healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--In A Deserted Venice The Canals Become Crystal Clear

The world is looking a lot different these days , whether that be vacant malls , restaurants , transportation hubs , or city centers .
Tourist attractions , freeways , and border crossings that are busy year-round are now quiet in March 2020 amid coronavirus lockdowns .
Humans have all but disappeared….or at least that is how it must seem to Mother Nature .
Change In The Tides For Venice Just like other large cities that have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak , Venice is still .
Traffic on the canal has been completely halted .
Not a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ride on the ancient waterways .
The result ?
The waters have cleared , pollution dissipated , and forms of marine life have returned .
Signs of change to the canal system first appeared on Twitter , as one person shared pictures of the near-crystal clear waters .
Soon more photos emerged of swans , fish , and even dolphins swimming up and down the waterways .
Although the Mayor of Venice , Luigi Brugnaro , downplayed the change in the canals , the public feels the clear water is no accident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ typically bolster the area , are thought to deter a healthy environment for wildlife .
( 1 , 2 ) One twitter user wrote On March 17 , 2020 , “ Here ’ s an unexpected side effect of the pandemic — the water ’ s flowing through the canals of Venice is clear for the first time in forever .
The fish are visible , the swans returned ” .
This tweet and others like it have quickly gone viral .
The clear Venetian canals are thought to be a ‘ silver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world continues to face during this coronavirus pandemic .
( 1 ) Environmental Time-Out All Over The World Now that people have taken a step back , the environment all around the world is getting a well-deserved break as per climate experts .
The coronavirus-related economic disruption of commercial production and manufacturing has been believed to most dramatically cut global air pollution .
Yet , social policies limiting people ’ s ability to get out and travel are likely helping as well .
Regionally , the reduction in air pollution has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February in 2020 .
However , Italy has experienced a drop too !
( 2 ) Thanks to NASA and the European Space Agency , satellite images of major Chinese and Italian cities show a fall in nitrogen dioxide emissions .
( 3 ) Nitrogen dioxide is a harmful air pollutant , often in the form of a nasty-smelling gas .
High levels of nitrogen dioxide can cause bronchitis , respiratory infections , and inflammation of the lungs among humans .
As monitored by environmental scientists , other tiny air particles associated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national coronavirus outbreak .
( 4 ) A Stanford professor , Marshall Burke , calculated what the health effects of this change in air pollution may mean for the future .
He estimates urban residents will see the greatest improvement in air quality versus rural regions .
In addition , Burke thinks thousands of lives ( specifically of children under 5 , and adults over 70 ) have been prolonged as a result of this break in pollution .
Though the professors warn that these outcomes do not make the coronavirus pandemic good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out that our economy comes with hidden environmental and health costs .
We are just getting a small break from these costs !
( 3 ) A closely tied issue right now to both the environment and the coronavirus outbreak is the decline in the world ’ s economy .
A large decline in oil prices , manufacturing , consumerism , and service contracts that keep society funded is concerning .
Oil , in particular , has hit a multi-year low with reduced demand for the product during this pandemic ( China is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importer ) .
As the virus spreads , a greater drop in all countries ’ economic growth is expected too .
Governments and researchers scramble to understand how household items and larger-scale projects will be altered by the changes in manufacturing .
( 5 ) Though nothing can be accurately known , especially as so much changes day to day , it feels like a strange predicament to be in .
Climate change was a massive concern in 2019 , with millions of people striking at the doors of governments worldwide for action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , in 2020 , we have been forced into diminishing pollution at the expense of sickness and volatility elsewhere .
Should we have been more careful about what we wished for ?
Or is this effect some mystical force of nature at play ?
( 6 )

The world is looking a lot different these days, whether that be vacant malls, restaurants, transportation hubs, or city centers. Tourist attractions, freeways, and border crossings that are busy year-round are now quiet in March 2020 amid coronavirus lockdowns. Humans have all but disappeared….or at least that is how it must seem to Mother Nature.
Change In The Tides For Venice
Just like other large cities that have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, Venice is still. Traffic on the canal has been completely halted. Not a single gondola can be flagged down for a ride on the ancient waterways. The result? The waters have cleared, pollution dissipated, and forms of marine life have returned.
Signs of change to the canal system first appeared on Twitter, as one person shared pictures of the near-crystal clear waters. Soon more photos emerged of swans, fish, and even dolphins swimming up and down the waterways. Although the Mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro, downplayed the change in the canals, the public feels the clear water is no accident. Tourism and large cruise ships, which typically bolster the area, are thought to deter a healthy environment for wildlife. (1, 2)
One twitter user wrote On March 17, 2020, “Here’s an unexpected side effect of the pandemic — the water’s flowing through the canals of Venice is clear for the first time in forever. The fish are visible, the swans returned”. This tweet and others like it have quickly gone viral. The clear Venetian canals are thought to be a ‘silver lining’ to the challenges Italy and the world continues to face during this coronavirus pandemic. (1)
Venice hasn’t seen clear canal water in a very long time. Dolphins showing up too. Nature just hit the reset button on us pic.twitter.com/RzqOq8ftCj — Gianluca De Santis (@b8taFPS) March 17, 2020
Environmental Time-Out All Over The World
Now that people have taken a step back, the environment all around the world is getting a well-deserved break as per climate experts. The coronavirus-related economic disruption of commercial production and manufacturing has been believed to most dramatically cut global air pollution. Yet, social policies limiting people’s ability to get out and travel are likely helping as well.
Regionally, the reduction in air pollution has been most noticeable in China during January and February in 2020. However, Italy has experienced a drop too! (2) Thanks to NASA and the European Space Agency, satellite images of major Chinese and Italian cities show a fall in nitrogen dioxide emissions. (3) Nitrogen dioxide is a harmful air pollutant, often in the form of a nasty-smelling gas. High levels of nitrogen dioxide can cause bronchitis, respiratory infections, and inflammation of the lungs among humans. As monitored by environmental scientists, other tiny air particles associated with pollution have fallen amid China’s national coronavirus outbreak. (4)
A Stanford professor, Marshall Burke, calculated what the health effects of this change in air pollution may mean for the future. He estimates urban residents will see the greatest improvement in air quality versus rural regions. In addition, Burke thinks thousands of lives (specifically of children under 5, and adults over 70) have been prolonged as a result of this break in pollution. Though the professors warn that these outcomes do not make the coronavirus pandemic good for health. Instead, he points out that our economy comes with hidden environmental and health costs. We are just getting a small break from these costs! (3)
Environment Over Economy?
A closely tied issue right now to both the environment and the coronavirus outbreak is the decline in the world’s economy. A large decline in oil prices, manufacturing, consumerism, and service contracts that keep society funded is concerning. Oil, in particular, has hit a multi-year low with reduced demand for the product during this pandemic (China is the world’s largest crude oil importer). As the virus spreads, a greater drop in all countries’ economic growth is expected too. Governments and researchers scramble to understand how household items and larger-scale projects will be altered by the changes in manufacturing. (5)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--Ohio Jail Releases Hundreds Of Inmates Due To Coronavirus Concerns

As coronavirus fears rise , the potential risks for those in confinement are leading to unprecedented measures for some correctional facilities around the world .
In response to the spread of the virus in the U.S. , Cuyahoga County Court is considering freeing hundreds of inmates .
( 1 , 2 ) Special hearings will be held on March 21 , 2020 , according to administrative Judge Brendan Sheehan .
The hearings will help determine which inmates would be eligible for early release in an effort to reduce the number of inmates currently occupying the County Jail .
( 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this could mean , Judge Sheehan says , “ Gosh .
We ’ re hoping hundreds.
” Inmates showing signs of poor health can escalate their risk of becoming ill in prison .
This would make it easier for the coronavirus to spread throughout the facility .
( 1 ) The hearings will continue for at least a week .
Guilty pleas will be worked out and other plans will be considered to help alleviate pressures on the prison ’ s population .
According to the judge , most inmates will be eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got ta remember , the goal of this is to protect the community and the safety of the inmates , ” he says .
“ If someone ’ s a serious violent person , well , we ’ re using our discretion to make sure the community ’ s safe also.
” ( 1 ) Not Everyone Will Qualify So , people in the area can feel a little safer knowing that they aren ’ t going to be freeing just anyone .
Instead , inmates could plead guilty and get released but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house arrest as well as follow standard procedures that would allow them to come to plea deals .
Those who won ’ t qualify will still be expected to serve their time in prison .
( 1 ) According to the judge , their goal is to “ be proactive and ahead of the curve.
” Part of the reasoning behind the plan is to look ahead to the potential need to provide an area to quarantine inmates with the illness .
The plan can help free up that space .
( 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this plan , many of those living nearby might not share this view .
One local pointed out they are concerned about how they will determine who will be set free .
“ Low-level criminals versus more active , violent criminals , ” they wondered .
( 1 ) Those with loved ones inside are supportive of the idea with hopes they will be set free .
Celena Glover ’ s mother will get a hearing at which time she could be released .
“ I ’ m excited to hear that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail are waiting on a court date , ” says Celena .
( 1 ) Meanwhile in Iran , the country has pardoned 10,000 prisoners .
According to the country ’ s health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour , they are experiencing one death every 10 minutes with 50 new cases being detected every hour .
Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili says their goal is to “ reduce the number of prisoners in light of the sensitive situation in the country.
” ( 2 ) It ties in with the annual pardons the country extends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were 50,000 prisoners freed .
“ A large number of prisoners who have been temporarily freed do not need to return to jail after the leader ’ s pardon , ” says the statement .
( 2 )

