15: Boost Immunity with Laughs, Tears and Water; Pets Helpful in a Crisis

We discuss 3 easy ways to boost our immunity to the coronavirus, or any other virus. Dog owners walk more than other folks, and pets in general are good for our health overall. We talk about a particularly amazing dog that can express her feelings and desires, and Carolyn shares why she doesn’t want to know about her pup’s inner life. Plus, a podcast announcement!

 

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RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)

Boosting Immune Resilience

"How many possible combinations of DNA are there?"

“Dehydration,” mayoclinic.org

“Dehydration,” webmd.com

“How Much Water Do I Need to Drink?” webmd.com

“How to Drink More Water,” self.com

“The Health Benefits of Crying,” pennmedicine.org

“Is Crying Good For You?”webmd.com

“Stress Relief From Laughter: It’s No Joke,” mayoclinic.org

“Everyday Immune Resilience,” drknews.com, 4/7/20.

Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? Mindy Kaling

Bossypants, Tina Fey

SeinLanguage, Jerry Seinfeld

 

Pets: Their Benefits, Amazing Abilities, and Things to Consider if You’re Thinking of Adopting During the Pandemic

Hunger For Words website

Buzzer for pets/people expressing themselves

"Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day, and Yes, It Counts as Exercise," npr.org (written article and radio clip)

“Does Your Dog Know You’re Pregnant?” akc.org

Dog Playing Jenga video

The Humane Society

Adopt A Pet

“People Are Adopting ‘Pandemic Pets,’ and It’s Restoring Our Faith in Humanity,” glamour.com

“Want to Foster or Adopt a Pet During the Coronavirus Crisis?” latimes.com

 

 

DISCLAIMER

Neither I nor my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.