coorslite21 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, umbertino said: Coronavirus: Italy stops singing as fear and social unrest mount Three weeks on from start of lockdown, Italians are seeing that everything is not all right Angela Giuffrida in Rome and Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo Wed 1 Apr 2020 05.00 BST Pics & vid https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/01/singing-stops-italy-fear-social-unrest-mount-coronavirus-lockdown But doctors and charts are currently showing a slowing-down trend....True that People are getting tired to stay closed at home and that the Country's production needs re-start...Many folks are having economic problems and the measures the Gov't is planning do not put that much money on the table.......When Doctors give the once over we should start to go back to normalcy...Gradually...... Schools ( which normally close around June 10 and re-open on Sept. 10) were closed on the last week of February and won't re-open anymore...... This might address some of the negative aspects of "fear"....(cortisol).....CL [COVID-19] One Important Recommendation You May Not be Hearing Especially if you don’t have it yet Dr. Eugene K. Choi Mar 18 · 8 min read Photo by Ani Kolleshi on Unsplash My daughter’s preschool is now closed until the end of the month. My wife works as a nurse in a hospital that has one of the busiest emergency rooms in the country. People camp out at stores hours before they open, then run the shelves empty by mid-day. Everyday, we’re flooded with more information in our feeds about this pandemic. And it’s all pretty scary the more you think about it. I was contemplating if I should voice my perspective on this or not. But it’s way too important not to. Wherever you are in the world, you’re hearing about how Coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly spreading. I mean countries have shut down over this. First, let me say yes it’s important to take the necessary precautions. I’m not writing this to argue about that. But what I do want to share something that’s been on my mind about what the biggest problem going on with all of this. There’s something much worse that’s spreading a lot faster. It’s FEAR. And here’s the truth. The FEAR of the Coronavirus is deadlier than the virus itself. You see, when you are in fear, a reactive part of your brain called the amygdala takes control of your actions. You enter into a fight-flight-freeze response. (It’s what's causing people to buy way too much toilet paper.) And when you are in this reactive state, your body starts producing a steroid called cortisol to help you handle the stress. And guess what cortisol does to your immune system? It WEAKENS it! We have bacteria, viruses, fungus and a whole array of foreign particles we are exposed to every day, but it’s your immune system that prevents you from getting sick. When we’re in fight-flight because of worries or anxiety, our bodies are wasting a ton of energy because it actually thinks it might die at that current moment. And all that energy that’s gone now makes our bodies weaker and more vulnerable. Being afraid is literally making you even more susceptible to getting sick. And guess what else happens when you are in fight-flight-freeze mode? You’re in a SELFISH, self-protective state. You literally lose the capability of thinking or having empathy. This is where so much of the damn racism is coming from because people are so afraid and they’re only looking out for themselves. It’s what prevents us from thinking clearly and end up making matters worse. Such as people who take up physicians’ time saying they think they have the virus when their symptoms aren’t even related. This takes time away from serving people who are actually infected. How to Powerfully Boost Your Immune System So while taking proper precautions during these times, do the things that keep your immune system strong. Taking the steps to help your brain feel safe puts your body out of fight-flight state and into a rest and digest state where your body is in recovery and ultimately maximizes your health. So how can you do this? Practice the act of shifting your focus to things you are grateful for. Take some time to think about the things you have other’s don’t. Or if that’s hard be grateful for try thinking about all the people in the front lines working their asses off to contain this pandemic. Whatever it is you do, take notice of things until you actually feel grateful. Doing this immediately gets you out of the fight-flight state. And practice empathy. Spend time connecting with your loved ones that you are home with. Laugh with them. Tell them you appreciate them. Spreading that joy to others boosts their immune systems as well. Spend these next few weeks as if it will be a long while before you have this rare time to connect with your loved ones at home or just have your alone time to recharge. And send your love to those who are getting ill because this is bigger than just ourselves. Turn off The News And