Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling With These Four Tips

September 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

No one likes getting sick, but feeling under the weather is even worse if you’re on vacation. Especially if it means you have to take time out of your trip to visit the doctor and get a prescription.

If you want to enjoy your vacation as much as possible, you have to avoid getting sick in the first place. Here are four tips that will help you do just that.

Reduce Stress as Much as Possible Before, During, and Immediately After Your Trip

Stress is a frustratingly common problem before, during, and immediately after a trip. Unfortunately, prolonged or chronic stress can lower your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness.

Reduce stress by:

  • Not overbooking yourself the day before or after your trip
  • Planning out the logistics of how you’re getting there and how you’re getting home
  • Giving yourself plenty of time to pack
  • Leaving work at home—don’t check email or voicemail while you’re away

Wash Your Hands

Of course you should wash your hands! However, this piece of advice is even more important when you’re on vacation.

While you’re away from home, you will be coming in contact with strange germs and bacteria that your body may not be prepared for, especially if you’re traveling outside the country. Wash your hands many times a day and bring along hand sanitizer for when a sink isn’t available.

Drink Plenty of Water

When you’re on vacation, you may be tempted to live it up a little, which means leaving healthy habits at the door. Ordering a few mixed drinks and trying a new soda won’t cause a lot of problems, but you should really focus on drinking water as much as you can.

Not only can water ensure you’re fully hydrated, it can help with congestion, and it can help you bounce back more quickly if you are feeling a little under the weather. Just make sure you drink filtered or purified water. Tap water in some areas can actually make you sick.

Get Plenty of Sleep

It’s easy to skimp on the sleep when it comes to your vacation. You may lose sleep beforehand worrying about the vacation itself, and you may lose sleep while you’re on vacation as you try and see as much as you can before you leave.

Sleep can enhance stress and lower your immune system, which in turn will increase your odds of getting sick while you’re away from home. Plan to get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night, even if it means sleeping in a little in the morning because you were out later than usual the night before.

Don’t shy away from taking naps either! Even if it takes an hour out of your afternoon, a nap can provide you with a healthy energy boost.

Don’t get stuck coughing and sniffling on your next vacation! With these tips, you and your family will be in perfect health so you can enjoy every second of your time away from home.

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4 Tips to dealing with a stuffy nose during the busiest time of the year

September 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Back to school can be an exciting and stressful time of year. There is so much to do and there is no time to deal with feelings of sickness or allergy related symptoms. Whether you are new to having seasonal allergies or you have been dealing with them all of your life, congestion, itchy eyes, and constant sneezing can really be a thorn in the side. There are some things that you can do to help manage the allergy symptoms and we will explore them in this article. Should you find the topic to be of particular interest and you want to read more, look at here.

  • Use a humidifier. A humidifier is a great machine to use if you experience dryness in your room or home. A humidifier turns water into vapor which slowly increases the moisture in the room. Avoiding dry air can be helpful to those with congestion as moist air can help thin mucus and ease the tension you are feeling in your sinuses.
  • Try a decongestant. There are many over the counter medications that can help with allergy relief but a decongestant can also help with the reduction of swelling and help with pain you may feel from not being at your best. Depending on the type of decongestant you need to help with your symptoms, you may not need a doctor’s prescription to get the medication. You will also need to determine if you prefer a nasal spray or the medication in pill form. Knowing this will help you select the brand and type of medication that is best for your personal preferences. Do note that while you may not need a prescription, some of the medication you may be looking for, such as Sudafed, is offered in a local drugstore but you need to ask a pharmacist for it as it is kept behind the counter.
  • Drink lots of water. Congestion is caused by the buildup of mucus in your nasal passage and drinking water and plenty of fluids can help to break down this clog. By drinking fluids, you can help the mucus pass through which will relieve some of the sinus pressure you are feeling.
  • Drain your sinuses. Many people find that using a neti pot or a similar item can help them relieve some of the sinus pressure they are feeling by draining the excess mucus out their nose. Use warm water and make a saline or salty type mixture. The hold your head over a sink and look downwards by tilting your head to one side. Pour the warm liquid into one nostril and you will find that after the water penetrates the clog in your nose, mucus will come out of other nostril. While this is not the most fun of procedures, it is a natural remedy that is worth a try.

