Information on how to help your body protect itself against the coronavirus. It’s a family of viruses that causes colds in humans with sore throats and coughs, and sometimes pneumonia. Usually the symptoms are mild, but now with SARS-Cov-19 there is an extra urgency to protect yourself – and knowledge makes it easier.

FACT: The first coronavirus was discovered in birds in 1937, while the first ones to infect humans were discovered in 1967 (quite recently, according to immunologists). The term coronavirus is due to the secretions of glycoproteins (sugar protein groups) that made the virus resemble the sun’s corona, or crown.

This virus is not a living organism. It is a protein molecule (RNA or DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which when absorbed by the eyes (eyes), nose (or nose) or oral mucosa (mouth) changes its genetic code (mutates) and is transformed into the aggressor and multiplies manifold via your cells.

• Since the virus is not a living organism but is a protein molecule, it cannot be killed. It has to decay on its own; which depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where the virus is located.
• The virus is very fragile; the only thing protecting it is a thin outer layer (envelope) of fat and this is why soap or detergent is the best weapon. Dissolving the fat layer breaks down the virus.
• HEAT melts grease; this is why it is necessary to use water above 25 degrees for hand washing, washing and cleaning surfaces. In addition, hot water produces more foam, making it more effective.
• Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol above 65% dissolves all fat, especially the outer lipid layer of the virus. So regular vodka etc with 40% will not work.
• Each solution of 1 part bleach (hydrogen peroxide type) and 5 parts water dissolves the protein directly and breaks it down from the inside.
• No BACTERICIDE or ANTIBIOTIC works, because the virus is not a living organism like bacteria; for antibiotics cannot kill what is not alive (that is, divides).
• The virus molecules remain very stable at colder temperatures, including air conditioning in houses and cars. They also need moisture and darkness to stay stable. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will quickly impair the virility (ability to spread and infect) of the virus.
• UV light (found in the sun’s rays) on any object that may contain the virus breaks down the protein. Be careful, because prolonged UV exposure also breaks down collagen (protein) in the skin.
• The more confined – enclosed – the space is, the higher the concentration of the virus may be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the lower the concentration of virus.
• Vinegar is not useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.
• The virus can NOT pass through healthy skin, so it is important to apply natural hand creams and prevent dry skin and cracks.

• Avoid touching your nose and face to minimize the risk of infecting yourself – the virus needs to enter through the nose and throat to take hold and multiply.
• Suitable for washing hands before and after touching common surfaces such as: door locks, knobs, taps, switches, handles, remote controls, cell phones, tablets, plastic cards, keys, clocks, keyboards, mice, desk surfaces, etc… and also when handling food.
• Of course, when you use the bathroom. Alternatively, avoid touching directly with your hands. I always carry Dr. Sannas Health Soap and NEVER use public soaps or other people’s soaps (they are definitely dirty soaps for bacteria anyway). Good protection, having your own liquid soap in a smaller bottle in your purse.
• It is important to moisturize the skin – because on dry hands with skin cracks, the molecules can hide in the microcracks. So moisturize your hands often and well!
• It’s best to keep your nails short, so the virus can’t hide there. It’s fine to scrape and scrub clean with a nail brush under your nails.

Use good hand products that care and protect

Finally, avoid creams with mineral oil in them, and soaps with synthetic lighteners – because these are harmful. I wrote about this in Dagens Industri back in 2000. Read more about Foaming skin products here! They lather well but they dry out the skin. Unfortunately common in most major commercial brands.

“Most common skincare products can be a source of skin irritation. They may also contain toxic substances. Switching to creams, soaps and toothpastes with natural ingredients protects and stimulates the skin. Most common skincare products can be a source of skin irritation. They can also contain toxic substances. That’s why we need to switch to natural skin and hair care.”