CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULT GROUP
ST. JOHN VIANNEY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Covid-19 Resources: Faith Over Fear
Below you will find a compilation of resources (e.g., scientific journals, articles, websites, and videos) utilized during one of our discussions. Since we did not discuss other areas related to the issue, you will find links to various topics, not just vaccination. We are here to win souls, not arguments. Let us continue to pray that we are guided by the Holy Spirit. We trust that, through His wisdom, we may be able to make decisions for the benefit of all our brothers and sisters.
Medical Treatments
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)
In March 2020, emergency use authorization of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 was granted but later rebuked in June 25, 2020, due to data suggesting that it was not effective at treating the disease. Despite the amount of data supporting its benefits, the World Health Organization (WHO) is going as far as warning against its use.
Below you will find links to scientific data, including over 20 large-scale studies, that demonstrated the potential of hydroxychloroquine at preventing infection and serious illness when used at the early stages of COVID-19 contraction.
The following information comes from America's Frontline Doctors website:
White Paper on Hydroxychloroquine
This is the culmination of months-long research from all sources. It explains how Americans have come to be in the grip of fear. All the myths and all the misconceptions about a safe, generic drug that has been FDA approved for 65 years, given to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children, the elderly and the immune-compromised for years and decades without complication, are finally put in the trash heap where they belong. You will have the indisputable proof that you have been massively lied to, often very intentionally. At first you will first be heartbroken. And then you will be furious. Good. Because then you will demand change.
Compendium of HCQ Studies
The safety of HCQ is irrefutable. The evidence supporting HCQ efficacy against Covid-19 is also overwhelming. All negative HCQ studies have used either: too much, used it alone (it needs Zinc), or used it late (it should be early.) The treatment dose is 200 mg HCQ twice a day for five days + Zinc 50 (elemental) daily. The prophylactic dose is 400 mg HCQ weekly + Zinc 50 (elemental) daily. (There are studies right now to see if HCQ 200 mg. weekly is sufficient.) This is very low dose. (The usual dose of HCQ in Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis is 400 mg. daily for years.) There are telemedicine physicians who are aware of the facts and if you are concerned about this, please see one. It is also over the counter in many places in the world including Indonesia and most of South America.
Ivermectin
Medical Treatments
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug used to treat parasite infestations worldwide. Not only has it been in the market for over 40 years, but about 4 billion doses have been safely administered to humans. The scientific community recognized its value to humanity by awarding the scientists who developed it a Nobel Prize in 2015.
As far as its relationship to treating and preventing COVID-19, vast amounts of scientific data support its use. Aside from the Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance's research, Dr. Tess Lawrie and her research team, E-BMC, have carefully reviewed various studies using a Cochrane Systematic review, which is the highest standard of research possible, and have found significant evidence for its prophylactic use and for treatment of COVID-19. "Despite these large effects, however", Dr. Lawrie comments, "WHO is not recommending Ivermectin for covid treatment or prevention, insisting that more evidence on safety is needed."
Please visit her RESEARCH SITE, watch a series of videos from a scientific conference, and read through this PDF. Contrary to WHO's warning, scientific data clearly demonstrate that using Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 can significantly reduce transmissions, hospitalizations, and even prevent death.
Click HERE to find a list of dozens of ongoing studies supporting its benefits.
Other Sources:
COVID Medications and Treatments: How Dangerous?How Effective?
COVID-19 mRNA Bioweapon, Ivermectin, & The Importance of Vitamin D
Min: 15:00
Doctor Defend '80 Clinical Studies' Showing Ivermectin ‘89% Effective’ At Preventing COVID
Anti-Parasitic Drug Can Be Used for COVID-19 in South Africa; WHO Says Use in Studies Only
*With a subscription to the Epoch Times
Obtaining Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) or Ivermectin
Medical Treatments
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Visit the Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance website for more information
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Get advice from doctors you trust
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Discuss this manuscript with your physician
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Another resource to share: Dr. Tess' work found above
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If your physician refuses to write a prescription without a reasonable scientific explanation, look for another doctor
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Ideal for prophylactic early-stage COVID-19 use
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Visit THIS WEBSITE to find out if pharmaceutical drugs you take have serious interactions with HCQ or Ivermectin
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e.g., Limit consumption of grapefruit when taking HCQ
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e.g., Avoid taking calcium carbonate and HCQ simultaneously for better absorption
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Health Recommendations
Fitness & Healthy Diet
This article by the Epoch Times got it right when it stated: "If you want to survive the CCP [COVID-19] virus, forget whatever vaccine, good, bad or indifferent, or even hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin–first get fit." After all, the CDC reports in this study that about 80% of hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 occurred in patients who were overweight.
