Gemini Rising

The Amazing Zinc

It's that time of year for colds and viruses, but honestly, I don't worry. I take zinc on a pretty consistent basis.

Steph, what's this about Zinc?


Zinc is AMAZING when it comes to VIRUSES. Zinc hates Viruses and KILLS THEM DEAD.

But you're no doctor, Steph.

Nope, I ain't. But I got a story for you about zinc.


When Joey was in 4th grade and just diagnosed with ADHD, I went into Mama Bear mode and started researching everything I could to help him. One the things I found was zinc. I learned the majority of people/children who have an ADHD diagnoses typically have a zinc deficiency. "Normal" people, without the diagnosis only need about 9 mg a day of zinc, but someone with ADHD needs about 25 mg. Zinc can help curb impulsivity in children so it was important to me that Joey get his 25 mg a day of zinc. But, typically, the pill comes in a 50 mg dose. So I cut the pill in half and gave him half and I took the other half.

Tip: Don't take zinc on an empty stomach. Zinc will make your stomach upset if you take it on an empty stomach.

Anyhoo...that was primary reason we were taking zinc, but zinc has other benefits - it helps to boost your immune system and metabolism.

And if you have a cold. Throw a ton of zinc of it. How does it work? Viruses typically take over a healthy cell and then replicate. Cell after cell, they just gang attack. The while blood cells come on over and it's on - Replicating Viruses and White Blood cells go to war. You have a cold.

Zinc kills viruses dead. Viruses hate zinc. You want to stop the replication of the virus, because if you don't the virus will get worse as it replicates. When I do get a rare cold I usually take 100 mg of Zinc plus Quercetin. It's an over the counter anti-inflamation booster. I usually buy Quercetin at Walmart. What quercetin does is open up a pathway into the damaged cell so Zinc can get in. Once it's in, it kills that Virus dead. (Dead viruses usually show up as green mucus. I know, Gross)

Joey and I were never diagnosed with Covid. We never got it. I started giving Joey zinc in 2016 along with myself, and we've maybe had 2 colds in 10 years. And we got over them pretty quick by throwing extra zinc at the them. That's why I have over 800 hours of sick time in my work bank. I never get sick. If I get sick it's usually some sort of stomach ailment.

I swear growing old is not for the faint of heart, but I am impressed with zinc and quercetin. I also take cortisol detox supplement as well as bromelain which helps as an anti-inflammatory because when you're over 50 inflammation skyrockets. I also take provitalize for gut health and I haven't had an UTI in 2 years. I know - TMI. There are all several over the counter tricks that can really help you out as you age. I also use caster oil and poke root on places that are swollen such as my ankles to get the blood going again.

Every little bit helps.

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I just want to say a quick word for 🌝 HuntersMoon - Ken. I saw the message on the newsfeed, first from Schnujo and then THANKFUL SONALI Get Well Ken . Very unexpected. I just want to send up and good vibes into the grid for his healing and recovery. I think iKïyå§ama said it best - Don't stay away too long and we'll keep your port shiny and polished until you get back. I just want to thank Ken for all he's done with the Veterans Group and how supportive he was of the Group and of the WDC community in general. - I would encourage you to offer up your well wishes on his notebook. I think he'd really like it and if you'd like to leave a message at the Roll Call over on the Veterans Group, I think he'd like/appreciate that as well.

IN & OUT

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