Fall Health Tips 2011
Fall Health Tips 2011
This fall season follow these tips to help you and yours stay in top health and be your best during the seasonal and all year long:
· Exercise – Exercise is important all through the year, but can help you get in shape for the winter months. If you exercise by walking outdoors, it may be time to locate other places you can walk that are protected from harsh winter weather. Indoor shopping malls are great places to walk. Plan a time when you can catch up with girlfriends, or family, spy those special sales and discounts. With the days getting colder, take a few extra minutes to warm up your body and stretch your muscles before you exercise. Also wear a handkerchief around your nose and mouth if it’s really cold to warm up the air before it enters your lungs.
· Diet – Add all the fall vegetables to your diet. Look for many of the root vegetables that are now in season. When you choose seasonal fruits and vegetables, they are more inexpensive. It’s a nutritious way to add variety to your diet.
· Drink More Water – You can experience dehydration even during the winter. When it’s cold, we forget to hydrate. Dry central heat robs your body and skin of vital moisture. If you keep hydrated your mucous membranes also stay hydrated, working much more effectively to filter out bacterial and viral causing organisms.
· Sunscreen – Yes, even in the fall and winter months you should be thinking about sunscreen. If you’re a skier or snowboarder, don’t forget your sunscreen! The snow reflects the sun’s rays and can quickly burn your skin. Don’t let the cold temperatures fool you.
· Cold and Flu – Cover your face when you sneeze or cough, and wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands! Hand washing is the easiest way to help stop the spread of the season’s cold and flu germs. Avoid touching your face and mouth, unless those hands are clean. Periodically wipe down your cell phone, computer keyboard, and other devices with antibacterial wipes. Get a flu shot if your doctor recommends it.
