We relocated nine months ago in Virginia and looking forward to share our next phase of managing cancer while enjoying life.
However, I have created a website that also has a blog, which I will be doing a daily journal with our experiences in our new environment. Please join me there and continue to support my writings. Go to https://www.thejourneytogoodhealth.com/blog-1
Until tomorrow, take it slow and give your soul a chance to catch up with your body.
Dan and I would like to thank you for following our journey
of managing cancer and wellness.Since
the beginning, 9 years ago I started this blog to keep in touch with my family
and friends.I have been very personal
and passionate of my choices with the treatments in Mexico.During our second phase of moving to Mexico,
we shared our adventures and the knowledge we have learned along the way.
Now after six and half years, we moved back to states.We relocated nine months ago in Virginia and
looking forward to share our next phase of managing cancer while enjoying
life.However, I have created a website
that also has a blog, which I will be doing a daily journal with our
experiences in our new environment.Please join me there and continue to support my writings.Go to https://www.thejourneytogoodhealth.com/blog
Until tomorrow, take it slow and give your soul a chance
to catch up with your body.
Its Sunday, Dan and my 34th day of staying at
home.
It’s a day to reflect on compassion,
kindness, love and peace. I woke up to Dan saying that he got more information
on an e-mail from ancestry.com. He has a
lot of fourth cousins all over the place.
Of course, you have to pay to get more information. So, until we get caught up on the move, that
will have to wait. Never the less, he is
excited to know that he has family members spread out all over the place.
The other day I went through some of our books that we
have kept in storage.One that was precious
to me, was a children’s Bible that was my sisters and mine when I was
little.This is the Bible that I learned
about compassion, kindness, love and peace.
The first two pages, has always been filed away in my
mind.I could picture the pictures and
the wording as if I was a child.It’s
the creation of the world. I learned
that on the seventh day, this the heavens and the earth was finished and filled
with life. On this day God rested from his work. God blessed the seventh day
and made it holy because on that day he rested.This is why Sunday is a day of rest.
This piece I wrote on the blog FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011
Science of the Heart
The human heart emits the strongest electromagnetic field
in our body. This electromagnetic field envelops the entire body extending out
in all directions, and it can be measured up to several feet outside of the
body. Research from the Institute of Heart Math shows that this emotional
information is encoded in this energetic field. Heart Math researchers have
also seen that as we consciously focus on feeling a positive emotion - such as
care, appreciation, compassion or love - it has a beneficial effect on our own
health and well-being, and can have a positive effect on those around us.
How effective are homemade masks?
OUR DAUGHTER MADE OURS
There are two types of face masks that can help cut your
odds of getting corona virus: surgical face masks and respirators, the latter of
which are also known as N-95 masks.
The ones you see all over the news are surgical face
masks, and what doctors, dentists and nurses typically use while treating
patients. They’re loose-fitting and relatively thin, so tiny droplets can still
seep in through the parts of the mask, and they aren’t necessarily foolproof.
Then, there are respirators, commonly used by
construction workers, but also used by doctors seeing patients who potentially
have COVID-19. They’re heavy-duty and are form-fitted to the face. According to
the CDC, these masks filter out about 95% of airborne particles, including
viruses and bacteria.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that
DIY masks can be made in times of crisis as a last resort and “should ideally
be used in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front (that
extends to the chin or below) and sides of the face.”
Face Masks for Personal Use
If you want to take the extra precaution of wearing a
face mask, the best thing you can do is make a mask for yourself ― don’t buy
one and contribute to the shortage.
A study of homemade face masks by SmartAirFilters.com
found that cotton T-shirts and cotton pillowcases are the best materials for
making DIY face masks, based on their ability to capture particles yet remain
breathable, and that they perform comparably to surgical-grade masks.
Here is Trish Hann, a Sydney-based diagnostic
radiographer and clinical educator, goes through the correct method of putting
on and wearing personal protective equipment. 'The most important thing with
regards to PPE is making sure that what you're wearing is appropriate,' she
says.
LET COMPASSION MOVE YOU
Let compassion move you. Let kindness guide you. Let love
open you. Let peace be within you.
