It is time to prepare for COVID 19 to enter our lives. Even though a vaccination is on the horizon, COVID is exploding in our communities now! As cases continue to spike, it is inevitable that COVID will come closer to home. From the beginning of the pandemic until the middle of October, I knew 5 people who had contracted COVID 19 (and that included my husband, our son and me). Just a month later that number has grown to 23 people!
Taking action can help reduce our anxiety. We can make a plan, create a COVID emergency kit, boost our immunity system, strengthen our lungs and begin to reduce inflammation in our bodies. Our mind chatter is quieted by our focused attention as we begin to face and prepare for possible outcomes.
Design Your Family COVID plan. Having a family plan that is well thought out can reduce everyone’s anxiety.
- Have a family meeting to create a quarantine plan for each member of the household based on the individual and collective needs of your family. This plan might be different for each person. For example, in our household of 3, we decided that if my husband or our son got COVID, they would move to the basement; If I got COVID, I would move to the home office because my allergies are triggered in the basement and the office would give me access to my work computer.
- Don’t forget about your pets. As there have been no cases of people getting COVID from their dogs, there are cases of dogs contracting COVID from their people. Decide where your pets will go if it is not safe for them to stay at home.
Create a COVID Emergency Kit. Here are the essentials to have on hand:
- Pulse Oximeter
- Thermometer
- Electrolyte Drink
- Acetaminophen
- Baby Aspirin
- Cold Packs
Start Supplement Support now to boost your immunity. These are the three main supplements we took to support our immunity system. Check with your doctor to be sure they are right for you.
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Fish Oil
Breathing Exercises: Start doing breathing exercises now. Do them daily to strengthen your lungs. Here are video links to my favorites
Reduce Inflammation:
- Increase anti-inflammatory foods in your diet: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, plant-based proteins (like beans and nuts), fatty fish, and fresh herbs and spices. Blueberries and dark leafy greens are especially helpful.
- Eliminate Sugar: Including alcohol, white rice, white flour, and fake sugars like
- Move Your Body: Walk, Dance, Do Tai Chi, Yoga, or an online workout routine at least 3 times a week.
- Drink Water
- Spend time in nature as often as possible.
There are so many more options available to us then stock piling toilet paper. We can use the energy of our concern or anxiety to get ourselves prepared in case COVID enters our household. Start now. Choose one of the items above and begin to prepare today.
