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June 2023

BC does BHoF!

The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender 2023 recently took place at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas! And BurlyCares was a part of it!

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Each year, the first weekend of June, the only museum dedicated to the preservation of burlesque and variety show history hosts one of the biggest burlesque and variety show weekends in the world! BurlyCares is proud to have been a part of this important event, which raises money to preserve and continue the important work the museum does. Each year the museum hosts this 3-day event that includes all things burlesque and more!

Friday evening was Legend’s night, an evening of celebration and showcasing of burlesque legends from around the world! It was an evening to remember with many legends showcasing their talent for the first time in many years. BurlyCares helped to support this day and evening with legend support backstage and makeup and hair services available to all legends!

BurlyCares also provided a wellness suite at the Orleans Hotel/Casino, open to everyone who might need a place to relax, have some food, drinks and socialize. In addition, over-the-counter medications and Covid testing was also available. Many legends, burlesque performers and fans spent time with us in the suite, and much of what BurlyCares offered was a hit!

It was a beautiful weekend of celebration, love and the artform we call burlesque! We are honored to have been a part of it and look forward to next years celebrations! Congratulations to all the competition winners and performers showcased!

June 2023

Tested Positive for Covid Recently?

Have you recently tested positive for the Covid-19 virus? Here is a quick go-to guide how to cope with it and when to take further action.

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The Covid-19 virus has been and continues to be part of everyday existence. Outbreaks continue to occur, especially in groups where a large number of people gather and large events happen. If you have recently tested positive for the virus here is a quick go-to guide by BurlyCares CEO and RN, Miz Charlamay!

You’ve tested positive, so now what? Thankfully, presently, a positive Covid-19 virus does not mean you should panic or run to your nearest hospital. With the advent of vaccinations and the natural progression of virus virulence decreasing, coping with a positive Covid-19 diagnosis can often be treated at home and with some tried and true symptom management. However, there are still individuals who are and can become severely ill from the virus. Below is a go-to guide in regard to what to do if you believe you have a severe form of the virus and when to seek treatment outside of the home, as well as some at-home and over-the-counter remedies to help you manage the symptoms associated with the Covid-19 virus.

Currently, the CDC (the Center for Disease Control) still recommends, as best practice, to remain at home and quarantine for 5 days if you test positive for the virus. This includes isolating yourself as best as possible from other family members in the home as well. If your symptoms remain mild to moderate you can remain at home until your symptoms dissipate and you test negative after 5 days of quarantine. The CDC also states that some individuals can continue to test positive for some time, even after 5 days of quarantine and the disappearance of symptoms. The CDC does state that after 5 days of quarantine and no symptoms, individuals can go outdoors.

When Should An Individual Seak Additional Treatment (at a hospital emergency room or urgent care clinic)?

The CDC also states recommends seeking additional assessment and treatment (at a local hospital emergency room or urgent care clinic) for the following symptoms:

Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New onset of confusion
Inability to wake up or stay awake (or a loss of consciousness)
Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds (depending on skin tone)
Trouble breathing or severe shortness of breath
Decreased oxygen saturation (consistently below 88%) and/or decreased heart rate and/or blood pressure from an individual’s normal range
If someone is showing any of these signs, call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility. Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Treating Covid-19 at Home - Symptom Management

Over the last few years, I have cared for many people who contracted the Covid-19 virus. Here is a list of some remedies that have proven to help with symptom management, and in some cases, shorten the duration of the virus.

At-home treatment should be geared towards symptom management, but also boosting the immune system response as much as possible. I have also included some treatments and supplements shown to help improve the body’s natural immune system response.

Over-The-Counter & Natural Supplement to Treat the Symptoms of Covid-19 (Links to each supplement are listed below)

Liposomal Vitamin C Tablets - Why liposomal you ask? The process to “liposomal” a supplement or liquid can greatly increase the absorption at which the supplement gets into the body and the utilization of that supplement as well. The main difference between regular vitamin C and liposomal vitamin C is that the liposomal version is better absorbed and more easily used by your cells, therefore, giving your body additional support and utilization in transporting the vitamin C throughout the body, and also helping to increase immune system functioning. Liposomal vitamin C can be found at many stores online. Be sure to check the label and choose a brand that is clean, has minimal fillers, and is of a high-quality source. Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins to increase when you have a virus or bacteria.

