Well, Covid -19 is almost a thing of the past thank god. Unfortunately Pandemic Fatigue has caught up with most of us in one way or another. Stress , mental limits reached , new rules to be followed , uncertain future job opportunities all bring a sense of despair. These things make a dangerous combination which turns fatigue to maladaptive behavior. Government surveys show Covid has directly affected 45 % peoples lives and their mental state. Media hysteria and physical restrictions weighed in on us everyday. It’s time to look forward to a new future and well being.
Let’s get started on turning this disorder around. First Congratulate yourself from beating Covid 19 and its derivatives with a negative test result and healthy immune system. Yes , 99% percent of the population actually beats Covid , but the fatigue it brings with it is another matter. You are winning the battle on one front . Use this positive affirmation to reinforce your mental state. The world may not look of feel the same when everything is back to normal . There will be a “new normal”. Change is good and humans are very adaptable . Our will to survive is incredible .
Create that Schedule
We need to maintain momentum and creating a schedule showing growth is a great example . Start small and build up. Simple breathing exercises , meditation and yoga reduce anxiety and become balanced . Calm is good. Move to taking walks , longer each time . Take time to explore new neighbourhoods besides your own bubble. Now include a walking partner in your routine . Your schedule should include rest and a balanced diet to recharge each time.
Widen your outlook by taking up a hobby , do your own taxes this year since you may be working from home . Make date night a part of your new beginning. Nothing spices up life more . Be an example for others , The Trendsetter . Show people your To Do list and how you are working through it , you may even get some outside help .
Reduce your social media “Doomscrolling” or purposely tuning into negative stories , there is nothing to gain there. Find some good music to download . Call others to find enjoyable movies online in the evenings. Make each day fulfilling and complete. Be grateful for what you have. Your wellness is #1 .
Question : Have you ever had sudden pain in your knees or back when you were taking a walk in cold and wet weather? Many people ascertain such symptoms to the effects of atmospheric pressure and humidity changes. When it’s cold, there is higher pressure in the atmosphere. When it rains there is lower pressure and higher humidity.
There is no argument that our body’s tissues are stiffer in the cold and prone to injury. This stiffness might be uncomfortable with age.
Studies have observed the joint paint of people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis . Say people lived in a chamber that controlled temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, air flow, and air ionization for couple of weeks. Most people with mild symptoms would report more pain and stiffness when humidity increased and atmospheric pressure was decreased.
Every one has an different belief for the association of weather changes with joint pain ( old wive’s tales). For instance, it may be that a person is less likely to exercise when it is cold outside, and the lack of activity might contribute to joint pain. Fight inflammation from the root of the problem with Organic Sulfur .The real truth comes with being honest with yourself and your goals.
A large epidemiological study found people who took glucosamine supplements daily had a reduced overall mortality to the degree that is conferred by regular exercise
One contributing factor may be the sulfate in the supplement. Stephanie Seneff, senior research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, calls sulfur an “unappreciated deficiency” and proposes it may be central to heart disease, muscle wasting and altered glucose metabolism
Bone broth and Epsom salt baths are simple and effective strategies to naturally boost your sulfur levels; each also has other health benefits
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a sulfur donor widely used in the treatment of arthritic pain and known to reduce inflammation, balance reactive oxygen species and modulate your immune response
Sulfur is in the top three abundant minerals found in the human body and the topic of the interview with Stephanie Seneff, senior research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in the video above. An epidemiological study from West Virginia University found glucosamine sulfate supplements may lower overall mortality as much as regular exercise.The underlying mechanism may be related to sulfur.
If you’ve ever smelled sulfur gas when it comes up from well water, you won’t forget the smell of rotten eggs. In fact, the natural gas industry adds mercaptan, a component of sulfur, to natural gas — which has no odor — to make it smell like rotten eggs so you can detect a natural gas leak.
While stinky in gas form, sulfur is an important mineral in the optimal function of your body. Interestingly, you’ll get most of your sulfur from specific amino acids, including methionine, cysteine, cystine, homocysteine, homocysteine and taurine.Of these, the two most important are methionine and cysteine. Methionine is an essential amino acid, which means your body can’t synthesize it so it must be supplied through your diet.
