I have heard a lot of talk in the past 4 months on how we should protect ourselves to avoid getting the Covid-19 virus.  We’ve been told to shelter in place at home, socially distance and wear a mask (even outdoors).  But what I don’t see is very many people talking about what is probably the more important issue, strengthening our immune system.  A strong immune system is able to combat Covid-19 and other viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites with less affect on the body or risk to life. From what I am reading in scientific papers, medical doctor blogs and educational videos is that what we really need to be doing is building a strong immune system, not hiding from disease.  Research shows that a strong immunity will decrease the severity, if not prevent the virus from ever getting a foothold in your body.  We have used food and vitamins for years to help build our immunity every day.  You remember the slogans; “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, “Eat Oranges for Vit C”, and more recently, “A can a day” is all Almond farmers ask.  These are all ways to naturally build our body’s immune system.  So why are we so sick as a nation? Read More