10May 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
What to Consider During the COVID-19 Pandemic Besides Staying at Home

What to Consider During the COVID-19 Pandemic Besides Staying at Home

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by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, MPH, RN - What to do to keep safe during the COVID-19 pandemic besides stay at home? We are living in times of uncertainty and constant change. Many people and families have been affected by the pandemic. At this point, nobody seems to know what to do to decrease the severity of COVID-19. However, experts say that Vitamins A, C, E, D3 (K2), melatonin, elderberry, selenium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc may help decrease the severity of COVID-19. Hot and Cold Showers I have no knowledge about hot and cold showers, but some gurus have recommended this practice to boost immunity. The video below will give you everything you would want to know about hot and cold showers. I will move into this practice once I…
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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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