including the virus behind the latest pandemic. “It is the milieu — the
environment — of the blood that dictates how well someone responds to toxins and pathogens and recovers from diseases such as COVID,” says naturopathic doctor John Robinson. “And we can infl uence that in a number of ways.” Some of those ways are simple
things anyone can do: Hydrate: Since the blood is mostly
liquid, it’s a no-brainer to drink plenty of water. The kidneys also need good hydration to function properly. Eat right: In general, that means
plenty of fruits and vegetables. Foods that are especially good for the blood- detoxing liver and kidneys include apple cider vinegar, burdock, cilantro, artichokes, bone broth, greens, fennel, lemons, beets, avocado, licorice root, green tea, coff ee, milk thistle, pineapple, turmeric, garlic, red clover, seaweed, walnuts, parsley, and ginger. Exercise: Aerobic exercise increases
blood fl ow to enhance the entire detoxifi cation process. Sleep well: When you sleep, energy
shifts from running the body to maintenance. Think of it as a bar closing so the janitorial crew can clean it up for the next day. Fast: When you give your digestive
tract a break from food, it starts upgrading the cell recycling process, called autophagy, after about 18 hours. Among other good things, autophagy promotes the production of blood cell and plasma components. Donate blood: This is a win-win
because you not only help someone who may need a blood transfusion but also yourself. According to the American Red Cross, the U.S. is facing its worst blood shortage in more than 10 years.
Although the exact mechanisms
remain fuzzy, it appears that giving blood regularly lowers risk of death. And the more you donate, studies show, the better.
Military Enlisting Blood Purification Therapy for COVID
T
he U.S. Defense Department is funding clinical trials to see if
COVID-19-infected soldiers benefit from blood purifying devices. The devices, produced by ExThera Medical Corp. and BOA Biomedical Inc., both employ a dialysis-like treatment in which blood circulates from a patient’s body through filters with a virus-capturing substance before it is returned to the patient’s body.
ExThera uses filters with beads coated with the blood-thinning drug heparin. Studies show that heparin binds not only with viruses but also bacteria, fungi, and toxins.
BOA uses a substance called FcMBL, which is modeled
after a human protein that has pathogen-binding and anti- inflammatory properties.
The blood-filtering therapy is being tested for COVID-19 but should also work on a variety of other diseases. The Defense
Department is
involved because soldiers
stationed
around the world are at increased
risk
for exposure to a multitude of pathogens and infections from wounds.
“If this works, this could
revolutionize how one addresses emerging infectious diseases,” says Joseph Caravalho Jr., M.D., president and CEO of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine.
OZONE THERAPIES The following experimental treatments have been found by some practitioners to help in detoxing blood. Consult with your physician before undergoing any new treatment to determine if it is right for you. One option is major autohemotherapy (MAH), in which
about a half-pint of blood is extracted, mixed with a combination of ozone gas and saline, then infused back into the patient. Advocates of MAH say research
suggests it kills pathogens, boosts immune function, reduces infl ammation, enhances the body’s antioxidant production, and bolsters the integrity of red blood cell membranes. “Some viruses and bacteria like the ones that cause herpes, Epstein- Barr, and Lyme disease are really good at hiding out in cells,” explains Tammy Born Huizenga, D.O., owner of the Born Clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
“But MAH
triggers the immune system in a way that unmasks the hidden pathogens so they can
be killed.” During MAH, Born Huizenga also exposes the
blood to ultraviolet light, another pathogen assassin.
“The two therapies have a synergistic eff ect,” she tells
Newsmax. “The ozone makes the viruses more vulnerable, and the UV light fi nishes them off . We’ve seen some incredible results in our patients.”
Extracorporeal blood ozone oxygenation (EBOO) is another option. A patient is hooked up to an IV catheter and outgoing blood
is bathed in ozone before running through a dialysis fi lter that removes pathogens and other deleterious debris before being sent back into the body. “You oxygenate and fi lter about
three liters of blood in about an hour,” explains Robinson, who performs EBOO at The Hormone Zone clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. “It works great for Lyme disease
and a variety of other issues such as chronic fatigue. We’re also starting to see potential for treating any type of long-haul viral situation, including COVID.”
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