Introduction
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, recently spoke out about the best way to fight the Omicron virus. He said that the most important thing we can do is to practice good hygiene and nutrition. Eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones can help us stay healthy and fight off the virus. In this article, we’ll discuss the foods that Dr. Fauci recommends to help us fight Omicron and the foods we should avoid. We’ll also provide some tips on how to make healthy eating choices. So, if you’re looking for ways to stay healthy and fight off the virus, read on!
Dr. Fauci Just Said “How to Fight Omicron” — Eat This Not That
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, recently shared his advice on how to fight the novel coronavirus, Omicron. His advice? Eat this, not that.
“The best way to fight Omicron is to make sure you’re eating a healthy diet,” said Dr. Fauci. “That means eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, and foods high in saturated fat.”
Dr. Fauci also emphasized the importance of getting enough sleep and exercise. “Getting enough sleep and exercise can help boost your immune system and make it easier for your body to fight off Omicron,” he said. “Make sure you’re getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep each night and getting some form of physical activity every day.”
Dr. Fauci’s advice is simple but important. Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly can help your body fight off Omicron and other illnesses. So, eat this, not that, and stay healthy!
The Delta variant stalks America and is now joined by a new coronavirus variant: Omicron. “We will know as more cases occur” how pervasive Omicron will be, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the President and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, yesterday at a COVID press briefing. There, he shared 7 essential points for “How to Fight Omicron.” Read on for all 7—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Needless to say, Dr. Fauci said the most important thing you can do to protect yourself against Delta and any other variant is to get vaccinated. During the conference, he showed data to help convince you. With Delta, “unvaccinated people in the United States had almost a 6% increased risk of getting infected and getting COVID-19 compared to fully vaccinated and about 11 fold increased risk of being hospitalized and a 14 increase risk of dying.” To schedule your vaccinate, you can visit vaccines.gov or text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233.
If you are an adult who got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine six months or more ago, get a booster ASAP; get a booster two months after your J&J vaccine. “In vitro studies now indicate that booster shots markedly increased the antibody titers against a wide range of variants,” said Dr. Fauci. “So, although we haven’t proven it yet, there’s every reason to believe that if you get vaccinated and boosted, that you would have at least some degree of cross protection, very likely against severe disease, even against the Omicron variant.”
“One of the things that’s very clear is that if you have to be in an indoor congregate setting in which you’re unsure of what the vaccination status is of the people around you, wear a mask,” Fauci said recently.
“Always choose outdoors rather than indoors when possible,” Fauci said. Adds the CDC: “Being in crowded places like restaurants, bars, fitness centers, or movie theaters puts you at higher risk for COVID-19. Avoid indoor spaces that do not offer fresh air from the outdoors as much as possible. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible.”
You don’t know who is actually vaccinated. “Outside your home, Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus,” says the CDC. “Inside your home:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.”
And when it comes to the holidays, “Just as I said and I’ll say it again, if you have a vaccinated situation, enjoy the holidays with your family in a family setting,” Fauci told CNN.
“Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing,” says the CDC:
- “If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.”
“Testing can give you information about your risk of spreading COVID-19,” says the CDC:
- “You can choose from many different types of tests.
- Regardless of the test type you select, a positive test result means that you have an infection and should isolate and inform your close contacts to avoid spreading disease to others.
- Over-the-counter self-tests can be used at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and produce rapid results. Anyone can use self-tests, regardless of vaccination status or whether they have symptoms or not.
- Consider using a self-test before joining indoor gatherings with others who are not in your household.” So do all 7 things, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.