#mask – Welcome To Mind/Body Connection Hypnosis by Janet Lynas Ph.D., N.H.D.

I was in the grocery store a couple of weeks ago. I see a man who looks like my brother-in-law. But, I know this man is not my brother-in-law, even though he looks like him. The mask he is wearing makes it hard to know one way or the other if it truly is him. After that, I decide it’s not my brother-in-law because he is heavier. However, it has been a while since I have seen him. We did just have the holidays. In addition, my brother-in-law lives on the other side of town. Above all, he would not have been grocery shopping in that particular store. Confusing isn’t it?

This incident makes me think about mask wearing. Therefore, I begin to think about the affects of wearing a mask.

Who is that masked man?

I’ve not said much about wearing mask. But, I guess it’s time I step out on a limb and say what I think. Keep in mind, I’m not going to get into a heated discussion with my readers.

I was an Infection Prevention Nurse with the Veteran’s Administration at one point in my medical career. So, I have a different perspective. Having said this, I will begin.

I held the position as chairperson for the Evidence Based Practice (EBP) committee for three years. The motto for an EBP nurse is show me the facts. Who’s behind the research being presented. It can’t be the same group who wants to make a point on a topic. It has to be an independent source verifying the facts.

I’m interested in words and how they’re used. For instance, I’m a curious woman. How you perceive that statement determines what you think. That statement from my viewpoint is that I’m curious about life and all things. Someone else may read that statement as me being curious or odd. Therefore, either statement can be true. I do have a sense of humor.

Do you know the origin of the word person? It is Latin in origin and means:

“a mask, a false face,” such as those of wood or clay, covering the whole head, worn by the actors in later Roman theater. Similarly, a person is masked.

I find that very interesting. Have you noticed that you’re not as trusting of people since you can’t see their face clearly?

Think about…

Because of my EBP background, I don’t necessarily trust what I hear. And, because my mother used to tell me, “God gave you a brain, use it!”

I want you to think about this:

If we’re wearing mask, social distancing and being quarantined, why is the news media making it sound like people are dying off like flies from Covid-19?

If you really want to know what the death rate is, look at your country’s Funeral Home site statics. Here in American, it shows that the death rate is decreased 7.1% between 2015 to 20202. They expect an increase in the next few years because of the population of the very old (80 years and up) will be dying of natural causes. The funeral home page also didn’t support the information that Covid-19 was the leading cause of death. This site stated that the information being presented to the public by the news media is in question on the cause of death being Covid-19.

Now to the facts about wearing mask

Wearing a mask decreases your intake of oxygen. Our lungs are designed to take in fresh oxygen and to exhale body waste such as carbon dioxide. Wearing a mask causes one to breath in the waste the body is trying to rid itself of. People who have breathing problems are at risk of having exacerbation of lung problems. If one is infected with any respiratory virus, you’re rebreathing the virus back into your lungs. Inhaling carbon dioxide causes rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, clumsiness, emotional upsets and fatigue.
Mask pose a safety hazard. If you wear eyeglasses, they become fogged making it hard to see where you’re going. The waste expelled from the lungs is going into the eyes as well. Mask don’t always stay in place and can restrict your line of vision. Tripping over objects that are hidden from the line of vision is not unusual.
The immune system is hampered. Low oxygen levels in the tissues (hypoxia) can suppress some aspects of the immune system. Older and younger people wearing a mask are said to be more vulnerable. Science has proven that lowered oxygen intake prevents the body in fighting infection.
Mask can cause rashes, skin irritation, and allergies depending on the material the mask is made from. Remember, you’re breathing in the chemicals that are in the mask at the time of production. It doesn’t matter if it’s a disposal mask or cloth.
Mask cause a financial burden on people as well. They are expensive. They get lost or damaged and have to be replaced.

Psychological affects of wearing a mask

Our brain is hard wired to look at people’s faces. Therefore, much information is gathered by looking at the face of a man or woman. Instead, one is not able to make a determination about a person who’s wearing a mask.

I develop trust as I look into the face of a person. I have to see the whole face, not just the eyes. For instance, to read an individual’s body language, we have to see the face in full. In addition, I find that I don’t trust someone when I can’t see their whole face.

You read another person by looking into the eyes and by watching the expression on the face. Child care workers tell me babies do not interact as much as they did because the face is covered. It’s going to be interesting to learn what the long term affects will be on these children. I predict that these babies will have a harder time learning to trust their instincts when it comes to dealing with people. For instance, this generation will have difficulty in social interaction.

Above all, men and women with claustrophobia are isolated. They are not able to deal with wearing a mask. More people are claustrophobic than you realize.

In closing

Tell me, has there ever been another time in history where you wear a mask into a bank and it’s ok?

Also, why is the parent wearing a mask in public, yet the children are mask free? If the threat of infection is so high, why would a parent not protect their child? Doesn’t make sense does it?

