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COVID-19, March 17 Newsetter

The world has gone a little upside down.  Remember, we are all in this together.

 

Firstly, If any of you are suffering from, or have possibly been exposed to, COVID-19, each one of us needs to take a deep breath on your behalf, and send healing your way. 

 

For the rest of us, we need to stay healthy.

 

We all need our stress and anxiety levels reduced.  Despite our new isolation, we need to know we are not alone.  We want to know that our immune systems are strong, that those we love are safe, that all of us can weather this viral storm.

 

What can you do?

 

Boost your immune system!

Some of the strongest immune suppressors are stress, fear, and sugar.

Drink plenty of water.  Get more in soups, stews, and unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverages, like flavored seltzer water.  Keep your throat wet.

Gargle with salt water.

Rinse with a neti-pot.

Eat well.  Avoid phlegm-causing foods like sugar, dairy, refined flours, and processed foods.

Relieve your stress, in whatever way works best for you.

In a clean, safe space, breathe deeply, meditate.

Walk in the fresh air, albeit with less social interaction.  We can smile from 6 feet away.

Don’t give up your exercise routine, just minimize exposure.

When in doubt, STAY HOME.

When you return home, immediately wash your hands.

Explore online exercise classes, yoga, tai chi, or qi gong.

Sleep fully to restore.

Support those you love through telephone and Internet contact.

 

What can we do for you?

 

We are here to help you heal, keep you calm, balanced, healthy, and strong.  Don’t hesitate to phone us with your healthcare questions or concerns. We will do our best for you.

 

Chinese medicine has been doing this for thousands of years.  Traditional Chinese Medicine is all about treating the whole person where they are, rebalancing our systems, strengthening us, so that we can heal ourselves. 

 

Acupuncture alone is a great stress reliever, and immune boosting is an easy adjunct to any treatment.  Other concerns can be addressed during treatment.

 

We carry a wide variety of Chinese herbs and supplements that can help boost your immunity, ward off nearby viruses, fight off infections, and speed the resolution of influenza.  I can customize a formula for your specific needs and symptoms. If you are unsure, call us at 401-619-1912 for a consultation. We can ship appropriate herbs to you, or have them ready for pick up.

 

 

How do we do that now?

 

Obviously, priorities are shifting.  Safety first:

 

Please stay home if you believe you have respiratory symptoms, or if you suspect you may have been exposed to any virus.

 

Acupuncture & Herbal Answers is a clean healthcare facility.  We are cleaner now. We are taking this very seriously, are wearing protective gear, and disinfecting after each patient.

 

We are closely monitoring the CDC and RIDOH recommendations.

 

Those of you who have weakened immune systems, cardio-vasular disease, or who tend to suffer respiratory symptoms, may benefit from a phone call for herbal or healthcare advice.

 

If you choose to cancel an appointment, for whatever reason, please let us know.  No one will be penalized for late cancellations. 

 

Feel free to wait outside the office.  If we know you are there, we can let you know when your room is all ready for you, or take prepaid prescriptions out to your car.

 

Phone us!  Ask questions!  Get herbs!

 

Use our online supplement supply portal for vetted, quality supplements at a discount.

Wellevate Link

 

We are looking into various new ways to engage with you online.

 

Here is a link to an article on how effective herbs are to fight corona viruses in China: 

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3051009/coronavirus-do-herbal-remedies-work-and-could-they-help-stricken?fbclid=IwAR1g0e4Gf0TYPLDrJQ2osA5mQqONw7qSgARZfbnkdEYVseMzyya5wE7pGQE

 

Free Online QiGong exercises:

https://shengzhen.online/

Numerous free online learning sources:

https://www.edwardkinghouse.org/free-online-learning-opportunities/

 

 

Take care of yourselves!

 

Handing Food to Disaster Victims Brings More Than Hope

What an inspiring story of someone DOING something to actually aid those in need, right when they need it.  Celebrity chef Jose Andres has been in the Carolinas this week, helping victims of Hurricane Florence by spearheading, organizing, preparing and serving the hungry people in the flood zones, as he has done in other disaster sites.