Until tomorrow, take it slow and give your soul a chance
to catch up with your body.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CORONA VIRUS MASK USING HOME ITEMS
KIDS FACE MASKS
The sun is trying to shine right now, regardless I’m not
going to let a little gloom ruin my day.Its Dan and my 33rd day of enjoying our new surroundings, our
apartment.
What were you doing last
night?Well, we had a date night with
our grandson, it was story telling with his grandparents.Thank goodness for Zoom and Epic, while using
both, the night was a success.Interacting
from afar is a gift in its self and being able to connect through the computer
seconds it.
As a child growing up Catholic one of the first things
learned from the religion class is - 1 Corinthians 13 Love Is the Greatest Gift
Love is patient and kind. Love is not ·jealous, it does
not brag, and it is not ·proud; conceited; puffed up.Love is not ·rude, is not ·selfish, and ·does
not get upset with others. Love does not ·count up wrongs that have been done.
Love ·takes no pleasure in ·evil but rejoices over the truth.Love patiently accepts all things; or always
protects, always hopes, and always endures all things.
Love never ends.
There are gifts of prophecy, but they will be ended. There are gifts of
speaking in different language, but those gifts will stop. There is the gift of
knowledge, but it will come to an end]. The reason is that our knowledge and
our ability to prophesy are not perfect we know in part/imperfectly and we
prophesy in part/incompletely.But when
perfection comes, the things that are not perfect will end. When I was a child,
I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I
became a man, I stopped those childish ways. It is the same with us. Now we see
a dim reflection, as if we were looking into a mirror, but then we shall see
clearly face to face. Now I know only a part, but then I will know fully, as
God has known me, I am fully known. So, these three things continue forever:
faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love.
So, today Dan’s love, we set to keep writing this blog
through the love of the passion – HEALTH.
During this corona virus outbreak our immune system plays
a great big part of fighting this fight.For many years since Dan and I was diagnosed with cancer, our first
lesson was how to keep our immune system up.We had the best of doctors from Mexico teach us the importance of the
immune system.Through the website and
blogging, I share the knowledge and the experiences we faced.
This is a piece I wrote –
THURSDAY, AUGUST
11, 2011
A Weakened Immune System Leads to Cancer...
A Strong Immune System Seeks Out and Destroys Cancer
Cells
For most of your life, your immune system successfully
fought cancerous cells, killing them as they developed. That's its job. In
fact, the only job Natural Killer cells have is to kill cancer cells and
viruses. For cancer to develop, your immune system must either be worn out,
ineffective, unable to kill cancer cells as fast as they normally develop, or
you must be exposed to a mass of cancer causing toxins, radiation or some such
thing, that increase the rate of development of cancer cells to an abnormally
high level that your immune system can't handle.
Either way, it is vital to strengthen the immune system
in your battle against cancer. Especially if you are getting medical treatments
that wipe out your immune system.
Many natural supplements support the immune system. This
is why so many of them are touted as being able to help you beat cancer. If
someone has an immune system that is almost able to handle the cancer, even a
poor immune system supplement can be enough to improve the immune system to the
extent that it beats cancer.
Another piece –
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017
THE ROOT OUR ENVIRONMENT
Before we can
begin, we first need to know the meaning of the word root. It’s the base,
foundation, basic part, basic element of anything. We all know this as a part
of the body of a plant that develops, typically, from the radicle and grows
downward into the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing nutrients and
moisture.To a human, it is our immune
system. The immune system is a system of many biological structures and
processes within an organism that protects against disease.
We all come to the understanding that one is born into
this world and also know that we leave this world.However, the key to all of this is the
quality of life one enjoys during the time on earth.The big picture to all of this is how we play
this with our environment.Our immune
system detects how we exercise the activity of our everyday life’s.
It’s the environment that kills us.Pollution, the food (chemicals, GMO’s
processing), water we drink, stress, lack of exercise, which can affect our
DNA. What is our DNA? The nucleic acid that is the genetic material determining
the makeup of all living cells and many viruses.