As coronavirus fears rise, the potential risks for those in confinement are leading to unprecedented measures for some correctional facilities around the world. In response to the spread of the virus in the U.S., Cuyahoga County Court is considering freeing hundreds of inmates. (1, 2)
Special Hearings
Special hearings will be held on March 21, 2020, according to administrative Judge Brendan Sheehan. The hearings will help determine which inmates would be eligible for early release in an effort to reduce the number of inmates currently occupying the County Jail. (1)
When looking at how many inmates this could mean, Judge Sheehan says, “Gosh. We’re hoping hundreds.” Inmates showing signs of poor health can escalate their risk of becoming ill in prison. This would make it easier for the coronavirus to spread throughout the facility. (1)
Alleviating Pressure On County Jail
The hearings will continue for at least a week. Guilty pleas will be worked out and other plans will be considered to help alleviate pressures on the prison’s population. According to the judge, most inmates will be eligible, but not all. “You gotta remember, the goal of this is to protect the community and the safety of the inmates,” he says. “If someone’s a serious violent person, well, we’re using our discretion to make sure the community’s safe also.” (1)
Not Everyone Will Qualify
So, people in the area can feel a little safer knowing that they aren’t going to be freeing just anyone. Instead, inmates could plead guilty and get released but they can also still be placed on house arrest as well as follow standard procedures that would allow them to come to plea deals. Those who won’t qualify will still be expected to serve their time in prison. (1)
According to the judge, their goal is to “be proactive and ahead of the curve.” Part of the reasoning behind the plan is to look ahead to the potential need to provide an area to quarantine inmates with the illness. The plan can help free up that space. (1)
Locals Not Convinced
While inmates will feel safer with this plan, many of those living nearby might not share this view. One local pointed out they are concerned about how they will determine who will be set free. “Low-level criminals versus more active, violent criminals,” they wondered. (1)
Those with loved ones inside are supportive of the idea with hopes they will be set free. Celena Glover’s mother will get a hearing at which time she could be released. “I’m excited to hear that. ‘Cause a lot of people in jail are waiting on a court date,” says Celena. (1)
Iran Frees 10,000 Prisoners
Meanwhile in Iran, the country has pardoned 10,000 prisoners. According to the country’s health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour, they are experiencing one death every 10 minutes with 50 new cases being detected every hour. Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili says their goal is to “reduce the number of prisoners in light of the sensitive situation in the country.” (2)
It ties in with the annual pardons the country extends each New Year. Last year there were 50,000 prisoners freed. “A large number of prisoners who have been temporarily freed do not need to return to jail after the leader’s pardon,” says the statement. (2)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--In Pictures: Locust Swarms in East Africa

Over the course of a single day , a swarm of locusts can consume enough crops to feed 34 million people .
Since the start of 2020 , actual billions of locusts have descended upon East Africa .
It ’ s threatening to plunge the area into famine .
( 1,2 ) Although the devastating number of locusts has only been so catastrophic for the past couple of months , the root causes can be traced back to 2018 .
Two cyclones created a series of mini lakes in the desert area of the Arabian Peninsula .
This area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” is an uninhabited space where there ’ s nothing to stop the locusts breeding and growing their numbers .
Between mid-2018 , when the cyclones hit this area , and mid-2019 when they began to travel , there were three generations—and 8 thousand times more locusts than were there originally .
The broods swept into Ethiopia and Somalia—which were plagued by fall rains and a December cyclone season of their own .
The locusts multiplied again .
Then they continued on their destructive path towards East Africa .
Kenya , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen this number of locusts in 70 years .
Yet they keep moving , eating , destroying .
( 3 ) Yet , although the cyclones of 2018 set this wave off , they aren ’ t the product of freak accidents .
The cyclones are caused by the drastic rise in sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean Dipole .
If the dipole isn ’ t familiar , you may be surprised to know that it ’ s actually linked to another tragic crisis in the past year—the Australian Bushfires .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same thing that cause most extreme temperature fluctuations these days—climate change .
If the world doesn ’ t take action to fight climate change , the temperatures will continue to increase .
Locust swarms that dwarf this one could be waiting in the future .
( 3 ) Planting season starts in the region in April—but East Africa won ’ t dry off until June .
This leads to a dangerous situation where the locusts may be feeding on the growing crops .
Esther Kithuka , a Kenyan farmer , explains .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our harvest and we will end up remaining hungry throughout the rest of the year , waiting for October , when we have the next cropping season.
” The Director of Emergencies from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation , Dominique Burgeon , shares similar concerns .
She says , “ it ’ s time for the international community to understand that it ’ s an issue that needs to be dealt with now .
Otherwise …there will be [ a ] million more people that will require food assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control the situation.
” But , unfortunately , yet another crisis of 2020 has impeded the ability of the international community to actually help .
Because of COVID-19 , international experts can not come into the country to offer their help , and large groups within the country can not meet for training .
“ It is always very difficult to find and treat all infestations , and this is the nature and challenge of managing Desert Locust , ” says Senior Locust Forecasting Officer Keith Cressman .
This year will perhaps be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,2 , 4 )

Over the course of a single day, a swarm of locusts can consume enough crops to feed 34 million people. Since the start of 2020, actual billions of locusts have descended upon East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Middle East. It’s threatening to plunge the area into famine. (1,2)
Cyclone of Locusts
Although the devastating number of locusts has only been so catastrophic for the past couple of months, the root causes can be traced back to 2018. Two cyclones created a series of mini lakes in the desert area of the Arabian Peninsula. This area, known as the “Empty Quarter,” is an uninhabited space where there’s nothing to stop the locusts breeding and growing their numbers. Between mid-2018, when the cyclones hit this area, and mid-2019 when they began to travel, there were three generations—and 8 thousand times more locusts than were there originally. The broods swept into Ethiopia and Somalia—which were plagued by fall rains and a December cyclone season of their own. The locusts multiplied again. Then they continued on their destructive path towards East Africa. Kenya, one of the afflicted countries, hasn’t seen this number of locusts in 70 years. Yet they keep moving, eating, destroying. (3)
Climate of Locusts
Yet, although the cyclones of 2018 set this wave off, they aren’t the product of freak accidents. The cyclones are caused by the drastic rise in sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean Dipole. If the dipole isn’t familiar, you may be surprised to know that it’s actually linked to another tragic crisis in the past year—the Australian Bushfires. What causes the spikes in temperature? The same thing that cause most extreme temperature fluctuations these days—climate change. If the world doesn’t take action to fight climate change, the temperatures will continue to increase. Locust swarms that dwarf this one could be waiting in the future. (3)
Harvest of Locusts
Planting season starts in the region in April—but East Africa won’t dry off until June. This leads to a dangerous situation where the locusts may be feeding on the growing crops. Esther Kithuka, a Kenyan farmer, explains. “We worry that the locusts will destroy our harvest and we will end up remaining hungry throughout the rest of the year, waiting for October, when we have the next cropping season.” The Director of Emergencies from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation, Dominique Burgeon, shares similar concerns. She says, “it’s time for the international community to understand that it’s an issue that needs to be dealt with now. Otherwise …there will be [a] million more people that will require food assistance and it will take us years to control the situation.”
But, unfortunately, yet another crisis of 2020 has impeded the ability of the international community to actually help. Because of COVID-19, international experts cannot come into the country to offer their help, and large groups within the country cannot meet for training.
“It is always very difficult to find and treat all infestations, and this is the nature and challenge of managing Desert Locust,” says Senior Locust Forecasting Officer Keith Cressman. This year will perhaps be more challenging than any other. (1,2, 4)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-21--Coronavirus Kills 3 Members of Close-Knit New Jersey Family, 4 Others Hospitalized: ‘I Am Numb,’ Say

Coronavirus Kills 3 Members of Close-Knit New Jersey Family, 4 Others Hospitalized: ‘I Am Numb,’ Says Daughter

One New Jersey family has been disproportionately affected by the spread of COVID-19 .
As of Wednesday , March 18 , 2020 , four members of the Fusco family had died from the virus , and three others were hospitalized .
( 1 ) Two weeks before , on Tuesday , March 3 , members of the family gathered for a large dinner at the home of Grace Fusco , 73 .
Grace , who lived in Freehold , NJ , was the mother of 11 children and had 27 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren .
It wasn ’ t out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come together for a family dinner .
( 1 , 2 ) “ A party to most people was a regular dinner to them , ” Roseann Paradiso Fodera , the family lawyer , told The New York Times .
Paradiso Fodera is also Grace ’ s first cousin .
( 1 , 2 ) In the days after the March 3 dinner at Grace ’ s house , her oldest child , Rita Fusco Jackson , 56 , started experiencing shortness of breath .
The same week , her brother , Vincent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flu .
On Monday , March 9 , he was admitted to the hospital .
( 2 ) Members of the family continued to fall ill. Grace and five of her children , Rita , 56 , Carmine , 56 , Antonia , 55 , Joseph , 49 , and Maria , 43 , were all admitted to the hospital with the same symptoms on Tuesday , March 10 .
Carmine , the eldest son , lived in Pennsylvania and received treatment at a hospital there .
The rest were admitted to CentraState @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) The next day , the Fuscos learned that family friend John Brennan had died from the coronavirus in another New Jersey hospital , becoming the state ’ s first COVID-19-related death .
Brennan and Carmine were both horse trainers and close business associates .
A mutual friend who had had contact with Brennan attended the Fusco family dinner on March 3 .
( 1 , 2 ) After the Fuscos learned of the connection , the family asked doctors to test their hospitalized family members for the novel coronavirus .
That Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were tested for COVID-19 .
They are staying quarantined in their homes until they know the results .
( 2 ) Rita ’ s daughter , Grace , 30 , was tested at a different facility than the rest of her family members .
She got her results back in two days and learned that she is positive for the virus , although she is not showing any symptoms .
Grace is pregnant .
( 2 ) Matriarch Grace passed away on the night of Wednesday , March 18 .
Her son , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five days after his older sister , Rita , passed away .
( 1 , 2 ) A few hours before her mother died , Grace ’ s fifth child , Bridget Fusco Betlow , 52 , told PEOPLE , “ I am numb , I don ’ t believe what is going on .
I am sitting here with my mother ’ s rosary that she gave me the last time she visited me and praying , saying , ‘ God help me , give us some kind of answer.
’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before her death and did not know that her two eldest children had passed away .
Before passing away , Grace was on a ventilator to help her breathe .
Paradiso Fodera reported that another one of Grace ’ s children , Vincent , died on Thursday .
( 1 ) It is unclear why the novel coronavirus has affected this family so greatly .
To their knowledge , “ no one had an underlying medical condition , ” Paradiso Fodera told PEOPLE .
( 2 ) With some of their relatives still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anxiously awaits the results of their coronavirus tests .
They didn ’ t learn that Rita had tested positive until after her death .
( 1 , 2 ) “ They need for this test to get done and get processed , so we know who has it , so we can go together and mourn together in my mother ’ s house , ” Bridget Fusco Betlow explained to PEOPLE .
( 2 ) “ If they ’ re not on a respirator , they ’ re quarantined , ” Paradiso Fodera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It is so pitiful .
They can ’ t even mourn the way you would.
” ( 2 ) Dr. James Matera , chief medical officer of CentraState Medical Center , said that officials are analyzing the medical histories of the patients from the Fusco family .
They want to learn why the disease was so widespread in this one family .
( 2 ) New Jersey ’ s state health commissioner , Judith M. Persichilli , warned in a press briefing that even family events are not currently safe .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is to take personal responsibility and to avoid even small gatherings , ” she said .
( 1 )

