The Key to Safety = Immunity
When Immunity is Strong – Viruses are Powerless
Recently I’ve received a text message: “I am so frustrated with the fact that so many people do not self-isolate!” Fear of getting sick makes many people shun away from public places. Long lines before the stores due to social distancing, shut down stores and people in masks everywhere around, while serving as important protection measures, may make one feel uneasy and unsafe – especially if you haven’t been in public places for a while. You almost can feel fear in the air itself, in people’s eyes and empty streets. People are afraid of people.
Though we do not want to take things lightly and protective measures are important, we cannot avoid contact with the world around us long term, never mind to live in a bubble indefinitely. There are trillions of various viruses out there, and new ones appear all the time. We need solid long-term solutions.
Why Are Some People Affected More Than Others?
Even though it seems obvious, not everyone will be affected by virus equally. But naturally, we would like to know what helped those people who survived/ did not get affected upon contact. And mainly, how do we ensure that more of us do those things, too?
Well, the answer is obvious: people who did not get affected, are those who have stronger immune systems and healthier bodies overall. Strengthening the function of our immune system is the key!
Iceman Overcoming Deadly Virus
Wim Hof, called Iceman, has demonstrated that when our immunes system is strong, viruses are totally powerless against it. Wim has been using ice-cold water and other nature factors, as well as meditation to strengthen his immune system. He says that he can fully control his immune system. Wim believes that anyone can do what he does and trains other people in his method.
Wim Hof – The Iceman
Scientists from the University Medical Centre in Saint Radbout conducted an experiment on Wim. Their goal was to learn whether he truly could influence his autonomic immune system. Dead bacteria was injected directly into his blood stream. An average person gets sick from this bacteria within 3 hours – the symptoms include fever, nausea, headaches and a severe flu. Wim was meditating during the experiment. After 2 hours and 15 minutes Wim was asked about his symptoms. He reported that he had experienced a slight headache, which lasted 10 minutes, after which it disappeared and never came back. No muscle aches, no backaches and no more headaches, while most people would vomit and would get a fever. It took some time to get the lab results. When they finally came in, the scientists conducting the experiment were surprised. They confirmed that Wim was able to effect his immune system, which was shown by the specific inflammatory cells they were looking for to be suppressed by 1/3-1/2 times than in normal subjects, as well as by increased level of hormone cortisol.
Well, the answer is obvious: people who did not get affected, are those who have stronger immune systems…
The researchers’ next step was to confirm the test on a larger number of people, including students prepared by Wim Hof’s method and a control group without such preparation. All participants underwent experimental endotoxemia – they were all administered E.Coli bacteria. Self-reported symptoms (headache, nausea, shivering, muscle and back pain) were shared by both groups 1.5 hrs. after the injection, but their peaks were by 56% less in the trained group. After a series of lab tests, their conclusion was the following: “The sympathetic nervous system and immune system can indeed be voluntarily influenced. Healthy volunteers practicing the learned techniques exhibited profound increases in the release of epinephrine, which in turn led to increased production of anti-inflammatory mediators and subsequent dampening of the proinflammatory cytokine response elicited by intravenous administration of bacterial endotoxin.” The scientists believe that this study could have important implications for the treatment of a variety of health conditions.
Conclusion
Although the pandemics scare is ever present and may affect our lives and peace of mind, it is our time to focus on what we can do. Immunity is our strongest defense. We can learn from Wim Hof as he demonstrated, when our immunes system is strong, viruses are totally powerless against it. Focus on what you can do and be sure to keep it in perspective. Someone sent me a letter this week saying: “People are frantic over COVID-19, but…
…did you know that 647,000 people will die in the U.S. this year from cardiovascular disease?
Why aren’t people clamoring for gym memberships or stocking up on spinach?!”
About the Author: Ania Kastashchuk
Ania Kastashchuk is the Program Manager, Senior Program Director and Co-Founder of Fresh Start Health Retreat, specializing in health restoration using natural health methods. Fresh Start is located on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. The retreat focuses on 4 areas: Detox & Recharge, Physical Health, Emotional Wellness and Habits Re-patterning (quit smoking, mild social drinking, emotional eating). Over the last 15 years Ania with her husband Vasili and team of professionals have been assisting those who are ready for a change to transform their health and lifestyle naturally.