So, it is our choice to create around us an environment
that is a safe lifestyle.You need to
create an area of less pollution.You
need to eat organic foods which do not have GMO’s and chemicals.You need to test the water you drink. You
need to practice mediation and be around nature with plenty of sunshine for
vitamin D. You need to walk, dance, or be involved in the community.All of the above’s you need to do, will keep
your immune system healthy, which will give you a better quality of life.
In my writings later, I will explain how important
pollution, food, water, stress, and exercise can make a healthy lifestyle which
will give us quality of life.
This is what Functional Medicine does, it gets to the
root (the cause) so that we can live a quality of life and a healthier immune.
THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL LOVE
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and
be loved in return.
6 Ways to Arm Your Immune System to Fight Corona virus
1.Reduce Stress
2.Sleep whenever you're tired
3.Consume immunity-boosting vitamins
4.Reduce Inflammation
5.Exercise, but not too much
6.Stay away from toxins
Until
Sunday, be safe and build your immune system up.
This
is a great way to spend quality time with your children. Story telling time on
Zoom and using the app EPIC.
ZOOM
From
virtual birthday parties to business-critical meetings, people around the world
continue to inspire us with their creativity, fun, grit, determination, love,
and positively.
EPIC
Epic!
is the leading digital library for kids, where kids can explore their interests
and learn with instant, unlimited access to 40,000 high-quality books, audio books, learning videos, and quizzes for kids 12 and under
Dan and I have been hunkering down for 4.571 weeks, this
is the first that we have not been going somewhere on a bus or Uber.
Last night was fun, brought back memories of
Mexico, as we were there on Zoom. On Tuesdays and Thursdays when we lived in Mexico,
it was a routine for us to walk down to the Malecon {walk way along the Chapala
Lake in Ajijic} to a friend’s house and do Yoga twice with Teyari the
instructor. Dan and I felt like we were still
in our friend’s garden with the birds chirping and the flowers blooming. I would like to thank Maureen and Teyari for a
very peaceful evening and friendship.
Yoga is something that made both of us feel good. Derived from the Sanskrit
word “yuji,” meaning yoke or union, yoga is an ancient practice that brings
together mind and body. It incorporates breathing exercises, meditation and
poses designed to encourage relaxation and reduce stress.
Yoga is known for its
ability to ease stress and promote relaxation. In fact, multiple studies have
shown that it can decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress
hormone. Many people begin practicing yoga as a way to cope with feelings of
anxiety. Interestingly enough, there is quite a bit of research showing that
yoga can help reduce anxiety. In addition to improving your mental health, some
studies suggest that practicing yoga may reduce inflammation as well. Inflammation
is a normal immune response, but chronic inflammation can contribute to the
development of pro-inflammatory diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and
cancer. From pumping blood throughout the body to supplying tissues with
important nutrients, the health of your heart is an essential component of
overall health. Studies show that yoga may help improve heart health and reduce
several risk factors for heart disease.
Yoga is becoming increasingly common as
an adjunct therapy to improve quality of life for many individuals. Some
studies show that yoga may have an anti-depressant effect and could help
decrease symptoms of depression. This may be because yoga is able to decrease
levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that influences levels of serotonin, the
neurotransmitter often associated with depression. Chronic pain is a persistent
problem that affects millions of people and has a range of possible causes,
from injuries to arthritis. There is a growing body of research demonstrating
that practicing yoga could help reduce many types of chronic pain. Poor sleep
quality has been associated with obesity, high blood pressure and depression,
among other disorders. Studies show that incorporating yoga into your routine
could help.Many people add yoga to their fitness routine to improve
flexibility and balance.
There is considerable research that backs this
benefit, demonstrating that it can optimize performance through the use of
specific poses that target flexibility and balance.Yogic breathing, is
a practice in yoga that focuses on controlling the breath through breathing
exercises and techniques. Most types of yoga incorporate these breathing
exercises, and several studies have found that practicing yoga could help
improve breathing. In addition to improving flexibility, yoga is a great
addition to an exercise routine for its strength-building benefits. In fact,
there are specific poses in yoga that are designed to increase strength and
build muscle.
