Well said Stephen!

Thanks for your comment, Steve; your points are good ones. In earlier notes we have discussed the significance of co-morbidities in overall mortality. We have looked into the potential longer-term sequelae of infection and survival but have not yet found compelling data on the topic. We will likely write soon on the topic of the durability of immune response; we also have seen the recent data suggesting that it is less durable than hoped. And your third point is especially well-taken. It’s critically important for the self-reliant and self-aware to educate themselves, and there are many resources available for those who are willing to research a little outside the mainstream box.

#1 The death rate is what everyone talks about. But even as tragic as a death is, it is not the only issue that is emerging as the danger of Covid-19, it is the permanent damage that is done to those who “recover.” Many seem to think that “recover” means you don’t die, so it’s OK to be infected, no big deal. Yet there is growing evidence that even those who have minimal or even no symptoms are found to have some permanent damage to the lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, and even the brain, possibly even the liver. The statistics on how many have significant permanent damage is still unclear because unlike the visible damage one can survive from polio, these Covid-19 effects are nearly all internal. People don’t realize they have them (unless they notice reduced lung capacity or continuing mood changes). Also unlike polio damage, the damage from Covid-19 can impact the future demands on the already heavily burdensome healthcare system on the economy in terms of costs and lost productivity.

It’s also been found, as mentioned, that co-morbidities has a great deal to do with one’s chances of surviving an infection. Some of those co-morbidities are part of the systemic problems that allow such a pandemic to become dangerous. Various types of pollution are known to weaken the lungs, gut, kidneys, hormonal system, natural detoxification system, even the brain, adding up to making immune response weaker in the population. Much of this pollution can be prevented, if there is a political will. These systemic causes must be addressed or the health of the population will just continue to weaken the economic output in the future. Young people seem to “get” this so there is some hope.

#2 Herd immunity requires antibodies that last a long time to be of much effect, at least 1 year minimum. There are already reports of people recovering from Covid-19 symptoms completely, tested as negative, and then getting reinfected, all within 100 days. That is not only NOT much of
a useful immunity, it bodes poorly for the hope of any useful vaccine, because that is what vaccines are supposed to do. However it does bode fabulous news for the companies that would like to take advantage of this by convincing people to get immunized every 3 months, I’m sure Bill Gates finds this a wonderful option to get even more rich through his investments in vaccine companies and his foundation scam promoting vaccines, and the generated fear of not having them.

#3 Personally taking responsibility for your own immune system’ integrity and overall health is the best way to survive this pandemic. If some are forsaking their personal responsibility to strengthen their own immune system, then there will always be a spreading of this kind of virus, or any virus, and the resulting hysteria and demand for vaccines that are trying to chase something that is constantly evolving. The BEST solution is that the government and media stop promoting this foolish, outrageously expensive, and arguably largely ineffective idea of vaccines and EDUCATE THE PUBLIC how to strengthen their immune systems to maintain their physiological defenses rather than resigning themselves to the potential damage of yet another vaccine. Those that keep leaving it up to the medical industry to “fix” their health problems instead of PREVENTING these health problems from getting out of control, well, they’re not going to last too long, and if they do, they might regret the reduced condition of health they end up in.

FYI, these nutrients are all particularly essential for immune function and response: Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, zinc, magnesium, selenium.

Most people are deficient in one or more of those nutrients. The first thing you can do is get tested to find out if you are deficient, and then educate yourself about what foods you need to supply more of those nutrients. Food sources are best. Beyond what our degraded food system can supply, a supplement might be needed.

Getting sufficient exercise is essential. Even a ½ hour walk makes a big difference.

Getting plenty of sleep to wipe away fatigue is also important. Your immune system can’t work well if the work the body does during sleep to wash away fatigue and stress isn’t enough.

It should be obvious that a strong economy is dependent on healthy individuals contributing to it. STRENGTHENING IMMUNITY AND OVERALL HEALTH should be the NATIONAL emphasis going forward. Don’t be distracted by the false hopes of vaccines or be hysterical about going out in the sunshine for some vitamin D. Take responsibility, educate yourself, build your health, be prudently careful, and help others to do the same so everyone can contribute and prosper. That’s the only intelligent way out of the malaise we find the economy in now. It’s the lesson of the moment that is still being largely ignored by ALL the media.