Could a Physician's Free Book on Ebola Help You Survive COVID-19?

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - April 16, 2020 - PRLog -- Ebola may hold some overlooked keys in the global fight against COVID-19.  That is the conclusion of David DeRose, MD, MPH, a board-certified physician in both Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine. He is so confident of the connection that he is making electronic copies of his book "Evading Ebola," available free of charge.

Although the novel coronavirus that we call SARS-CoV-2 is vastly different than the viral agent that caused Ebola, Dr. DeRose explains that the neglected connection centers on the subject of asymptomatic infection: "Some six years ago when Ebola was front and center among infectious disease concerns, no one was talking about inapparent infections.  However, when I reviewed the research, I was shocked. Medical studies indicated that many people in Africa had been exposed and infected with Ebola, yet never got sick."

"The practical lesson from Ebola is this," DeRose continues, "if we can understand the factors that help people resist serious viral infections, we can increase the likelihood that—even if exposed to COVID-19, Ebola, or worse—we will not get seriously ill."

In 2014, this line of thinking motivated Dr. DeRose to write the book, "Evading Ebola." Although he did stress important hygiene messages like we are hearing today, he also looked at medical data that shone light on how we could enhance our immune functioning.  In his book, DeRose provided evidence that simple, inexpensive strategies like proper food choices, regular physical activity, stress management, and adequate sleep all have immune-enhancing properties. He also addressed factors that are not commonly on people's radar screens. For example, did you know that keeping well hydrated and using a humidifier might help you resist certain viral infections?

To learn more, check out Dr. DeRose's recently released video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJygiYkUc_A) or simply request your free copy of "Evading Ebola." Direct all your requests to drderose@compasshealth.net or call toll free 1-844-632-2867.