Turn on Your Personal Connections The statistics you are seeing all over the media are not necessarily 100% accurate. For example, the mortality rate will likely end up being lower as we continue gathering data especially because of all the unconfirmed cases that are out there. And if you’re really curious about the data, search for science-based discussions from credible platforms other than the news. But limit that as well so you can take your mind off of this for a moment. With that said, take the proper precautions. Practice proper hand hygiene. Avoid large gatherings. And implement social distance. But don’t do all this out of fear. Do it as an act of service where you actually are preventing the potential deaths of more people. And instead of the news, watch something entertaining that makes you laugh and smile. Or perhaps break out that board game you used to love playing. Or get some sun! Going for a walk outside and getting some vitamin D also boosts your immune system. Or maybe pick up an old hobby you haven’t had the time to do until now. Whatever it is, being less concerned and afraid is what will help you make the best decisions and make your immune system stronger. Why Feeling Brave During Scary Times is Easier Than You Think For those of you who read this and feel like it’s cliché advice because this is hard for you to implement: I want to take a moment to provide some food for thought. In 2009, Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone ran a study in which he had a group of people learn to play a simple melody on the piano. Then he split them up into two groups. One group practiced the melody on a keyboard for two hours a day over the next five days. Then he had the other group sit in front of the keyboard for the same amount of time, but didn’t have them play. Instead, he had them imagine playing the melody on the keyboard. Photo by Michal Czyz on Unsplash During the whole study, Dr. Pascual-Leone was mapping the brain activity of all the participants before, during and after the experiment. And the results were shocking. He found the same exact brain changes happened in both groups. This meant that the brains of the people who only imagined playing the piano changed in a way as if they were really playing it. What does this mean? Our brains do not know the difference between imagination and reality. So how does this apply to you? If you’ve been anxious, worried, or afraid with all the uncertainty that exists around us, it means you can choose to be courageous, bold and confident simply by imagining what that would feel like. This means how you feel is YOUR choice. You Have a Lot More Control Over Your Feelings Than You Think Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash I want you to sit with this truth for a second. Your thoughts produce your feelings. If I had a brain scan hooked up to you, I can see what it looks like when you have a thought about something. You’d see a pulse of electrical activity occur at that moment. And that electrical activity stimulates the release of chemicals called neuropeptides that will communicate with your body to produce a feeling. So the thoughts you have determine how you feel. So if you’ve ever thought about someone you loved and then you felt all bubbly inside, that’s what’s happening. Or if you think about scary thoughts about all the bad things that can happen to you, then you feel your heart pounding along with the fear that comes with it. And if it’s proven that we can make changes occur in our brain simply by imagining it, then it means we can get out of the self-protective fight-flight state by imagining things that make us feel good instead of afraid. It’s your decision. How to Activate Your Brain’s Superpowers And Body’s Immune System There’s one part of your brain that has all of your amazing capabilities such as your decision making, critical thinking, and creative skills. But here’s the problem. Research shows the best part of our brain is turned off for about 70% of our adult lives When we are in the selfish fight-flight state, we turn off this amazing part of our brain known as the prefrontal cortex. And when your prefrontal cortex is off, you prevent your immune system from operating at it’s best. It’s also what makes you feel stuck and unable to figure out the best solutions for yourself especially if you’ve been taking a hit financially. And worst of all, you do not have the capability of having empathy. So that means if you’re with your loved ones and you’re feeling afraid for them, you can try to justify it all you want, but the person you’re really focused on is yourself. So while people are behaving like this is the apocalypse, spend the time to help comfort those around you who are genuinely afraid. Meet them where they are at and acknowledge that yes this can be scary, but do what it takes to brighten them up. Not only will you make them feel better, but you actually make their bodies stronger. I promise you, it will go a long way. More than ever, this is a time to stand together. So let’s make empathy and connection even more contagious than fear. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) I just got news that the Mother of a female friend of mine died this evening in the hospital.... She's obviously devastated...The Mother had been admitted maybe a week ago..... My friend and Father are still going through quarantine..... Edited April 1, 2020 by umbertino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nstoolman1 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 16 minutes ago, umbertino said: I just got news that the Mother of a female friend of mine died this evening in the hospital.... She's obviously devastated...The Mother had been admitted maybe a week ago..... My friend and Father are still going through quarantine..... Sorry to hear that Umb. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Italy records lowest coronavirus death toll for a week Minister extends lockdown, saying drastic measures are yielding results Jon Henley Europe correspondent Wed 1 Apr 2020 18.46 BST https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/01/italy-extends-lockdown-amid-signs-coronavirus-infection-rate-is-easing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Just now, nstoolman1 said: Sorry to hear that Umb. Thanks nstoolman1....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 QUOTE AND ONE OF THIS seasonal influenza AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES ARE FAR WORSE THAN THE CoronaVirus. SURE, SHAME ON THEE Chinese FOR THIS DASTARDLY ACT FOR RELEASING A BIOWEAPON WITH ANY LOSS OF LIFE!!! THEE Chinese MUST BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE FOR RELEASING THIS BIOWEAPON ESPECIALLY WITH LOSS OF LIFE!!! THEE CoronaVirus Hysteria disease HAS FAR MORE DISASTROUS RESULTS IN TERMS OF LOSS OF LIFE ALSO NOTED WITH FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES IN THE MARKET SUMMARY ABOVE!!! AND SEEMINGLY INCURABLE. THEE Snowflake and Buttercup Idiot Brigade Volunteer Force CoronaVirus Hysteria disease WILL KILL FAR MORE PEOPLE THAN THE CoronaVirus ITSELF!!! AND SEEMINGLY INCURABLE. Virus tied to Corona is a bunch of bologna!!! END QUOTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Brazil's message to the world: our president is wrong about coronavirus Even as his country turns on him, Jair Bolsonaro’s denialism is encouraging the pandemic’s spread. The risks are global Thu 2 Apr 2020 15.21 BST Last modified on Thu 2 Apr 2020 16.07 BST Eliane Brum https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/02/brazil-message-world-our-president-wrong-coronavirus-jair-bolsonaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Coronavirus is now contaminating Europe's democracy Viktor Orbán is using the pandemic to seize more power. This backsliding could permanently change the face of the EU Karolina Wigura and Jarosław Kuisz Wed 1 Apr 2020 07.00 BST ‘In Hungary Viktor Orbán has been allowed to rule by decree during this state of emergency without any clear time limit.’ Orbán addresses parliament about the coronavirus outbreak on 23 March Photograph: Tamás Kovács/EPA https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2020/apr/01/coronavirus-contaminating-europe-democracy-viktor-orban-seize-more-power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Coronavirus: the week explained Testing strategies in the spotlight ... face masks re-evaluated ... cruise ships still in limbo Nicola Davis Fri 3 Apr 2020 12.26 BST Last modified on Fri 3 Apr 2020 12.46 BST https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/03/coronavirus-the-week-explained How do countries differ in their response to the coronavirus economic crisis? There is no right or wrong way for governments to deal with the financial impact of coronavirus - only trade-offs Fri 3 Apr 2020 09.00 BST Last modified on Fri 3 Apr 2020 10.10 BST Ricardo Reis https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/03/coronavirus-economic-crisis-financial-impact Edited April 3, 2020 by umbertino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro hits out at 'dictatorial' Rio beaches ban President again undermines efforts to tackle coronavirus by criticising state’s governor Tom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro Fri 3 Apr 2020 12.37 BST Police officers patrol the closed Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro Photograph: Lucas Landau/Reuters https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/03/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-hits-out-dictatorial-rio-beach-bans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 Sharon Stone, video message to the Italian Red Cross: “Proud of your work against the Coronavirus” April 4, 2020 https://x-sport.news/sharon-stone-video-message-to-the-red-cross-proud-of-your-work-against-the-coronavirus/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 The "Spanish" flu of 1918...A few analogies.....PHOTOS 04 aprile, 18:30 https://www.ansa.it/sito/photogallery/primopiano/2020/04/04/le-foto-in-mascherina-dell-epidemia-detta-spagnola-del-1918_4cae8dc1-27c1-43d0-871b-4340534f5d73.