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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 and tea tree

Foods 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!

Ergonomics

With mechanical equipment, use a strap secured across your body for 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)

UV Protection

Be aware of how long you’ve been in the sun

Wear long sleeves and pants 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, Citronella

Dr. Deb Dlug

Brookfield Family Chiropractic

499 Federal Rd. #18

Brookfield, CT 03804

(203) 775-7102

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