Ocean Pacific Integrative Health and Naturopathic Center

The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Health, has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264. Please copy and repost!

A good visual of which face mask to wear for best protection. Ditch the bandana type and wear your cotton face mask. Wearing is Caring! #wearingiscaring #weareinthistogether #socialdistancing #staysafe #protecteachother

To decrease community-base transmission, please comply wit the updated orders requiring all persons to wear cloth face coverings, such as scarves (dense fabric, without holes), bandanas, neck gaiter, or other fabric coverings. What fabrics to us? Dr. Scott Segal, an anesthesiologist who's studied homemade masks recommends to "Hold it up to a bright light. If light passes really easily through the fibers and you can almost see the fibers, it's not a good fabric. If it's a de...nser weave of thicker material and light doesn't pass through it as much, that's the material you want to use. Everyone needs to work together to help. Please follow proper use of face mask. https://www.cdc.gov//prevent/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html #flattenthecurve #StayHome #StayHealthy #WeAreInThisTogether

Updated with nose hack and filter safety information. How to make a face Mask with a little more protection with a filter insert if you need to go out for a short trip. Dispose old filters when you come home and wash your mask. Use a new filter with clean mask. Should be used for short trips to the grocery stores. Filterete 1900 is constructed with materials classified as microplastic that potentially leading to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. You should discern for yourself if you want to use these filters or something else. Pick your battles wisely! #facemask#personalprotectiveequipment#homemadefacemask#staysafe#stayhome.

Hydrotherapy to help improve your respiratory immunity. No need for a trip to the drug store. You have all you need!

A great anti-inflammatory yummy drink!

When I saw the cost of $10 hand sanitizer went op to $150 and none can be found on drugstore shelves. I decided to post a correct formula to make your own in case you don’t have access to soap and water. It is more runny than the gel sanitizers but will do the trick. Hope you can find the ingredients.

Great updated information from a trusted source respected in Naturopathic and Allopathic communities. From prevention of community spread, supporting immune system, what to do if you are sick, and how to get tested. Don't Panic! Our immune system takes care of the foreign invaders all the time and most of the time we don't even know it. Now that we know a name, we are all hysterical. A hand sanitizer that was $10, is now $150-$200 and that is even second line of sanitiza...tion after washing hands. Be informed and protect the community spread. Prevention of spread: 1- Washing hands with soap and water for the recommended time. 2- Hand Sanitizers: If you cannot wash with soap and water Supporting your Immune System ( well studied and you can find them on pubmed. This is only prevention and not treatment. NAC 3x daily Vit C 3x daily Elderberry 3x daily Vit D Vit A Hydrotherapy ( My addition): At the first sign of a sniffle, take a hot shower or use room humifier and start your immune supportive protocol. ( From CDC for common Coronavirus treatment) Drink hot water and stay well hydrated. Use Xclear nasal spray at night before you go to sleep to keep your nasal passages clear ( my recommendation). Listen in for specific details and ask your Integrative Healthcare provider if taking supplements are right for you. To your health! Share and spread the love! Dr. Wali See more

Help prevent spread of Coronavirus with the latest suggestions from the Center for Disease Control.

If you are thinking about traveling and worried about getting sick, you might want to read this and choose the best seat for your flight. Bad news for those who like aisle seats.

It's worse than you think.

Check your pantry to see if you are feeding your children these chemicals.

Recommendation for children and adults: Please avoid microwaving and dishwashing plastic containers that contain harmful chemicals.

Use the screen time App to monitor usage and to set up screen time for family.