Your body can make cysteine from methionine but not from inorganic forms of sulfur. Some individuals are allergic to sulfa drugs and may have concerns about eating sulfur-containing foods. However, since sulfur is an essential element to life, no one is allergic to sulfur. When a sulfonamide molecule from sulfa drugs is metabolized it can bind to a protein that serves as an allergen.
The sulfonamide molecule in sulfa drugs does have sulfur, but it is embedded in a compound with the unique property of being able to form proteins that cause an allergic reaction in some people. Glucosamine, the subject of the featured publication, is an amino acid that is often combined with sulfate and not known to trigger allergic reactions from the sulfate.
However, most glucosamine supplements are derived from shellfish and there is some concern of an allergic reaction in people who have an allergy to shellfish. There are several forms of glucosamine supplements that are not interchangeable.
They include glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and n-acetyl glucosamine. Glucosamine sulfate is what is used to help painful arthritis and was the focus of this study.
In an epidemiological study released from West Virginia University, researchers found that individuals using glucosamine supplements had reduced overall mortality to the degree conferred by regular exercise.The first author, Dana King, is chair of the department of family medicine at West Virginia University.
He and his partner, a data analyst, evaluated information from 16,686 adults who had participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results were from 1999 to 2010 and the data was merged with 2015 mortality figures.
The researchers controlled for a variety of confounding factors, such as age, activity level and smoking status, and found those taking a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement each day for at least a year or longer had a 39% reduced potential of all-cause mortality and a 65% reduction in mortality from cardiovascular-related events.
King shared that his interest in glucosamine and chondroitin began when he learned many of the cyclists he rode with on weekends used the supplement. King points out that the data are from an epidemiological study and not a clinical trial so it can’t conclusively demonstrate that death is less likely, but goes on to comment:
“Does this mean that if you get off work at five o’clock one day, you should just skip the gym, take a glucosamine pill and go home instead? That’s not what we suggest. Keep exercising, but the thought that taking a pill would also be beneficial is intriguing.
Once we took everything into account, the impact was pretty significant. In my view, it’s important that people know about this, so they can discuss the findings with their doctor and make an informed choice. Glucosamine is over the counter, so it is readily available.”
The results of this study support previous research published in the BMJ in which researchers engaged 466,039 participants without cardiovascular disease to determine if there was an association between glucosamine use and a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.
After adjusting for confounding factors, such as age, body mass index, dietary intake, sex and drug use, researchers found there was a “significantly lower risk” of 9% to 22% of all outcome measures.
The outcome measures included cardiovascular disease events, coronary heart disease and stroke in people who used glucosamine supplements daily. The researchers found that their findings supported past studies that had demonstrated an inverse relationship between glucosamine supplementation and cardiovascular disease risk and mortality.
Interestingly, they also found those taking glucosamine and who were current smokers experienced reductions in cardiovascular disease greater than in those who were past smokers or never smokers. They theorized this was because smokers have a higher level of inflammation and glucosamine is associated with a reduction in C-reactive protein, a marker for systemic inflammation.
Sulfur Deficiency May Contribute to Multiple Conditions
An opinion piece that ran in the same publication points out that the sulfate in glucosamine sulfate supplements, which make up “most glucosamine products available on the market,”may have been a contributing factor as it satisfies a potential sulfur deficiency.
One study analyzing how much sulfur is available in the diet concluded “a significant portion of the population that included disproportionately the aged, may not be receiving sufficient sulfur.” Scientists are aware that nutrient deficiencies can produce significant health problems.
In one paper in the Journal of the American Heart Association the writers said: “Micronutrients are necessary cofactors for normal cardiac metabolism, and deficiencies have been implicated in the development and progression of HF [heart failure].”
Seneff and her team proposed the hypothesis that atherosclerosis is the result of a cholesterol sulfate deficiency.17 They proposed that atherosclerosis can be explained by the body using plaque to replenish cholesterol and sulfate to the microvasculature. They argue that insufficient sulfate may increase the risk of high blood pressure and blood clot formation.
Seneff calls sulfur an “unappreciated deficiency” since it is found in several foods and most assume that your diet meets your minimum daily requirements. Excellent food sources include eggs, garlic, onions and green leafy vegetables. Nuts, grass fed meat and seafood also contain sulfur.