HOW IS IT THAT MUSIC CAN!
Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination and Life to everything.
REMEMBER- How to protect yourself and others from the
Corona Virus?
How does the corona virus spread? When an infected person coughs or sneezes,
they release droplets of saliva or mucus. These droplets can fall on people in
the vicinity and can be either directly inhaled or picked up on the hands then
transferred when someone touches their face, causing infection. For flu, some
hospital guidelines define exposure as being within six feet of an infected
person who sneezes or coughs for 10 minutes or longer. Viruses can also be
spread through droplets landing on surfaces such as seats on buses or trains or
desks in school. However, whether this is a main transmission route depends on
how long viruses survive on surfaces – this can vary from hours to months.
There is evidence that the virus can be spread by people
before they have symptoms. Some other illnesses such as flu can be passed from
one person to another before symptoms occur – but the extent to which this is
happening with the new corona virus is not well understood yet.
How to protect yourself and others? Wash your hands: wet
your hands with clean, running water and apply soap. Lather your hands, including
the backs, between your fingers, and under your nails and scrub for at least 20
seconds. Rinse.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze, then throw the tissue in the bin and wash your hands. If you do not
have a tissue to hand, cough or sneeze into your elbow rather than your hands. Face
masks offer some protection as they block liquid droplets. However, they do not
block smaller aerosol particles that can pass through the material of the mask.
The masks also leave the eyes exposed and there is evidence that some viruses
can infect a person through the eyes.Seek early medical help if you
have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, and share your travel history
with healthcare providers. If visiting live markets in affected areas avoid
direct, unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces that have been in
contact with animals.If you have returned from an affected area in the
last two weeks, stay indoors and avoid contact with other people for 14 days.
This means not going to work, school or public areas.If you have
returned from an infected area and develop a high temperature, cough, runny
nose, sore throat or difficulty breathing do not leave your home until you have
been given advice by a doctor.
Stay home and keep your distance, social distancing. BE
SAFE!!
Dan has been listening to Dr. Geo Espinosa, I thought
this was a great you tube to share.
Update and Natural Immune Approaches
Until tomorrow, have a great week end.
Awesome balloon hacks, DIY paper spinner, A book to help
your child develop, A developmental book about space, Harry Potter themed ideas,
Dynamic paper toys for kids, 4 easy ideas for your child, An aquarium in a jar
Well, Dan and I made it through 31 days of hunkering down
together.The other day Dan told me that
he couldn’t think of any other person he would rather have to hunker down
with.I must say we do get along
together, like two peas in a pod.There is
a saying that comes to mind. A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership,
of getting along with people, of getting things done. We believe our sense of
humor is what is getting us by.
In life we do things?Some we wish we had never done.Some we wish we could replay a million times in our heads, but they all
make us who we are and, in the end, they shape ever detail about us, so just
live.Make mistakes, have wonderful
memories. But never ever second guess who you are, where you have been and most
importantly where you are going.
I’m taking a break from blogging about the corona virus
and turn to the subject of brain washed.It is so easy these days to watch TV and listen to one news channel or
go to the computer and on to the first site of the subject.Most of us look at the first thing they see
and believe what they hear and see.It
is so confident these days.I remember
that in the early years there were no agendas and news was how it was. There is
a piece I wrote awhile ago regarding to this brain washing, which I thought
would be available in these times of uncertainty, with all that is going on
with President Trump and the corona virus.There are two sides for every coin.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2016
ARE YOU BEING BRAIN WASHED?
ITS ELECTION YEAR
AND OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Do you have an open mind and research your facts or are
you one of the ones that follow what you see or hear?The media plays a big part of how we make our
decisions.We listen or read from the
radio, television set or even the computer and the newspaper. However; do we
ever follow our gut and research and go outside the crowd.This month is breast cancer awareness month
and next month is election month and all I hear is bad things about both.
I stepped out of both and see a different picture, maybe
it’s because I moved away from the stress and can see a different perspective
of the way things are going.I know
there has to be change however, is it going in the right direction.
