Canadian scientists at the University of Lethbridge have preliminary evidence that cannabis may block COVID-19 infection. At this time, this is only a test-tube study, but the results look promising as they indicate that certain cannabis strains can reduce by 73% the receptor ACE2 (receptor the virus uses to enter cells). This means the chance of getting infected is much lower.
At this time, the researchers have not identified what the ideal ratio is of THC to CBD, or if the active ingredient is CBD or a combination of other cannabis components.
In addition to the Canadians, Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have started research in patients to determine whether CBD can be used as a treatment to repair damage to cells caused by COVID-19. The basis for the studies is the known anti-inflammatory properties of CBD. One of the studies uses new cell technology to deliver the CBD directly into damaged cells by inhalation. Another study is combining steroids and CBD to see if the combination is superior to steroids alone to treat the inflammation that becomes out of control, killing patients.
In addition, another study, at the Israel Institute of Technology, is looking at terpenes, another component of cannabis. In previous research related to the epidemic of SARS in 2002, it was discovered that when specific terpenes came into contact with the SARS virus, they were found to reduce its severity, both in the test tube and in human studies. The mode of action involved the withholding of a certain protein that replicates the RNA. The formulation currently being studied is for inhalation.
Although this research is new, the potential of cannabis to prevent and treat COVID-19 is powerful, and will be added to the long list of known benefits of cannabis in healthcare.
Italy’s Department of Civil Protection: Registered Deaths ‘WITH’ Covid-19
The deaths associated with the coronavirus are people with one, two, and three advanced health conditions and high risk of morbidity, older than 70, with a peak between 80-89 years of age.
The confirmed symptoms of those dead are shortness of breath and fever.
The deaths associated with the coronavirus are people with one, two, and three advanced health conditions and high risk of morbidity, older than 70, with a peak between 80-89 years of age.
The confirmed symptoms of those dead are shortness of breath and fever.
Only two individuals under the age of 70 have died, both 39 years of age; one with diagnosed lymphoma and the other with obesity, diabetes and other health conditions present. It is confirmed that the state of health of those with existing advanced chronic health conditions has been aggravated with the presence of the virus.
Registered Deaths ‘BECAUSE OF’ Covid-19: With the present evidence, only two deaths have shown no presence of secondary health conditions, and further testing is being done at this point.
Out of China:
China CDC found that only 2.3% of confirmed cases died. But the fatality rate was 14.8% in people 80 or older, likely reflecting the presence of other diseases, a weaker immune system, or simply worse overall health. By contrast, the fatality rate was 1.3% in 50-somethings, 0.4% in 40-somethings, and 0.2% in people 10 to 39.
In the first large study of the effect of underlying illness, researchers in China analyzed 1,590 patients from throughout the country with laboratory-confirmed disease. They calculated how existing illnesses affected the risk of being admitted to intensive care, being put on a ventilator, or dying.
After taking into account the patients’ ages and smoking status, the researchers found that the 399 patients with at least one additional disease (including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hepatitis B, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney diseases, and cancer) had a 79% greater chance of requiring intensive care or a respirator or both, or of dying, they reported last week in a paper posted to medRxiv, a preprint site that posts research before it has been peer-reviewed. The 130 with two or more additional diseases had 2.5 times the risk of any of those outcomes.
The numbers are these: While patients who reported no health conditions had a case fatality rate of 0.9%, patients with health conditions had much higher rates—10.5% for those with cardiovascular disease, 7.3% for diabetes, 6.3% for chronic respiratory disease, 6.0% for hypertension, and 5.6% for cancer. Case fatality rate was also very high for cases categorized as critical at 49.0%.
Message from LisaMarie, March 19, 2020
Data published from China indicates, in greater than 80% of
people who tested positive for Covid-19, there were minimal symptoms no more
concerning than a mild cold. However, in
a small group of individuals, the symptoms were severe, and catastrophic leading
to death.
Individuals most at risk of death or severe illness had these
commonalities:
On average they were older than 60 years of age
On average they had higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and pre-respiratory issues.
An editorial published in The New England Journal of Medicine
questioned the relationship of ACE inhibitors (blood pressure medication) and
possible increased susceptibility to COVID19.
It remains important
to heed the CDC’s recommendations, and act rationally to reduce your exposure, and
the exposure of others.
Equally important is for
you to build and maintain a strong immune system.
Please note that ten’s of thousands of people around the world who had coronavirus, had minimal symptoms, and are now healthy.
Take precautions, but do not fret. Stay calm, stay rational, and take care of your immune system.
If you have friends/family
who are in a compromised category, be extra diligent in helping them remain safe.
If you need help with
building your immune system strong, do not hesitate to call me.
Sending light and
love,
LisaMarie
Facts:
1. The same diseases which are directly related to personal habits appear to increase the severity of coronavirus. [diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity]
2. Moderate intensity exercise improves immune function and reduces the risk of common respiratory infections.
3. Beginning an exercise routine will improve your lung capacity and improve your general health
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Message from LisaMarie. March 16, 2020 Re: Covid-19 Office Status
Greetings to you on this lovely sunny March day.
Your health, peace and overall wellbeing remain my passion and priority. Inspiring Wellness Solutions remains open, and to help you be at ease during this turbulent time, I have implemented temporary measures such as; rubs on the back instead of hugs (killer for me), increased sanitary measures (being a germ-a-phobe, the changes were minimal ), and offering counseling sessions via telephone, should you prefer not to come into the office.
The concerns surrounding the Covid-19 virus has caused confusion, fear and stress among many. Stress has the strong potential to break down your immune system, therefore, it is very important you create and maintain peace within, to keep your immune system strong.
Tips: · Take recommended CDC precautions · Eat healthy · Strolls, walks, runs, bike-rides, hikes…..fitness in the fresh air · Stay appropriately hydrated · Good sleep · Essential Oils for protection and for peace & calm · Colloidal Silver, Echinacea, Zinc, CBD · Reiki treatments · Aromatherapy treatments
Spread your love. Spread calm. I am confident this situation will pass by May/June.
