03/19/2020
Hey Facebook Community! I've been trying to figure out how to respond to the most recent events centered around the coronavirus. Should I panic? Should I not panic? I'm choosing to self isolate, I have a roof over my head, have plenty of clean water, toilet paper, and food so why not spend this time encouraging others?
To help my community, I decided that for the month of March, I am offering free coaching sessions to anyone who might feel stuck or just needs to talk. I am a Certified, Professional Life Coach specializing in helping others get unstuck.
For those of you who are homeschooling (and your kids are driving you crazy!), I homeschooled all three of my children through High School, so I can completely relate! Direct Message me if you need some encouragement.
Additionally, I thought I would share a few practical tips I read today for those of you who might feel a little isolated or claustrophobic.
1. Get outside and get some sunshine! Vitamin D production in your skin from sun exposure will boost your immune system and your mental clarity. Make sure larger portions of your skin are exposed like arms or legs. Just 30 mins are all that is needed. You can still observe the 6-foot rule that was just issued by Sacramento County, avoid playgrounds and other locations where others may congregate. You don't have to be near a lot of people to take a walk, run, or ride a bike and you won't be in danger of being exposed to the virus outside, the virus concentrates in indoor areas when you're around a lot of people.
2. Boosting your immune system with herbs and supplements won't cure or "kill" the virus per se, but they can boost your immune system so that it can reduce your risk or reduce the severity and duration of sickness. Examples: High doses of Vitamin C 1000+mg, elderberry, zinc, garlic, echinacea, and some others I won't quote since I don't know what they are, lol!
3. Homemade chicken soups made from the whole chicken (bones and all)! The broth from the bones is highly effective in building your immune system and treating common cold viruses. Plus it is good comfort food! Who knew mom was right all along?
4. Some infectious disease experts believe overweight or obese people are at greater risks of severe problems from coronavirus than those at normal weights. So if you haven't already, now is the time to start the journey to get to a normal weight. Since most restaurants are closed, use this time to make simple, healthy foods at home. Choose meals that include lots of fruits, veggies, and protein. Avoid processed foods as much as you are able. There are lots of great, free e-cookbooks out there! My personal favorites are designed around the Paleo diet since it is mostly organic and eliminates sugar and gluten which have been found to contribute to obesity and diabetes.
5. Smokers are also at risk since it attacks the respiratory system. Now is a perfect time to quit smoking cold turkey!
Lastly, it is important that we all stay calm and not panic since anxiety and fear also negatively impact the immune system. The US still is seeing a smaller portion of reported cases and deaths which, I believe, are mostly due to our access to good food, clean water, a good healthcare system, and public hygiene. We also enjoy a less dense population compared to other countries so we are very blessed to be here, stop letting the media scare you, they only want clicks so they can sell their product. Why not spend time meditating on what is good, true, honorable, right, lovely, peace-giving and pure? Call your friends and family on the phone to encourage them, focus on your blessings and how you can be a blessing. Most of all, what good practices you start now, plan to continue once your life goes back to the "status quo", you may look back with gratitude for what you gained from this experience!