First, Dan and I both had cancer and know that there are
so many other ways to handle taking care of cancer then how the medical
industry is proceeding.All it takes is
you to control your own needs and follow your own path and research.For many years I have offered other
information from my research not for you to necessary follow, but for you to
open up your minds to what brainwashing our society may be directing you with.
There are two sides to every quarter and at any game they
start out with toss ~heads or tails.Which one are you?
There are six Brainwashing Techniques They're Using on
You Right Now ~which ones are you following:
1.Chanting
Slogans, every cult leader, drill sergeant, self-help guru and politician know
that if you want to quiet all of those pesky doubting thoughts in a crowd, get
them to chant a repetitive phrase or slogan. Those are referred to as
thought-stopping techniques, because for better or worse, they do exactly that.
2.Slipping
Bullshit into Your Subconscious, the rise of the internet news portal has given
birth to a whole new, sly technique of bullshit insertion. What They (and from
here on, "They" with a capital T means anyone who draws a paycheck
for manipulating your opinion) have figured out is that most of you don't read
the stories, you just browse the headlines. And there's a way to exploit that,
based on how the brain stores memories.
3.Controlling
on what you watch and read. Restriction of reading and/or viewing material is
common to pretty much every cult. Here on the internet, we've all heard horror
stories about Scientology, which goes as far as filtering members' internet
access. Obviously, the idea is to insulate the members from any opposing points
of view, to keep them marching in line.
That technique works just as well outside of the cult
world, but they have to be subtler about it. It just takes a little poison in
the well, that's all.
4.Keeping You
in Line with Shame, Professionals have more sophisticated methods, but it boils
down to the same technique. "They" know that if they can paint an
idea as ridiculous, the listener usually won't bother examining it any closer
to find out if the ridicule is justified.
After all, why even consider something that's ridiculous?
That's only something a ridiculous person would do! And you're not ridiculous
... are you?
5.Black and
White Choices. Never anything in between. Everyone is a friend or enemy, every
band either rules or sucks, black and white, nothing in the middle. They
(capital T) love this, because They can convince you that you must choose
either their way, or the most utterly retarded option on the opposite extreme.
Why It Works: Because we evolved from creatures who were
always in danger of being eaten, our brains were built on a very simple
foundation: the "fight or flight" mechanism. This lets us make
lightning-fast decisions by boiling every situation into two options. Anyone
who preferred to stop and mull over the subtleties of the scenario wound up in
the digestive system of a saber-tooth tiger.
6."Us
vs. Them", They have figured out that the same technique that works so
well for getting people whipped into a murderous apocalyptic frenzy, can be
used to sell you cars, hamburgers, or computers. Why It Works: Basically, we're
hard-wired by evolution to form tribes. The more stress we feel, the more we
feel love and attachment to those who look and sound the same as us, and the
more we feel hatred to those who don't. It's just an old survival mechanism,
since the ancient guys who didn't show that kind of blind loyalty were killed
off by the fierce tribes formed by the ones who did.
So today which technique have you followed.Keep in mind that you are not the only one
that is brainwashed.This can change the
outcome of anything.All I am saying is
take a really good look at where your hard-earned money is going to and who you
wish to represent you if something major were to happen.Like my husband Dan told me the other day we
are all in a world of shit.No matter
who wins the election our country needs a lot of repairing. Also, it seems not
to matter on how much money is donated to the breast cancer organizations. It’s
about education and prevention.
Where do you stand?
IN LIFE WE DO THINGS?
7 Easy DIY Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
Here is how to make 7 easy toilet paper roll crafts that all
keep little ones engaged and also would make an excellent best out of waste
craft. These are so easy and simple to make.
Today is Dan and my 30th day of hunkering down
and when I woke up, I found spring gone.Its 39 degrees outside in Virginia, winter is back.I have a coat rack near the front door that
have coats of all layers.For everyday it’s
a different type of weather.The other
day, it was breezy, but just a sweater kind of day.What will tomorrow bring?
