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Experts warn the public about alternatives Christina Cuomo Says she and her family used during the battle with the novel Coronavirus.

The Cuomo family were hit hard by COVID-19, which first struck CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, then Christina, and most recently, his 14-year-old son. Mario. The couple shares 2 other children.

Cuomo, the founder of PURIST, a health and wellness platform, shared the latest health information on family recovery blog, We acknowledge that there are improvements in some unconventional methods.

“If you think these are distant remedies, think again,” Cuomo writes. “Last year I passed a large amount of antibiotics on Lyme disease that didn’t help to eradicate it. Only when I followed a natural course did I get better. Because I believe in natural medicine. , Applying this information to this virus. “

However, medical professionals disagree with some of her tactics for managing the symptoms of COVID-19, ranging from expensive home-made vitamin drip to Clorox baths.

Here’s what the experts say about the method:

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Vitamin drop

According to her post, Kuomo is taking oxygenated herbs every day to boost the immune system, such as Echinacea ocha and the non-toxic quinine (aka Peruvian bark). She also takes decongestants Synex, antivirals, and a number of vitamins to combat sinus symptoms.

Cuomo says he asked his doctor to wear a chemical protective suit and call him to administer a drip with vitamins such as folic acid, zinc, and caffeine to combat sinus infections.

Doctor LaMar Hasbrouck, a former senior health care officer at Centers for Disease Control, warns the United States of this behavior as high infusions risk “potential toxicity”. “Too many good things at high enough concentrations can be toxic, and if you don’t wash your (drip) site properly, it can cause infections.”

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Clorox bleaching bath

As President Donald Trump wondered Thursday if antiseptics could be used to treat patients with coronavirus – Discouragement of medical professionals – Cuomo says she will add “only ½ cup of Clorox” to her bathwater to “fight the radiation and metal in my system and replenish oxygen”.

“We want to neutralize heavy metals, because they slow the electromagnetic frequencies of our cells, our energy field, and we need a good flow of energy,” Cuomo explains. To do.

She adds that “it’s not dangerous to do this” compared to “it’s a simple naturopathic treatment.”

On Friday, The White House answered Despite the growing opposition to the president’s comments, he issued a statement accusing the “media” of quoting Mr. Trump “irresponsibly.”

“President Trump has repeatedly said that Americans should consult their doctors about coronavirus treatment, a point he emphasized again at yesterday’s briefing,” said White House spokesman Kaley McKenney. It was

Hasbro says that bathing in a Clorox bath can be harmful. It’s just the abrasion of chemicals on the skin. “

He says the proposed remedy does not make sense for several reasons. This includes the fact that there is no clear way for bleach to reach the virus through the skin. And don’t even consider drinking bleach-it’s dangerous and “I’m not going to reach your respiratory system,” says Hasbrouk.

Dr. Jose Luis Ocampo, a board-accredited emergency doctor at Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park, California, also called for the public’s attention.

“As a doctor, I never recommend anything that hasn’t been proven effective and safe for patients to use or practice,” Ocampo told USA TODAY. “So I’ve never recommended a Clorox bath because of my limited knowledge of drug use and safety. For example, a bleaching bath has been used to treat eczema, but be careful. It is necessary and should always be done in consultation with your doctor. ”

The FDA warned against ingestion of disinfectants, stating, “Products can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and severe dehydration.”

In response to Mr. Trump’s comment, the Washington Department of Emergency Management said Thursday, “Don’t eat pods or inject disinfectants,” and asked Americans, “Don’t worsen the bad situation.”

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“Body charger” and PEMF machine

Cuomo also mentions the use of a “body charger” machine, which she says sends electric frequencies to recondition your energy. She adds, “The key to healing the human body is directly related to the body’s ability to allow energy to flow through it.”

Cuomo also uses a portable pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) machine to “increase the recovery rate of the lungs and whole body.”

Hasbro says he hasn’t heard either machine, but urges him to “problem with his own hands.”

“People do a lot to help their spirits, because they want to control this,” he explains to USA Today. “So we train our minds to say,” Hey, I’m doing something active. I’m doing everything right. ” ”

According to Ocampo, making an informed decision is not important as it relates to personal health, especially if alternatives are chosen.

“I don’t want this to be the last decision you make,” he warned, “always consult a health care professional.”

Both Christina and Chris Cuomo are fighting COVID-19. CNN Anchor finally emerged from his basement quarantine, but Christina is still experiencing symptoms. She also works to help her son through illness.

“The reality is that there is no standardized cure for this virus,” Kuomo wrote in a blog. “We are all trying to find tools that can help us overcome this.”

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Contributed by Carly Mallenbaum, Savannah Behrmann, Charles Ventura, USA TODAY

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