniture to touch any walls anywhere. By all means put a rug under your desk. A TV will represent a water feature and so yes, a TV is fine. Best of luck! Michelle