Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark! – Pt. #1
December 7, 2020
“Stored Sunshine:” The 700-Year-Old Superfood! – Pt. #3
December 7, 2020
4 Core Immune-Boosting Micronutrients (in 4 pts.):
Pt. #2: There’s ‘Nose’ Offence Like a Good Defense
Welcome back to our 4 Part Series on Immune-Boosting Micronutrients …
As we’ve discussed, when it comes to fighting infection, there’s no substitute for a strong immune system …
Your body needs to be strong on a cellular level if you want to stay healthy year round - not just during regular flu season or, YES, a global pandemic ...
The last thing you want to do, however, is buy a massive supply of supplements and take them all at once ...
(Read my blog about gut health/probiotics if you want the skinny on this SNAFU!) …
Your best bet is to give your body the right kinds of immune-boosting nutrients in the correct doses on a regular basis -
Which is why we’re running down my 4 Core Micronutrients for immune health!
The cool thing is you can start taking them right away - again, in moderation …
You’ll be safeguarded against infection AND have more energy on the daily ...
With me so far?
Good!
Now let’s jump back in and talk about Core Nutrient #2 …
You can take it as a front-line defense against, well, pretty much anything infectious.
First, a curious history lesson ...
Up until about 70 years ago, almost all foods had high amounts of this critical nutrient.
After WW2, chemical manufacturers created for the war effort were left with a HUGE stockpile of chemicals (and scientific talent) and nowhere for it to go ...
SO … they put it in our food supply!
Where better to put dangerous chemical war agents, right?
Specifically, these dangerous chemicals were adapted for agricultural use - to increase crop yields.
Well, it worked.
As a result, North America became the largest food exporter in the world …
BUT … at the expense of Nutrient Density:
Herbicides and pesticides adapted from WW2 killed ALL the beneficial fungi in the soil needed to break down inorganic material in the dirt to their organic forms that could be absorbed by plants then eaten and absorbed by humans.
So what does that mean?
Basically, if the plants we eat don’t have this core nutrient anymore, we don’t have it …
By extension, NO land animals have it anymore …
In fact … only marine life has it. Sad but true ...
What is it?
I’m talking about Iodine, of course …
3 Health Benefits of Iodine:
1. It supports your Thyroid, giving you a natural boost in energy ...
2. Your Brain loves it! Tons of people megadose it for large IQ gains ...
3. It acts as a front-line defense against infectious pathogens ...
The last little-known benefit is what we’re talking about today …
Very few people know that Iodine concentrates in your external mucous membranes as a front-line defense against infectious pathogens ...
Taking Iodine regularly coats the mucous membranes in your nose, so when you breathe in a virus it kills it on contact.
It also concentrates on the outside surfaces of your skin for this same purpose.
Just think of the subtle elegance and sophistication of your own body’s natural healing intelligence involved in this process - it’s staggering when you really ponder it
So … how do you find the best kind?
I recommend Lugol’s Solution Iodine - it’s a type, not a brand.
In the early 1800’s, a French physician named Lugol figured out that adding potassium to Iodine vastly increased the bioavailability of the solution.
Don’t worry ... it’s cheap, super effective, and available online or at your more serious health food stores.
I take 20 drops a day in water every morning; it’s become part of my daily routine …
If you want more energy and an extra line of defense against illness and infection, consider trying it ...
Taken daily, bioavailable Iodine like Lugol’s supports a healthy immune system and increases vitality … and that’s just the tip of the tentacle ...
The high intake of ocean-derived foods containing Iodine has been identified as a main reason why the Japanese have such longevity and low cancer rates.
It is truly amazing when you think about it … and we’re learning more every day!
Again, be sure to eat healthy, get proper rest, and drink plenty of the right kind of water ...
AND remember to go at your own pace, know your own body, and take new probiotics/supplements in moderation ...
Stay tuned for the next Core Immune-boosting Micronutrient on our list - #3 - next time …
‘Til then …
To Your Health, Theo
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