New Jersey Family Hit Hard by Coronavirus
One New Jersey family has been disproportionately affected by the spread of COVID-19. Four members of the Fusco family have died from the virus, and three others were hospitalized. (1, 2)
Two weeks before, on Tuesday, March 3, members of the family gathered for a large dinner at the home of Grace Fusco, 73. Grace, who lived in Freehold, NJ, was the mother of 11 children and had 27 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. It wasn’t out of the ordinary for 50 people to come together for a family dinner. (1, 3)
“A party to most people was a regular dinner to them,” Roseann Paradiso Fodera, the family lawyer, told The New York Times. Paradiso Fodera is also Grace’s first cousin. (1, 3)
In the days after the March 3 dinner at Grace’s house, her oldest child, Rita Fusco Jackson, 56, started experiencing shortness of breath. The same week, her brother, Vincent, 53, thought he had the flu. On Monday, March 9, he was admitted to the hospital. (2)
Members of the family continued to fall ill. Grace and five of her children, Rita, 56, Carmine, 56, Antonia, 55, Joseph, 49, and Maria, 43, were all admitted to the hospital with the same symptoms on Tuesday, March 10. Carmine, the eldest son, lived in Pennsylvania and received treatment at a hospital there. The rest were admitted to CentraState Medical Center in Freehold. (3)
Family Gets Tested for Coronavirus
The next day, the Fuscos learned that family friend John Brennan had died from the coronavirus in another New Jersey hospital, becoming the state’s first COVID-19-related death. Brennan and Carmine were both horse trainers and close business associates. A mutual friend who had had contact with Brennan attended the Fusco family dinner on March 3. (1, 3)
After the Fuscos learned of the connection, the family asked doctors to test their hospitalized family members for the novel coronavirus. That Friday and Saturday, 19 other family members were tested for COVID-19. They are staying quarantined in their homes until they know the results. (3)
Rita’s daughter, Grace, 30, was tested at a different facility than the rest of her family members. She got her results back in two days and learned that she is positive for the virus, although she is not showing any symptoms. Grace is pregnant. (3)
Four New Jersey Family Members Lost
Matriarch Grace passed away on the night of Wednesday, March 18. Her son, Carmine, died earlier that day, five days after his older sister, Rita, passed away. (1, 3)
A few hours before her mother died, Grace’s fifth child, Bridget Fusco Betlow, 52, told PEOPLE, “I am numb, I don’t believe what is going on. I am sitting here with my mother’s rosary that she gave me the last time she visited me and praying, saying, ‘God help me, give us some kind of answer.’” (3)
Grace was extremely ill before her death and did not know that her two eldest children had passed away. Before passing away, Grace was on a ventilator to help her breathe. Paradiso Fodera reported that another one of Grace’s children, Vincent, died on Thursday. (1)
It is unclear why the novel coronavirus has affected this family so greatly. To their knowledge, “no one had an underlying medical condition,” Paradiso Fodera told PEOPLE. (3)
Frustration with Slow Coronavirus Testing
With some of their relatives still in the hospital, the Fusco family anxiously awaits the results of their coronavirus tests. They didn’t learn that Rita had tested positive until after her death. (1, 3)
“They need for this test to get done and get processed, so we know who has it, so we can go together and mourn together in my mother’s house,” Bridget Fusco Betlow explained to PEOPLE. (3)
“If they’re not on a respirator, they’re quarantined,” Paradiso Fodera said to The New York Times. “It is so pitiful. They can’t even mourn the way you would.” (3)
Dr. James Matera, chief medical officer of CentraState Medical Center, said that officials are analyzing the medical histories of the patients from the Fusco family. They want to learn why the disease was so widespread in this one family. (3)
New Jersey’s state health commissioner, Judith M. Persichilli, warned in a press briefing that even family events are not currently safe. “I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to take personal responsibility and to avoid even small gatherings,” she said. (1)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--Honey Lemon Coconut Flour Pancakes

Honey Lemon Coconut Flour Pancakes

Elevate your mornings with this delicious stack of Honey Lemon Coconut Pancakes !
Dressed in a touch of lemon and honey instead of typical maple syrup , these lightly sweet pancakes are full of citrusy flavor that ’ ll have you coming back for more .
All you need to do is whisk together seven ingredients in a large mixing bowl before scooping the batter onto a hot skillet .
When assembling the batter , be sure to sift your coconut flour and measure it properly by spooning it into a measuring cup .
This ensures you get the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flour is super absorbent , so it ’ s important to get the quantity just right !
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The batter will be thick , but this is what makes these pancakes fluffy !
Since coconut flour pancakes won ’ t spread like traditional ones , be sure to shape the batter into a round shape with a spatula and press the batter down slightly when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This helps it cook smooth and evenly .
It will take slightly longer for these pancakes to cook compared to pancakes made with traditional flours .
When you see the batter start to bubble ( about 5 minutes ) , you know it ’ s time to carefully flip .
Cook another 4-5 minutes on the other side , or until nice and golden brown .
Serve your sweet and decadent honey lemon pancakes with more freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of shredded coconut .
Pair them with protein-rich bacon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ savory breakfast !
Elevate your mornings with this delicious stack of Honey Lemon Coconut Pancakes !

Elevate your mornings with this delicious stack of Honey Lemon Coconut Pancakes!
Dressed in a touch of lemon and honey instead of typical maple syrup, these lightly sweet pancakes are full of citrusy flavor that’ll have you coming back for more.
All you need to do is whisk together seven ingredients in a large mixing bowl before scooping the batter onto a hot skillet. When assembling the batter, be sure to sift your coconut flour and measure it properly by spooning it into a measuring cup. This ensures you get the right amount needed for the recipe. Coconut flour is super absorbent, so it’s important to get the quantity just right!
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The batter will be thick, but this is what makes these pancakes fluffy! Since coconut flour pancakes won’t spread like traditional ones, be sure to shape the batter into a round shape with a spatula and press the batter down slightly when you first place it on the hot skillet. This helps it cook smooth and evenly.
It will take slightly longer for these pancakes to cook compared to pancakes made with traditional flours. When you see the batter start to bubble (about 5 minutes), you know it’s time to carefully flip. Cook another 4-5 minutes on the other side, or until nice and golden brown.
Serve your sweet and decadent honey lemon pancakes with more freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of shredded coconut. Pair them with protein-rich bacon and eggs for the ultimate sweet and savory breakfast!
Honey Lemon Coconut Paleo Pancakes
Elevate your mornings with this delicious stack of Honey Lemon Coconut Pancakes!
Tools Large skillet
Large skillet Mixing bowl
Mixing bowl Blender
Ingredients Coconut oil, for frying
Coconut oil, for frying 1 1/3 cups coconut flour
1 1/3 cups coconut flour 8 large eggs
8 large eggs 1 cup unsweetened, non-dairy milk
1 cup unsweetened, non-dairy milk 1 T raw honey
1 T raw honey 2 T unsweetened coconut flakes
2 T unsweetened coconut flakes 2 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 T freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ t baking soda


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-21--Coronavirus Kills 4 Members of Close-Knit New Jersey Family, 3 Others Hospitalized: ‘I Am Numb,’ Say

Coronavirus Kills 4 Members of Close-Knit New Jersey Family, 3 Others Hospitalized: ‘I Am Numb,’ Says Daughter


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-23--Forget Stocking Up On Bread – Aussie Mums Are Now Making It In Their Slow Cooker

Shopping hours have been reduced , and essential supplies are difficult to find .
But if you worry about running out of bread , Australia has you covered .
And we ’ re not talking about buying a fancy breadmaker that does all the work for you .
Instead , a bread loaf that can be made simply in a slow cooker ( or crockpot ) has gained viral attention in the last week .
The recipe is most commonly credited to Diannelle Luttrell , from Tasmania , Australia .
However , her recipe was published on a March 17th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared on a page called “ Slow Cooker Recipe & Tips ” on March 10th , with no attributed author .
While Luttrell ’ s post has gained more traction—46 thousand likes compared to 14 thousand , and over 475 thousand shares to 71 thousand , they are the same delicious recipe , styled as “ Literally the Best Bread Ever.
” Here is the recipe in question : ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) • If you prefer a sweeter bread , you can add more sugar without ruining the recipe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store-bought bread , so if you aren ’ t used to making your own bread , take that into consideration .
The maximum amount of sugar for this recipe will be about three tablespoons .
• If you are running low on whole wheat flour , you can use half all-purpose flour ( three cups of each ) .
This will also make kneading the dough easier , which will prevent your bread from becoming heavy and dense .
• If you want to stop moisture from forming and dripping on the bread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on top .
• In a large bowl , mix the water , sugar , and yeast .
• Leave bowl aside .
*Note : the maximum amount of time it should be left alone is five minutes , otherwise it could spill over .
The mixture should have froth on top . )
• Stir the butter and milk into your large bowl filled with water , sugar , and yeast .
• Blend the flour , salt , and baking powder into the bowl using a standing mixer if you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flour has blended in , start kneading into dough .
*Note : This process should take about 10-15 minutes .
Make sure it is kneaded properly or it will be dense !
• Using your parchment or wax paper , cover the inside of your slow cooker .
• Cook on high for two to two-and-a-half hours .
*Note : After the two-hour mark , check bread approximately every eight minutes .
The top should have some give but pop back into position .
The sides and bottom should be brown .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your bread , once it is thoroughly cooked in the slow cooker , you can pop it in the oven on the broil or grill setting for less than five minutes .

