We are all going through difficult times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After many countries, the number of cases and deaths began to increase in Turkey. This was a foreseen situation, but the fact that it is happening makes us all deeply saddened and worried. We want to get over this epidemic as soon as possible and return to our normal lives, but it does not seem like it will happen immediately.
Studies tell us that around 60%-70% of the society may be infected with this virus. But most of us will get through this silently, we will gain immunity and we will come out of this epidemic stronger as a society.
But above all, this is a very important message that we as humanity should take from this epidemic. There is: Reviewing our own health, our relationships with our environment, our relationships with nature!
The elderly, those with chronic diseases, smokers... In other words, those in the risk group It is worth reiterating that all our citizens should take into account and implement all warnings of the Ministry of Health such as social isolation, personal hygiene, etc. Because controlled transmission is very important for the healthcare system right now. Not being infected or being infected as late as possible will ensure that everyone can benefit from health services. In the opposite situation, everyone goes to hospitals, but no one can benefit from health services.
The importance of having a strong immune system on our health and therefore in our lives has once again been demonstrated in this pandemic. The key factors for a strong immune system are:
Adequate water consumption,
Quality sleep,
>A stress-free life, (stress has a negative effect on the immune system)
Movement, (even if we are at home for lymph drainage and blood circulation we can do small exercises)
Functional nutrition.
In this article, we will especially detail functional nutrition.
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In this process, there is snow, which puts a burden on our body, creates inflammation in our body. Sugar, grain foods, carbohydrate foods, milk and dairy products that tire our lungs should not be consumed in excess.
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Quality vegetables should be consumed. (What we mean by quality here is choosing seasonal, preferably organic vegetables and preserving their nutritional values during cooking)
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Fruits that are not too sugary, but not too much (1-2 portions a day) outside of eating.
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Products such as olives, olive oil and eggs that nourish the mitochondria can be consumed more frequently.
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Black cumin oil, coconut oil, Oils such as flaxseed oil can be used. Especially black cumin is a good anti-oxidant. It will support our immune system during this period.
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Herbal teas can be drunk during this period. For example, while green tea has anti-oxidant properties, lemon balm tea will relax us during this period when we are tired and tense.
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Melatonin supplement can be used for those who have sleep problems.
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If there is a deficiency in our Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin C and Omega-3 values, it can be supplemented with supplements during this period.
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Lactoferrin, Echinacea and Curcumin supplements can be taken under the supervision of a doctor (!) It can be done.
The first 4 items we have mentioned above are basic nutritional recommendations that everyone can follow. However, as you know, health and treatments are personalized.Therefore, functional nutrition programs should also be planned individually. Your healthshould be analyzed by experts from a holistic perspective and deficiencies should be eliminated according to this analysis.
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