 

 

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Sick Just Got Real #SummerTravel #SickJustGotReal #sponsored

August 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own. It happens . . . it might even be inevitable: when you’re in strange environments traveling with the kids, they come down with a cold or the flu. With all the time, money and energy you’ve poured into planning your family vacation, it seems such a shame to have everything be ruined for everyone. And, of course, nobody wants to see their little ones in pain and under the weather. And so, you’re faced with the fact that Sick just got real.™

The smart thing to do is to plan ahead of time. After all, whether you’re on the highway, camping or in a secluded area devoid of pharmacies, you still want to be able to come to your child’s rescue! Be prepared for a number of contingencies, a variety of potential illnesses.

Depending on how old you are, you may remember squirming and hollering when it came time “to take your medicine”. It tasted awful! It added to the painful experience. Now, there’s Children’s Advil®*, a great solution for kids as young as 2 and up to 11. Children’s Advil® comes in several kid-friendly flavors, including: Sugar-free Dye-free Berry, Bubble Gum, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Fruit and Dye-Free White Grape flavors. There’s also Infants’ Advil® White Grape, which provides unsurpassed fever relief (among OTC pain relievers) with a syringe for easy dosing for children 6-23 months. These are the kind of mild, sweet flavors that will make your job easier.

Almost nothing is as sad to listen to – or as wearing for you – as hearing your child with a heavy cough that keeps everyone up all night. And, since you’re in charge of either driving or getting everyone to the train or plane, it’s crucial to nip that hacking in the bud. For your child’s cough, you’ll be glad you packed Children’s Robitussin® Extended-Release 12 Hour Cough Relief to control and relieve symptoms all-day or all- night. Available in grape or orange flavor, for children ages 4 and up. Please note, certain Children’s Robitussin® products are only suitable for children ages 6 and up.

With careful preparation, your family vacation will be carefree.

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Five Reasons to go Fairtrade

August 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Fairtrade is a form of ethical and sustainable production, ensuring that the producer is given a fair price for what they produce.  This means that the communities that are in areas where the produce is grown, or the product has been developed have money going back into the communities, helping to sustain them, giving them a fair price in return for their hard work.

Fairtrade is not just a badge, or a unique selling point, used by companies to tick a box to demonstrate “we care”, it is a symbol that as a company, they are standing up for workers rights, preventing exploitation. As consumers, this would mean that you are supporting such causes and also making a demonstrable statement to less ethical companies that there is a need to consider pursuing such ambition.

The problem is that Fairtrade products are often more expensive than other brands, not necessarily a difference in quality, but the influence and the boost for us as consumers is that we are doing out bit, it demonstrates to other brands that if you do support Fairtrade then so should we.

Whilst Fairtrade doesn’t necessarily mean better quality there are some product categories that by default end up producing some excellent products, the money that gets invested into these communities helps to create and generate improvements in products.  Whilst on occasion these can cost a little more than some of their counterparts, this is wear a little more spending can give you rewards. Most major high street retailer stock Fair Trade produce now.

On example where Fairtrade has really been a progressive has been in the coffee and chocolate industry. In fact, many people associate Fair Trade with coffee, Fair Trade’s highest selling product. Cocoa is Fair Trade’s second leading product in terms of sales and volume and major chocolate companies have recently added Fair Trade product lines. What’s more, coffee pods are even Fairtrade now, Gourmesso is a quality coffee brand that produce Nespresso compatible tea and coffee capsules that are Fairtrade and USDA Organic.

In summary five reasons to make fair trade swaps and feel good about your shopping.

  1. Many farmers and workers who work involved with coffee production do not get to have breakfast themselves, over eighty percent of the world’s coffee production is produced by farmers with smallholding who earn less than $1.95 a day. If they are in receipt of a fair price, then during the tougher times, these farmers are able to protect themselves against some tougher times.
  2. Fairtrade, equals fair prices for farmers in those developing communities. Famers get a fair price that can be used to continue to invest in their communities.
  3. Farmers get a price that ensures that they can work toward reducing poverty in the community.
  4. It doesn’t always have to cost more. But it really is well worth shopping around, you may find a Fairtrade alternative, that matches price, quality and taste of your preferred brand.
  5. If you buy a product with the Fairtrade logo, you are buying a product with the confidence that you are addressing the inequality of trade in the world. You are demonstrating that you believe in a a fair price for fair work, sending out a message that you care about what you are buying.