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Some of you may already know years ago, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
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I can still recall what it felt like to have my life change overnight…
I went from an Executive Director of a non-profit organization, running marathons, rock climbing, hiking canyons and kayaking to being completely bedridden and staring at a wall for 15 hours a day.
Of course, I went to see many doctors but unfortunately I didn’t find the help I needed. So, I had to set off on my own journey to learn my true path to healing.
I’d pretty much turned-over every rock trying to find relief for my pain, sleep issues and myriad of other symptoms…
Fast-forward 18 years.
I was determined to climb one of the true wonders of the natural world, Machu Picchu, the mystical home of the Incas in Peru.
It was there, after a grueling day when my feet, knees, legs, and lower back hurt so bad, that I thought I would have to abandon hopes of our next climb which was Rainbow Mountain! That night I pulled out a little spray bottle of “aceite de magnesio” that a friend had given me before I left on my trip.
What the heck, I thought. I was desperate. And I applied it all over my body before bed.
Because of the grueling day, I woke up expecting to be immobilized, but instead we were off to climb Rainbow Mountain and…I was totally pain-free!
I know it sounds impossible, but it’s 1000% the truth.


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-23--Calling All People Who Sew And Make: You Can Help Make Masks For 2020 Healthcare Worker PPE Shortage

We all have to do our part to combat the spread of COVID-19 .
If you are wondering how you can help , it can be as simple as staying home to reduce the spread of the disease .
However , healthcare workers across the country are asking those in self-isolation to put their sewing machines to good use and start producing protective masks .
Dr. Sofia Warner heard the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest using bandanas as a last resort and tweeted “ can ’ t believe I ’ m sitting in the hospital thinking about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # GetMePPE.
” She shared a pic showing how people can make respiratory masks , stirring up a mask-making craze .
( 1 ) Dr. Warner is a resident at Mass General Hospital , one of thousands of front line healthcare workers at risk as personal protective equipment ( PPE ) availability dwindles .
In answer to the need , many DIYers are creating their own gear .
Using the hashtag # GetMePPE , healthcare workers have a call-out on social media asking for help .
They need to get as many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks or make them .
( 1 ) “ We are pleading on social media , get me PPE to keep me and my patients safe , ” says Dr. Megan Ranney , a Brown University emergency physician .
“ The president may say that things are being produced , but they are sure as heck are not showing up in my state or in the states of my colleagues across the country.
” ( 1 ) Some healthcare workers are getting creative , resorting to using ski goggles , or reusing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous .
“ It ’ s quite incredible in this day and age that we have to do this .
And it ’ s incredibly unsafe , ” says Dr. Maryanne Bombaugh of the Community Health Center of Cape Cod .
They were down to 65 sets of protective gear when she commented on the situation .
“ We are endangering the safety of our healthcare workforce as well as our patients , and it ’ s a major issue .
It needs to be addressed immediately , ” she says .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protective equipment on hand are donating their inventory to help keep those on the front lines safe .
From dentists to vets and construction companies to researchers , the desire to assist the people saving lives has been overwhelming .
“ We want to do our best to support our doctors and nurses .
That ’ s why we ’ re donating our stocks of PPE .
I encourage other group leaders and laboratory managers to do the same , ” says Eileen Searle , the biothreats clinical operations manager at Massachusetts General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only has a small supply , collectively we can make a big difference.
” We Must Do What We Can According to nurse , Trish Powers , at Brigham and Women ’ s Hospital , this is still not enough .
As the leader of the Massachusetts Nurses Association , seeing what happened in Italy has her fearing the worst .
“ I ’ m praying .
I ’ m hoping that we don ’ t end up like Italy , ” she says .
“ But what if we do ?
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Meanwhile , there is still hope things will get better if everyone follows the basic rules .
“ I ’ m very hopeful that some of the measures will mitigate that , ” says Eileen Searle , the biothreats clinical operations manager at Massachusetts General Hospital .
“ We ’ re all really grateful for people putting up with the challenges they ’ re facing in social distancing .
By doing that , they really are helping us and helping us be able to take care of patients.
” So do your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , remaining six feet apart in the grocery line , or getting out your sewing machine !
These simple contributions will help save lives .

We all have to do our part to combat the spread of COVID-19. If you are wondering how you can help, it can be as simple as staying home to reduce the spread of the disease. However, healthcare workers across the country are asking those in self-isolation to put their sewing machines to good use and start producing protective masks. Dr. Sofia Warner heard the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest using bandanas as a last resort and tweeted “can’t believe I’m sitting in the hospital thinking about how to sew my own face mask. #GetMePPE.” She shared a pic showing how people can make respiratory masks, stirring up a mask-making craze. (1)
DIYers Can Help Make Masks
Dr. Warner is a resident at Mass General Hospital, one of thousands of front line healthcare workers at risk as personal protective equipment (PPE) availability dwindles. In answer to the need, many DIYers are creating their own gear. Using the hashtag #GetMePPE, healthcare workers have a call-out on social media asking for help. They need to get as many people out there as possible to either donate masks or make them. (1)
“We are pleading on social media, get me PPE to keep me and my patients safe,” says Dr. Megan Ranney, a Brown University emergency physician. “The president may say that things are being produced, but they are sure as heck are not showing up in my state or in the states of my colleagues across the country.” (1)
Healthcare Providers Must Be Safe
Some healthcare workers are getting creative, resorting to using ski goggles, or reusing their protective gear. Unfortunately, this is dangerous. “It’s quite incredible in this day and age that we have to do this. And it’s incredibly unsafe,” says Dr. Maryanne Bombaugh of the Community Health Center of Cape Cod. They were down to 65 sets of protective gear when she commented on the situation. “We are endangering the safety of our healthcare workforce as well as our patients, and it’s a major issue. It needs to be addressed immediately,” she says. (1)
Donations From Other Institutions
Other types of institutions with protective equipment on hand are donating their inventory to help keep those on the front lines safe. From dentists to vets and construction companies to researchers, the desire to assist the people saving lives has been overwhelming. “We want to do our best to support our doctors and nurses. That’s why we’re donating our stocks of PPE. I encourage other group leaders and laboratory managers to do the same,” says Eileen Searle, the biothreats clinical operations manager at Massachusetts General Hospital. “Even though each lab only has a small supply, collectively we can make a big difference.”
We Must Do What We Can
According to nurse, Trish Powers, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, this is still not enough. As the leader of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, seeing what happened in Italy has her fearing the worst. “I’m praying. I’m hoping that we don’t end up like Italy,” she says. “But what if we do? We have to be responsible in that regard.”
Meanwhile, there is still hope things will get better if everyone follows the basic rules. “I’m very hopeful that some of the measures will mitigate that,” says Eileen Searle, the biothreats clinical operations manager at Massachusetts General Hospital. “We’re all really grateful for people putting up with the challenges they’re facing in social distancing. By doing that, they really are helping us and helping us be able to take care of patients.”
So do your part, whether it’s staying home, remaining six feet apart in the grocery line, or getting out your sewing machine! These simple contributions will help save lives.


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-23--According To Doctors, The U.S. Response To Coronavirus Has Been Nothing Short Of Criminal

