Our services continue
Especially at this time, our services are needed more than ever. We will therefore continue providing them while also complying with the COVID-19 policy. You can read below which services will continue.
Symptoms of COVID-19
Firstly, appointments can only proceed if neither the supervisor nor the participant is showing any symptoms that could indicate a coronavirus infection. These symptoms include the following:.
- Fever
- Respiratory complaints such as coughing
- Cold
- Sneezing
- Shortness of breath
- Common cold
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- A sore throat
- Mild cough
- Increase (up to 38 degrees)
Group size limitation
The maximum number of attendees during our sessions is limited to the number prescribed by COVID-19 policy. This currently means a maximum of three people. For in-home sessions, people from the same household may attend.
Curfew
There's currently a curfew in place from 9:00 PM to 4:30 AM. Our in-home sessions need to start a little earlier to allow for a slight delay and travel time to get back on time. For sessions at the Psychedelic Loft in Schiedam, overnight stays are possible, so the start time is less relevant.
Be healthy
Besides preventing viral infection, a healthy immune system is the most powerful tool for preventing illness. Below, we offer tips on how to strengthen your immune system against viruses.
Preventing contamination
Preventing infection currently seems to be only possible temporarily, unless you isolate yourself on a deserted island for a very long time. Delaying infection increases the chance that a medication will become available that could help you. These are the practical things you can do to reduce the risk of infection.
- Wash hands and wrists regularly
- Don't go to places with people unnecessarily
- Do not apply products to your body that may cause inflammation or allergic reactions.
- Do not use perfumed products such as deodorants and detergents
- Do not eat any of the known allergens
- Wear the correct face masks in public situations
- Quit smoking and avoid breathing polluted air
- Breathe through the nose and clean it with a non-irritating rinse after contact with potentially infected air
Prevent inflammation
We must prevent inflammation to protect our immune systems from the threat of the coronavirus. Several sources can cause inflammation. Stress also indirectly causes additional inflammation. Therefore, avoid all forms of stress. Below is an overview of things you should avoid now to protect your immune system.
Vitamin D and quercetin against Corona
Quercetin is an antiviral agent found in dill, capers, cilantro, red onion, watercress, buckwheat, kale, apples, cranberries, sweet potatoes, and blueberries. Research is currently underway using quercetin and vitamin D to inhibit viruses. Combining these two substances could be even more effective. We produce vitamin D in the sun through exposure to moderate UV light. Currently, sunlight is too weak, and you can take vitamin D as a supplement or by eating trout, salmon, mackerel, or eggs.
Anti-inflammatory diet
By eating the right foods, we can support our immune system. It's crucial to avoid foods that promote inflammation. You should absolutely avoid any food you're allergic to, especially now. The foods you can eat actually have anti-inflammatory effects. The following diet is called "the anti-depression diet," but it's especially effective for preventing inflammation so that our weakened immune systems can better handle the coronavirus.
Read more about it here the anti-depression diet
Mushrooms against Corona
We often talk about magic mushrooms containing psilocybin, but this time it's about the edible shiitake mushroom. Shiitake mushrooms contain beta-glucans, including AHCC, which increase the amount of interferon-gamma in the lungs. Interferon-gamma is an inflammatory protein that activates the immune system in a way that inhibits viral infection but protects the membranes/cells in the lungs. AHCC activates the immune system's natural killer cells, natural killer T-cells, and gamma-delta T-cells, making us better prepared for a potential infection.
Although the effect of AHCC on COVID-19 has not yet been studied, supplementation with AHCC during infections with several viruses similar to COVID-19 has been shown to be effective in reducing mortality in laboratory animals and humans. Animal studies have shown AHCC to be effective against these viruses.
- Influenza virus
- HPV virus
- Bird flu virus
- Herpesvirus
- West Nile virus
What else can you do?
The following vitamins, minerals, or supplements can be especially helpful. The more you can add to your daily intake, the better. Follow the supplement labels and, if necessary, seek professional advice.
| Membrane | Immune system | Antiviral | |
| Astragalus | ✔ | ||
| Berberine | ✔ | ||
| Broccoli | ✔ | ||
| Phosphatidylcholine | ✔ | ||
| Ginger | ✔ | ||
| Skullcap | ✔ | ||
| Glutathione (Liposomal) | ✔ | ||
| Clove | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Turmeric | ✔ | ||
| Moringa | ✔ | ||
| Pine bark | ✔ | ||
| Reishi | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Spirulina | ✔ | ||
| Vitamin A | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Vitamin B3 | ✔ | ||
| Vitamin C | ✔ | ||
| Vitamin D | ✔ | ||
| Vitamin E (Tocotrientols) | ✔ | ||
| Zinc | ✔ |
Aromatherapy against viruses
The essential oils you diffuse into the air reach the mucous membranes and lungs when inhaled. This is where the medicinal effects can take place, after which the body absorbs the substances and releases them elsewhere. Since COVID-19 threatens the respiratory tract, aromatherapy can offer a solution because it initially has a local effect. However, be careful not to damage the lungs with too much foreign material and never to trigger allergic reactions (especially not with a COVID-19 infection).
The following essential oils have antiviral properties.
- Lemon
- Eucalyptus
- Clove
- Tea tree
- Thyme
Better sleep against viruses
Good sleep has a positive effect on the immune system and on the body's recovery. Read the following blog post for more information on how to improve your sleep with natural remedies.