The saying; If anything is worth doing, do it with all your
heart.I learned this at an early age. I remember my father always telling my sisters
and me that; if you are going to do something, do at 100%.This always stuck with me and during the
years at my jobs, it was done at 100%.Even,
one of my supervisors told me that and I think outside the box.I always done things different by thinking
outside the box, maybe this is why I’m doing this blog.
DO IT WITH YOUR HEART
Today, I’m going to talk about how to keep our immune
system strong during this corona virus outbreak. I’m not a doctor; however, in
doing research, these are my findings.Dan
and I are cancer survivors are very passionate of spreading ways to live a quality
of life.
By stimulating the immune system early on and keeping
inflammation in check, it may be possible to control the virus before the
cytokine storm and resulting inflammation renders a person critical. Natural
antiviral substances may inhibit the ability of Covid-19 to replicate and
strengthen the body’s defenses against the virus.
For example, grape seed extract, a rich source of
polyphenols, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory
properties. NAC helps to reduce inflammation in bronchial tubes and lung
tissue. CoQ10 is immunomodulator. Sulforaphane, colloidal silver, olive leaf
extract, monolaurin, and lysine have anti-viral properties that may be helpful
against Covid-19. There are supplements that are out there that can keep immune
systems strong.A good multivitamin, adequate
vitamin D (discontinue if symptoms present), zinc, selenium, probiotics,
mushroom extracts, beta glucans (discontinue if symptoms present), vitamin C, elderberry
and astragalus.This will help slow down
the speed at which pathogens replicate and mutate. Zinc and chaga mushroom
inhibit the ability of virus to reproduce and spread.Magnesium, fish oil, vitamin E and curcumin
are also natural anti- inflammatory. Before using any supplements, I recommend
checking with your doctor.Dan has heart
issues and therefore, some of the supplements are not so great for him due to
his condition.
Now, if you have the corona virus, certain supplements
could help inhibit the virus and calm the inflammatory cytokine storm.First, what is the cytokine storm? Cytokines are inflammatory molecules that can
spin out of control with Covid-19 and the immune reaction gone wild. A product
called Cytokine Suppress offers both EGCG that helps to control levels of
inflammatory cytokines and balance the inflammatory response. I highly recommend
you to research, if you know someone or you have the virus. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
With Covid-19, at first the immune system fails to
respond effectively to the virus, then the immune response becomes too
aggressive and floods the body with cytokines. The surge of cytokines damages
blood vessels and allows fluids to seep into the lungs, filling them up, making
it difficult for one to breathe.
The hyperactive immune response, often referred to as a
cytokine storm, causes the lungs to stop delivering oxygen to the rest of the
organs, leading to respiratory failure, and in some cases death.
Researchers are working hard at finding drugs that
suppress the cytokine storm. Steroids have been used to treat patients, but
with mixed results—they help some and increasing the risk of death in others.
Tocilizumab (Actemra), a rheumatoid arthritis drug, is
also being studied.Actemra is an IL-6
inhibitor that might help fend off the severe lung inflammation that hits some
patients.With $25 million in backing
from the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA),
Swiss drug maker Roche will speed up Actemra’s phase 3 trial in COVID-19.
However, with every drug there are side effects and
should be researched if one is thinking about using them. My goal is to report on options to handle the
issue, your job is to research and make a decision that best suits your situation.
Substances that May Calm the Cytokine Storm: Curcumin, Resveratrol,
Luteolin, Green Tea, Mung Bean Extract, Quercetin, Apigenin (found in parsley,
celery and chamomile), Boswellia (frankincense). Pterostilbene, Magnesium, fish
oil (as well as other essential fatty acids such as evening primrose and flax
seed oil, Cat’s claw, Vitamins C, E, and K, Broccoli Sprouts, Oats, Astaxanthin,
Beets (Betaine), Anthocyanins, Ginger, Probiotics, Grapeseed extract and CoQ10.
Supplements to Avoid if You Have Covid-19 Symptoms: It is
important to know that some supplements, while excellent for prevention, should
be avoided if symptoms are presented. Such
as, vitamin D which can activate the inflammatory cascade which characterizes
and contributes to acute symptomatic Covid-19 infection. Another supplement is Elderberry
extracts, this may help to prevent the early stage of corona virus infections,
which includes COVID-19. Elderberry contains compounds which decrease the
ability of viruses to infect cell.
