APRIL 7, 2020 HEALTH CARE WORKERS
There are many on the front line during this pandemic. It is of course the health care workers like myself, but let’s not forget the police officers, the fire fighters, the workers that are keeping the stores open, the transit workers on buses, subways and trains and much more. Some 4,300 frontline health care worked have signed on . Even this is not enough
I do not know if I could even explain what is going on unless you have seen the inside of an emergency room or a hospital. It is mayhem The normal supplies are running out. There are not enough tests. And yes there are not enough ventilators at this time to handle the apex ( which has not even peaked)
Stay safe and healthy. If you can help in any little way -0-this is the time to do it.
Until tomorrow…
APRIL 6, 2020 HYDRATION
Staying hydrated doesn’t protect you from viruses., but NOT being dehydrated protects your overall health
During this COVID 19 time I have suggested to drinking warm liquids throughout the day. Whether this is luke warm filtered water with lemon or lime or a cup of herbal tea ( of course add raw honey)-it is essential
It helps any secretions to stay thin and moist and NOT thick .I would limit your intake of sweetened drinks and juices. Too much sugar is no good.
Drink when you are thirsty and stop when you are not thirsty Older individuals lose the urge to drink so it is extra important to drink if you are older.
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Until tomorrow…
APRIL 3-5, 2020 SELF QUARANTINE DURING COVID 19
We all in self - quarantine .I worry about managing over eating and avoiding weight gain during this period. It all depends on what you are eating. People are consuming snacks. I would eat 2 citrus fruits per day, celery sticks, carrot snacks and a limited amount of nuts and seeds
You need to strengthen your immune system There are ways to do that. First of all this is a good time to catch up on sleep. A study showed that sleeping more than 6 hours per night can strengthen your immune system. It helps the body fight off infection. If you have trouble sleeping there are natural remedies as melatonin ( not for everyone), theanine, rescue remedy by Bach, and good nervine teas. Limit the blue light from phone use and TV before going to sleep
The second tip is eat more plant healthy foods and more healthy fats. This is why I suggested fruits and a limited handful of nuts. A good gut microme biome can support a healthy immune system to fight infections. Fruits and vegetables are high in Vitamin C. Use of olive oil in your cooking is anti inflammatory . Use omega 3 fish oils if you are not eating enough of fish
Try during this quarantine time to change your diet by eating better
Stay healthy Until tomorrow…
APRIL 2, 2020 TREATMENT FOR COVID
Individuals who COVID are surviving. We hear so much about the deaths, but there are some that have survived. There are new results from a French study revealed last week shows that a combination of hydroxychloroquine ( Plaquenil) and azithromycin successfully treated 80 patients.
Plaquenil is not a new medicine. It has been used for malaria and severe arthritis patients Azithromycn is an antibiotic that is commonly prescribed by physicians.
The first preliminary trial involved 36 patients. It was done by the reowned French doctor Dr Didier Raoult. The US and it agencies like the FDA are stil cautious about this trial. I can understand that the study population is small. They published a larger trial with 80 patients ( also small)
There are studies about giving patients intravenous Vitamin C. The amount used was small 3 grams IV twice a day. I have used vitamin C with many patients over the years for many conditions with much success. I have used 25 grams ( 25,000 mg) and much more
After reading the study , their combination is an effective cure of COVID 19 and should be implemented here . Thousands are ill and by the end of this more than 250,00 Americans will die.
Until tomorrow…
APRIL 1, 2020 HERBS FOR COVID
Last night I listened to a webnar sponsored by the American Herbal Guild given by Thomas Avery Garran, PhD/TCM I am very grateful for the opportunity to listen to Dr Garran who was speaking from China. I am also grateful to be a professional member of the American Herbal Guild.
As he spoke on COVID and the herbal treatments I couldn’t help to think that the US cases have surpassed China. We are far away from the first case diagnosed in the state of Washington on January 20,2020. In NYC we are in the throws of a serious pandemic with its apex not even here.
I am NOT proficient in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr Garran discussed the many TCM formulations that be used for an infection that affects the lungs, the digestion and eventually deeper into the lung. He discussed how herbs can help the first two stages of lung and digestion By the time the individual has what I think is the third stage- intubation and a ventilator might be needed. The course of the COVID can change rapidly and patients must be watched closely
There are many herbs that can be used for the cough seen in COVID. Some of the more common ones would be elecampane, mulberry leaf and grindelia ( gum weed) I have used only elecampane. I would use Lobelia and Horehound. He discussed using Hyssop as a tea in large doses which I found very interesting.
For protection he mentioned 3 good herbs: Paeonia lactflora, Scropholaria, and Glycyrrhizia. The most common to the layperson is the last one which is Licorice Root.
I am a herbalist who loves echinaceae.
There is more time for me to listen to webnars during this quarantine. If I learn something new every day I feel accomplished and knowledgeable
Stay safe and healthy
Until tomorrow…
MARCH 31, 2020 PANDEMIC
There is so much to read . We all have to be more rigorous with our own rituals at this time. Be careful at this time. Each of us are guilty of talking too much, hate too often and love too little. This is a time of reflection of our own lives and of the community or population at large on Mother Earth. There are many theories as to why this happened. You can say it was a man made virus, you can say it is a contaminant in our own flu vaccine and much more. No matter what —people are dying. We will survive all of this together.
George Carlin wrote this…
Remember to spend some time with your loived ones, because they are not going to be around forever
Remember say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon wil grow up and leave your side
Remember to give a warm hug to one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and doesn’t cost a cent
Remember to say ‘ I Love You ‘ to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you
Give time to love, give time to speak. And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind
And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away
For me, - Try not to text someone- Pick up the phone and send an old fashioned hand written note to someone you know ( even if someone from the past) It could make all of the difference
Always know YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Until tomorrow…