basil, rosemary, marjoram, chervil, oregano, savory, tarragon; along with a daily supplement of natural vitamin C complex in mineral ascorbate form (not just sodium ascorbate) 1,000-2,000 mg daily/adult minimum. Alacer’s Emergen C with potassium and bioflavonoids, Now Vitamin C Powder or Crystals, Rainbowlight’s Super C with bioflavonoids, and Dr. Best Vitamin C, Mega Foods Daily C Protect are among the best Vitamin C supplements that help strengthen the immune system.
6. Iodine is a powerful anti-viral element found in sea vegetables such as Iceland kombu, kelp, nori, dulce, wakame, and Main Coast Sea Seasoning shakers https://www.seaveg.com/shop/, or organic iodine supplements (e.g. Bladderwrack or kelp). Iodine kills viruses and nourishes the thyroid gland, which helps to maintain normal body temperature and provide the energy needed to eliminate toxins.
7. Mineralize and balance the body’s pH by consuming organic mineral and potassium (K) rich foods, such as fruits (berries, citrus, dates, grapes, etc.); steamed vegetable and herbs (green beans, potato skins, pumpkin, leafy greens, parsley, cilantro/coriander, etc.); organic meat and home-made mineral rich soups (pumpkin, turkey or chicken with vegetables, etc.). Make your own stock with spring or pure structured water, bones, herbs, garlic, and Celtic seasalt. Take a potassium citrate supplement (99 mg/adult) when you are acidic, have a cold (a virus), or cramps.
Magnesium (Mg), found in nuts, seeds, whole grains (gluten free), brown rice, cocoa, and green leafy vegetables, also greatly helps to balance the body’s pH and is involved in hundreds of enzyme functions. Mg brings light into cells, which helps keep them alive and healthy. Transdermal Mg is the most effective form of Mg. Apply Elektra Transdermal Mg cream, lotion, or oil every day. https://www.elektramagnesium.com.au/ and https://www.amazon.com/elektramagnesium
Zinc (Zn), found in pepitas/pumpkin seeds, meat, fowl, eggs, beans, seafood, and seaweeds, plays a major role in strengthening your immune system and in healing. 75mg+/adult a day of Zn also shortens the duration of a cold, flu, or infection. Zn helps to activate your body's T cells (certain white blood cells tasked with destroying infected cells). If you fall ill with frequent bacterial infections or colds, shingles, or lost your sense of smell or taste, you are Zn deficient. Take Zn citrate or picolinate.
8. AVOID acidic substances that weaken the immune system, such as refined sugar and carbs, coffee, tea, sodas, tobacco, alcohol, MSG, fluoridated water; and highly processed and heavily salted foods, such as luncheon meats, bacon, chips, pickles, MSG, commercial salt, and various condiments that disrupt your body’s Na/K ratio.