CROSSINGS STAYS IN TOUCH!
but its physical doors will be closed until April 24th
Dear Friends,
Next week we hope to launch Love Your Body in New Ways, a series of internet and video resources to keep you and us in touch; and to teach you hands-on skills so you feel as if you are walking out our doors. Stay tuned.
Regarding when our doors will open again, we will take our cue from the leading national health, science, and local governing bodies.
As all of us here gather on a weekly basis with our new friend, Zoom, we also hold you whom we’ve had the honor of serving. May you all be well, and all those you hold in your hearts.
Blessings,
Barbara and Jane
Responding to CoVid19 in a responsible way and in support of your health and well-being has been on the minds and hearts of all of us at Crossings.
Here are some of the measures we’re taking to ensure the health of the community.
- Crossings staff is sanitizing all common areas, particularly where there is frequent hand contact multiple times a day.
- We are asking any client to stay home should they have a dry cough, fever, or any other flu-like symptoms.
- We are stocking traditional Asian formulas that are very helpful in prevention of virus and in mild-moderate cases.
- These formulas are available after a recommendation from your acupuncturist; and can be delivered to your front door in case you are symptomatic.
- We are committed to providing you with remedies, recipes and supplements that support your immune function. Please be in touch with your practitioner. They would love to hear from you!
- We have formulated an essential oil hand sanitizer that is effective on viruses and is also acupuncturist-approved. With the research on common over the counter gel hand sanitizers and its impact on endocrine function, we are thrilled to offer a healthier support to your well- being during this time.
- We are actively staying informed and are here to provide support and wellness guidance. Please feel welcomed to contact your practitioner with any question.
By staying connected we can all go through this together!
How We Navigate Being Well
Tips for Care During the Coronavirus Outbreak
There’s much we can do to decrease the impact of the novel coronavirus on ourselves and our communities. It acts much like other flus and viruses, so there are tried and true ways to limit our potential exposure and increase the strength of our immune system.
Strengthen your immune system:
- Regular, moderate exercise (~ 30-60 minutes, most days)
- Eat a variety of foods that your body processes well – especially fruits and vegetables.
- Sleep! Try for 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
- Probiotics shorten the duration of acute respiratory infections
Limit your exposure:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based (>60% alcohol) hand sanitizer instead.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Sneeze or cough into your inner elbow or a tissue rather than your hand.
- Avoid close contact with people who appear sick.
- Avoid handshaking. Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc.
- Use only your knuckle to touch light switches. elevator buttons, etc..
- Open doors with your closed fist or hip
The symptoms associated with this virus are: chills, fever, sore throat.
If you do become sick, please stay home and rest – for your own good and for the good of your community. Staying home decreases the number and ways that others are exposed. Call your practitioner/doctor to see if you should come in for care. They may schedule a home-visit, prepare proper containment measures
Let’s all do what we know how to do best: care for ourselves and for each other. We are all in this together.
Homemade Hand Sanitizer:
Mix together into a bowl and pour into spray bottles. Makes two 2oz containers:
6 TBSP Witch Hazel
2TBSP Aloe Vera
5-10 drops of Lemongrass Essential Oil (You can use any antibacterial essential oil like Eucalyptus, Tea tree, or Lavender)