What to do if a family member tests positive? How to 'Covid-proof' your home
How to Covid-proof your home
Long COVID source list
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Joey Fox on Twitter
Your guide to stopping COVID in your home 🧵
What you need to know to protect yourself.
Table of Contents How it spreads, preparing your house, humidity, symptom onset, positive test, isolation room, your furnace, sharing rooms, masks, filter location, exit.
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laurie allee on Twitter
Starting thread on gromwell root -- Lithospermum erythrorhizon -- the main ingredient in Tollovid, and its use as a 3CL protease inhibitor in fighting Covid:
Sharyn Blum on Twitter
Great thread on cleaning air—how long it takes with types of fans and filters:
Therapeutic Potential of Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Viral Infections, including COVID-19 - PubMed
Here, we will review the emerging literature on the potential use of LA (Alpha-Lipoic Acid) in viral infections, including COVID-19."
Mechanics Insights of Alpha-Lipoic Acid against Cardiovascular Diseases during COVID-19 Infection
Mechanics Insights of Alpha-Lipoic Acid against Cardiovascular Diseases during COVID-19 Infection "ALA improves endothelial function by restoring the endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity and presents an anti-inflammatory effect dependent or independent of its antioxidant properties..."
laurie allee on Twitter
This is your one-tweet answer to Covid deniers, minimizers and folks who have been misinformed: a mega thread of threads on the many ways SarsCov2 damages the body, even in mild infections. Quote Tweet laurie allee @laurieallee ·
Alterations in microbiota of patients with COVID-19: potential mechanisms and therapeutic interventions
"Microbiota are powerful immunomodulatory factors in human health and disease.214,215,216,217 Hence, targeting microbiota manipulation is a promising strategy for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and PACS..."
laurie allee on Twitter
Accidentally deleted my thread on other vaccines other than MRNA -- around the world and in development. Here it is again:
N95 or KN95 masks offer best protection, real-world study shows
"In a real-world study of face masks conducted before the omicron surge, people who reported wearing N95 or KN95 respirators in public indoor spaces were 83% less likely to test positive for SARS-CoV-2 than people who never wore a mask."
Selenium Deficiency Is Associated with Mortality Risk from COVID-19 - PubMed
"the findings strengthen the notion of a relevant role of selenium for COVID convalescence and support the discussion on adjuvant Se supplementation in severely diseased and Se-deficient patients.
Researcher identifies link between COVID-19, selenium - UNC Greensboro
"the study found that in the city of Enshi, which has the highest selenium intake in China, the cure rate (percentage of COVID-19 patients declared 'cured' by that date) was almost triple that of the average for all the other cities."
Selenium and viral infection: are there lessons for COVID-19? - PubMed
Human and animal studies have shown that selenium status is a key determinant of the host response to viral infections. In this review, we address the question whether Se intake is a factor in determining the severity of response to Covid-19"
COVID-19, Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium - PubMed
COVID-19, Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium
laurie allee on Twitter
Starting thread on Coenzyme Q10 and Covid:
COVID-19 and Selenium Deficiency: a Systematic Review
COVID-19 and Selenium Deficiency: a Systematic Review
laurie allee on Twitter
Starting thread on selenium & Covid
20 Pairs Safety Glasses Side Shields Large, Slip on Clear Side Shields, Fits Medium to Large Eyeglasses Frames
Gonna mention these things, which can modify prescription glasses to avoid direct exposures from the side.
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B07HJDWLXN/
Not sealed, not ideal considering aerosols, but better than getting virus blown directly into the conjunctiva
Sharyn Blum on Twitter
Covid Era Info Meta-Thread 🧵
Been meaning to do this for a minute, so here's a collection of all my threads to date on masking, testing, and post-COVID+ care information.
Daily and weekly data roundups not included due to being QRT chains rather than threading that info.
laurie allee on Twitter
Important to repeat: check w/your doctor before adding any new supplements, especially if you're on medications! Lysine, for example, can affect cholesterol levels in high doses. Other supplements can thin the blood, lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, interact w/drugs,etc.
Arginine depletion as a therapeutic approach for patients with COVID-19 - PubMed
"Arginine has been shown in nonclinical studies to be essential in the life cycle of many viruses. Therefore, arginine depletion may be an effective therapeutic approach against SARS-CoV-2..."
Lysine Reported to Halt Coronaviruses: An Interview with Bill Sardi
"we have the first report of a lysine trial in humans against a coronavirus, albeit an observational study. It would be unethical to put lysine compared to an inactive placebo. So, this may be the best science that can be produced under the circumstances."
Effects of Basic Amino Acids and Their Derivatives on SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza-A Virus Infection
Effects of Basic Amino Acids and Their Derivatives on SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza-A Virus Infection The effects of arginine and lysine on infection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus: "lysine and its ester derivative can efficiently block infection of both viruses in vitro. Furthermore, the arginine ester derivative caused a significant boost in virus infection."
laurie allee on Twitter
Starting thread on lysine / arginine potential effects on Covid prevention & treatment:
20-Week Study of Clinical Outcomes of Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Prophylaxis and Treatment
20-week study of multi-component over-the-counter “core formulation” regimen used in a multiply exposed, high risk population: "The OTC core supplementation formulations used include zinc and zinc ionophores; vitamins C, D3 and E; and l-lysine."
Pycnogenol-Nattokinase Combo Prevents In-Flight Venous Thrombosis - Holistic Primary Care
Possibly relevant re: increased DVT post-Covid infection. Hat-tip @reverseyourmind
"A combination of pycnogenol, and nattokinase, is proving effective for preventing deep vein thrombosis and leg edema during prolonged air travel."
Preventive effects of Pycnogenol® on cardiovascular risk factors (including endothelial function) and microcirculation in subjects recovering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - PubMed
"Patients, supplemented with Pycnogenol showed significantly better improvement compared to the control group patients. No side effects were observed; tolerability was optimal. The progressive evolution over time was visible in all target measurements."
After COVID-19, experts say watch for these potential heart and brain problems
"But experts say people who have had COVID-19 should be aware of these potential risks:
Heart disease and stroke
A study published in Nature Medicine in February concluded the risk of heart problems one year after COVID-19 infection is 'substantial.'"
Pfizer's Covid pills may be risky with other medications
"One of the two drugs in the antiviral cocktail Paxlovid could cause serious interactions with widely used prescriptions, including statins, blood thinners and some antidepressants."