Preventative Measures

Is it Quarantining or "Quarantinis?"

How are you holding up with your "new normal?" Are you surrounded by loved ones? (and how's that working for you...?) 'Cooking in or taking out? Have you been disciplined enough to set up a routine, or are you still in your pajamas? Exercising or stress eating? Is your dog puzzled why he/she is getting so much attention? Is the term ZOOM now a mainstay in your vocabulary instead of a fond childhood memory?!

The Coronavirus Pandemic has seriously impacted all of our lives & the lives of our friends & family. Changes in our environment seem to happen each & every day. Today, I've already wiped down doorknobs, computers & clickers. I've folded three loads of laundry & decided on my dinner menu~8 hours from now! 'While flipping pancakes. I listened to the news on my Google home...the stream of information is constant, heavy & depressing. Forget about sports or politics~COVID-19 updates are consuming the airwaves. Dr. Anthony Fauci is my buddy by now....and I wonder, "How tall is he really?!"

I feel as though I'm in a really bad job situation...at every lunch hour, or break, or happy hour the conversation continues. I've been running these days, just to escape.

People are afraid & I understand why.

Afraid of getting too close or saying hello.

Afraid of touching surfaces.

Afraid of grocery shopping.

Afraid of running out of toilet paper.

And, most of all, afraid of getting sick & dying.


But in all of the news reports we are surrounded by, why isn't anyone talking about taking preventative measures to stay healthy? I just don't get it.

Let's rewrite the narrative here. Because fear, like your subconscious brain, can surely take over~if you allow it to. Yes, we're surrounded by germs but we can take steps to boost our immunity so that we can stay healthy! And we can actually take control of our health. (while still practicing social distancing...:))

We can choose to move, eat & take care of our bodies, minds & spirit. It makes a difference!!!

Here are some easy ways to boost your immunity:

• exercise daily (this will alleviate stress)

• eat healthy, nutrient dense foods

• get your greens, either in real form, powdered or from juices

• stay away from sugar

• drink more water

• enjoy green tea every day

• breathe~practice the 7--7--7 approach....inhale to the count of seven, hold your breath for the count of seven & exhale to the count of seven.

• clean your house with non-toxic cleaners. it is possible.

• wash your face, shampoo your hair with safe products.