The power is in YOUR hands to PREVENT respiratory infections!
Avoid touching the T-Zone area (eyes, nose and mouth mucous membranes) as much as possible, particularly through the flu season.
Get plenty of rest. Evidence suggests that less than 6 hours of sleep a night can lead to more susceptibility to the flu.
Keep hydrated. Dehydration can lead mucous membranes to become less moist. In turn, this can cause the membrane to tear easier and allow germs to enter.
Be active. Evidence suggests that stress and lack of physical activity can put a strain on your immune system. Your immune system fights off infections when it is healthy.
Get your flu shot. If you do not have insurance to pay for a flu vaccine, you can go to a Convenient MD location for a free flu vaccine.
Mindfulness
“Thoughts and emotions are not really our mind. They just go drifting by like clouds. It’s all a question of our perspective. Whether we view our thoughts and emotions the way the sky views the clouds, or we view them like someone down on the ground looking up and unable even to believe there is a sky up there beyond the clouds.” William Sieber PhD
The Weather It Is A Changing
This is the time of year when the weather changes rapidly here in Maine. As they say, "Wait a minute and the weather will change." November is off to a cold and wet start with lots of snow and rain. Wearing layers is a great way to make sure that your child can stay warm and dry, but not overheat if the weather changes quickly. Climate change is making headlines and lately, it seems hard for the meteorologist to predict what will be occurring even within a few days. Help your child be prepared.
The Weather It Is A Changing
This is the time of year when the weather changes rapidly here in Maine. As they say, "Wait a minute and the weather will change." November is off to a cold and wet start with lots of snow and rain. Wearing layers is a great way to make sure that your child can stay warm and dry, but not overheat if the weather changes quickly. Climate change is making headlines and lately, it seems hard for the meteorologist to predict what will be occurring even within a few days. Help your child be prepared.