Losing weight is not always easy, but there are many simple steps you can take today! Remember that there are various activities hosted by the young Catholics around our area, including ultimate frisbee and swing dancing (See our events page or our WhatApp group chat).
High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and other underlying health conditions are key factors in COVID-19 fatalities. While there are genetic predispositions for these conditions, a balanced diet and exercise significantly reduce the likelihood of health complications.
Avoiding soft drinks, sweets, excessive sodium, and processed foods may be one of the best ways to battle COVID-19. The internet is loaded with resources on improving one's diet, but here I want to focus on two specific food components: Quercetin and MTCs. Quercetin is an antioxidant compound found in vegetables; studies have supported its use against COVID-19. Moreover, oils high in Medium Chain Triglycerides (MTCs) are processed faster and are directly turned into ketones responsible for ketosis, or fat-burning state, which deprives viruses of a key food source: unhealthy fats.
Researchers are also claiming MTCs could dampen COVID-19 infection.
For Further Reading:
- The Role of Diet and Supplementation of Natural Products in COVID-19 Prevention
-Switching Host Metabolism as an Approach to Dampen SARS-CoV-2 Infection
-Could diet and exercise reduce risk of COVID-19 syndemic?
-94% of Covid-19 deaths had underlying medical conditions
Fitness and Diet Summary
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Get Fit
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Avoid foods high in fats, sodium, and sugars.
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Switch to oils high in MTCs
Zinc
Health Recommendations
Zinc plays an essential role in boosting our immune system. Previous studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing the severity and duration of viral infections. Current studies are also suggesting it may have similar benefits against COVID-19; in fact, individuals with zinc deficiency have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.
Other Sources:
Zinc Is Key for COVID-19 Treatment and Prevention
COVID-19: Poor outcomes in patients with zinc deficiency
Zinc treatment of outpatient COVID‐19: A retrospective review of 28 consecutive patients
The Potential Impact of Zinc Supplementation on COVID-19 Pathogenesis
Click HERE for advice on taking Zinc supplements
Taking Supplements
Health Recommendations
Order Supplements HERE
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I compiled the information on vitamin/mineral interaction and daily dosage on the chart below. I included another chart to give you an idea of how to split your vitamin intake throughout the day.
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Here are some general recommendations:
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Take vitamins separately (i.e., avoid multivitamins)
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Liquid form over pill makes dosage management easier
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If you are taking other medication, check interactions with Vitamins and minerals HERE
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This chart comes from Dr. Zelenko's research which you can find on his website
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His website also provides a further discussion of prophylactic recommendations for low vs high risk individuals
COVID-19 and The Great Reset
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Watch this documentary HERE
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"The Hidden Agenda Behind Covid-19 and Plandemic: Indoctornation are a 2020 conspiracy theory video and film, respectively, both of which were produced by Mikki Willis and promote misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. Both feature Judy Mikovits, a discredited former researcher who has been described as an anti-vaccine activist. Willis produced the first video with a low budget under the name of his production company Elevate Films. Three months after the video's release, the film Plandemic: Indoctornation, which also includes other people, was released by another distributor; other than COVID-19, Willis and Mikovits also discuss viruses in general and Mikovits herself. Upon its release, the first video went viral, becoming one of the most-widespread pieces of COVID-19 misinformation. It was soon removed by multiple platforms but this failed to stop the video's proliferation" (From Wikipedia).