However, a depletion in the soil creates a deficiency in your fruits and vegetables and may contribute, in part, to sulfur deficiency. She theorizes that a sulfur deficiency is related to rising obesity rates and is connected to glucose metabolism and cardiovascular disease.
In her research, she found people who experience muscle wasting from diseases such as cancer, HIV, sepsis, irritable bowel disease and athletic overtraining may be the result of a deficiency in cysteine and glutathione, two amino acids with sulfur molecules.
MSM Is a Powerful Sulfur Supplement
Sulfur can be found in your muscles, skin and bones. It helps with fat digestion, is needed to make bile acid and required to form collagen.The element plays important roles in hundreds of physiological processes. For example, sulfur bonds are needed for proteins to maintain their shape and they determine the biological activity of the protein.
Hair and nails are made of a tough protein called keratin, which is high in sulfur, whereas connective tissue and cartilage have protein with flexible sulfur bonds. In addition to proteins, sulfur is also required for the proper structure and biological activity of enzymes.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a sulfur donor and contains 34% elemental sulfur by weight.Many of the benefits of supplementing with Organic Sulfur are related to the compound’s ability to reduce inflammation, regulate the balance of reactive oxygen species and antioxidant enzymes and modulate your immune response.It is widely used in the treatment of pain, especially pain associated with arthritis.
In one clinical trial, researchers found people with osteoarthritis of the knee who took three grams of Organic Sulfur twice a day for 12 weeks experienced a significant reduction in pain and improvement in physical function, as compared to those who took the placebo.
In another randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study, data showed participants with mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis experienced an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect when given oral glucosamine and Organic Sulfur, both individually and in combination.
In this study, the treatment groups received 500 milligrams (mg) of glucosamine and/or 500 mg of Organic Sulfur three times a day for 12 weeks. According to the authors:
“Combination therapy showed better efficacy in reducing pain and swelling and in improving the functional ability of joints than the individual agents.
All the treatments were well tolerated. The onset of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity was found to be more rapid with the combination than with glucosamine. It can be concluded that the combination of Organic Sulfur with glucosamine provides better and more rapid improvement in patients with osteoarthritis.”
The Benefits of Bone Broth and Epsom Salts
In addition to food and MSM supplementation, you may also absorb sulfur from homemade bone broth or a relaxing soak in a warm Epsom salt bath. As I’ve written in the past, bone broth contains other valuable minerals that your body can easily absorb in use, including magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, silicon, sulfur chondroitin and glucosamine.
Bone broth also helps attract and hold liquids in the digestive system and supports proper digestion. In one study, researchers found that chicken soup has medicinal qualities and significantly mitigated inflammation and infection.The amino acids in bone broth helps to fight inflammation and courtesy of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine, it helps to reduce joint pain and inflammation.
Bone broth is made from animal bones. It’s important to use homemade bone broth since the store-bought variety is produced by adding chemical-laden bouillon cubes, whereas traditional soups are made by cooking bones and meat for several hours. In its simplest form, it’s made by using bones, vinegar and spices, and simmering in a pot or slow cooker for as long as 24 to 72 hours.
Bone broth made over longer periods of time increases the release of gelatin, minerals and other nutrients from the bones, which are key to many of the benefits and restorative properties.
Epsom salt baths are a simple way of absorbing both magnesium and sulfate. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, which is easily absorbed through your skin. It is also a preferable way of absorbing magnesium and sulfate since it’s readily available to your body without having to be converted as it is when taken orally.
As a general recommendation, use 1 to 2 cups of Epsom salt in a tub of water. The warmer the water, the more the salt will dissolve and the more your body will be able to absorb it.
Some people may experience a negative reaction, such as irritability or hyperactivity. In this case, decrease the amount you use and incrementally raise it based on your tolerance. Alternatively, make a foot bath of one part Epsom salt to two parts water and soak your feet for about 30 minutes.
Organic Sulfur is useful mainly for chronic headaches related to tension and muscle spasm.