As more and more cases of COVID-19 are diagnosed in the U.S. , doctors are feeling the failure of their country ’ s slow response to the virus .
Working on the frontlines of the coronavirus battle , healthcare workers are facing shortages of supplies , test kits , and medical equipment .
These physicians are grappling with a horrible truth : the United States is not prepared to handle this pandemic .
Dr. Stephen Anderson works in south Seattle .
His 35 years of experience in his state ’ s emergency rooms couldn ’ t prepare him for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never seen this level of angst and anxiety in their careers , ” he told the New York Times .
“ I am sort of a pariah in my family .
I am dipping myself into the swamp every day.
” Because of the U.S. government ’ s slow response , these doctors are put at risk daily .
( 1 ) Inadequate Response To The Virus In The U.S. COVID-19 was busy infecting Wuhan , China during December of 2019 .
In these early days–when the U.S. had a chance to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid an epidemic in America–their response was spotty .
The White House banned foreigners from entering the U.S. from China , yet returning Americans were not closely monitored .
In a now-infamous quote , President Trump called the Democrats ’ response to the virus a “ new hoax.
” The threat was downplayed , and many Americans responded accordingly .
While the term “ social distancing ” has now been etched into the minds of every U.S. citizen , most continued on as normal during the early days of the spread .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the virus began it ’ s U.S. spread as early as January 2020 .
Seattle was already in the holds of contagion by the time the CDC responded .
Even then , it was clear that one key element was lacking : early , adequate , and widespread testing .
What testing could have done was alert officials to prepare for the needed response as well as remove infected people from the public .
Instead , no one seemed to know how many sick people there were at the beginning .
Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many were infected with COVID-19 , the government ’ s pandemic response came much too late .
Faulty test kits were first sent by the CDC delaying action .
Red-tape from the FDA stopped independent labs from creating tests and testing samples .
As cases of the coronavirus increased , available tests decreased .
With not enough kits available , who gets a test is now a matter of strict regulation .
( 2 ) With test kits in short supply , restrictive guidelines are now set in place by most states .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in direct contact with COVID-19–especially with a shortage of protective gear .
Even so , many of these frontline virus fighters do not have access to tests .
Rules based on CDC guidance allocate testing that prioritizes the worst symptoms .
This means that many healthcare workers don ’ t have access to tests – though their testing criteria are different than that of the general public .
Many of them are also afraid of speaking out for fear of retaliation .
Aside from a lack of testing , emergency physicians are worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with little prospect of income should they fall ill .
This lack of funds is evident at all levels of the healthcare system .
Doctors and nurses reuse and sanitize masks meant to be disposable .
Clean scrubs are often in short supply due to costs and workers have to wash potentially contaminated clothing at home .
A delay in emergency funding from the government in this time of crisis is simply making the situation worse .
( 1 , 3 ) The old adage that “ hindsight is 20/20 ” continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The American government did not act quickly enough to stop the spread .
Now that COVID-19 is in our midst , a fractured federal government has been unable to form unified , coherent actions .
The mix of politics and a pandemic threat have served to make the situation even more convoluted .
While many U.S. healthcare workers fear the worst , some remain cautiously optimistic .
The reason ?
A sense of community among doctors and nurses .
Dr. K. Kay Moody is an emergency room doctor in Olympia , Washington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency physicians , with membership topping 22,000 .
Finding support within her health care community has kept her spirits up .
“ Everybody feels the stress , but everybody is pulling together , ” she told the New York Times .
“ That is what is keeping us OK. ” ( 1 )

As more and more cases of COVID-19 are diagnosed in the U.S., doctors are feeling the failure of their country’s slow response to the virus. Working on the frontlines of the coronavirus battle, healthcare workers are facing shortages of supplies, test kits, and medical equipment. These physicians are grappling with a horrible truth: the United States is not prepared to handle this pandemic.
Dr. Stephen Anderson works in south Seattle. His 35 years of experience in his state’s emergency rooms couldn’t prepare him for this new virus. “Most physicians have never seen this level of angst and anxiety in their careers,” he told the New York Times. “I am sort of a pariah in my family. I am dipping myself into the swamp every day.” Because of the U.S. government’s slow response, these doctors are put at risk daily. (1)
Inadequate Response To The Virus In The U.S.
COVID-19 was busy infecting Wuhan, China during December of 2019. In these early days–when the U.S. had a chance to put a plan of action in place to avoid an epidemic in America–their response was spotty. The White House banned foreigners from entering the U.S. from China, yet returning Americans were not closely monitored. In a now-infamous quote, President Trump called the Democrats’ response to the virus a “new hoax.” The threat was downplayed, and many Americans responded accordingly. While the term “social distancing” has now been etched into the minds of every U.S. citizen, most continued on as normal during the early days of the spread.
According to virologist Trevor Bedford, evidence shows that the virus began it’s U.S. spread as early as January 2020. Seattle was already in the holds of contagion by the time the CDC responded. Even then, it was clear that one key element was lacking: early, adequate, and widespread testing. What testing could have done was alert officials to prepare for the needed response as well as remove infected people from the public. Instead, no one seemed to know how many sick people there were at the beginning.
Because of this lack of understanding of how many were infected with COVID-19, the government’s pandemic response came much too late. Faulty test kits were first sent by the CDC delaying action. Red-tape from the FDA stopped independent labs from creating tests and testing samples. As cases of the coronavirus increased, available tests decreased. With not enough kits available, who gets a test is now a matter of strict regulation. (2)
Lack Of Testing, Supplies, And Money
With test kits in short supply, restrictive guidelines are now set in place by most states. Healthcare workers are most likely to come in direct contact with COVID-19–especially with a shortage of protective gear. Even so, many of these frontline virus fighters do not have access to tests. Rules based on CDC guidance allocate testing that prioritizes the worst symptoms. This means that many healthcare workers don’t have access to tests – though their testing criteria are different than that of the general public. Many of them are also afraid of speaking out for fear of retaliation.
Aside from a lack of testing, emergency physicians are worried about money. Many work as contractors with little prospect of income should they fall ill. This lack of funds is evident at all levels of the healthcare system. Doctors and nurses reuse and sanitize masks meant to be disposable. Clean scrubs are often in short supply due to costs and workers have to wash potentially contaminated clothing at home. A delay in emergency funding from the government in this time of crisis is simply making the situation worse. (1, 3)
The Future Remains Unseen
The old adage that “hindsight is 20/20” continues to prove true in the U.S. coronavirus response. The American government did not act quickly enough to stop the spread. Now that COVID-19 is in our midst, a fractured federal government has been unable to form unified, coherent actions. The mix of politics and a pandemic threat have served to make the situation even more convoluted.
While many U.S. healthcare workers fear the worst, some remain cautiously optimistic. The reason? A sense of community among doctors and nurses.
Dr. K. Kay Moody is an emergency room doctor in Olympia, Washington. She runs a Facebook group of emergency physicians, with membership topping 22,000. Finding support within her health care community has kept her spirits up. “Everybody feels the stress, but everybody is pulling together,” she told the New York Times. “That is what is keeping us OK.” (1)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-23--Denmark Supermarket Uses Clever Price Trick To Combat Hand Sanitizer Hoarding

With the recent spread of coronavirus and the illness it causes , known as COVID-19 , we ’ ve seen people ’ s behavior go a little off-kilter .
The internet is littered with memes , photos , and jokes poking fun at those who have been hoarding supplies .
Toilet paper is probably the most laughable because it ’ s not actually necessary to weather any kind of coronavirus storm that is heading their way .
But bleaches , hand sanitizers , and household cleansers are absolutely necessary for mitigating the spread of this virus , so when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it becomes less of a laughing matter .
Rotunden is a supermarket in Denmark that recently experienced problems with this .
Their customers were attempting to hoard supplies , namely hand sanitizer , so they came up with an ingenious plan : One bottle for the equivalent of about $ 6.30USD , and two for $ 155.00USD .
( 1 ) Well , there ’ s definitely no problem with hoarding now !
Hoarding Is The Opposite Of What Should Happen One of the harder things to watch as this crisis has unfolded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiencing .
Uncertainty can make us do some pretty silly things , but the problem with this behavior is that it could be lethal .
First , in order for the “ let ’ s all be cleaner and wash our hands more ” plan to work , we all need to be cleaner and wash our hands more .
If you buy up the entire soap aisle , then take it all home and stick it in your bathroom cupboard for safekeeping , no one else can buy any soap .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve all been instructed to , but your neighbor can ’ t do the same .
They don ’ t have any soap .
One day you take your clean hands out into the real world and run into your neighbor .
She has an extra bagged salad that ’ s about to get tossed ( we all have one ) , and you ’ re happy to take it off her hands .
Now the virus is in your house anyway because your neighbor ’ s salad is tainted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is far-fetched ?
Think again .
This is exactly how viruses spread – so don ’ t be part of the problem by hoarding .
Think of “ the curve ” as a huge spike of some kind .
A panic , a scramble .
Flattening the curve involves isolation measures that keep the panic at something of a manageable level .
( 2 ) Choosing to stay home and self-isolate is the best way for you to flatten the curve where cases of infection are concerned .
The truth is that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By treating it as business as usual , going out and hanging with your friends , you ’ d be causing a spike in cases… you ’ d be infecting people , spreading the panic .
Businesses that are not grocery stores and pharmacies might be able to flatten the curve by closing their doors .
This is a tough one , even tougher than social distancing , because people ’ s paychecks are soon affected .
The choice to close is not one to be taken lightly , but imagine how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If it ’ s a good idea for you to distance yourself from fellow humans , you wouldn ’ t ( shouldn ’ t ) just invite everyone over to your place .
Likewise , it ’ s a great idea for a business not to invite them over either .
Choosing not to hoard is another way of flattening the curve .
The hoarding of supplies that are needed by the community creates a huge curve that could result in loss of life .
That might seem dramatic to you , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is happening in the medical community right now .
( 3 ) When medical personnel can not acquire the materials they need to do their job without injury , we all pay the price .
If they ’ re not healthy , who will care for the unhealthy ?
The coronavirus epidemic has caused panic buying of multiple key items , and currently , those on the front lines are not as protected as they could be .
In this unprecedented time we are navigating together , truly one of the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little as possible .
Buy what you need , don ’ t make unnecessary trips outside your home , stay at least 6 feet away from your fellow humans , and disinfect everything that you bring back into your home .
Protect everyone around you by protecting yourself , and by leaving enough for others to protect themselves too .
There is enough for everyone , and we will get through this together .
We may even come out the other side a little wiser , but first , we have to get @ @

