Tips for Stopping the Spread of Coronavirus
Hey there Rainbow Fam! We know coronavirus is the talk of the town lately and while we don’t want to make light of it, we want to remind everyone that there’s no reason to panic! Even in China where most cases have occurred, there is only 1 case for every 85,000 residents that live there. And the other good news is that in 80% or more of those cases, symptoms are like a bad cold.
So how is Rainbow Blossom taking steps to limit the potential spread? We have always had disinfectant wipes available at the front door for wiping off shopping cart handles and will continue to do so. We’re also going to be reducing food and product sampling to try to reduce the spread of germs. Our employees will continue to frequently wash their hands with hot water and soap, and we will continue to make sure that frequently touched areas of the store will be cleaned and disinfected to help avoid the spread of germs.
Tips for Staying Healthy in General:
• Wash Your Hands – Frequent hand washing with just soap and warm water is important for protecting against all infectious diseases and use hand sanitizers and disinfectants when soap and water are not available.
• Disinfect surfaces – Coronaviruses can persist on surfaces for up to 9 days! Make sure you disinfect surfaces in your home, especially if you think someone might be infected.
• Strengthen Immunity – Unfortunately those folks who are older and/or immunocompromised have a much higher rate of death from all viruses, and so doing what you can to strengthen your immune system is vital.
Strategies to Boost your Immune System:
• Exercise – Regular exercise mobilizes white blood cells which guard the body against infection. However, continuous rigorous workouts can weaken the immune system, so moderation is a key.
• Sleep – A solid 7-8 hours is needed to avoid reducing the activities of white blood cells in your body.
• Less Stress – Stress can release the hormone cortisol, which negatively affects T cell reproduction. Try yoga, meditation or deep breathing each day to reduce your stress levels.
• Moderate Alcohol Intake – While moderate consumption of alcohol can positively affect overall health, excess intake (more than 2 drinks/day) can negatively affect the immune system.
• Stop smoking – Smoking impairs the immune system, and you have a significantly higher chance of being seriously affected by virus infections.
• Healthier Diet – The good news is that you’re already shopping at Rainbow Blossom so you know the value of a healthy diet! In case you need a reminder though, vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts are loaded with nutrients essential to a healthy immune system. A diet rich in colorful food typically will be higher in valuable vitamins.
• Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements – Hopefully you can get many needed nutrients from your diet, but if not, supplementing can help improve your immune system. Try adding Elderberry, Zinc, Vitamins A, B6, C, D & E to your diet.
We all hope that the spread of Covid-19 is curtailed as soon as possible and if so, great, but if not, we look forward to helping you as you reduce stress, improve your diet and strengthen your body’s natural defenses!
For more information:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.lifeextension.com/protocols/infections/2019-novel-coronavirus-sars-cov2-covid-19
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/02/26/how-to-prepare-for-coronavirus/?arc404=true