The best way to prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands! I ask you, how long will you tolerate being manipulated with false information. Research the facts! Therefore, don’t take the word of the mainstream news media. Find the evidence! Trust yourself! Look for the evidence!

In conclusion: As mom said, “God gave you a brain, use it!”

First and foremost, this article is not a debate on whether or not you should wear a mask. It is a discussion on the different kinds of mask. I’m discussing this article from my experience as an Infection Prevention Nurse.

Is one mask better than another?

Have you noticed all the ads about one mask being better than the others? One has zinc in it. Another has copper woven in. Yet, another has a vent so your glasses won’t fog up.

Let’s talk about the N95 mask. It’s used in the medical field, so it has to be better. Not really. Not for the general public. It can is used for care of patients with tuberculosis, varicella, and measles, other infectious diseases where use of an N95 respirator or higher is recommended. When practicing extended use of N95 respirators, the maximum recommended extended use period is 8–12 hours

N95 has to be fitted to your face. It’s quite a process to fit one properly. One size certainly does not fit all. It takes about 15 minutes to properly fit the N95.

It is not used for general purposes in the medical field and hospital.

N95 Respirators Not for Use by the General Public

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend that the general public wear N95 respirators to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including coronavirus (COVID-19). Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for health care workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.

They are tested for fluid resistance, filtration efficiency (particulate filtration efficiency and bacterial filtration efficiency), flammability and biocompatibility.
They should not be shared or reused.

General N95 Respirator Precautions

People with chronic respiratory, cardiac, or other medical conditions that make breathing difficult should check with their health care provider before using an N95 respirator because the N95 respirator can make it more difficult for the wearer to breathe.
Some models have exhalation valves that can make breathing out easier and help reduce heat build-up. Note that N95 respirators with exhalation valves should not be used when sterile conditions are needed.
All FDA-cleared N95 respirators are labeled as “single-use,” disposable devices. If your respirator is damaged or soiled, or if breathing becomes difficult, you should remove the respirator, discard it properly, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your N95 respirator, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used respirator.
N95 respirators are not designed for children or people with facial hair. Because a proper fit cannot be achieved on children and people with facial hair, the N95 respirator may not provide full protection.

Surgical mask: Sometimes called a medical mask, it protects people from the wearer’s respiratory emissions. But it’s designed to protect against large droplets, splashes or sprays of bodily fluid or other type of fluid. Surgical masks are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Cloth mask: A dual-layered cloth mask is sufficient to protect people in public settings. It’s unlikely you’ll be infected in public by airborne viral particles. The real threat is touching an infected surface and then putting your hand to your face: Frequent hand-washing is a sure way to avoid COVID-19 or any virus and bacterial infection.

Mask with valves: In a healthcare setting, however, these masks are unacceptable.

They should not be used, says the CDC, “where a sterile field must be maintained (e.g., during an invasive procedure in an operating or procedure room) because the exhalation valve allows unfiltered exhaled air to escape into the sterile field.”

Valved masks are advertised frequently online and often look both functional and fashionable. The buyer, meanwhile, probably doesn’t know they defeat the intended purpose — to protect other people.

These mask are designed for work in shops such as wood working or if fumes are involved in a project like stripping paint from wood.

Waste of money

Do not waste your money on the gimmicks in advertising mask. Once the cloth mask is washed, whatever product such as zinc is gone. There are no real studies to support mask with zinc or copper.

Interesting observation

I live near a state funded garden called Garven Woodland Gardens. The other day I decided to take advantage of the good weather and go for a walk. While I was waiting my turn to show my membership card, I noticed a young woman in front of me with two small children. She was wearing a mask, however, her children were not. It struck me as being interesting, she was concerned about wearing a mask for herself, but not for her children.

I’m not going to address the topic of children wearing mask in this article. My point is, if you’re concerned about going into public without a mask, why would you take your children in public without a mask?

Conclusion

My observation with the general public wearing mask is that it’s a waste of time and money. How can you say that?!!! I say this because people in general do not wear their mask properly. So why bother?

The mask are not effective when one has facial hair, such as a beard. I see numerous people wearing the mask without covering their nose. There are gaps all around the mask and face. Ill fitting mask don’t do much to protect anyone. Oh and the one I like the best, is the mask below the chin, not covering anything.

People often wear a mask to appear that they are following guidelines. Listening to people talk, I have come to the conclusion, that they are not convinced that a mask is really needed in this situation. I applaud people who research and think for themselves. But, I shall not add that topic to this discussion.

So, now you have the information about mask. Use the information as you see fit.

We’re hard wired to believe it’s kind of hard to trust someone wearing a mask. Maybe that’s why there are so many cranky people out in public these days. Look at the eyes in this photo. Can you tell if these people are happy or not?

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Who is that masked person? by Janet Lynas, Ph.D., N.H.D.