Introduction

• The invasion of viruses to the world is not a result of the moment. In 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic broke out, which affected about 500 million people, or one third of the world’s population. The epidemic was responsible for killing more than 50 million people worldwide.
• The invasion of viruses to the world is not a result of the moment. In 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic broke out, which affected about 500 million people, or one third of the world’s population. The epidemic was responsible for killing more than 50 million people worldwide.

The epidemic was not as deadly as the Spanish flu, but it is highly contagious with 500,000 people infected within two weeks of the first reported case, in Hong Kong.

• In 1981, the first case of HIV / AIDS was reported, since that year 75 million people were infected with this virus. About 32 million people died as a result of that virus, and the number of victims of this virus continues to this day.
• In 2003 AD, the outbreak of SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), one of the coronaviruses that affects humans. The outbreak, which originated in China’s Guangdong Province, has become a global pandemic, rapidly spreading to 26 countries, affecting just over 8,000 people and killing 774 of them.
• In 2009, a new virus appeared, called the swine flu virus (H1N1), which infected nearly 60.8 million people in the United States. The number of deaths worldwide reached 151,700 to 575,400.
• In 2014, an Ebola outbreak appeared in a small village in Guinea, whose spread was limited but extremely dangerous, causing 11,325 deaths out of 28,600 infected.
• The ongoing outbreak of the new coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, has revealed weaknesses in the global community’s response to a virus outbreak. As of March 5, 2020, cases worldwide exceeded 97,000, with more than 3,300 deaths. The vast majority of cases are in China, although it has spread to at least 86 other countries.

Definition of viruses

• The virus is not a living organism and cannot reproduce unless it takes over the cells of the body. It acquires a DNA chain of cells and is more like parasites.
• Corona viruses are common, but the new virus known as (COVID-19) is a mutated virus, meaning that the virus changes during its life, so this switch does not pass to others.

Symptoms of corona coronavirus

• A study in China concluded that the initial symptoms of the deadly corona virus, which killed hundreds and infected thousands, were found. According to the Science Alert website, they found that the common pattern of 99% of patients who studied, the most common symptoms are fever, and other symptoms include fatigue. A dry cough that appeared, and the study says that it takes about 5 days on average, until the person with the virus faces a difficulty breathing, after the first symptoms appear.

               Other symptoms associated with common colds, such as

headaches or sore throats, have only appeared in “a few cases”.

• Scientists said it takes an average of five days to start showing symptoms, but some people will develop symptoms much later.
• The World Health Organization says the incubation period is 14 days. But some researchers say it could take up to 24 days.
• People will be more infected when they show symptoms, but there have been suggestions that some people can spread the virus even before they get sick.
• Early symptoms can be easily confused with the common cold and influenza.

How dangerous is coronavirus for life?

• Corona death rate ranges between 1% and 2% – but the figures are not reliable.
• The percentage of patients with severe symptoms is 6%, such as lung failure, septic shock, organ failure and the risk of death.
• 14% show severe symptoms, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath.
• 80% have mild symptoms, fever and cough, and some may have pneumonia.
• Older adults and those with previous medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure) are more likely to develop severe illnesses. Data from China also indicates that men are at a slightly higher risk of death from the virus than women.
• Contact with people who may be infected. The biggest concern in this study is that the patient may transmit the infection before symptoms appear and before he is hospitalized.

What do we need to protect against viruses, including corona?

With no treatment for this virus, we must focus on our immunity and our overall health in the following way:

• Lack of fear or panic because it weakens immunity.
• Not eating sugars, because high glucose is linked to the rate of infection with viruses, mainly sugars weaken immunity.
• Fasting, and taking the body’s fuel from fat instead of glucose, enters the body through the stage of autophagy of damaged cells, viruses, microbes, fungi, etc. and turns them into amino acids (protein).
• Strengthening the immune system. Virus infections include a deficiency of vitamin D in the body, lack of healthy nutrition, and exposure to stress. Therefore, we must eat more vitamin D, zinc and vitamin C because it is very necessary for the immune system.
• Wash hands regularly, preferably with soap and water.
• Eat foods with high antiviral properties. We list some of them:

While basic hygiene practice is essential, it is also important to support your immune system to function properly.

• Garlic: Garlic contains a compound known as allicin, which stimulates white blood cells and other immune cells, which has the ability to ward off infection from the inside when consumed on a regular basis. To get the benefits of Allicin in large, you can eat two cloves of garlic daily in a raw way, or chop it well and add it to the salads or sauces.
• Cinnamon: A preliminary study by Toro College in New York found that cinnamon may contain antiviral properties. In addition to their proven ability to regulate blood pressure, according to these research results, cinnamon may also protect the body from viral infection.
• Yogurt and kefir: they contain probiotics that protect the digestive system and reduce the access of bacteria in the intestine to the bloodstream. This helps to reduce the rate of infection and supports the health of the immune system among the elements found in milk. Research indicates at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) taking probiotics has a good effect in reducing respiratory infections in children.
• Mushrooms: It contains selenium, vitamin D and C, riboflavin and niacin that help boost immunity, and not only depends on this, but also contains beta-glucan that resists viruses and bacteria and reduces inflammation. The best mushrooms are shiitake, mitake, and reishi.
• Licorice root called in Hindi (Mulethi), can be used to calm sore throat and cough. According to a paper published at the National Biotechnology Information Center (NCBI), the active compounds present in licorice root “may possess many pharmacological activities, such as antivirals, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and other activities.”
• Oyster: It contains zinc, this mineral that has a great role in strengthening the immune system, it has anti-inflammatory and oxidative capabilities.
• Sunflower seed: Contains antioxidant vitamin E and boosts the immune system.
• Guava: This fruit is rich in vitamin C even more than oranges by up to 350% and contains vitamin A, lycopene and fiber.
• Asparagus: Contains probiotics that have an indirect effect on the immune system.
• Elderberry: This fruit is rich in antioxidants that help protect healthy cells from damage.
• Cranberry, as it fights recurrent infections, and reduces colds.
• Lentils: Lentils contain zinc, which is an essential mineral for creating “T” cells, a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection.