PHYSICAL
23 STATES: Photos above taken on walks during COVID-19 from people in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Thank you to Beth, Charlotte, Jan, Jane, Jayshree, Jeff, Kate, Kristin, Lee, Lisa, another Lisa, Lynne, Malvika, Melissa, Michelle, Molly, Priya, Samantha, Sarah, another Sarah, Sharon, Stacey, Sushma, Tina, another Tina, and Tommy!
Sections below:
Nutrition
Sleep
Exercise In Nature
Prevention
NUTRITION
Healthy eating can be difficult due to stress, limited groceries, and inadequate food supplies. Keep consistent mealtimes. If possible, try to consume a varied diet with all the food groups, healthy snacks, plenty of water, and vitamins.
Harvard Health: Eating During COVID-19
Food Safety, Nutrition, And Wellness During COVID-19
SLEEP
Sleep may be disturbed with stress. Try and keep a consistent bedtime routine and minimize caffeine later in the day. Did you know that eating foods high in tryptophan may assist with sleep? Your body converts the amino acid tryptophan to 5-HTP which is a precursor to melatonin. Tryptophan rich foods include seeds, nuts, fish, meats, beans, chicken, eggs, cheese, etc.
Rested Life: Sleep Hygiene Fact Sheet
World Sleep Day: 10 Tips To Better Sleep
EXERCISE IN NATURE
Physical distancing can include a run or bike ride or a walk outside. Breathe some fresh air, listen to an energizing podcast, stop for a photograph, watch a bird, or phone a friend. Someone on your path? Create distance by crossing the street, moving a lane, or making a detour.
A Possible Remedy For Pandemic Stress: Exercise
Exercising During Coronavirus: Can I Jog? Is That Water Fountain Safe?
PREVENTION
Frequent and thorough hand washing, social distancing, limiting exposure to crowds, covering your mouth and nose, and disinfecting surfaces can help to prevent infection.
*Early studies are showing Vitamin D may have a role in Covid mortality rates.
FDA Warns Against Using 9 Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Methanol
CDC: How To Protect Yourself and Others
Harvard Health: Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus
Harvard Health: Coronavirus Resource Center
Vitamin D Appears To Play a Role In Covid Mortality Rates
7 Effective Ways To Increase Your Vitamin D Levels
Can You Get The Virus From A Surface?