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 5, 2020 Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 Brazil's super-rich and the exclusive club at the heart of a coronavirus hotspot Connection between Covid-19 and country’s globe-trotting elite highlights gulf between rich and poor in one of world’s most unequal societies Tom Phillips and Caio Barretto Briso in Rio de Janeiro Sat 4 Apr 2020 10.00 BST At least 60 of the exclusive Rio de Janeiro Country Club’s 850 members have reportedly been struck down with Covid-19 Photograph: Nicoló Lanfranchi/The Observer More pics https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/04/brazils-super-rich-and-the-exclusive-club-at-the-heart-of-a-coronavirus-hotspot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) Coronavirus: Boris Johnson taken into intensive care – live updates UK prime minister, who has coronavirus, has been moved into hospital intensive care Kevin Rawlinson (now); Damien Gayle, Jessica Murray and Helen Sullivan (earlier) Mon 6 Apr 2020 21.26 BST Boris Johnson has been taken into intensive care after his condition worsened on Monday Photograph: Boris Johnson/PA Key events 8m ago Coronavirus fight will continue, vows interim head of UK's government 1h ago UK prime minister placed in intensive care 4h ago Italy reports 636 new deaths from Covid-19 4h ago Coronavirus is EU's biggest ever crisis - Merkel 5h ago UK reports 439 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours 7h ago Officials prepare US for "peak death week" 9h ago Germany considers mandatory face masks Live feed https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/apr/06/coronavirus-live-news-boris-johnson-admitted-to-hospital-as-trump-again-touts-hydroxychloroquine April 6 Coronavirus Global News Roundup April 06, 2020 https://www.democracynow.org/2020/4/6/april_6_coronavirus_global_news_roundup Edited April 6, 2020 by umbertino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 How Taiwan Contained COVID-19: Early Action, Technology & Millions of Face Masks April 03, 2020 https://www.democracynow.org/2020/4/3/taiwan_coronavirus_response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalDinar Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 I see quite a few people not practicing social distancing here in SoCal. Especially the hispanics here in town. We still see men lining up the streets in front of home depot looking for work. People are still actually picking up these strangers in their cars and trucks We call them SPREADERS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Turkey's Covid-19 infection rate rising fastest in the world More than 3,000 new cases reported daily but Erdoğan insists normal work must go on Bethan McKernan in Istanbul Published on Tue 7 Apr 2020 17.05 BST https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/07/turkeys-covid-19-infection-rate-rising-fastest-in-the-world China outraged after Brazil minister suggests Covid-19 is part of 'plan for world domination' Beijing demands explanation after ‘highly racist’ tweet by Abraham Weintraub suggests it is part of a geopolitical plan Agence France-Presse Published on Tue 7 Apr 2020 01.47 BST https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/07/china-outraged-after-brazil-minister-suggests-covid-19-is-part-of-plan-for-world-domination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) Devastated by coronavirus, did Bergamo's work ethic count against it? My home town took pride in hard work and enterprise. But a reluctance to go into lockdown might have been disastrous Mon 6 Apr 2020 13.19 BST Last modified on Tue 7 Apr 2020 10.27 BST Anna Bonalume https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2020/apr/06/coronavirus-bergamo-work-ethic-lockdown Life 'hanging by a thread' for Italian cancer patients in coronavirus crisis Treatment and transplants for some postponed as hospitals are turned over to treat virus Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo Published on Tue 7 Apr 2020 05.00 BST https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/07/life-hanging-by-a-thread-for-italian-cancer-patients-in-coronavirus-crisis Edited April 7, 2020 by umbertino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceSign Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 I am more concerned about the market not the virus. Start growing seeds now folks. The greatest depression due to the "worldwide fear porn" has and is and looks like its getting momentum to actually shut down the world. There goes the dollar as the global reserve currency! Bloviated anyways. Silver and Gold, and Seeds YESTERDAY! Start your compost piles cuz that is a nice symbiotic relationship with the chickens, they eat protein out of it and poop right back in it making nice dirt. Start loading up on actual information like, growing your own food, and raising animals, and get ready to actually be self reliant, cuz this shift is one that will