Any time there is an emergency, it is an excellent time for disease to spread. If utilities are down (especially clean water) it spells "complication". One of the good things about planning ahead is that you can be ready before anything like that presents itself to you and your family. This way you can be ready to be of assistance (maybe from a distance) for others.
These are some of the things recommended for you to have on hand to help prevent the spread of disease:
• Disposable vinyl, nitrile, or latex gloves or other reusable gloves that can be disinfected
• Protective clothing (long sleeved coveralls with a waterproof apron) or a disposable surgical gown
• Disposable shoe covers or those that can be disinfected
• Safety goggles or face shield
• Wear at least the minimum level of respiratory protection which is a surgical mask or preferably an N95 respirator
• These items must be removed in the proper sequence to avoid contaminating yourself
(see Pandemic Planning - Health Care Worker Preparedness fact sheet for more details).
I thought this paragraph was an interesting addition to the pandemic prep handout:
Limit your exposure to public places which may include a grocery trip only once a week rather than every few days. In addition to the recommended food and water storage items, keep a supply of your prescription medications, nonprescription drugs, and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, vitamins, rubbing alcohol, thermometers, garbage bags and cleaning supplies. Keep your car filled with gas and have cash on hand in case banks are closed or services limited. Use
the over-the-counter medications as directed on the container.
Please take the time to print out this handout. I will keep it in my three ring binder that has important documents in it so I know where to find it if I need it.
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And another thing....
...From Heavenly Father's Medicine Cabinet
What the heck is fennel? Why is it useful? Is it in your spice cabinet?
My Oma (Grandmother Tenney) had a fennel bush outside her house for years. I always thought it smelled like licorice. Yumm!
This website is one of my favorites for education on herbs and spices and the things they can be used for.
Here is what they have to say about fennel. I have used fennel for digestive issues before with great success. Here are other uses fennel can help with. Fennel...it does a body good.
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