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Spring into Wellness!
Spring is a great time to focus on living a healthy lifestyle for you and your family!
No matter what you decide to do, whether you get into an exercise routine, spring cleaning, loosing weight or just enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Here are some tips to make this your healthiest season!
Allergies
Keep Windows closed or certain rooms pet-free to limit exposure to allergies.
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Regular dusting or vacuuming helps
Some studies show pure, raw, local honey and bee pollen may help build natural antibodies
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Try neti Pot for nasal cleansing
Essential oils: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree
Food that have anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties
Purple and Red fruit: high in antioxidants
Citrus Fruits: Vitamin C helps fight off colds and allergy symptoms
Dark greens: rich in carotenoids which reduce allergic reactions
Fish and nuts boots the immunity and fight inflammation
Water to stay hydrated
Ergonomics
With mechanical equipment, use proper straps secured across your body to help use the center of gravity
Alternate using equipment on each side of your body
Make sure to stretch and warm up before activities and take frequent breaks
Lift using proper techniques (lift with your knees, don’t reach too far)
Proper shoe support
UV Protection
Be aware of how long you’ve been in the sun
Wear long articles of clothing when working outside
Apply sun screen and be aware that certain medications increase changes of sun burns
Mosquitos and Ticks
Wear long articles of clothing when working outside or hiking
Apply Bug repellent
Routine Tick Checks
Natural Bug repellents Essential Oils: Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemongrass, Citronella
Dr. Deb Dlug
Brookfield Family Chiropractic
499 Federal Rd. #18
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7102
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