coronavirus | Everett Spine & Rehab https://everettspinerehab.com Workplace, Auto Injuries Rehabilitation Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:35:01 +0000 en hourly 1 https://everettspinerehab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/esr.ico coronavirus | Everett Spine & Rehab https://everettspinerehab.com 32 32 Ways to Boost your Immune System https://everettspinerehab.com/ways-to-boost-your-immune-system/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:50:15 +0000 https://everettspinerehab.com/?p=1208 With all that's going on right now in the world, people are being forced to evaluate their own health as concerns of contracting viral infections mount. Covid-19 has certainly turned the world upside down--the pandemic has produced lockdowns in countless of states and countries in efforts to reduce the transmission and "flatten the curve." Social distancing has become a new…

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With all that's going on right now in the world, people are being forced to evaluate their own health as concerns of contracting viral infections mount. Covid-19 has certainly turned the world upside down--the pandemic has produced lockdowns in countless of states and countries in efforts to reduce the transmission and "flatten the curve." Social distancing has become a new way of life as adults switch to telecommuting while their children adjust to virtual classrooms. This leaves many questioning their own immune systems and susceptibility to the novel coronavirus since we've learned that the vulnerable seem to be those of older ages and/or those with underlying medical conditions.

 

The big question then is how does one boost their immune system in order to prevent contracting a virus like covid-19? There is certainly no magic bullet to instantly improve your immune system (be cautious of claims!). However, there are several methods that may help and are just plain good for your overall well-being!

  • Make sure you're getting enough sleep: sleep plays a vital role on your health. Try to get seven to eight hours a night if you're an adult. Read more at sleepfoundation.org.
  • Try these foods: carrots, oranges, strawberries, eggs, mushrooms, cheese, broccoli, kale, beans, nuts, milk -- these foods each have unique nutrients, vitamins and minerals, that play a role in immunity. Check out what each of these foods do here. Don't forget to stay hydrated, too!
  • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight: exercise has been shown to have a bevy of positive effects on your physical and mental health. It's not exactly known how or if exercise increases immunity to certain illnesses but some theories say that exercise slows down release of stress hormones which may protect against illness; causes changes in antibodies; and may help remove bacteria from the lungs and airways. More about the theories here.
  • Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol

hand sanitizing

 

In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, we hope you are also making sure to frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and are practicing social distancing! At Everett Spine and Rehab, we have taken all the necessary sanitation and health precautions to ensure safety for our patients. Come see if for your chiropractic, physical therapy and massage therapy needs. If you have any questions, please contact us at 425-347-8614

The post Ways to Boost your Immune System first appeared on Everett Spine & Rehab.]]> The Coronavirus: What You Need to Know https://everettspinerehab.com/the-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:24:09 +0000 https://everettspinerehab.com/?p=1198 As outbreaks continue to spread globally, people are growing fearful, many have been force into quarantine and the world’s eyes are glued to the news on the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). Here in the United States, we have relatively low cases of people who have the virus (as of today, there 60 confirmed cases in the U.S.). But it…

The post The Coronavirus: What You Need to Know first appeared on Everett Spine & Rehab.]]> As outbreaks continue to spread globally, people are growing fearful, many have been force into quarantine and the world’s eyes are glued to the news on the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). Here in the United States, we have relatively low cases of people who have the virus (as of today, there 60 confirmed cases in the U.S.). But it hit very close to home when a Snohomish County man last month was diagnosed with the virus, and since has been treated and released. A vaccine has yet to be released and officials warn people to practice safe measures to prevent the spread and infection of this respiratory disease. Preparation is key at this point in time as the country braces for more cases. Health officials warn that it’s not a matter of if, but when.

The COVID-19 is specific type of coronavirus–you’ve probably heard of Severe Acute Respirator Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)–two other coronaviruses. These viruses may cause respiratory and gastrointestinal illness in animals and humans. COVID-19 is called a novel coronavirus because it has not been previously identified.

It is spread through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets could land on a person’s face and get inhaled into the lungs. It doesn’t necessarily have to be spread directly from a person to another person. It’s also possible you can come into contact with a surface or object that has the infected person’s respiratory droplets on them. More on how the virus spreads, here.

Common symptoms of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus include fever, tiredness, dry cough though some infected people may also experience nasal congestion, aches and pains, sore throat, runny nose or diarrhea. One of the dangerous aspects of the disease is that people who are infected may not experience symptoms early on then not taking necessary precautions — thus potentially spreading it to others.

How can you prevent spread and infection? The CDC has published guidance here . To summarize, they caution people to:

  • Avoid contact with those who are sick.
  • Avoid touching for face, nose, eyes and mouth.
  • Frequently and thoroughly wash hands with soap and water. If that’s not possible, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Do this especially before or after eating, after using the bathroom, and after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose.
  • Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze.
  • Feeling sick? Stay home.
  • Frequently disinfect frequently touched objects.

ESR is maintaining strict cleaning standards and social distancing practices. Read our COVID-19 response here.

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