Liposomal Vitamin D3 with K2 - Many people already supplement with a Vitamin D, but most don’t know that vitamin K2 is important to pair with vitamin D. Taking Vitamin D3 with Vitamin K2 helps to ensure the calcium transported by the Vitamin D is absorbed by your bones where it's needed. Calcium is also very important in optimal immune system response as well. In regard to our immune systems, the active form of vitamin D tempers the damaging inflammatory response of some white blood cells, while also boosting immune cell production of microbe-fighting proteins.

Liposomal Zinc - Zinc is very important for the immune system in that it supports the growth and normal functioning of immune cells. Even a mild or moderate deficiency in zinc can slow down the activity of lymphocytes, neutrophils, and macrophages that protect the body from viruses and bacteria.

Biotonic Adaptogenic Tonic by Biocidin - This supplement is one of the best I have found and is used to not only treat a current infection but also in preventing infection of the Covid-19 virus. The inspiration for this herbal elixir comes from two of the most commonly used herbal formulas in traditional Chinese medicine. Botanicals used for centuries to address digestive support issues (like bloating and nausea), fatigue, poor assimilation, and weak immune response. It also helps maintain healthy energy levels and provides nutritional support for the adrenal glands, liver, gut health, and offers immune support.

Zand HerbaLozenge Elderberry Zinc | Good-For-You Lozenges for Dry Throats - These drops taste great and are also great to boost the immune system and for sore throats. It contains elderberry and zinc which are great in fighting the Covid-19 virus. (Link listed below)

Liposomal Liquid Elderberry - There are several great quality liposomal liquid elderberry products on the market. Liquid Elderberry by Igennus (found online, link listed below) is a great brand of liposomal elderberry with additional immune system support. Although there is no founded proof that elderberry helps treat or lessen the symptoms of the Covid-19 virus, elderberry does contain phytotherapeutic principles found within the berry that have antiviral, antibacterial, and antidiabetic properties.

Ricola Sugar-Free Lemon Mint Cough Drops - I found these to be great in helping to alleviate coughing and soothing the throat. The sugar-free version is also great in helping for those watching sugar intake and diabetics.

Portable Over-the-Counter Nebulizer Machine - these are really great for improving breathing and opening up the bronchioles, which helps ease shortness of breath. The mist also helps with humidifying the air near the face, which also improves breathing function. What’s even better is that a few drops of pure eucalyptus oil can be added with water, for an essential oil breathing treatment. One study outcome found that the essential oil of Eucalyptus and Corymbia species, (mainly eucalyptol), can be utilized as a potential inhibitor against COVID-19 and also it can be used in its treatment. (Link for machine and essential oil below).

Calms Powdered Magnesium - This is one of my all-time go-to supplements for every evening use. Calms powdered magnesium is mixed with hot water, which makes an effervescent tea that is wonderful to drink and so calming to the system. It is even great to use for mild to moderate anxiety and insomnia too! The electrolyte magnesium is very important for the body to hydrate, recover and run optimally. Many people run at a deficit in magnesium, as it is often the first electrolyte to deplete from the body after activity and/or stress.

These are just some supplements that can be bought online or at a natural food store to help cope with the symptoms of Covid-19. Traditional over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), and cold medications like Nyquil, Dayquil, or Sudafed can also help lessen the symptoms as well. It is important to make sure if you take any of these over-the-counter medications they do not interact with other medications or are not counter-indicated with other health conditions.

And of course, don’t forget to eat lots of fruit and vegetables! The more alkaline foods you eat the less likely any kind of adverse bacteria and viruses will be able to survive. Adverse bacteria and viruses can’t survive in an alkaline environment. But more than all these recommendations the most important one of all is to drink lots of water and get lots of sleep and rest! Now is the perfect time to catch up on all the movies and shows you’ve fallen behind on watching!

Links to products mentioned:

Liposomal Vitamin C - https://www.amazon.com/Liposomal-Vitamin-2000mg-InflammatoryAntioxidant/dp/B08HG6QXYC/ref=sxts_rp_s_a_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.3432eb1a-1558-4445-9430-9bb3e7f7b9b7%3Aamzn1.sym.3432eb1a-1558-4445-9430-9bb3e7f7b9b7&crid=472735H6OA8Q&cv_ct_cx=liposomal+vitamin+c&keywords=liposomal+vitamin+c&pd_rd_i=B08HG6QXYC&pd_rd_r=f76b6cfa-aa17-49e3-9514-43a333bd516b&pd_rd_w=T0BGV&pd_rd_wg=S7VZ4&pf_rd_p=3432eb1a-1558-4445-9430-9bb3e7f7b9b7&pf_rd_r=N1GM9R3XE2V4RVF7HVNR&qid=1686360589&sprefix=liposomal+vitamin+c%2Caps%2C167&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e