Once again this is not just your problem alone . There are over 20 million people who suffer from migraine headaches daily. Why do you think the big pharmaceutical love this so much ? They can prescribe masking agents to fool your body about the pain.
A migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can cause significant pain for hours to days and be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Talk to your doctor about a lifestyle change and an alternative remedy.
The natural alternative is Organic Sulfur. At the onset of a headache place a full teaspoon of Sulfur crystals under your tongue and let it absorb. It may feel funny and taste like minerals but that is what your body needs. Wash it down with a glass of filtered water with fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice. Acclimatization is important when staring Organic Sulfur for the first time . Each individual recipient is different , your body is is on a delicate scale so starting slowly and gradually building up gives the best result. Don’t rush into it , it doesn’t work like that !
Sulfur deficiency interferes with cellular respiration that can result in weakness and/or pain within muscles, joints and connective tissues.
The deficiency can also result in the body’s improper or insufficient creation of protein. Lack of protein production greatly affects physical energy levels, thereby causing unwanted, detrimental fatigue. This lack of cellular respiration can lead to further decreased levels of brain activity and physical movement.
Many people suffering from migraines, anxiety, lower back pain, cramping in the legs, PMS, depression, and chronic pain have had life-changing experiences simply by increasing the amount of high-quality Organic Sulfur they take / absorb each day.
Gout is a nasty joint pain that can strike anyone at a moment’s notice. This condition can cause excruciating pain in bony areas, especially around the big toe areas and the knees or elbows. Oftentimes, even the simple task of putting a bed sheet over an affected toe or foot at night can be unbearable. Over-the-counter gout pain relief treatments can help provide relief of the pain caused by gout. The top gout pain relief treatment seems to be Organic Sulfur OS working as an anti inflammatory .
What is Gout ? Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream. The symptoms of gout are due to the formation of uric acid crystals in the liver. This can be brought on by diet . Remember ,whenever using any gout pain relief treatments, it’s important to keep your physician informed so that you select the treatment best suited for your gout symptoms. Organic Sulfur is recognized by the Arthritis Society.
-drink water, add salt/honey for electrolyte balance, aim for peeing hourly
-place bowls of water around the house – as many as possible – to add humidity to air (this helps particles fall to the floor)
-run your shower a few mins every hour or 2 to add moisture.
-if you have cool mist diffusers or a humidifier, run them
-steam your face over a pot of hot water… add essential oils or garden herbs
-wear a wet cloth around neck, over head, tie wet bandana over face
-listen to Spotify or youtube or other such playlists of Water Sounds – eg RAIN….to help your body register water and lastly try doing a Rain Dance.
2. DETOXIFY –
– the main thing for this besides water is vitamin C – it’s safe for you to take some every few hours.
– systems may also need extra support from other essential vitamins and minerals… you know what you can take… just know that many body systems will be working harder and using up more resources
3. NERVOUS SYSTEM support
-Don’t forget to eat!! your adrenals will be more overworked if you let yourself get really hungry. if you tend to dissociate under stress, set timers or have a friend remind you to eat 3x/day. (ps eating lots of dark leafy greens can really help with detox right now.)
– Lean into connection – if you live with people, see if you can work in the common space together, or check in regularly through the day… anything so your BODY registers that it’s not alone. It’s very natural for body to feel panicky under these conditions – people with certain histories and body chemistries will get there sooner than others. Be kind to yourself and others about this. Do not shame anyone for being fearful. Reach for connection before it gets bad. Offer calming supportive affirming connection to others as often as you can.
-If you live alone, set up phone check ins thru the day. Make an agreement with at least one friend that you can call anytime you start to feel super anxious… maybe sing a song together… avoid talking thru the whole situation over and over, but do use the connection to help you stay oriented and make self-care plans.- Use basic orienting techniques as often as needed.. A good one is to say: “today is ______ and I’m ______years old. I’m in _____(location) and it’s _______(time of day). I’m on _______(street)…” Also helpful to regularly look around your space – slowly turning your head to take in all the corners, the floor, the ceiling…
-BREATHE emphasizing the exhale – let your exhale be just 1 -2 beats longer than your inhale… this is usually calming.
-BE SAFE and Optimize your Health with Organic Sulfur OS which will help your cells detoxify .
