Shoppers browse the plants at the farmers market in downtown Evanston. Dr. Omar K Danner said that although the CDC has relaxed the mask guidelines, individuals should still follow the necessary safety procedures and proceed with caution.
Health, fitness and wellness experts discussed the importance of safe travel to promote physical and mental health during the pandemic in a webinar on Saturday.
According to the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, governments across the country are relaxing restrictions on COVID-19. However, Dr. Omar K. Danner, a professor at Morehouse Medical School, one of the host of the event, said that when deciding what environment to enter and whether to wear a mask, individuals should continue to follow safety guidelines and proceed with caution.
He said: “I want to quickly remind us why we are here because we are still in a pandemic.”
The virtual webinar is part of the Paul W. Caine Foundation’s “Black Health Series”, which regularly hosts monthly events about the state of the pandemic and its impact on black and brown communities.
The Parks and Recreation Department provides outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the summer, including lakeside activities, local farmers’ markets and open-air performances. Lawrence Hemingway, director of parks and recreation, said he hopes these activities will encourage people to spend time outdoors safely to ensure physical and mental health.
Hemingway said that individuals need to follow their own comfort level while using common sense and choosing settings when the necessary protocols are in place. He said that it is important for people to stay in small circles until the pandemic is over, while also taking time to get out.
Hemingway said: “Use what we have in the past, what we have learned, and how we have operated in the past year,” “This is one of the personal decisions we have to make.”
Health strategist Jacquelyn Baston (Jacquelyn Baston) emphasized the impact of exercise on physical health. The impact of the virus on the community is different, she said, which can be explained to some extent by the level of health and pre-existing conditions. Baston said that physical exercise can reduce stress, improve sleep and strengthen the individual’s immune system, thereby helping to fight COVID-19.
Danner of Morehouse Medical School said that individuals need to be alert to returning to the gym, which is an environment that cannot guarantee complete safety. Baston said that if people are uncomfortable, there are many ways to exercise outdoors and at home.
“On this planet, the greatest gift is to let the bright sun shine on you, let you breathe oxygen, make the plant life go all out and get rid of the shackles of the house,” Baston said. “I think you should never be limited to your own abilities.”
Even if residents are vaccinated, Dany also said that the virus will continue to spread and infect people. He said that as far as controlling the pandemic is concerned, prevention is still the most effective strategy. Regardless of the CDC guidelines, one should wear a mask and stay away from society. He said that individuals should optimize their own health to prevent the disease from developing into serious diseases after infection. He said that vaccines do help.
In order to strengthen his immune system, he recommends that individuals self-monitor their health, consume vitamin D and other supplements, concentrate on exercise, and get six to eight hours of sleep every night. He said that zinc supplementation can slow down virus replication.
However, Danner said that in addition to their own health, people also need to consider the surrounding community.
“We must take precautions,” Danner said. “We are responsible to our brothers, sisters, and our fellow citizens in this great country and this great world. When you basically seize the opportunity, you put others in danger due to your own dangerous behavior.”
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Post time: May-19-2021