However, as a part of its immune supportive
actions, elderberry increases immune cell release of tiny chemicals called
cytokines. Specifically, elderberry increases the release of a cytokine called
IL-1B which is a part of the inflammatory reaction to COVID-19 that can result
in acute respiratory distress. Also, mushroom
extracts can act as immunomodulators that appear to reduce inflammation and regulate
the cytokine response. On the other hand, beta glucans, lentinan, and other
isolated polysaccharides such as modified citrus pectin tend to increase the
inflammatory cytokine response and virulence of Covid-19 and may need to be
avoided during viral infection.
Vitamin D
Elderberry and astragalus (mixed info on these two)
Beta Glucans (isolated polysaccharides)
Modified Citrus Pectin
Coriolis and Turkey Tail Mushroom
Any other supplements that activate the immune cell
cytokine response
The verdict is still out, there is so much that we do not
know about this virus.The researchers
and scientist are still learning about the cause, findings and treatments to
keep this under control.
Here are 5 cute and easy yarn craft ideas you can try.
Its colorful and easy to create with simple supplies.
Its Tuesday and hunkering down for the 29th
day of our isolation from the corona virus.The last couple of months I was doing a series of gratitude and thankfulness.You can go to my you tube channel and see the
whole series -
During this time, I focused the blog on laughter, smiling, gratitude and being
thankful.I related this to how this
benefits our health.
This month, I will be focusing the virus and how it is affecting
the whole world in many ways. I was debating to even write about the virus, but
this is a health blog.I would not be
true to myself and my passion to choose not to speak about this outbreak.
But how did the deadly outbreak start? In researching
this topic, its not hard for it is all over the web.And yes, it may seem gloom and doom; however,
I believe it is something worth talking about.Remember when you were in school and had to do a research paper.We used to go to the library and take out
books on the topic and read to form your own opinion.Well, I’m giving you what I have found out and
it’s up to you to check out for yourselves what you believe.KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, we have to open up to all
options for there is FAKE NEWS and REAL NEWS.
Theory one -
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 has been traced back
to 1 December 2019 in Wuhan; one unconfirmed report suggests the earliest
case was on 17 November. Doctor Zhang Jixian observed a cluster of
pneumonia cases of unknown cause on 26 December, upon which her hospital
informed Wuhan Jianghan CDC on 27 December. Initial genetic testing
of patient samples on 27 December 2019 indicated the presence of a SARS-like corona virus. A public notice was released by Wuhan Municipal Health Commission
on 31 December. The WHO was informed on the same day. As these
notifications occurred, doctors in Wuhan were warned by police for
"spreading rumors" about the outbreak. The Chinese National
Health Commission initially claimed there was no "clear evidence" of
human-to-human transmission.
The World Health Organization's China office says it
began receiving reports in late December of a mysterious virus behind a number
of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in eastern China with a population of
roughly 11 million people.
Researchers suspect the virus originated at a seafood
market in Wuhan, where wild animals, including birds, rabbits, bats, and snakes
are traded.
It was initially believed the virus came from snakes. But
a research paper by a team of virologists at the Wuhan Institute for Virology
suggests that the corona virus more likely came from bats, which was also the
source of the SARS outbreak.
Bats are known to carry multiple viruses without getting
sick, according to the New York Times, which said they have caused human
diseases in Africa, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Australia, and are thought to be
the reservoir for Ebola.
Theory two-
There are two main versions of the rumor, and they have
one common thread: that the corona virus, SARS-CoV-2, originated in a level 4
(the highest bio safety level) research laboratory in Wuhan.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) has repeatedly suggested before
Congress and on Fox News that the virus could have come from the lab.
Theory three-
The government introduced the corona virus in 2018, and
Bill Gates was also somehow responsible.
On January 21st, QAnon YouTuber and professional
shit-strirrer Jordan Sather tweeted a link to a patent for corona virus filed by
the U.K.-based Pirbright Institute in 2015. “Was the release of this disease
planned?”