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Imagine if one day, you wake up and your body is in agony. It feels like lead, you’re exhausted, and you have no answers.
Your joints are swollen without any reason or explanation for it. Now it takes weeks for the joints to get better; if they actually do get better.
Months or maybe even years go by trying to find out what is wrong with you knowing that no one understands the amount of pain and hurt you are feeling.
Your doctor has not been able to diagnose what is wrong with you yet.
Perhaps they have, and your world is now completely turned upside down.
Your doctor has given you the worst news you could ever have imagined and you’re devastated.
You fall into depression and despair.
You feel that you are becoming a burden to your family.
Your once perfect body could do everything with ease now struggles to do the minimalist task.
You think no one believes how much pain you’re in and how exhausted you feel because you don’t look sick.
Those closest to you may think you’re just being lazy, clingy and needy.
You’re trying your best to get through every day, but it is unbelievably hard.
You sink even further into depression because no one understands, and you start to feel so alone.
When you look at yourself in the mirror, you see a shadow of the person you used to be.
You can’t recognize yourself because of the endless excruciating pain, fatigue and sleepless nights.
People think you only have a few sore joints , part of aging.
No one sees all the other awful symptoms that you have to deal with each day.
The horrific pain, exhaustion and lack of mobility start to crush all the beautiful dreams you once had for yourself.
You’ve lost all hope of ever living the life you had imagined because arthritis is consuming everything about you.
You don’t think you’ll ever feel happy again and you’ve resigned yourself that this is just how it’s going to be for the rest of your life.
You think you are a Spoonie living your life at a slower pace now because of the symptoms and pain.
Or you can chose Plan B
Yes you can choose to take back the control of your life and live a life that is pain free, full of energy, joy and confidence.Recently people are discovering Organic Sulfur as a natural alternative to meds which may or not be helping them. Organic Sulfur brings Oxygen to the cells in your entire body. This gives you the extra energy to fight pain from inflammation and fight fatigue. Optimize your Health is what we say.
So you finally want to boost your immunity. You may be wondering how to help your body fight off illnesses. While building up your immunity may sound complicated there are several simple dietary and lifestyle changes that can strengthen your body’s natural defences and help you fight harmful pathogens, or disease-causing organisms.
Here are 10 wake up tips to strengthen your immunity naturally.
1. Get enough sleep
Inadequate sleep may increase your risk of getting sick. Most adults should get at least 7 hours of sleep per night.
2. Eat more whole plant foods
Several whole plant foods contain antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, all of which may lower your susceptibility to illness.
3. Eat more healthy fats
Healthy fats like olive oil and omega-3s are highly anti-inflammatory. Since chronic inflammation can suppress your immune system, these fats may naturally combat illnesses.
4. Eat more fermented foods or take a probiotic supplement
Gut health and immunity are deeply interconnected. Fermented foods and probiotics may bolster your immune system by helping it identify and target harmful pathogens.
5. Limit added sugars
Added sugars contribute significantly to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, all of which can suppress your immune system. Lowering your sugar intake may decrease inflammation and your risk of these conditions.
6. Engage in moderate exercise
Moderate exercise can reduce inflammation and promote the healthy turnover of immune cells. Jogging, biking, walking, swimming, and hiking are great options.
7. Stay hydrated
Given that dehydration can make you more susceptible to illness, be sure you’re drinking plenty of water each day.
8. Manage your stress levels
Lowering your stress levels through meditation, yoga, exercise, and other practices can help keep your immune system functioning properly.
9. Supplement wisely
Though some supplements may fight viral infections, none have been proven to be effective against COVID-19. If you decide to supplement, make sure to purchase products that have been tested by a third party.
10. Bottom line
You can make several lifestyle and dietary changes today to strengthen your immune system. These include reducing your sugar intake, staying hydrated, working out regularly, getting adequate sleep, and managing your stress levels. Although none of these suggestions can prevent COVID-19, they may reinforce your body’s defences against harmful pathogens.
*An important note
No supplement, diet, or lifestyle modification — aside from social distancing and practicing proper hygiene — can protect you from developing COVID-19.The strategies outlined above may boost your immune health, but they don’t protect specifically against COVID-19.
