Our services continue
Especially in these times, our services are needed more than ever. We will therefore continue with our services while also following the rules of the Corona policy. Which services will continue can be read below.
Symptoms of COVID-19
Firstly, appointments can only take place provided that the supervisor and participant do not show any symptoms that could indicate a Corona virus infection. This concerns the following complaints.
- Fever
- Respiratory complaints such as coughing
- Cold
- To sneeze
- Shortness of breath
- Nasal cold
- Running nose
- To sneeze
- A sore throat
- Mild cough
- Elevation (up to 38 degrees)
Group size limitation
The maximum number of attendees during our sessions are limited to the number prescribed by the Corona policy. This means a maximum number of attendees of currently 3 people. At home sessions, people from the same household may be present.
Curfew
There is currently a curfew from 9:00 PM to 4:30 AM. The sessions we do at home currently need to start a little earlier so that there is room for a little delay and travel time to be back on time. The sessions in the Psychedelic Loft in Schiedam can be spent overnight and the start time is less relevant.
Be healthy
In addition to preventing virus infection, a healthy immune system is the most powerful way to avoid getting sick. Below we provide tips on how to strengthen the immune system against viruses.
Preventing contamination
For the time being, preventing infection only seems to be possible temporarily, unless you isolate yourself on a desert island for a very long time. By delaying infection you increase the chance that a medicine will become available that could help you. These are the practical things you could 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 items such as deodorant and detergents
- Do not eat any known allergens
- Wear the correct face masks in public situations
- Stop 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 in order to spare our immune system from the Corona danger. There are several sources that can cause inflammation. Stress also indirectly causes extra inflammation. So avoid all forms of stress. Below you will find an overview of things you should avoid now to protect the immune system.
Vitamin D and quercetin against Corona
Quercetin is a virus inhibitor and is found in dill, capers, coriander, red onion, watercress, buckwheat, kale, apples, cranberries, sweet potatoes and blueberries. Research is currently underway in which quercetin and vitamin D are used to slow down viruses. Combining these two substances could help even more. We produce vitamin D in the sun through exposure to UV light (moderate). The sun strength is currently too low and you can take vitamin D as a supplement or by eating trout, salmon, mackerel or egg.
Anti-inflammatory food
We can support our immune system by eating the right food. It is very important not to eat pro-inflammatory foods. You should therefore avoid all foods to which you are allergic, especially now. The things you can eat actually have anti-inflammatory effects. The following diet is entitled “the anti-depression diet” but is entirely applicable to prevent inflammation so that Corona can be better absorbed by our immune system.
Read more about this here the anti-depression diet
Mushrooms against Corona
We often talk about the magic mushrooms with psilocybin, but this time it is about the edible mushroom Shiitake. Shiitake mushrooms contain beta-glucans, including AHCC, and these 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 virus infection, but spares the membranes/cells in the lungs. AHCC activates the Natural Killer Cells, Natural Killer T-cells and gamma-delta T-cells of the immune system, making us better prepared for a possible infection.
Although the effect of AHCC on COVID-19 has not yet been investigated, supplementation with AHCC in the event of infection with multiple viruses that resemble COVID-19 viruses has proven effective in reducing mortality in laboratory animals and humans. Animal studies have shown that AHCC is effective against these viruses.
- Influenza virus
- HPV virus
- Bird flu virus
- Herpes virus
- West Nile virus
What else can you do?
The following vitamins, minerals or supplements may provide additional help. The more you can add to your daily intake, the better. Follow the labels of the supplements and, if necessary, seek advice from a professional.
| 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 that you spread into the air with a diffuser enter the mucous membranes and lungs when inhaled. The medicinal effect can then take place here, after which the body absorbs the substances and can release their effect in other places. Since Corona endangers the respiratory tract, aromatherapy can offer a solution because it has a local effect in the beginning. Please note that you never damage the lungs with too many foreign substances and that you never provoke allergic reactions (especially not in the case of a Corona infection).
The following essential oils have antiviral properties.
- Lemon
- Eucalyptus
- Clove
- Tea tree
- Thyme
Sleep better against viruses
Good sleep has a positive effect on the immune system and the recovery of the body. Read the next blog for more information about how you can improve sleep with natural means.