Valerie Ducos L.Ac.

2021 is the year of the Ox in Chinese astrology. It starts on Feburary 12th 2021 and ends January 30 2022.

Food For Thought! A patient of mine told me that her wife started a new job. Ten days into it they had a board meeting. They followed CDC guidelines all wore masks all stayed at least six feet apart and all washed their hands and used hand sanitizer during the meeting. One person who had been at the meeting turned out to be positive with COVID. They all stopped going to the office and got tested three times each. Not a single person came up positive for COVID. My patient said she realized how important it is to follow the guidelines. No one caught it because they all did what they were supposed to do!

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WATER We lose water when we breathe, sweat, urinate, and defecate. For our bodies to function properly, we need to replenish the fluids we lose with foods and beverages that contain water. Most healthy people can remain adequately hydrated by drinking when we feel thirsty that for some of us, could be four or five glasses a day while others will need to drink a great deal more. We are usually adequately hydrated if we do not feel thirsty and our urine is colorless or pale yel...low. We need to drink more fluids when it is hot or humid, when we are at high altitudes, if we are pregnant or breastfeeding, and if we have a fever, are vomiting, or have diarrhea. People who have frequent bladder infections or are prone to urinary stones may be advised to drink more liquids to stay healthy, and of course, when we exercise, extra fluids are a must.One clear benefit of drinking water is that it has no calories. Given the obesity epidemic, it would be a huge public health benefit if we replaced sugary juices and sodas with water. If we are watching our weight we could try drinking a glass of water before meals to help fill us up, but another reason for maintaining good hydration is that thirst and hunger share some of the same pathways in our brains so that sometimes when we think we are famished, we are actually very thirsty. Water keeps us healthy by flushing toxins, lubricating and cushioning our joints, and supporting important bodily functions like temperature control and bowel regularity. If it is our goal to drink more liquids, we can prepare herbal teas, sip water while waiting for the coffee to brew, drink after every bathroom break, sip water from a bottle that we keep nearby and refill every time it is emptyin other words, creating reminders to drink more fluids. We may need more liquids if we are experiencing dry mouth, feel irritable, have muscle cramping or weakness, are fatigued, or are having headachesall symptoms of mild dehydration. It is also possible, although uncommon, to consume so much fluid that we end up in the ER with water intoxication, a potentially life-threatening condition. We should drink when we are thirsty and like nearly everything else in life, we need to establish a healthy balance between what comes in with what goes out.

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This was presented to me as it is written. I am not a retired respiratory therapist. CORONA Common Sense Since they are calling on Respiratory therapist to help fight the Corona virus, and I am a retired one, too old to work in a hospital setting. I'm gonna share some common sense wisdom with those that have the virus and trying to stay home. If my advice is followed as given you will improve your chances of not ending up in the hospital on a ventilator. This applies to the ...Continue reading