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When Stay at Home is the Wrong Choice

Introduction

This Straight No Chaser addresses when stay at home shouldn’t be governing your decisions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Time is Tissue

Let’s not get mixed messages about “Stay at Home.” COVID-19 is all the rage, but other diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and asthma will still end up killing more of us this year than the novel Coronavirus. When we ask you to stay at home, none of that should be interpreted as staying away when you have concerns about what could be an acute life-threatening emergency.

It’s great that people are becoming comfortable using telehealth and telemedicine to get minor concerns addressed and to obtain information and advice. Continue to do so. However, there are diseases for which “time is tissue,” meaning delays in diagnosis and treatment will likely be devastating. Below are a few links to Straight, No Chaser posts that help you appreciate when your first action needs to be getting to the emergency room instead of getting on the phone on the computer. Stay safe.

Straight, No Chaser Links for Critical Disease Recognition

When to Visit and Not Visit the ER

Stroke Recognition

Heart Attack Recognition

Asthma Exacerbations

Suicide Risk Recognition

Need Masks?

The CDC now recommends everyone wear masks. Courtesy of SI Medical Supply, you have an option to provide 3-layer facial masks for your family and loved ones. You can now obtain a pack of 15 for $35, including shipping and handling. These are the recommended masks. Importantly, getting this product does not deplete the supply needed by first responders and medical personnel. Orders are now being filled (without shipping delays!) at www.jeffreysterlingmd.com or 844-724-7754. Get yours now. Supplies are limited.

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Order your copy of Dr. Sterling’s books There are 72 Hours in a Day: Using Efficiency to Better Enjoy Every Part of Your Life and The 72 Hours in a Day Workbook: The Journey to The 72 Hours Life in 72 Days at Amazon or at www.jeffreysterlingbooks.com. Receive introductory pricing with orders!

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Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Risk of Acquiring COVID-19

Introduction

It’s time for health self-empowerment in the fight to lower your risk of acquiring COVID-19. Here are ten specific recommendations to give you and yours the best chance to get through these next few months. Adjust your lifestyle.

Do These!

  • If you have a medical concern, call your physician or any accessible nurse line, telehealth or telemedicine outlet.
  • If you have moderate to severe medical symptoms, find your local urgent care or emergency room. Newsflash: call around first to see how busy the ER is. There actually are quite a few small community hospitals around that aren’t as busy as you’d think.
  • If you leave the house, put on a mask. Any mask. Any covering.
  • If you are going to be in contact with anyone. Put on a mask. Any mask. Any covering. Stay away from anyone sick.
  • When you return to your house, wash your hands first thing.

Here are Five More!

  • If you are touching objects, sanitize them first and wash your hands after. If you are wearing gloves, replace them after you’ve contacted an object.
  • Do not touch your face without having washed your hands first.
  • Do not spew (cough, sneezing, yell, sing) outdoors or in the presence of anyone. Use your elbows. Do it while wearing a mask.
  • Find your inspiration and happiness wherever you can without violating the other considerations. Your mental health matters. Keep living your lives as best you can. Just be smart.
  • Focus on your overall health. Eat healthy. Stay active. Keep your immune system strong. The healthier you are, the better your body’s defenses will be.

We started by saying take steps to avoid catching the disease. We amended that to say act as if you have the disease and don’t want to spread it to others. You should now behave as if you are a part of a national lottery of death (yes, I know, but it’s true), and you don’t want to end up being mourned. Own your lives and your health.

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Feel free to #asksterlingmd any questions you may have on this topic. Take the #72HoursChallenge, and join the community. As a thank you, we’re offering you a complimentary 30-day membership at www.72hourslife.com. Just use the code #NoChaser, and yes, it’s ok if you share!

Order your copy of Dr. Sterling’s books There are 72 Hours in a Day: Using Efficiency to Better Enjoy Every Part of Your Life and The 72 Hours in a Day Workbook: The Journey to The 72 Hours Life in 72 Days at Amazon or at www.jeffreysterlingbooks.com. Receive introductory pricing with orders!

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