With the recent spread of coronavirus and the illness it causes, known as COVID-19, we’ve seen people’s behavior go a little off-kilter. The internet is littered with memes, photos, and jokes poking fun at those who have been hoarding supplies. Toilet paper is probably the most laughable because it’s not actually necessary to weather any kind of coronavirus storm that is heading their way. But bleaches, hand sanitizers, and household cleansers are absolutely necessary for mitigating the spread of this virus, so when the shelves are devoid of these supplies, it becomes less of a laughing matter.
Rotunden is a supermarket in Denmark that recently experienced problems with this. Their customers were attempting to hoard supplies, namely hand sanitizer, so they came up with an ingenious plan: One bottle for the equivalent of about $6.30USD, and two for $155.00USD. (1)
A supermarket in Denmark got tired of people hoarding hand sanitizer, so came up with their own way of stopping it. 1 bottle kr40 (€5.50)
2 bottles kr1000 (€134.00) each bottle. Hoarding stopped!#COVID19 #coronavirus #Hoarding pic.twitter.com/qaJb7UZwLr — 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙣 🕯 🇪🇺🇩🇰🇩🇪🇸🇬 (@_schuermann) March 15, 2020
Well, there’s definitely no problem with hoarding now!
Hoarding Is The Opposite Of What Should Happen
One of the harder things to watch as this crisis has unfolded is the obvious fear that people are experiencing. Uncertainty can make us do some pretty silly things, but the problem with this behavior is that it could be lethal.
First, in order for the “let’s all be cleaner and wash our hands more” plan to work, we all need to be cleaner and wash our hands more. If you buy up the entire soap aisle, then take it all home and stick it in your bathroom cupboard for safekeeping, no one else can buy any soap. So you’re washing your hands like we’ve all been instructed to, but your neighbor can’t do the same. They don’t have any soap. One day you take your clean hands out into the real world and run into your neighbor. She has an extra bagged salad that’s about to get tossed (we all have one), and you’re happy to take it off her hands. Now the virus is in your house anyway because your neighbor’s salad is tainted by her grubby hands.
Think this story is far-fetched? Think again. This is exactly how viruses spread – so don’t be part of the problem by hoarding.
Instead, Flatten The Curve
Think of “the curve” as a huge spike of some kind. A panic, a scramble. Flattening the curve involves isolation measures that keep the panic at something of a manageable level. (2)
Choosing to stay home and self-isolate is the best way for you to flatten the curve where cases of infection are concerned. The truth is that you may be infected and not know it. By treating it as business as usual, going out and hanging with your friends, you’d be causing a spike in cases… you’d be infecting people, spreading the panic.
Businesses that are not grocery stores and pharmacies might be able to flatten the curve by closing their doors. This is a tough one, even tougher than social distancing, because people’s paychecks are soon affected. The choice to close is not one to be taken lightly, but imagine how much they can flatten the curve. If it’s a good idea for you to distance yourself from fellow humans, you wouldn’t (shouldn’t) just invite everyone over to your place. Likewise, it’s a great idea for a business not to invite them over either.
Conscious Caring
Choosing not to hoard is another way of flattening the curve. The hoarding of supplies that are needed by the community creates a huge curve that could result in loss of life. That might seem dramatic to you, but consider the scarcity of proper face masks that is happening in the medical community right now. (3) When medical personnel cannot acquire the materials they need to do their job without injury, we all pay the price. If they’re not healthy, who will care for the unhealthy? The coronavirus epidemic has caused panic buying of multiple key items, and currently, those on the front lines are not as protected as they could be.
In this unprecedented time we are navigating together, truly one of the best things you can do is do as little as possible. Buy what you need, don’t make unnecessary trips outside your home, stay at least 6 feet away from your fellow humans, and disinfect everything that you bring back into your home. Protect everyone around you by protecting yourself, and by leaving enough for others to protect themselves too. There is enough for everyone, and we will get through this together. We may even come out the other side a little wiser, but first, we have to get smarter.


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-23--A 39-Year-Old Coronavirus Patient Who Could Hardly Breathe Posted A Stark Video From The ICU To Warn

A 39-Year-Old Coronavirus Patient Who Could Hardly Breathe Posted A Stark Video From The ICU To Warn People Who Think It Won’t Happen To Them

Thirty-nine-year-old coronavirus patient Tara Jane Langston posted a frank video from her ICU bed .
She warned others not to take any risks so they wouldn ’ t end up in the hospital like her .
Langston had to pause to cough or gasp for breath several times while filming the video .
She showed viewers her breathing tube and the tubes in her arms .
“ I ’ m in the intensive care unit and I can ’ t breathe without this , ” Langston said in her video .
“ They ’ ve had to sew that into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cannula , another cannula , and a catheter.
” Langston started to feel ill after returning from a trip to Krakow , Poland with her husband , Richard , and their two daughters .
Richard told the Daily Mail that the family visited Auschwitz on their trip .
There were people from all over the world visiting the concentration camp at the same time .
However , Richard said that his wife could have also contracted COVID-19 at the gym .
Normally healthy , Langston is an avid gym-goer .
Langston felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a doctor .
She was diagnosed with a chest infection and received a prescription for antibiotics .
“ I ’ d originally been diagnosed with a chest infection and given antibiotics and advised to take ibuprofen and paracetamol , ” Langston said in an interview with the Daily Mail .
“ I was taking about eight ibuprofen a day , and they now think that that exacerbated the problem.
” Her condition continued to worsen throughout the week .
An ambulance rushed her to Hillingdon Hospital in London .
Doctors diagnosed her with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus .
Her test results came back positive , and hospital staff moved Langston to the intensive care unit .
“ When I was taken into intensive care , they originally planned to sedate me and keep me in intubation because my body had gone through it all for the best part of a week , and I was shattered , ” Langston told the Daily Mail .
“ Fortunately , I was kept awake but needed six liters of oxygen .
Now that I ’ m improving , I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Langston didn ’ t mince words when warning others to be careful during the COVID-19 crisis .
“ If anyone is thinking of taking any chances , just take a look at me .
Because if it gets really bad , then you ’ re going to end up here , ” she said .
She also cautioned smokers against continuing to damage their lungs .
“ If anyone still smokes , put the cigarettes down because I ’ m telling you now you need your f***ing lungs , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please , none of you take any chances .
I mean it , because if it gets really bad , then you ’ re going to end up here .
My body is fighting this .
So once again , don ’ t take any chances.
” Langston told the Daily Mail that she decided to film the video because she wanted to warn younger people about COVID-19 .
Although reports indicate that older individuals are more susceptible to the virus , she wants others to understand that younger people can contract it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that none of her fellow ICU patients were elderly , one of the most at-risk populations for COVID-19 .
“ There were two other patients with me in the ICU , both of whom were being intubated .
One was quite a large man who I ’ d say was about late 50s or early 60s , and the other was a lady roughly the same age .
So these were not elderly people.
” “ That was my reasoning behind doing that video was to warn that younger people are susceptible too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mail .
“ It ’ s quite surreal being in the ICU .
The nurses are covered head to toe , but they are literally working non-stop and have been brilliant.
” In her interview with the Daily Mail , Langston warned that people “ need to self-isolate.
” She said that she thought the public was overreacting to the novel coronavirus .
But now that she has contracted it , she knows how serious it is .
And she never wants to experience anything like it again .
Langston is recovering from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the intensive care unit .
Her husband and daughters eagerly await her return home .

Coronavirus Patient Posts Frank Video
Thirty-nine-year-old coronavirus patient Tara Jane Langston posted a frank video from her ICU bed. She warned others not to take any risks so they wouldn’t end up in the hospital like her. Langston had to pause to cough or gasp for breath several times while filming the video. She showed viewers her breathing tube and the tubes in her arms. “I’m in the intensive care unit and I can’t breathe without this,” Langston said in her video. “They’ve had to sew that into my artery. I’ve got a cannula, another cannula, and a catheter.”
Langston started to feel ill after returning from a trip to Krakow, Poland with her husband, Richard, and their two daughters. Richard told the Daily Mail that the family visited Auschwitz on their trip. There were people from all over the world visiting the concentration camp at the same time. However, Richard said that his wife could have also contracted COVID-19 at the gym. Normally healthy, Langston is an avid gym-goer.
Rushed to the Hospital
Langston felt unwell for about a week before seeing a doctor. She was diagnosed with a chest infection and received a prescription for antibiotics.
“I’d originally been diagnosed with a chest infection and given antibiotics and advised to take ibuprofen and paracetamol,” Langston said in an interview with the Daily Mail. “I was taking about eight ibuprofen a day, and they now think that that exacerbated the problem.”
Her condition continued to worsen throughout the week. An ambulance rushed her to Hillingdon Hospital in London. Doctors diagnosed her with pneumonia but also tested her for the novel coronavirus. Her test results came back positive, and hospital staff moved Langston to the intensive care unit. “When I was taken into intensive care, they originally planned to sedate me and keep me in intubation because my body had gone through it all for the best part of a week, and I was shattered,” Langston told the Daily Mail. “Fortunately, I was kept awake but needed six liters of oxygen. Now that I’m improving, I’m on one liter.”
Warning Younger People About the Virus
In her video, Langston didn’t mince words when warning others to be careful during the COVID-19 crisis. “If anyone is thinking of taking any chances, just take a look at me. Because if it gets really bad, then you’re going to end up here,” she said. She also cautioned smokers against continuing to damage their lungs. “If anyone still smokes, put the cigarettes down because I’m telling you now you need your f***ing lungs,” she said in the video. “And, please, none of you take any chances. I mean it, because if it gets really bad, then you’re going to end up here. My body is fighting this. So once again, don’t take any chances.”
Langston told the Daily Mail that she decided to film the video because she wanted to warn younger people about COVID-19. Although reports indicate that older individuals are more susceptible to the virus, she wants others to understand that younger people can contract it too.
She told the Daily Mail that none of her fellow ICU patients were elderly, one of the most at-risk populations for COVID-19. “There were two other patients with me in the ICU, both of whom were being intubated. One was quite a large man who I’d say was about late 50s or early 60s, and the other was a lady roughly the same age. So these were not elderly people.”
“That was my reasoning behind doing that video was to warn that younger people are susceptible too,” Langston said to the Daily Mail. “It’s quite surreal being in the ICU. The nurses are covered head to toe, but they are literally working non-stop and have been brilliant.”
Coronavirus Patient Recovering
In her interview with the Daily Mail, Langston warned that people “need to self-isolate.” She said that she thought the public was overreacting to the novel coronavirus. But now that she has contracted it, she knows how serious it is. And she never wants to experience anything like it again.
Langston is recovering from her case of COVID-19 and is now out of the intensive care unit. Her husband and daughters eagerly await her return home.


