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Published Jan 27, 2021

Doctor Explains Form Of PREVENTION & TREATMENT of Viruses | Roger Seheult & Lewis Howes

Dr. Roger Seheult and Lewis Howes delve into the importance of Vitamin D, immune-boosting strategies, and natural methods to enhance health, while also shedding light on the critical role and considerations of vaccines in preventing diseases.
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  • Antioxidants

    emphasizes the importance of antioxidant-rich foods in combating oxidative stress, particularly in the context of COVID-19. He highlights the role of the ACE2 receptor in regulating oxidative stress and how its disruption by the virus can exacerbate conditions like diabetes and obesity 1. Consuming berries and taking NAC supplements can reduce the severity of viral infections 1. Roger also shares historical insights on hydrotherapy, noting its effectiveness in treating various ailments by inducing fever 2.

    These things worked, and that's why people went there, because it was the state of the art.

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    He recounts how historical figures like John Harvey Kellogg used hydrotherapy to treat elite patients, showcasing its longstanding efficacy 2.

       

    Supplements

    Zinc plays a crucial role in stopping viral replication, but it needs to be transported inside cells to be effective. recommends combining zinc with quercetin, a natural product found in capers and onions, to enhance its efficacy 3. He also discusses the benefits of intermittent fasting and forest bathing in boosting the immune system 4.

    There's very good data that intermittent fasting rebuilds the immune system.

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    These practices, along with proper supplementation, can significantly enhance overall immunity 4.

       

    Hydrotherapy

    Hydrotherapy has a rich history of use in treating various ailments, particularly during pandemics. explains how hydrotherapy was used effectively during the 1918 flu pandemic to reduce pneumonia rates 5. Sanitariums employed methods like fomentations and exposure to sunlight and fresh air to boost patients' immune responses 6.

    They would do this for about 20 minutes. When they were done, they would then put cold water on them and rub it.

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    These techniques resulted in significantly lower mortality rates compared to conventional treatments of the time 6.

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