Spring has Sprung
………..
And so
has seasonal allergies. There are some things you can do
to reduce the amount of pollen that brings on allergic reactions.
1. Go shoeless at home to be rid of
the pollen that collects on your shoes.
2. Wash your hair before bedtime so pollen
won’t rub off on your pillow.
3. Close the windows and use air
conditioning to keep pollen counts down in the house.
4. Recirculate the air in your car
instead of the vent to keep pollen out of the car.
5. Change the filters on your air
condition or furnace to reduce pollen levels.
6. Check the humidity level in your
home. If your allergies are form mold, you may need a dehumidifier to control
air humidity.
It is
also the time of year for
accidents and injuries to occur. Here are a few tips you
can do to minimize the risk of injury and accidents for you and your child:
1. Stretch before you exercise or
engage in sports.
2. Make sure you have the appropriate
gear for what you are doing, like helmets for biking, life vests for boating or
kneepads for gardening.
3. Protect your eyes with sunglasses
and taking contacts out before swimming.
4. Use sunscreen and hats to protect
against harmful UV rays.
5. Drink plenty of fluids to keep
hydrated.
6. Use bug repellant to keep biting
insects away.
It’s the
time of year when ticks begin to come out of hiding and look to feed. There
are a few things you can do to prevent them from infecting you with Lyme and
other disease:
1. Wear light colored clothing and
tuck pants into your socks after being outside.
2. Change your clothing and check your
body for ticks.
3. Before cuddling with the dog,
perform a tick check.
4. Keep grass cut low to the ground.
5. Use insect repellant when you go
outside.
6. If you see a tick, remove it as
soon as possible.
7. If you are unsure of how long the
tick has been imbedded in the skin, call your doctor to determine the next best
step.
Enjoy the great outdoors and enjoy the nice weather!