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-23--Coronavirus Doctor Says Lung Scans For Young Patients Were ‘Nothing Short Of Terrifying’

A doctor in Brussels says that more young people are presenting with severe symptoms of COVID-19 .
Dr. Ignace Demeyer says these newer , younger patients all seem to have the same story .
They felt sick , assumed they had the flu , and stayed home for a week .
When they were still feeling bad , these patients came in—and ended up in the emergency room .
“ They are people who do not smoke , who have no other conditions such as diabetes or heart failure , ” says Demeyer .
Their lung scans are so terrifying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oxygen saturation in the bloodstream .
He ’ s confident they can recover—but he cautions that these cases have the potential to become life-threatening , despite their young age .
( 1 ) The Young and the Risky It ’ s not just Dr. Demeyer that is concerned .
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci cautions that young people should not be complacent .
“ You are not immune or safe from getting seriously ill , ” he says , directing his comments towards younger people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mathematical formula .
There are going to be people who are young who are going to wind up getting seriously ill. ” Even though only 0.2-0.4 % of fatalities from COVID 19 have been in the age range of 20-44 , there are other dangers with young people getting infected .
Fauci says that the most pressing danger from those under fifty is that they will spread the disease to someone else .
“ You could bring it to a person who would bring it to a person that would bring it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elderly relative , ” he warns .
The highly transmissible nature of COVID-19 makes this a chilling possibility .
( 2,3 ) Why You Should Care Even though you may not be in severe danger of dying from COVID-19 , then , there are many reasons to take precautions .
Twenty percent of infected people in that 20-44 age bracket end up hospitalized .
Even if you recover , spending time in the hospital is not just unpleasant for you , it takes up space that those in serious condition could use .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just stay home and tough it out—that still might not be enough to save a life .
As Director Fauci says , the disease doesn ’ t need to stem from you directly—you could be just one link of a chain that kills someone in a high-risk group .
( 3 ) How To Reduce Your Risk Social distancing is a very popular term , and perhaps you ’ re not sure what exactly is involved .
But the White House has released a guide to help people reduce their contagion risk as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you should work or study from home if it is possible , and work with your workplace to follow CDC protocols if you can ’ t .
If you ’ ve heard that social gatherings of over fifty people are a no-go , think again—that number is now down to ten in the United States – two in Germany .
Do not go out for unnecessary reasons—no recreational shopping , sit-down restaurant visits , or events .
Call you friends and tell them game night is off .
Unless , of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which I ’ ve done !
And , most importantly , don ’ t forget to wash your hands !
( 4 )

A doctor in Brussels says that more young people are presenting with severe symptoms of COVID-19. Dr. Ignace Demeyer says these newer, younger patients all seem to have the same story. They felt sick, assumed they had the flu, and stayed home for a week. When they were still feeling bad, these patients came in—and ended up in the emergency room. “They are people who do not smoke, who have no other conditions such as diabetes or heart failure,” says Demeyer. Their lung scans are so terrifying because of a startlingly low level of oxygen saturation in the bloodstream. He’s confident they can recover—but he cautions that these cases have the potential to become life-threatening, despite their young age. (1)
The Young and the Risky
It’s not just Dr. Demeyer that is concerned. Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci cautions that young people should not be complacent. “You are not immune or safe from getting seriously ill,” he says, directing his comments towards younger people. “The virus isn’t a mathematical formula. There are going to be people who are young who are going to wind up getting seriously ill.” Even though only 0.2-0.4% of fatalities from COVID 19 have been in the age range of 20-44, there are other dangers with young people getting infected. Fauci says that the most pressing danger from those under fifty is that they will spread the disease to someone else. “You could bring it to a person who would bring it to a person that would bring it to your grandfather, your grandmother or your elderly relative,” he warns. The highly transmissible nature of COVID-19 makes this a chilling possibility. (2,3)
Why You Should Care
Even though you may not be in severe danger of dying from COVID-19, then, there are many reasons to take precautions. Twenty percent of infected people in that 20-44 age bracket end up hospitalized. Even if you recover, spending time in the hospital is not just unpleasant for you, it takes up space that those in serious condition could use. And if you think you’ll just stay home and tough it out—that still might not be enough to save a life. As Director Fauci says, the disease doesn’t need to stem from you directly—you could be just one link of a chain that kills someone in a high-risk group. (3)
How To Reduce Your Risk
Social distancing is a very popular term, and perhaps you’re not sure what exactly is involved. But the White House has released a guide to help people reduce their contagion risk as much as possible. They advise that you should work or study from home if it is possible, and work with your workplace to follow CDC protocols if you can’t. If you’ve heard that social gatherings of over fifty people are a no-go, think again—that number is now down to ten in the United States – two in Germany. Do not go out for unnecessary reasons—no recreational shopping, sit-down restaurant visits, or events. Call you friends and tell them game night is off. Unless, of course, you want to play games through zoom, which I’ve done!
And, most importantly, don’t forget to wash your hands! (4)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-24--What COVID-19 Symptoms Look Like, Day By Day

Perhaps one of the most worrying aspects of COVID-19 is that it has been widely publicized there are only three symptoms .
This is actually very misleading .
Symptoms vary drastically and can appear as early as two days following exposure up to 14 .
The severity ranges from no symptoms at all to sudden , severe symptoms requiring hospitalization .
It can last about 17 days to get over the virus , but as we know it can also be fatal .
So , understanding what the virus can actually look like is important if we want to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are some commonalities we can all watch for as a clue we need to self-isolate .
( 1 ) • Fever : 88 % of those who contracted the illness experienced fever .
As you can see there are far more symptoms than fever , cough , and shortness of breath .
( 1 ) It isn ’ t until about day five of the virus that people with underlying health issues will suffer from breathing difficulty .
On average people will visit the hospital by day seven when symptoms persist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feel fine by day five , while those with moderate to severe cases will develop pneumonia .
Once pneumonia sets in , it can take weeks for patients to feel better .
However , severe and critical cases with pneumonia can develop into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ( ARDS ) .
( 1 ) ARSD occurs when the immune system floods the lungs with cells meant to target the virus but becomes too aggressive and attacks healthy cells as well .
Unfortunately , 30-40 % of patients who develop ARDS will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survivable , and your best bet is to stay home to avoid contracting the virus .
( 1 ) Many Do Not Experience Shortness Of Breath According to COVID-19 patient , Elizabeth Schneider , she first experienced a scratchy throat in hand with headache and exhaustion .
However , she never experienced shortness of breath or even a cough .
With such a broad range of symptoms , many people do not even realize they have COVID-19 .
( 2 ) Elizabeth contracted her virus at a party in Seattle on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill three days later with grogginess .
She went to work feeling she had a cold .
“ I had a headache and body aches and a little fever , ” she says .
Everyone who contracted the virus at the party has since recovered .
However , their experience offers insight into more realistic symptoms and what one might expect from the illness .
( 2 ) Because she didn ’ t experience the cough , shortness of breath or chest tightness , she didn ’ t realize she had the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 103 and I started shivering uncontrollably .
I could barely brush my teeth and take out my contacts and go to bed , ” she says .
( 2 ) While over-the-counter cold medicine helped her sleep and reduced her fever , she was in bed for two days and didn ’ t feel completely well for 12 days .
No one among the party-goers who also contracted the virus had respiratory symptoms .
Instead , they reported a dry cough or tickle in the throat .
One of the seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think this virus just has the whole kit and caboodle , ” says Elizabeth .
“ It all varies depending on how bad you get it.
” ( 2 ) For Noelle Ruiz , of Los Altos , California , her symptoms started with a fever , headache and sinus pressure .
She later developed chest pain , and by day six her symptoms had worsened .
“ I was sleeping 19 hours a day .
I felt nauseous .
When I ’ d get up to go to the kitchen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was like I was doing exercises , but I ’ d only walked the distance of the room , ” says the 27-year-old .
“ I couldn ’ t really take a deep breath , I didn ’ t feel like I had enough air in my lungs.
” ( 2 ) Another symptom reported of late is a loss of smell .
Noelle had that in hand with a loss of taste .
( 2 ) The moral of the story here folks is if you don ’ t feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even if you do , still stay home .

