A health & wellness newsletter for enhanced living
March 2017
Don’t let your allergies keep you from springing right into March
other medications you may
currently take.
Use saline solution or salt water.
Some people find relief by clearing
out their nasal passages with saline
solution as a simple yet effective
fix to allergy-induced congestion.
Many drugstores sell ready-made
saline solutions. Similarly, gargling
using salt water can help relieve
your sore throat.
Many of us are familiar with that
feeling right around the beginning
of March. Flowers are beginning
to bloom and leaves are starting
to return to the trees. You’re starting to spend more time outside to
enjoy the beautiful weather, but
you’re also bothered by itchy eyes
and a runny nose. For many of us,
springtime also means the return
of seasonal allergies. While these
allergies can be a downer, there are
many ways to manage them.
Lower your exposure to allergens.
If your allergy triggers include
pollen, grass and weeds, limit the
time that you spend outdoors,
especially on dry and windy days.
If your allergy triggers come from
the indoors—including pet dander,
dust and mold—make sure to keep
your home clean. Vacuum your
home with a HEPA filter, and use
a damp cloth when dusting to
minimize the number of allergy
particles you stir up while cleaning.
Find allergy medication that
works for you.
Your pharmacist or healthcare
provider may be able to help you
find an allergy relief medicine
that works well for your specific
symptoms. Make sure they check
for any drug interactions with
Keep your home pollen-free.
Despite the beautiful weather that
comes along with spring, one easy
way to keep your home pollen-free
is to keep your windows closed,
opting for air conditioning instead.
If you’ve spent time outdoors, make
sure to shower before bed to wash
the allergens off of your exposed
skin and hair. Other methods
include putting your clothes in the
hamper right when you get home,
changing your bedsheets weekly,
using a dehumidifier, and dusting
and vacuuming often.
There’s no need to let allergies get
you down during what is possibly
the most cheerful season of the year.
Visit your physician for more information about how to best handle
your seasonal allergies in preparation
for the beautiful spring weather.
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Safety tip!
Are the medicines in your cabinet safe?
As part of National Poison Prevention Week—March 19–25, 2017—the
US Department of Health & Human Services has four tips to help older
adults avoid unintentional poisoning: check all your medications to
ensure they are clearly labeled and not expired; review all medications and
supplements with your healthcare provider at least once a year; always take
your medication in a well-lit area so you can properly read the label and
dosage; and never take another individual’s prescription medication.
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