The practice of Qigong is a good way for us to boost vitality,
improve vital life functions and promote our health. Enhancing your
understanding of Qigong, establishing confidence and belief that you
will succeed, persistence in training in our qi-field and maintaining
emotional stability can make your practice more productive and
effective.
During today’s pandemic, medical and protective
supplies may potentially become scarce, and the virus is deemed to
be highly contagious. While our attitude is not to be afraid of any sort
of virus, we nevertheless do not want to contract it. In the world
today, there are a number of ways of managing that could be useful to
consider and to learn from. Below are some pieces of information we have
gathered, as well as things that one is advised to pay attention to, in
relation to this pandemic. We hope they can help you.
Basic principles and measures of protection during a pandemic
The Covid-19 disease is mainly spread via respiratory droplets from symptomatic individuals. The virus can also spread to individuals and by close or direct contact with objects and surfaces that are contaminated. As long as a person is not in contact with the virus, they will not become contaminated and get sick from it. Therefore, unless necessary, it is advised to avoid going out. If we need to go out we shouldcarefully guard ourselves against the disease.
The basic principles of epidemic prevention are:
1. Wear a good quality face mask
Wearing a good quality face mask is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of air droplets. Wear a face mask when going out to public places, such as on public transport and the hospital.
2. Wash your hands diligently
Keep good hand hygiene at all times. Wash your hands:
After getting home
- After coughing and sneezing
- When taking care of patients
- Before, during and after food preparation
- Before having meals
- After using the toilet
- When the hands are dirty
- After handling animals and animal waste
Wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse with running water, use hand alcohol sanitizer. Avoid hands touching mouth, nose and eyes; when sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth and nose with your elbow.
3. Go out less frequently
Reduce any unnecessary traveling. Avoid going to areas where the disease is endemic.
4. Do not gather in groups
Avoid visiting crowded places, especially spots with poor air mobility. Keep a distance of more than 2 meters
(uk government directive) from other people. Avoid speaking face-to-face at close range.
5. Open windows to ventile rooms frequently
Open windows at least 2-3 times a day for 20-30 minutes each time. Keep warm when ventilating to avoid catching a cold.
Attention points when getting home after having gone outside during the epidemic
1. After getting home, put the shoes and outerwear in a well-ventilated place by the door.
2. After getting home by public transportation, one may wipe the coat with 75% alcohol to clean it.
3. Wash your hands thoroughly (see above).
4. Wipe the door handle, mobile phone, and keys with disinfectant wipes.
5. The outdoor clothing should be washed as soon as possible.
Attention points when shopping
1. When you go out shopping, make plans in advance and try to buy everything in one go.
2. Wear a face mask, gloves, hat, and glasses when going out shopping.
3. Avoid taking the public transportation. If you need to travel, keep a good distance from other people.
4. In shopping areas, keep a distance from other people and avoid very crowded parts.
5. When selecting products, you may put a plastic bag onto your hand to avoid direct contact with the products.
6. After choosing the purchase items, leave as soon as possible, and do not stay in a place for too long.
7. When queuing to pay, keep at least 2 meters away from other people.
8. Try to use bank cards for the payments, and avoid using cash.
9. After returning home, wash your hands immediately with liquid soap and running water. Then disinfect the purchased items, including your own clothes.
10. To avoid having to go to the store, you may shop online and ask for delivery to your home. Remove the outer packaging outside the door after receiving the order. Wash your hands promptly.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle to enhance immunity
1. Ensure a healthy diet that contains comprehensive and diverse nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and proteins. Eat more garlic, onion, milk, beef and eggs.
2. Ensuring proper exercise can promote blood circulation and improve metabolism; but excessive exercise will reduce immunity due to fatigue.
3. Ensure adequate sleep, as research shows that long-term lack of sleep will worsen the immunity. Adults normally need approximately 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day.
4. Ensure a harmonious mood, as a bad mood will not only reduce the immunity, but can also disrupt diet and sleep.
5. Maintain sound living habits, quit smoking and reduce alcohol consumption.