We can protect ourselves from viral infections, including COVID-19, with better overall health and a resilient immune system. The human race survived and thrived for millions of years before any antibiotics or vaccines were developed. The rapidly changing current environment, particularly the pollution of our food, water, air and personal health products, as well as unhealthy lifestyles, have weakened our health and thus our immunity.

In this fight against the pandemic we not only need to apply safe and effective vaccines and drugs, but focus more on strengthening our immune system and improving our health. In addition to a healthy lifestyle, many vitamins and nutrients are designed by Mother Nature to enhance our health and disease-fighting abilities. These include vitamins C and D, minerals such as zinc and antioxidants.

Richard Cheng, M.D., Ph.D., ABAARM, is a fellow and diplomate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, fellow and diplomate of A4M Integrative Cancer Therapies and president of Cheng Integrative Health Center and Doctor's Weight Loss Center, located at 6149 St. Andrews Rd., Ste. C, in Columbia. For more information, call 803-233-3420 or visit DrWLC.com.

Click Here for a recent interview on CGTN with Dr. Cheng

Click Here for Dr. Cheng's presentation on Oxidative Stress and COVID-19

Click Here for Abstract on COVID-19 Therapy to which Dr. Cheng contributed