Covid-19: a Natural way to cope
Do you know that stress has been shown to be responsible for up to 90 – 95% of health problems?
What causes stress? Many things of course, but in the current “pandemic” environment fear is the main culprit.
Fear of:
• contracting Covid-19 yourself
• a loved one coming down with it
• the impact on the economy
• the impact on your own personal financial security
• lockdowns
• essential supplies not being available
• what is happening to our society.
How do you overcome all those fears?
Nature can help.
Hippocrates, widely accepted as the father of medicine said: “walking is a man’s best medicine”. Go outside. Get some fresh air. Get some sun. Get some exercise. Listen for the singing birds. Look down and see the spring plants beginning to awaken from their winter slumber. They will inspire you and bring you joy.
Nature will revive you. Nature will invigorate you. Nature will reassure you. Go for a walk on your property, on a public Nature trail or on Crown land near you. Go for a bike ride, alone or with a family member or close friend or neighbour.
In all cases, keep a safe distance apart.
Enjoy Nature. Do your part to help. Maintain social distancing. Gather in groups of five or less. Be safe to prevent injury. If you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, maintain self isolation and don’t go out of your home except to seek medical care.
There are other ways Nature can help. The flowery scents of Camomile, Lavender and Clary Sage, found in herbal teas and essential oils, are known to have calming and soothing effects.
We can also follow some simple instructions from health professionals.
Right now, you might be tempted to reach for some “comfort food”: a sugary snack, to improve your mood and relieve stress. Health professionals tell us that whole foods from Nature are a better choice, especially foods rich in essential fatty acids, such as tuna, wild salmon and flax. Additional sources of essential fatty acids are olive oil, flax oil, avocados, eggs, green leafy vegetables, hemp seeds, almonds and pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!
We can also simply, just breathe. Health professionals tell us that deep, equal, slow focussed breathing helps to enhance mood, improve circulation and is an excellent strategy for relaxing, relieving stress and maintaining peace of mind. Breathe.
Be safe. Be healthy. Be comforted by Nature.
In a time when so much needs to be waded through and deciphered this is refreshing. To say the least it is simple, honest, and full of knowledge, good will and kindness. We all need to come down to the grass roots and embrace nature…more than ever before.
Thank you for giving this to us.