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Oh, no. It’s back. These are my survival tools.
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Published: Dec 13, 2021
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Health
Omicron has my full attention. And — not to be an alarmist, or anything like that — it should have yours. We haven’t come this far to die now, or be sidelined for life. We’re the Smart Survivors.
I’ve recommended most of these tools before. For what I hope is the last time…
Finger Pulse Oximeter
NOTE FROM A READER #1: When I read your piece on the pulse oximeter early last year, I purchased one right away and used it daily. Many many months later, my mother lost her sense of taste and I immediately gave her my oximeter. She monitored her oxygen levels religiously and when she dropped to 91 we made our way to the hospital. She ended up having a pretty serious case of COVID with a two week hospital stay. She is home now and recovering very well. We continue to use the oximeter to monitor her recovery. I just wanted to share our story to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
NOTE FROM A READER #2: “C— is coming home from the hospital. If he hadn’t checked himself every day with the oximeter…”
Forehead Thermometer
At doctor’s offices and restaurants, having my temperature checked no longer surprises me.
The OMICRON virus is airborne. So….
LEVOIT Core 300 Air Purifier
I want flawless lungs. (If you already own this, it might be the time to buy a replacement filter.)
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedrooms and Large Rooms
Spending the winter in a closed and heated room could get dry. So… a humidifier for the bedroom, a larger humidifier for the living room. LEVOIT, of course — the company that makes my air purifier.
Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C
Most of the Vitamin C in pills or capsules never reaches the bloodstream. Estimates of its absorption rate are less than 50%. Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C has a 90% absorption rate. Not cheap, but worth it, for me anyway: I don’t get colds.
LEVOIT Core 300 Air Purifier
I want flawless lungs. (If you already own this, it might be the time to buy a replacement filter.)
My exercise uniform (and yours?)
Sound mind, sound body — it’s a recipe for survival. And health.
Masks
Amazon customer review: “I’ve been a critical care nurse for 7 years, which makes me very familiar with the quality of masks well before covid 19. These masks are lightweight, soft, durable and of the same quality of masks I would wear in a hospital setting treating patients with droplet precautions.” To buy these 3ply Disposable Face Masks from Amazon, click here. To read about and buy N95 masks, click here.
Vitamin D
Data from 16 clinical trials involving 7,400 people show that taking vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of experiencing at least one respiratory infection including influenza and pneumonia by a third with positive benefits seen within 3 weeks. risk of acute respiratory infections by 11 per cent compared with placebo. [Source: London Telegraph]
[To buy Vitamin D3 Enhanced with Coconut Oil from Amazon, click here.]
[To buy Vitamin D in Fruit Flavored Gummies from Amazon, click here.
Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
Apple cider vinegar contains potassium, which thins mucus; and the acetic acid in it prevents germ growth, which could contribute to nasal congestion.
Manuka Honey
Honey that costs more than $30 for 17 ounces? The benefits go beyond the nutritional value of the honey –– major doses of amino acids, enzymes and B-complex vitamins, particularly thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), and B6. Even better, this honey contains substances that stimulate production of cytokine, the proteins involved in strengthening the body’s immune system and helping it fight off pathogens and diseases.
