03May 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
How to Survive and Thrive with Hypertension During COVID-19

How to Survive and Thrive with Hypertension During COVID-19

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by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, Ph.D., MPH, RN - How to survive and thrive with hypertension during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Besides social distancing that includes wearing a mask, staying home, and keep 3 arm's length away from everyone and frequently washing your hands, do these other things to thrive. It is now known that hypertension is a risk factor for COVID-19. On April 30, 2020, Dr. Anthony Fauci, spoke with David Rubenstein on Peer-to-Peer Conversations. He is the director of the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. According to Dr. Fauci, COVID-19 will likely return in the fall and winter, although it has not gone away. During the conversation, Dr. Fauci told how the Flu affects the elderly, and people with chronic diseases more than people who…
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08Apr 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
How Breathing Through Your Nose and Out Through Pursed Lips Might Help

How Breathing Through Your Nose and Out Through Pursed Lips Might Help

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How breathing through your nose and out through pursed lips might help lower your blood pressure and improve your lung function. Nobody knows the right answer to prevent the severity of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the symptoms of breathlessness. What is Currently Working to Treat COVID-19 Several drugs have been tested in humans with COVID-19, and remdesivir and monoclonal antibodies are most widely accepted. Remdesivir was tested in a small cohort study with 68% of severely ill patients with clinical improvement. However, more studies must be done to determine the overall efficacy and safety of remdesivir according to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine. While social distancing by staying at home, wearing a mask when going out for essentials (avoid touching your face), frequent hand washing,…
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12Mar 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Exercise at Home to Minimize Your Public Exposure Due to the Coronavirus

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You should consider minimizing your public exposure to the coronavirus pandemic when you exercise. However, you have to continue to get your workout in on most days. Coronavirus can spread if an infected person coughs or sneezes without appropriate mouth covering. The droplets from the infected person's mouth or nose can contaminate any objects or surfaces such as gym equipment or countertops. Although uncommon, you can get Coronavirus by touching these objects or surfaces and touching your face, nose, or mouth. According to the Center for disease control, quarantine and isolation are very effective to prevent Coronavirus. However, based on what we know about the transmission of any infectious disease, your immunity plays a big part in the spread of the virus. That said, it's important to boost your immunity…
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03Feb 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Which Isolation Mask Would Protect You From the Coronavirus?

Which Isolation Mask Would Protect You From the Coronavirus?

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https://amzn.to/2Xd5uwP Which isolation mask would protect you from the coronavirus? *****UPDATE Alert:The CDC RECOMMENDS MASKS WEARING FOR ALL SEE THIS LINK https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/masking-science-sars-cov2.html***** Why Use An Isolation Mask The Coronavirus has infected approximately 14,380 people. As a result, 304 people have died. The spread will likely increase over time. Therefore, you should protect yourself from the virus, but the protective measures may not be what you had in mind. For example, you are probably looking for the most effective isolation mask to protect yourself. However, maintaining a healthy immune system, good handwashing, tracking, isolation, and quarantine measures are the most effective measures to protection. You can track the virus at the link below. A graduate student at the University of Washington developed this tool. (This is an affiliate link that supports…
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