Theory four –
Internet trolls have seized on 5G and its political
implications to sow fear, leading to protests in the United States and
elsewhere against the technology in recent years. Russians have pushed claims
that 5G signals were linked to brain cancer, infertility, autism, heart tumors
and Alzheimer’s disease, all of which lacked scientific support.
In January, as the corona virus rippled through Wuhan,
China, and beyond, it provided new fodder for anti-5G trolls. On Jan. 19, a
post on Twitter speculated on a link between 5G and the disease, according to
Zignal Labs, a media insights company that studied 699,000 mentions of the
conspiracy this year through April 7.
Dan and my opinion are still out for discussion, we are
still researching and out for debate.
Here are some of the things you can do to help protect
yourself and your family:
Wash your hands
Everyone
can help stop the spread of corona virus is washing their hands regularly, by
washing our hands with soap and water for the length of time it takes to sing
Happy Birthday twice. It is recommended, scrubbing every bit of skin from your
wrist downwards for at least 20 seconds, focusing on one hand at a time. Products with at least 60 per cent alcohol are
effective against corona virus. Many products made for sensitive skin contain
less than 60 per cent.
A recent study published by the respected Cochrane
Database showed hand washing is the best way to cut the risk of catching a
disease such as coronavirus - reducing the odds by 54 per cent.
Clean your phones, counter tops and other
surfaces, outside packages and door knobs
The public has also been urged to clean their smartphone
screens twice a day with alcohol wipes to help combat the spread. The average
person picks up their phone 2,600 times a day and uses it around 76 times. Surfaces
like glass are an ideal environment for viruses to thrive.
Peter Hall,
professor of public health at the University of Waterloo, described mobile
phones as “portable petri dishes”. He suggests people should clean their phones
at lunch and after returning home in the evening to kill germs collected at
work and while commuting.
Protect elderly relatives
The elderly is most at risk from the virus and doctors
are urging people to stay away from vulnerable relatives if they are ill. The
death rate from corona virus in China - where the virus first spread - has been
ten times higher in over 70s compared to those aged under 59.
-if you are sick, stay at home; eat & sleep
separately from your family; use different utensils & cutlery to eat
-if you develop shortness of breath, call your doctor
& seek care immediately
If you are 60+, or have an underlying condition like
cardiovascular disease, a respiratory condition or diabetes, you have a higher
risk of developing severe #COVID19. Try to avoid places where you might
interact with people who are sick. #corona virus
Seek advice if returning from affected areas.
Don't travel to affected areas
Wash clothes thoroughly
Clothing is another key way viruses can be carried and
spread by humans. Using a dryer on high heat can also help kill harmful
bacteria and stop bacteria surviving and multiplying on damp clothes. People
are also recommended to wash their hands after handling dirty laundry.
Be aware
of underlying health conditions
Corona virus death rates among people with diabetes and
underlying heart and respiratory problems have been more than 10 times higher
than those with no previous health problems across the globe.
Use face masks appropriately
Commuters and shoppers wearing faces masks is becoming an
increasingly common sight across the world as corona virus spreads. If people
are ill, masks are only effective when used in combination with frequent hand
washing and if the masks are properly disposed of. People who have been
diagnosed with corona virus or who are ill after returning from an affected area
should not be out in public - with or without a mask.
Purchase
necessary food
There is no need for mass stockpiling of food or other
goods but medics have suggested it could be wise to keep some essentials handy
in case of the need for self-isolation.
Follow public health guidance
People are also urged only attend hospital in case of an
emergency as the health service comes under increasing strain. For the majority
of people corona virus will be best treated through self-isolation and over the
counter medicines.
Know your rights
Travel to work safely if needed
Stay at home
RISE AND SHINE
In the coming days, I will take about the corona virus symptoms,
natural supplements to keep your immune system healthy, foods that keep your
immune system healthy, ways to keep active while hunkering down.Until then, peace and love.
P.S. One of my sisters
suggested that I add a craft, since most are hunkering down.Thank you for your suggestions.Please if any others have some suggestions or
topics, email me.