Take a look at what he does at this video or #chefsforPuertoRico:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/when-disaster-strikes-jose-andres-brings-hot-food-and-hope

Ocean Summit at Newport’s Volvo Ocean Race Stopover: RI Makes Commitments Toward a Cleaner Ocean

Vestas 11th Hour Skipper Charlie Enright and R.I. Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Dir. Janet Coit at today’s Ocean Summit at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover. Image: Jesus Renedo/Volvo Ocean Race

From Sail Newport’s May 18, 2017 Press Release:
RHODE ISLAND CONTINUES TO LEADS FIGHT AGAINST MARINE POLLUTION AT VOLVO OCEAN RACE NEWPORT OCEAN SUMMIT
NEWPORT, RI (May 18, 2018) – When the Volvo Ocean Race first visited Newport in 2015 a highlight of the stopover was the Ocean Summit. It brought together race competitors, organizers, environmentalists, philanthropists and corporate executives to raise awareness of plastics littering the world’s oceans.
The first summit was such a success that the Volvo Ocean Race adopted the model for the current edition of the race and today the Ocean Summit returned to its roots at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover at Fort Adams State Park. It was the fourth Ocean Summit hosted in the current edition.
As the Ocean State, Rhode Island has a consciousness for its many rivers, ponds, lakes, bays and coastlines. They provide sustenance, employment and enjoyment to its residents and many visitors.
To keep them vibrant Rhode Island was the first state to enact no-discharge zones, prohibiting marine vessels from pumping sewage or waste overboard. The non-profit group Save the Bay has committed hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up Narragansett Bay to the point where it is clearer and cleaner than at any point since the industrial revolution.
Today, Rhode Island reasserted its leading position as a champion of marine health. Acting on behalf of Governor Gina Raimondo, the Director of the RI Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM), Janet Coit, announced that “Little Rhody” is the first state in the union to sign the
Clean Seas Pledge, a campaign of the United Nations to eliminate water pollution from plastics.
Coit also announced two new programs designed to support that pledge—the Zero Plastic Marina Initiative, a voluntary effort between RI DEM, the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and marina operators to keep plastics out of Narragansett Bay and the ocean coastlines. Also, a pilot program will see fiberglass boats ground up and recycled for use in a new durable, flexible cement.
“Solutions to big problems start somewhere,” said Coit. “We’re aware that the issues surrounding climate change are dire and significant and more needs to be done. Not everyone is aware that 80 percent of the plastics in the ocean come from land. By taking on this problem here and demonstrating what can be done to solve it can have a ripple effect around the world.”
The RI DEM and Sail Newport co-host the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover along with other RI agencies. The RI DEM manages Fort Adams State Park where Sail Newport, the state’s public sailing center, is headquartered.
“Sail Newport is very proud to be associated with the RI DEM and follows its lead to protect the ‘blue space’ that we cherish as our most important resource,” said Brad Read, the executive director of
Sail Newport. “The Sailing Center at Fort Adams State Park applauds the Zero Plastic Marine Initiative announced by Director Coit. Rhode Island might be the smallest state, but we have a big message and strong partnerships to preserve the marine environment for future generations.”
The problem of micro-plastics in the water is a key theme of the Volvo Ocean Race. Race officials say they are alarmed by the amounts of micro-plastic particles in remote areas such as the Southern Ocean and that action must be taken immediately to reverse course.
The highest concentration of micro-plastic pollution was found in the South China Sea where levels of 357 particles per cubic meter were recorded. But researchers were dismayed that levels of nine to 26 particles per cubic meter were found in the middle of the Southern Ocean, the most remote point from land on planet Earth, on the leg from New Zealand to Brazil.
Sustainable initiatives are being enacted in the three towns on Aquidneck Island. Middletown and Portsmouth have agreed to adopt the Clean Seas Pledge. Both towns have pledged to eliminate single-use beverage containers and town council members have pledged to use reusable containers for beverages during council meetings in council chambers. In both cases a signed official resolution exists now with each town and will be filed with Secretary of State after meeting minutes are approved.
In Newport the mayor has agreed to adopt the Clean Seas Pledge. As an initial symbolic step, the mayor has pledged to use reusable containers for beverages during council meetings in council chambers. The Newport City Council members individually signed the Clean Seas Pledge on April 25.
Coit was a featured participant in the 2015 Ocean Summit and again this year. She said that the Ocean Summit is inspiring and that much work lies ahead.
“We’re proud that we kicked off the Ocean Summit in 2015 and that it was such a success,” said Coit. “The Volvo Ocean Race said that we to do this and have sailors bring attention to climate change and how it effects the oceans. It’s an honor to be the first state in America to take the Clean Seas Pledge. We’re the Ocean State and we care deeply about the ocean.”
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