STOP VIRUS

S  – Social distancing

T – Telemedicine

O – Optimum Nutrition

P – Proper Handwashing

V – Vigilance

I – Information

R – Rest

U – Unity (Unity we stand, divided we fall)

S – Supplementation

S – Social distancing

• “Social distancing” simply refers to avoiding close contact with other individuals in order to avoid catching the virus yourself and to avoid passing it on.
• This is perhaps the most important step to control this Novel Coronavirus outbreak.
• BRC is using elbow bumps (or simply waving our hand) as our new handshake.
• We are limiting our in-office BRC activities such as Brain Restoration Academy Support Group (BRASG) which will be accessible via our BRC Facebook live.

T – Telemedicine

• Access to care is a priority.
• Telemedicine has been part of our practice for several years.
• We will continue to offer telehealth consultations and make this service even more available now for those that need it, such as patients that are sick, immunocompromised or live our out-of-state.

O – Optimum Nutrition

• A wholesome nutrition is most important to optimize our health.
• Eat plenty of fruits rich in antioxidants such as plums and berries.
• Vegetables (organic): Garlic, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Spinach, Kale
• Avoid refined sugar and junk food.

P – Proper Handwashing

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.(If Hand sanitizer is not available please contact us for recommendations).
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Adhere to 5 simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry).

V – Vigilance

• Everyone should exercise vigilance when attending any public setting.
• Vigilance is particularly important for those over age 60 and those with weakened immune systems or chronic medical conditions.
• Put distance, 6 feet, between you and other people to prevent viral exposure. 

I – Information

• BRC encourages everyone to follow CDC recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
• BRC Fights Fear with Facts.
• Contact us or make an appointment if you have questions or concerns that we can assist you with.

R – Rest

• “Rest” is the antidote to “Stress.” 
• Sleep is the best form of rest.
• Sleep before midnight.
• Use your bedroom only for sleep.
• See our “Sleep protocol” and “Box breathing” handouts for more detail.

U – Unity

• Unity we stand, divided we fall.
•  A house divided cannot stand.
• We all need to unit and work together as we fight our common enemy: COVID-19
• BRC stands prepared to work in service of and act in the best interest of our patients and the community as we collaborate with our colleagues.

S – Supplementation

• Zinc: Pill or Lonzenges (antiviral protection).
• Iodine: Liquid iodine Forte (potassium iodine) put a sprayer on the bottle and spray it up it on the air above the face and let it fall on the   to prevent viral impact on the face.   
• NAC (N-acetyl Cysteine): Good for flu prevention. two 600 mg NAC capsules or tablets per day boosts your immune system by raising glutathione levels. 

See following link: us.fullscript.com/welcome/brainrc

If you have more questions or need support, please feel free to call our office to make an appointment.

At BRC, we use a variety of tools including:

• Rational use of pharmaceuticals (that we deem safe based on pharmacogenetic or DNA testing) Click here
• Nutraceuticals (dietary supplements) including some of our BRC supplements e.g. Total Brain Restoration that supports total brain health and recall ability, provides nutrients that support antioxidant and mitochondrial mechanisms as well as protein and amino acids for neurotransmitter production.
• Electroceuticals (cutting edge therapeutic agents which act by targeting the neural circuits of organs and modulating them, that is providing neuromodulation)