Liposomal Vitamin D3 with K2 - https://www.amazon.com/Liposomal-Vitamin-D3-MK7-Supplement/dp/B08X4V8QMQ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2K7CH1FR3MK01&keywords=liposomal+vitamin+D+with+k2&qid=1686360661&sprefix=liposomal+vitamin+d+with+k2%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A9Y32BZQBPXJF&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWjZBVUFVVUxJRzFWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTEyOTE1MTJLT1BIUk02NE5POSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDM1NTk1MzRHRjVJU1RLSVA4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Liposomal Zinc - https://www.amazon.com/Codeage-Liposomal-Zinc-Supplement-Supplements/dp/B09F8BNW8B/ref=sr_1_5?crid=237J0DOV7UME7&keywords=liposomal+zinc&qid=1686360753&sprefix=liposomal+zinc%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-5

Biotonic Adaptogenic Tonic by Biocidin - https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Formula-Biocidin-Liquid-Ounces/dp/B00CFCCKVI/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_sccl_1/138-2274486-4130809?pd_rd_w=uorK2&content-id=amzn1.sym.26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_p=26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_r=6BZNWP5DD05FQ2842584&pd_rd_wg=LJBIi&pd_rd_r=699da9c2-8693-4c71-8928-7c3462ff4d79&pd_rd_i=B00CFCCKVI&psc=1

Zand HerbaLozenge Elderberry Zinc - https://www.amazon.com/Elderberry-Zinc-Herbal-Lozenges-Sweet/dp/B004GWC1W8/ref=sr_1_16?crid=1GKC69KH55RDJ&keywords=Zand+HerbaLozenge+Elderberry+Zinc&qid=1686360993&sprefix=zand+herbalozenge+elderberry+zinc%2Caps%2C521&sr=8-16

Liposomal Liquid Elderberry - https://www.amazon.com/Liposomal-Elderberry-Sugar-Free-Supplement-Igennus/dp/B09MKSVVB7/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2T8TC01YKQX4Q&keywords=liposomal+liquid+elderberry&qid=1686361309&sprefix=liposomal+liquid+elderberry%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-5

Ricola Sugar Free Lemon Mint Throat Drops - https://www.amazon.com/Ricola-Herbal-Throat-Drops-Lemon/dp/B00AY6RO9U/ref=sr_1_7?crid=FAWMP6EGY7HE&keywords=ricola+cough+drops&qid=1686357762&sprefix=%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-7

Portable Nebulizer Machine - https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Nebulizer-Household-Handheld-Breathing/dp/B0BJ11PQ7P/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=23BVQM9JR6AAZ&keywords=portable+nebulizer+machine&qid=1686361387&sprefix=portable+nebulizer+machine%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOTdCRTBDUk5VTEUzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjk1MzA2OERXUzNYVVBFMllYJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1Njc2MTUxNTI3RE1GME5DNkxPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil - https://www.amazon.com/Cliganic-Eucalyptus-Aromatherapy-Humidifier-Satisfaction/dp/B07Q87WXYB/ref=sxts_rp_s_a_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.3432eb1a-1558-4445-9430-9bb3e7f7b9b7%3Aamzn1.sym.3432eb1a-1558-4445-9430-9bb3e7f7b9b7&crid=THGT3I60JSC7&cv_ct_cx=eucalyptus+essential+oil&keywords=eucalyptus+essential+oil&pd_rd_i=B07Q87WXYB&pd_rd_r=1901cfad-415b-4f73-a5e5-735bdb104c2f&pd_rd_w=yINCj&pd_rd_wg=YyTmH&pf_rd_p=3432eb1a-1558-4445-9430-9bb3e7f7b9b7&pf_rd_r=H4Y6RT4CWN9JC1J0RHZH&qid=1686361453&sprefix=euca%2Caps%2C136&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e

Calms Powdered Magnesium Tea - https://www.amazon.com/NATURAL-VITALITY-Natural-Orange-Supplement/dp/B0934GJKL6/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3RLNND6JG38KD&keywords=calms+magnesium+tea&qid=1686361582&sprefix=calm+magnesium+tea%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-6