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Originally Posted by fern46
Happy Friday everyone. I've noticed a lot of people here have been affected by closings and concern of contracting viruses. I wanted to see what everyone is doing to stay positive and be proactive towards fostering a healthy immune system.
I'm focused on healthy eating even more than usual. I'm making sure to supplement with extra vitamin C. I've been drinking a citrus tea that has tons of it in the morning. I also take a probiotic to make sure my digestive system is on the ready. Additionally, I have Echinacea tea to drink if I start feeling off.
I'm also staying active and getting plenty of cardio exercise to ensure my lungs are healthy. Other than that, I'm just focused on not buying into the fear as stress and fear weaken our immune systems. I wish the major news networks focused more on that aspect. It is a powerful tool for health and I want to be sure to deploy it. I am not discounting the legitimate concern people have, but I feel there is a balance to be obtained if we wish to create it.
Spiritually, I am working to keep my mind and my heart calm and to be present in the moment. I have young ones who have had their activities and classes cancelled and I want to give them a balanced state to lean on while things are in flux.
I am wishing all of you health and wellness during this time. Much love to all!  |
I wish I couldn't be nervous, but as I mentioned in another thread, my mom hardly washes her hands and never uses hand sanitizer. I am afraid she will catch the coronavirus and unknowingly give it to my 88 year old grandma. Now that is scary, since most of the reported deaths were elderly people. I don't want my grandma to die from something horrible as coronavirus. (Well, it isn't so horrible for 80% of the people who catch it, but you know what I mean.) She gave her a bunch of colds in the past from not washing her hands or using hand sanitizer. I wish my mom would be smart about it, but she doesn't seem to learn. She just keeps doing the same thing over and over and over again.
If I am honest, my mom's ignorance kind of irritates me. Nearly every cold is preventable if you wash your hands and use hand sanitizer before touching your face. I know coronavirus also spreads through virus droplets in the air, but usually you get sicknesses from touching infected objects. But no, she doesn't seem to understand that basic principle. I know she has gone days without washing her hands. Frustrating.