How Viruses Work & How to Naturally Fight Them

03/14/19 • 31 min

Virus and bacteria are very different things. Viruses aren't even really alive! A virus is basically just a piece of (nasty) DNA wrapped in protein shell. They can't replicate without YOUR cells. They dig into a cell and highjack it, convincing it to make copies of virus with your own cell material.

That makes them super hard to kill.

This episode dives into the biology of virus, how they work and what we need to fight them off.

I talk about how the immune system is essential in fighting viruses and the ways we can help boost it.

Products that I use & mention in this episode

Links may be affiliate*

Silver spray - antimicrobial and disinfectant for any surface

Bee propolis - natural immune support throat spray

Mushroom powder - mushrooms have immune boosting properties

Vit C Supplement - immune support

This week's New Crunchy Thing I Did

Protein powder! Because 24/7 breastfeeding for years on end makes me feel like I'm wasting away.

After a lot of research I picked this one. Love it so far

Thank you to this season's sponsor Lactation Lab

Want to know what's in your breastmilk? Find out the nutritional contents, vitamin levels and even heavy metal content! Use code Goingcrunchy10 for 10% off any test kit!

Science I cite that you should check out

https://pulmccm.org/randomized-controlled-trials/oral-steroids-dont-improve-cough-due-colds-prescribed-anyway/

https://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/03/prednisone_works_well_for_rang.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/

That makes them super hard to kill.

This episode dives into the biology of virus, how they work and what we need to fight them off.

I talk about how the immune system is essential in fighting viruses and the ways we can help boost it.

Products that I use & mention in this episode

Links may be affiliate*

Silver spray - antimicrobial and disinfectant for any surface

Bee propolis - natural immune support throat spray

Mushroom powder - mushrooms have immune boosting properties

Vit C Supplement - immune support

This week's New Crunchy Thing I Did

Protein powder! Because 24/7 breastfeeding for years on end makes me feel like I'm wasting away.

After a lot of research I picked this one. Love it so far

Thank you to this season's sponsor Lactation Lab

Want to know what's in your breastmilk? Find out the nutritional contents, vitamin levels and even heavy metal content! Use code Goingcrunchy10 for 10% off any test kit!

Science I cite that you should check out

https://pulmccm.org/randomized-controlled-trials/oral-steroids-dont-improve-cough-due-colds-prescribed-anyway/

https://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/03/prednisone_works_well_for_rang.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/

Previous Episode

How Blue Light is Ruining Your Sleep

This episode is all about how light from phones, screens and even indicator lights is seriously screwing with melatonin and ruining your sleep

Blue wavelengths activate special receptors in the retina, telling your brain what time it is. Specifically, blue says it's midday and you should be staying awake. LED lights in screens, phones and even little indicator lights have huge amounts of blue because it makes the light look white. Researches shows that this can impact your melatonin levels, making it harder to sleep and altering your circadian rhythm.

Here's some awesome science to check out

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2627884/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side

https://goingcrunchynotcrazy.com/2018/03/29/blue-light-is-wrecking-your-sleep/

What can I do to fix it!?! *links may be affiliate links

F.lux is FREE Download this for your desktop.

Glasses Here's the TrueDarks I have for night time viewing And the daytime TrueDarks that I'm lusting after

LED indicator and small screen covers

This week's New Crunchy Thing I Did

Bentonite clay mask did not go well for me. I'm too sensitive.

But Mushrooms are AMAZING Check out these cool products that I'm using (& LOVING).

Four Sigmatic This company is incredible. The founder seriously knows his stuff, is committed to quality and education, and his stuff is freaking delicious. Try the Mushroom Hot Chocolate.

Next Episode

My Toddlers Eat Everything & Yours Can Too

I was a terrible eater. My kids eat everything

Our food preferences are influenced by genes, senses, repeated exposure & modeling. You can avoid and even start to correct picky eating.

I had severe food aversions including texture issues. I still struggle with a lot of foods and my diet is probably more limited than your average holistic wellness professional. You'll never catch me eating an avocado but getting nutrient dense, mineral rich food is still a huge priority for me. I eat far more foods than I used to and I've been able to introduce many many more foods to my children and avoided picky eating in them.

My biggest secret? I’m the mom and I get to choose what and when they try things. No one pressured me into giving them foods.

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