Corona: Should we be afraid?

7 min read · 17 Mar 2020

On the day I write this (13/3/2020) Belgium will go in a lockdown: schools will be closed, events will be cancelled, social life will stop. The first victims have fallen. At present, all over the world there are officially 137 445 cases of the coronavirus. Of which more than 600 in Belgium. A lot has been said and written about the coronavirus, I need to add a little more.? Apparently I do, because I get a lot of questions: Is the coronavirus really dangerous for everyone? Is it very? Should we be afraid? How can I protect my children? Who are the most vulnerable people? Apparently, older people are the most vulnerable. In particular, people over 80 years have a mortality rate of 14.8%. So in this population group it seems clear: here we need to pay attention! Strangely enough, there have been no deaths among younger people. That's very good news, right? ? Then the people suffering from chronic illness: — respiratory disease (respiratory problems, asthma, copd,...) — cardio-vascular disease (heart failure, after a stroke,...) — liver diseases — diabetes — high blood pressure — cancer For these people it is Mortality rate higher compared to healthy people. Interestingly, men are more affected by the virus than women. So we can conclude that people who already have weakened health are more likely to catch this virus. Now let's study the virus itself a little more closely. What causes it? Kunnen etherische oliën iets uitrichten tegen dit virus? Wat zijn de symptomen van het coronavirus? Je moet weten dat het coronavirus deel uitmaakt van een hele familie aan virussen. In humans, these can be the basis of various conditions, ranging from a common cold to a severe lung infection, with acute respiratory distress As for the transmission of this virus between humans: the disease spreads by droplets of saliva. These are projected by coughing or sneezing. Therefore, it is recommended to cough in the elbow. That's how you keep your microbes to yourself. As for the symptoms: it is mainly about infection of the respiratory tract with fever and a cough. Breathing difficulties and lung abnormalities may occur. And here it can become dangerous for the patient. That sounds scary, of course. But do not forget that in 80% of cases the disease remains benign. So as with any virus: if your body is in good health to detect and fight the virus, then everything will definitely be fine with you. If your health is weakened, you better take precautions. In both cases, prevention is better than cure. And that's what we're going to talk about. But if you have the virus, know that you can cure. That seems to me the most important thing to remember and that reassures me! 'Cause it's like we're dealing with the Pest or something! Another important point that I find worth remembering: especially the weakest people are most likely to catch the virus. Why is that important? That is, we can work preventively. That means you don't have to sit passively and wait until you get the virus and ask yourself, “Oh, oh, what can I do to heal? ” No, plan your defense, anticipate! How to use essential oil to prevent contamination? Let's not forget about the obvious: eat healthy, maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and wash your hands regularly with soap. What is most interesting about essential oil is that there are several of them that are active against viruses (which the “classical” medicine can not offer you) and without side effects. So: take advantage of it! The essential oils can also support your immune system. Thus, they make sure that your body is more resistant to the virus, if you come into contact with it. Also, do not forget that certain essential oils are active on respiratory systems.. And since this virus can cause acute respiratory distress, we will turn to essential oils that act on the respiratory tract, and there are quite a few of them!! My advice to protect you from the coronavirus Remember, I'm not a doctor. I'm just giving you my personal opinion. In addition to most recommendations, such as washing your hands, I advise you to use essential oil of ravinstara (Cinammomum camphora), which in addition to being antiviral, stimulates your immunity and tackles respiratory infections. For example, you can apply 4-5 drops diluted in the same amount of vegetable oil every morning on the inside of your wrists, on your chest. Or put a few drops in the aroma lamp. Stop 1 week after 3 weeks of use or use 5 days on 7. Attention: adults only. — Laurel (Laurus nobilis) has anti-viral properties against influenza viruses in general and also coronaviruses. — Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) works against viruses, bacteria and fungi — Thyme (Thymus vulgaris): stimulates your immune system and helps against coughing. — Oregano (Oreganum Vulgare) deals with harmful bacteria, viruses and free radicals. This makes oregano a real boost for your immune system. To boost your immune system, you can also use echinaceatincture. (Learn more about echinacea or red sunhat? Click here) You can find it at the pharmacist and in the nature store. Furthermore, I recommend you a lot of vit C, preferably natural. Do you like acerola berries, sea buckthorn berries, rose hips or other vit C bombs. Meanwhile, massively disinfecting hand gel is smashed in and many stores have to deal with a stock break. That doesn't have to be bad at all, because you can easily make such a disinfectant hand gel yourself! And the best thing is: we use only half the alcohol, because alcohol dries out the skin. And there's a little vegetable oil in it, to stop that drying out. Furthermore, we use essential oils that disinfect at least as strongly as alcohol. Disinfecting hand gel Ingredients: For 100 ml — 50 ml aloe vera gel — 45 ml disinfectant alcohol (available from pharmacist) — 5 ml (about 1 coffee spoon) vegetable oil (almond oil, jojoba, argan, apricot kernel,...) — 90 dr essential oil eg. 30 dr Ravintsara (see above) — 30 dr laurel (Laurus nobilis) — 30 dr tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) You can also choose essential oil of thyme, oregano or cloves. These are also very strong disinfectant and anti-viral oils. But stick to the amount of max. 90 dr essential oil on 100 ml. Mix all the ingredients and put them in a pump bottle or reusable tube. You can also use the gel to disinfect door handles and other smooth surfaces that may be contaminated. Before you start using your hand gel, do an allergy test first: apply a little of the gel to the inside of your elbow. If after 24 you do not show any reaction in the form of redness, rash, burning, itching or other then you can safely use the gel. Attention: for children use half the amount of essential oil! Do not use for children under 2 years. Would you rather watch the video? Click here Decision: My research on Corona ends here right now. What I've learned is this: stay in good health as much as possible. Take care of yourself, purify your body, take as many vitamins as possible (natural, can also by regularly drinking herbal teas) and use essential oils to protect you from the coronavirus. It is a disease that can be treated and it is important not to forget. Just because you were gonna get infected doesn't mean you're gonna die for that.! So do not get carried away by the psychosis that currently prevails. Meanwhile, I'm checking my supply of essential oils 😉 What are you doing to protect yourself and your family from the coronavirus? Let us know below