Haha, yes I caved too. I would have probably done it years ago actually if the subscription also included the daily crossword (which I love) but it doesn't. However this time the deal was good so I finaly gave in.
Yes, sounds so similar to what I had last November/December too.I just got an inhaler and cough suppressant. Tested negative for whatever flu they test for. But I was so sick for such a long time. I was so depressed. I'm certainly not the "never get sick" type. I always get sick with colds, etc at least twice a year. But this was way worse that the average cold.

Yes, being able to communicate with folks online definitely makes self-isolating a lot less lonely. I'm here all alone except for the two cats and the dog. My DiL usually texts me a couple times a day, occasionally I get a call from my sisters. But being able to interact online with others is wonderful

Dr Paul Mason has just added a special Covid talk (alone, talking into his webcam with slides...many Many slides on many studies) on LC Down Under YouTube channel. This is a good summary of why insulin resistance, high BG, obesity etc. can cause more complications from virus, infections, ARDS, etc. Sciencey, but his slow, deliberate delivery is not difficult to understand.

How to Survive Coronavirus, the Role of Diet. Part 1. 32 minutes.

https://youtu.be/4lJPjsuftmQ

Definitely easy to follow. Nice to see the studies presented to support low carb and why its effective.

Protective Role of Vitamin D against Coronavirus: Scientific Review and Dose for Immunity

https://www.grassrootshealth.net/bl...-dose-immunity/

Dr Aseem Malhotra:

Covid 19 and the elephant in the room
https://www.europeanscientist.com/e...nt-in-the-room/

Terrific that Dr Malhotra wrote an article based on his Sky News "elephant in the room" ...better to share than the video. More good studies to go with Dr Mason's list...and can add a new DD one too.

Obesity as a risk factor for coronavirus complications

https://www.dietdoctor.com/obesity-...s-complications

I found a promising paper:

Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/988/htm

For myself, there is no doubt: the way my body acted before and after I started D3/K2 supplementation was (hee hee) night and day.

Just sharing my latest test...82.5 in mid-February before taking a trip to sunnier climes. Other years it was near 100, but usually after a trip south. I take one 5,000 IU gel cap in the evening in the winter. None in the summer. I still believe that going low carb, and removing all PUFAs from diet, replaced with saturated fats and olive oil, was key to raising the level.

That makes so much sense! It is a fat soluble vitamin. I am sure eating good fats has an effect on other kinds of fat based vitamins.

I just received my latest D3 test result. It was 68. I take 10,000 iu every day. This result came as winter is waning. Living in Vermont where the winter sun is minimal and the need to cover up always present I figure I am doing well. Over the years I have tested between 42 (my first test in 2012) to 81 in 2016. I seem to average somewhere around 70. I take D3 all year round, 5000-10,000 iu daily. I have decided to just stick with 10,000 year round. I certainly have never gone extremely high no matter the season.

I take a daily D3 (5,000 IUs) with heavy cream, butter, or fatty animal protein. I believe it's very beneficial in a number of ways and compensates when I can't get D from the sun. Given this evidence regarding viral protection (assuming bacterial infections as well), the combination of healthy fats and D seems like a good option. Though I've never had it tested, I'll now include this test replacing the blood lipids test annually with the 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D test. It's more meaningful for many reasons. Thanks for the information.

Ivor Cummins in a 20 minute update with Dr Malhotra about this new paper. https://thefatemperor.com/ep-71-dr-...ral-resilience/

Good video, very practical observations and advice. Here's the link to Malhotra's recently published paper:

https://www.europeanscientist.com/e...nt-in-the-room/

Dr Aseem Malhotra published this article which focuses on the bottomline: our diet as the primary protector of our health.

When I spoke to a friend on Wednesday, not having seen her due the 6 ft rule, I discussed with her all the underlying health issues of the most affected by Covid 19 : obesity and those related diseases, and Vit D, and keto. At every turn , she pushed masks, the 6 foot rule and washing hands. Typical medical speek from an obese nurse. sigh


https://thefatemperor.com/ep-71-dr-...ral-resilience/


Fortunately Dr Aseem Malhotra has a practical view of how to stop viruses......



see the link above for more

Take daily dose of vitamin D due to reduced sun exposure in lockdown, Public Health England (PHE) expected to announce

Experts believe vitamin D could also reduce an individual’s "susceptibility” to the coronavirus

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...osure-lockdown/