Synergy April Updates
April COVID Updates
The BA.2 Omicron variant now accounts for most cases in New England. The oral medication Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) remains effective against this variant and is typically the best option for treatment for most patients. It must be started within 5 days of symptom onset, so please be sure to contact our team upon having a positive COVID test result.
Recently the CDC also updated its recommendations to allow individuals with certain underlying medical conditions and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago to be eligible for another mRNA booster. This additional booster is effective in increasing protection against severe diseases from COVID-19. Those patients who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine at least 4 months ago may also now receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
These recommendations are based on data that show importance of vaccination and booster doses to protect individuals both from infection and severe outcomes of COVID-19. During the recent Omicron surge, those who were boosted were 21-times less likely to die from COVID-19 compared to those who were unvaccinated, and 7-times less likely to be hospitalized.
As a reminder, Synergy does have the Moderna vaccine available for both the primary vaccine series and booster doses in our office. If you are interested in receiving this, please inform our team via email or Patient Gateway and we will provide more details on how these vaccination appointments can be scheduled on “vaccine clinic” days. Kindly note that at this time our office is exclusively able to carry Moderna and NOT other vaccine types (to include Pfizer).
Save the Date: An Introduction to Pranayama Breathwork for Sleep with Dr. Amit Anand
Renowned Sleep Medicine and Pranayama expert, Dr. Amit Anand, will join us Wednesday, May 4th at 2:30pm for a special live streaming event. He will help us understand how and why sleep occurs, then instruct us on introductory pranayama - yoga breathing techniques – that can help with sleep onset and quality of sleep. Dr. Anand is a specialist in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine who has spent many years practicing and teaching Meditation and Pranayama, including under the tutelage of acclaimed teachers Shri O.P. Tiwari and Dr. Deepak Chopra. Start to explore how to harness the power of your breath under Dr. Anand’s masterful guidance.
April Food-as-Medicine Event
“Spring into health” with the Synergy Kitchen this April 19th at 6:00 pm as we create fun recipes capturing the spirit of spring. We’ll be making Orange-Mint Quinoa Salad with Edamame loaded with colorful spring vegetables; fresh mint, snap pea, radishes and oranges will make a beautiful presentation for your dinner table. Our decadent and nutritious Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a simple dessert that takes just 5 minutes to make - it’s sure to become one of your family favorites.
SENS April Event: Meditation for Sleep with Journey
How we spend our days informs how we sleep at night. In this class, we’ll introduce the mind-body connection so that we can lay the groundwork for resting both more frequently throughout the day, allowing for better sleep. Join Journey's instructors for a 60-minute session on April 20th at 6:30 pm to help you sleep better!
This article does not constitute the practice of medicine, healthcare advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always talk to your healthcare provider regarding your specific medical needs.