Perhaps one of the most worrying aspects of COVID-19 is that it has been widely publicized there are only three symptoms. This is actually very misleading. Symptoms vary drastically and can appear as early as two days following exposure up to 14. The severity ranges from no symptoms at all to sudden, severe symptoms requiring hospitalization. It can last about 17 days to get over the virus, but as we know it can also be fatal. So, understanding what the virus can actually look like is important if we want to see more people with the virus staying home. There are some commonalities we can all watch for as a clue we need to self-isolate. (1)
Fever: 88% of those who contracted the illness experienced fever.
Dry Cough: 67.7% of people started with a dry cough.
Shortness of Breath: 18.6% experience shortness of breath.
Phlegm Production: 33.4% have phlegm production.
Other symptoms include:
Fatigue about ~40%
Sore throat and headache ~12%
Joint and muscle pain ~15%
Chills ~10%
Runny nose below 10%
As you can see there are far more symptoms than fever, cough, and shortness of breath. (1)
Underlying Issues Of COVID-19
It isn’t until about day five of the virus that people with underlying health issues will suffer from breathing difficulty. On average people will visit the hospital by day seven when symptoms persist. People with mild cases will begin to feel fine by day five, while those with moderate to severe cases will develop pneumonia. Once pneumonia sets in, it can take weeks for patients to feel better. However, severe and critical cases with pneumonia can develop into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). (1)
What Is ARSD?
ARSD occurs when the immune system floods the lungs with cells meant to target the virus but becomes too aggressive and attacks healthy cells as well. Unfortunately, 30-40% of patients who develop ARDS will not survive. Most cases of COVID-19 are survivable, and your best bet is to stay home to avoid contracting the virus. (1)
Many Do Not Experience Shortness Of Breath
According to COVID-19 patient, Elizabeth Schneider, she first experienced a scratchy throat in hand with headache and exhaustion. However, she never experienced shortness of breath or even a cough. With such a broad range of symptoms, many people do not even realize they have COVID-19. (2)
Three Days Following Contact
Elizabeth contracted her virus at a party in Seattle on Saturday, Feb. 22. She began to feel ill three days later with grogginess. She went to work feeling she had a cold. “I had a headache and body aches and a little fever,” she says. Everyone who contracted the virus at the party has since recovered. However, their experience offers insight into more realistic symptoms and what one might expect from the illness. (2)
Because she didn’t experience the cough, shortness of breath or chest tightness, she didn’t realize she had the coronavirus. “That evening my temperature spiked up to 103 and I started shivering uncontrollably. I could barely brush my teeth and take out my contacts and go to bed,” she says. (2)
12 Days To Recover
While over-the-counter cold medicine helped her sleep and reduced her fever, she was in bed for two days and didn’t feel completely well for 12 days. No one among the party-goers who also contracted the virus had respiratory symptoms. Instead, they reported a dry cough or tickle in the throat. One of the seven with COVID-19 had low-level pneumonia. “I think this virus just has the whole kit and caboodle,” says Elizabeth. “It all varies depending on how bad you get it.” (2)
Breathing Symptoms
For Noelle Ruiz, of Los Altos, California, her symptoms started with a fever, headache and sinus pressure. She later developed chest pain, and by day six her symptoms had worsened. “I was sleeping 19 hours a day. I felt nauseous. When I’d get up to go to the kitchen, I’d run out of breath. It was like I was doing exercises, but I’d only walked the distance of the room,” says the 27-year-old. “I couldn’t really take a deep breath, I didn’t feel like I had enough air in my lungs.” (2)
Another symptom reported of late is a loss of smell. Noelle had that in hand with a loss of taste. (2)
The moral of the story here folks is if you don’t feel well, just stay home. And, even if you do, still stay home.


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-24--Ibuprofen And COVID-19 Symptoms: Here’s What You Need to Know

Living under the uncertainty of novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) has sparked many concerns and questions worldwide .
Though it is widely understood that the virus spreads rapidly and the nation is in the midst of a pandemic , people grapple with how to manage the emerging infection .
Communities work to restrict the movement of people , and everyone is doing his or her part to social distance .
But what to do if you in fact contract the illness ?
How do you best treat symptoms of COVID-19 ?
International researchers and healthcare professionals , working to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible , are sharing some new tips in March 2020 to manage COVID-19 infections .
( 1 ) Ibuprofen : Can I Use It Or Not ?
A recent concern prompted by a recommendation from the World Health Organization ( WHO ) over the use of ibuprofen during coronavirus infections has been rectified .
As of March 18 , 2020 , WHO and other health groups around the globe okay the use of ibuprofen in the management of COVID-19 symptoms .
Beyond the drug ’ s usual side effects , there are no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms with this common over-the-counter medication ( also referred to as Motrin or Advil ) .
( 1 , 2 ) The classification of ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug , or for short , NSAIDs .
NSAIDs are not ideal drugs for everyone and are , therefore , not recommended for everyone .
Specifically , NSAIDs should not be taken by those with diminished circulation , heart disease , and a history of gastrointestinal bleeding .
( 3 ) What Does The Research Say ?
There has been past research indicating that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
asthma ) can worsen symptoms and cause greater complications when treated with ibuprofen .
An explanation as to why this happens is not clear .
But some experts believe ibuprofen ‘ dampens ’ the body ’ s immune response .
However , it must be noted that no such evidence exists for COVID-19 .
Professor Parastou Donyai at the University of Reading reinforced this sentiment when speaking to BBC on March 17 , 2020 .
She said , “ I have not seen any scientific evidence that clearly shows a totally healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is putting themselves at additional risk of complications.
” ( 3 ) Both acetaminophen and ibuprofen are well-known medications to treat fevers , diminish body aches , and manage other flu-like symptoms .
As an NSAID , patients with multiple health conditions or the elderly are being urged by some doctors to be assessed for ibuprofen use on a case-by-case basis during the coronavirus outbreak .
Meanwhile , acetaminophen ( not an NSAID ) remains a safe choice for nearly everyone impacted by infection .
Acetaminophen ( ie.Tylenol ) , tends to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and flu medications .
A maximum dose of acetaminophen in 24 hours is 3,000 milligrams for adults .
( 1 , 3 ) If I Get Coronavirus , What About My Other Regular Medications ?
Like ibuprofen , some misinformation has been circulating online regarding heart and asthma medications .
Of particular concerns , heart medications classified as angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE ) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers ( ARBs ) are thought to worsen COVID-19 symptoms .
ACE and ARB medications are often prescribed daily to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some cases , prompt kidney function .
As of March 24 , 2020 , the American Heart Association ( AHA ) , the American College of Cardiology ( ACC ) , and the Heart Failure Society of America ( HFSA ) strongly recommend that people taking these medications should continue to do so , even if they become infected with the coronavirus .
There is little human research to show that ACE and ARBs medications actually worsen lung function during respiratory infections .
As well , stopping your ACE or ARBs places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the case of an infection , untreated hypertension and decreased heart function can strain your cardiovascular system .
As of now , nobody taking regular medication – especially for heart or lung disease – is recommended to stop these treatments .
If you have concerns , speak to a trusted healthcare provider .
In Case of Infection , Rely on Reputable Sources Ultimately , not much is known and new information is emerging daily about coronavirus .
During this time , ensure you are seeking information about the management of COVID-19 from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for regular updates is a particularly great strategy .
Do not seek health information from social media outlets like a Facebook post or WhatsApp message .
Seemingly casual speculation can likewise perpetuate rumors and false knowledge .
( 3 ) If you develop signs of COVID-19 rely on your local health authority .
Common signs of coronavirus include fever , sore throat , cough , aches , congestion , a tight chest , and shortness of breath .
It is important that we follow information coming from health experts , governments , and @ @ @ @ @ @

Living under the uncertainty of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has sparked many concerns and questions worldwide. Though it is widely understood that the virus spreads rapidly and the nation is in the midst of a pandemic, people grapple with how to manage the emerging infection. Communities work to restrict the movement of people, and everyone is doing his or her part to social distance. But what to do if you in fact contract the illness? How do you best treat symptoms of COVID-19?
International researchers and healthcare professionals, working to provide us the most up to date information possible, are sharing some new tips in March 2020 to manage COVID-19 infections. (1)
Ibuprofen: Can I Use It Or Not?
A recent concern prompted by a recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) over the use of ibuprofen during coronavirus infections has been rectified. As of March 18, 2020, WHO and other health groups around the globe okay the use of ibuprofen in the management of COVID-19 symptoms. Beyond the drug’s usual side effects, there are no known additional negative outcomes from managing COVID-19 symptoms with this common over-the-counter medication (also referred to as Motrin or Advil). (1, 2)
The classification of ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or for short, NSAIDs. NSAIDs are not ideal drugs for everyone and are, therefore, not recommended for everyone. Specifically, NSAIDs should not be taken by those with diminished circulation, heart disease, and a history of gastrointestinal bleeding. (3)
What Does The Research Say?
There has been past research indicating that some respiratory infections and diseases (ie. asthma) can worsen symptoms and cause greater complications when treated with ibuprofen. An explanation as to why this happens is not clear. But some experts believe ibuprofen ‘dampens’ the body’s immune response. However, it must be noted that no such evidence exists for COVID-19.
Professor Parastou Donyai at the University of Reading reinforced this sentiment when speaking to BBC on March 17, 2020. She said, “I have not seen any scientific evidence that clearly shows a totally healthy 25-year-old taking ibuprofen for symptoms of COVID-19 is putting themselves at additional risk of complications.” (3)
What About Acetaminophen?
Both acetaminophen and ibuprofen are well-known medications to treat fevers, diminish body aches, and manage other flu-like symptoms. As an NSAID, patients with multiple health conditions or the elderly are being urged by some doctors to be assessed for ibuprofen use on a case-by-case basis during the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, acetaminophen (not an NSAID) remains a safe choice for nearly everyone impacted by infection. Acetaminophen (ie.Tylenol), tends to be an especially great supplement to other cold and flu medications. A maximum dose of acetaminophen in 24 hours is 3,000 milligrams for adults. (1, 3)
If I Get Coronavirus, What About My Other Regular Medications?
Like ibuprofen, some misinformation has been circulating online regarding heart and asthma medications. Of particular concerns, heart medications classified as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are thought to worsen COVID-19 symptoms. ACE and ARB medications are often prescribed daily to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), improve heart function, and in some cases, prompt kidney function.
As of March 24, 2020, the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) strongly recommend that people taking these medications should continue to do so, even if they become infected with the coronavirus. There is little human research to show that ACE and ARBs medications actually worsen lung function during respiratory infections. As well, stopping your ACE or ARBs places you at greater risk of complications. In the case of an infection, untreated hypertension and decreased heart function can strain your cardiovascular system.
As of now, nobody taking regular medication – especially for heart or lung disease – is recommended to stop these treatments. If you have concerns, speak to a trusted healthcare provider.
In Case of Infection, Rely on Reputable Sources
Ultimately, not much is known and new information is emerging daily about coronavirus. During this time, ensure you are seeking information about the management of COVID-19 from reputable sources. Turning to the WHO for regular updates is a particularly great strategy. Do not seek health information from social media outlets like a Facebook post or WhatsApp message. Seemingly casual speculation can likewise perpetuate rumors and false knowledge. (3)
If you develop signs of COVID-19 rely on your local health authority. Common signs of coronavirus include fever, sore throat, cough, aches, congestion, a tight chest, and shortness of breath. It is important that we follow information coming from health experts, governments, and researchers in the coming days.