When your immune system detects a virus, it will set up a defense mechanism to protect the body.

As viruses invade your body’s cells, your immune system cannot literally “see” the virus. However, cytotoxic T cells can identify those cells that contain viruses and then release substances to kill them.

Some viruses are smart enough to escape being detected by cytotoxic T cells. However, other immune cells — for instance, the natural killer cells — can cause virus-infected cells to die off.

Also, body cells containing a virus can emit interferons. Interferons signal other cells about the presence of a virus. This will give those healthy cells a chance to defend themselves by altering the molecular composition of their surface.

Antibodies in your immune system can also fight a virus even before it invades your cells. Antibodies neutralize or damage the virus by altering its features so that it can no longer invade healthy cells.

Some people may have antibodies if a virus has already infected them or if they have been vaccinated.

Can the sun kill viruses?

The sun provides vitamin D. Vitamin D inhibits viral reproduction and helps your immune system become robust. But the sun has something else as well. The sun possesses a particular spectrum of light. For this article, I’ll focus on the spectrum called near infrared. Near infrared light is different from UV.

Near infrared light can travel through your clothing. If you have a hat on, it can go right through it. It can penetrate your skull and go right into your tissues — about one and a half inches.

Near infra-red light boosts immune function by generating melatonin. Melatonin isn’t just a sleep hormone. It’s a potent antioxidant that works twice as strong as vitamin C. It can help reduce the complications from viral disease and help build up your immune system. It can also help you sleep better, so your resistance gets more vigorous.

Can heat kill viruses?

Viruses are enormous fans of the cold. This explains why many people get a viral infection when it is cold. The body tries to cook the offending virus when the temperature exceeds 98.6, as in a fever. As a result, it will inhibit the reproduction of viruses or shorten the viral infection cycle.

So, there’s nothing worse than trying hard to stop a fever with any medication right off the bat. But unfortunately, doing so will only lengthen the duration of that infection because what the fever does is heat up the body and slow down the reproduction of the virus.

Treatment

All bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics. However, these antibiotics cannot treat a viral infection. Symptoms are best treated with antiviral drugs. In some cases, the only option is symptom relief.

Recently, medical researchers and scientists have developed antiviral drugs. This was done mainly in response to the AIDS pandemic. However, these drugs do not kill the virus. Instead, they only prevent or slow its development.

The antiviral treatment reduces the level of the virus in the body so low that tests cannot detect it. In addition, the virus becomes untransmittable at this point, meaning that a carrier cannot pass it on to another person.

Antivirals can also treat infection with hepatitis B, HSV, influenza, hepatitis C, chickenpox, and shingles.

How to kill viruses naturally

Conventional treatment is only supportive. No medication can kill a virus for now.

But there’s no need to panic as most viruses will not kill you. Viral infections are mainly an indication of a weak immune system which can depend a lot on your gut health. A weak or sick gut is loaded with fungi and other pathogens. Conversely, a healthy gut has a wide range of beneficial bacteria.

It is important to note that your first defense line is a nutrient-dense diet, a healthy lifestyle, and a body free from toxins.

A healthy immune system starts in the gut with healthy gut flora. Unfortunately, the immune system of most Americans is compromised by the overgrowth of Candida, and your immune system is constantly fighting to keep Candida in check. If you do not get sick, then avoid sugar. Sugar serves as food for Candida. You’ll have to drink lots of fluids, but don’t drink sugary juices or sodas at this time. You’ll do fine with cranberry lemonade sweetened with stevia. You can drink it warm or cold.

Gargling also helps. It lowers the viral load in your body system, lessening the number of invaders to replicate. Next, you can sip on apple cider vinegar. Colds and flu often start in the nasal cavities or throat. Sip on the apple cider vinegar once you notice the first sign of a sinus infection or sore throat.

Vitamins A, C, D, and E are vital for the immune system. For example, your immune system uses vitamin C to make interferon, which helps to protect healthy cells from viral invasion.

Zinc is effective against the common cold. It can also be used as a topical treatment for herpes. In addition, zinc is believed to prevent the replication of viruses.

Selenium also plays a vital role in immune-boosting. For example, it helps build up your white blood cell count.

Berberine also helps to fight the virus naturally. It is an alkaloid found in different plants, such as goldthread, goldenseal, European barberry, Oregon grape, and Coptis Chinensis. Berberine has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, immune-enhancing, and anti-parasitic properties. In addition, berberine is effective against protozoa, bacteria, and fungi. It can be used on wounds and cuts and effectively against gastrointestinal issues.

Garlic is also effective against viral infections. You can take it in tonic form or chew it raw if possible. Not only will it fight the virus, but it will also kill other secondary infections in your body.