3 Ways to Manage Immunity During a Pandemic

There have been many excellent recommendations for supplementation during this pandemic.  As a Functional Ayurveda Coach, I have noticed that many of my product recommendations are selling out online due to nutrition coaches sharing the same information.  I have been home for over one month with the only in-person interaction being my husband and step kids.  I’ve re-evaluated my own supplement routine and it has led me to this question; am I over-supplementing?

There are three different situations you may be in at the current moment.  The first is that you have been staying at home with little or no interaction with others.  The second situation is that you have been able to stay in quarantine but have to leave to check in at work, go to the grocery store or run an essential errand.  The third is that you are sick; whether it is with Coronavirus or another illness.  I suggest three options depending on your current situation.

Staying at home –   If you have successfully quarantined past the 2-week point, are symptom free, and have access to healthy foods; I recommend managing your health through your diet only.  There is no need to over-supplement.  If you are at home, you are able to better manage your exposure to toxins in the environment.  Depending on where you live this can include your air, your water and your food.  Eating nutrient dense foods in a rainbow of colors will support your immune system.  If you are not being exposed to outside toxins; this is enough.  Save your supplementation for exposed timeframes.  If you do not have access to whole foods, then I recommend continuing supplementation until you can purchase fruits and vegetables.

Going into public – If you have to leave the house for essentials or work, I recommend the following supplementation.  Begin supplementing two days prior to leaving the house and continue for 3 days post public appearance.  I recommend 500 mg. of natural vitamin C twice per day.  Your body cannot absorb more than 500 mg at a time so don’t waste your money on larger amounts.  Take 5000 iu’s of Vitamin D3 per day, 500mg of Glutathione twice per day and one cap of natural zinc complex per day (I recommend New Chapter Organics Zinc Complex), 2 caps of Curcumin (Max by Bulletproof is my recommendation) per day.  I recommend taking your first dose of these supplements in the morning 30 minutes before breakfast.  You can take your second dose of Vitamin C and Glutathione 30 minutes before dinner.  This combination will support your system and will help protect your cells.

Currently Ill – If you are currently ill with coronavirus, flu or any other respiratory issue (including allergies) I recommend:

Banyan Botanicals Tulsi (30 drops 1-2 times per day)

Bulletproof Curcumin Max (2 caps per day)

Glutathione (500 mg 2-3 times per day)

Vitamin C (500 mg 3 times per day)

Zinc complex (once per day)

You can download my free guide to Natural Detox, Indigo Flow, by visiting my website www.buddhistbiohacker.com.  This guide is free and will give you all the tools physically and spiritually to maintain a healthy body and mind during this time.  You can also listen to my podcast on this subject on iTunes @Buddhistbiohacker.  If you would like a FullScript recommendation for your individual health needs email me lisa@lisamgunshore.com.

Lisa M Gunshore