require self empowering to get through. Rely on yourself take care of yourself and naturally you will be able to take care of everyone around you and your community. Good Luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Coronavirus Italy: Lombardy province at centre of outbreak offers glimmer of hope Lodi witnessed country’s first lockdowns and is now reporting steady declines in new cases Angela Giuffrida Wed 8 Apr 2020 05.00 BST https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/08/coronavirus-italy-lombardy-province-at-centre-of-outbreak-offers-glimmer-of-hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalDinar Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 12 hours ago, umbertino said: Coronavirus Italy: Lombardy province at centre of outbreak offers glimmer of hope Lodi witnessed country’s first lockdowns and is now reporting steady declines in new cases Angela Giuffrida Wed 8 Apr 2020 05.00 BST https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/08/coronavirus-italy-lombardy-province-at-centre-of-outbreak-offers-glimmer-of-hope Hey Umbertino, Do you know anyone who may have had this in Early January? Chinese are lying IMO I think this was around November December. I had a pretty significant respiratory flu in early January a week after coming back from Laughlin NV.. The Chinese love to gamble. All the symptoms except I don't recall the smell and taste thing. Dry cough and crackling lungs. In retrospect i should have went to see a doctor. I'm sure it was a pneumonia . Dry cough lasted for weeks but only had a fever for two -three days. My son caught it and so did my wife. Now i find out my neighbors had same thing in late January and were laid up for two weeks. After talking with quite a few people I know who were sick with a respiratory flu including one who went to ICU twice in early January Doctors Did not know what he had.. Do you think it was around before your government said it was? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinarDavo Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 27 minutes ago, SocalDinar said: Hey Umbertino, Do you know anyone who may have had this in Early January? Chinese are lying IMO I think this was around November December. I had a pretty significant respiratory flu in early January a week after coming back from Laughlin NV.. The Chinese love to gamble. All the symptoms except I don't recall the smell and taste thing. Dry cough and crackling lungs. In retrospect i should have went to see a doctor. I'm sure it was a pneumonia . Dry cough lasted for weeks but only had a fever for two -three days. My son caught it and so did my wife. Now i find out my neighbors had same thing in late January and were laid up for two weeks. After talking with quite a few people I know who were sick with a respiratory flu including one who went to ICU twice in early January Doctors Did not know what he had.. Do you think it was around before your government said it was? Same here.....my brother, wife, and I all had it in December. Felt lousy for about a week and then dry hack that lasted 3-4 weeks. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 1 hour ago, SocalDinar said: Hey Umbertino, Do you know anyone who may have had this in Early January? Chinese are lying IMO I think this was around November December. I had a pretty significant respiratory flu in early January a week after coming back from Laughlin NV.. The Chinese love to gamble. All the symptoms except I don't recall the smell and taste thing. Dry cough and crackling lungs. In retrospect i should have went to see a doctor. I'm sure it was a pneumonia . Dry cough lasted for weeks but only had a fever for two -three days. My son caught it and so did my wife. Now i find out my neighbors had same thing in late January and were laid up for two weeks. After talking with quite a few people I know who were sick with a respiratory flu including one who went to ICU twice in early January Doctors Did not know what he had.. Do you think it was around before your government said it was? Sorry...No...I don't have that info, Socal....But if there were pneumonia cases or similar to that earlier...That might be well a sign of the CV coming A few days ago I posted this article below in the thread "coronavirus in America" Be safe, Socal...You and yours Published Dec.26, 2019 Health Department: Confirmed Flu Cases In NYC Up 77% Doctors Warn Virus Can Lead To Complications, Such As Pneumonia December 26, 2019 at 11:15 pm https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/12/26/flu-nyc-department-of-health-flu-symptoms-flu-shot/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Wishing you the best, Socal....Sorry, ran out of pluses ...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 “People Are Dying in the Streets”: Ecuador Struggles to Cope with COVID-19 as Cases Skyrocket April 08, 2020 https://www.democracynow.org/2020/4/8/ecuador_coronavirus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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