Thanksgiving is here a few days early this year and preparations are underway for the holiday with all its culinary delights. After the last couple of years of social distancing, we are now free to celebrate with family and friends without restriction. Those of us who will spend time with older friends and family members as well as children are keenly aware that Covid and other virus’ spread when people come together indoors. There are plenty of simple innovations which minimize risk of transmission and help everybody feel safe and relaxed in a social setting.

In addition to taking Covid boosters and flu shots, this is the season to lend extra support to our immune systems. By eating a healthy diet, getting proper sleep and daily exercise we lay the groundwork for creating a strong immune response to all infectious viruses’. Following the positive results of the 2020 University of Oregon research paper on CBDA and CBGA for Covid prevention, Synergy Wellness has created a Doctor’s Formula of these two cannabinoids in their acid form for use as an immunity boosting supplement, perfect for the holiday season.

Handwashing and mask wearing remain a mainstay, but it's not always practical in social settings, and social distancing around a dinner table isn’t easy either. Allowing fresh air flowing into rooms definitely improves interior air quality, moving into different rooms inside the house and spending time outdoors, if possible, will all reduce the transmission risk. Diffusing essential oils indoors is helpful, Rosemary and Lavender are both indicated for improving air quality and neutralizing airborne viruses.

As much fun as it is to entertain guests for the holidays, the usual pressures are intensified this year with our awareness of the viruses in our midst. Keeping anxiety at bay is key to enjoying our time, infusing a favorite drink with 5-10 drops of CBD tincture has a relaxing effect, hot or cold drinks work equally well. CBD-infused edibles are a nice treat, or the instantaneous effects of a CBD vape will elicit calm in the face of any calamities with the turkey.

The absence of anxiety paves the way for clear thinking around health safety, allowing us the luxury of gathering without taking unnecessary risks.