 

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MyRxProfile – The App That Everyone Needs

August 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment

MyRxProfile has the potential to save lives. Studies show that 1.5 million Americans are hurt each year by preventable medicine errors. Many people are unaware that over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics can cause potentially serious adverse effects when used in combination with other common medications. Even commonly used over the counter children’s cold and allergy medications can have an adverse drug reaction when taken with another commonly used medication like Adderall. That is really a scary thought if you have a child who is on a regular medication and gets a cold or a fever and you don’t realize there are potentially lethal results to giving something as simple as Tylenol.

Pharmacist Robert Baker realized there was a problem with people obtaining overall drug information after conducting a lengthy amount of research. As a pharmacist, Robert has had extensive patient interaction for over the last 30 years. This gave him great insight into what patients need to have –useful at hand knowledge of their medications.  Some of the more important issues patients stressed were over the counter (OTC) interactions with their current medications, as well as interactions between their prescription medications. Patients also expressed the need to have an easily accessible list of all of their medications to present to their doctor – so they would know what their patient was taking and to have their own medication information on hand.

To fix the problem that so many of us have, Robert created MyRxProfile. The MyRxProfile app can alleviate the stress we go through as parents and caregivers by helping people manage over the counter and prescription medications and interactions with other medications by checking drug information and interactions with a simple scan of a barcode or typing your Rx prescription information.  MyRxProfile allows you to email your doctor this medication profile directly. This really simplifies things!

One brilliant feature that stood out to me – you can add multiple profiles so that you can keep track of your own prescriptions as well as your kid’s prescriptions. This is really helpful for those of us who are taking care of multiple children who might be taking regular medications – or even those who are prone to something as simple as yearly allergies. I also like the fact that there is a new feature that alerts you if you are combining “like” ingredients, such as acetaminophen. Did you know that there are over 600 prescription medications that contain acetaminophen?

MyRxProfile

The MyRxProfile app is simple and easy to use. You can check for drug interactions with a simple swipe of your phone and scan of a bar code. People shouldn’t have to second-guess whether or not they can take medications together. MyRxProfile has taken out the guesswork – and made it simple to potentially save a life!

The app is available for iOS and Android. For more information on MyRxProfile, visit MyRxProfile.com, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Coral “Gummies”, Supplements for the Entire Family

August 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment

My son takes both vitamins and probiotics every morning. I want to make sure his daily needs are met, and I feel that they help him stay healthy, to stave off illness, and improve his overall well being. we recently had the opportunity to try Coral LLC Gummies—he liked both the flavor and texture right off the bat.

            They are available in two varieties: Organic Hawaiian Red Turmeric Gummies for adults, and Natural Calcium Gummies for kids. We only tried the child version, but he liked them (and I tried them as well, they have a “fruit punch” type flavor, and a heavier or thicker gumminess (yeah, maybe not a “real” word, but accurate) then, for instance, a gummy bear type treat.

No resistance to them. I liked the flavor and texture as well- I can’t see kids giving any issue taking them.  They have different supplements in them then some other vitamins, so check them out to see if they might be what you are looking for in your/your child’s diet(s).

More Info

            Coral LLC Organic Hawaiian Red Turmeric Gummies harness the powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities of turmeric, an herb used for thousands of years by multiple civilizations to help manage arthritis and inflammation, indigestion, immune system and skin health, and more. Offering 100 mg of Hawaiian-grown, organic turmeric, the great-tasting gummy bears are gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, gelatin–free and non-GMO, and are easy to digest and absorb. MSRP: $29.99 (WSP: $14.95) for 60 gummies (30 servings).

            Designed for kids, Coral LLC’s Natural Calcium Gummies offer 300 mg of bioavailable calcium derived from EcoSafe, above-sea coral (40  percent of recommended daily value) and 500 IU of Vitamin D3 (125 percent of recommended daily value), which together help support healthy bone development, teeth and metabolic function.

Additionally, the distinct nature of coral calcium brings with it 73 other natural minerals beneficial to good health*. Featuring all-natural colors and flavor, the delicious gummies, which are also gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, soy-free, gelatin free and non-GMO, will please both children and parents alike. MSRP: $29.99 (WSP: $14.95) for 60 gummies (30 servings).

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3 Health trends that are troublesome in Australia

July 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Health and wellness is a popular topic no matter where you live in the world. Whether it be fitness, mental or emotional health, or even occupational health, the population in 2017 is spending some time and money on their wellness. This article will highlight some of the most pertinent health trends that are troublesome to Australians in 2017.

  1. Back pain. Many experience back pain and it can be a debilitating and life altering injury. Some suffer from back pain due to sports injuries while others may have experienced turmoil to their spine by simply being in a car accident. Regardless of the reasons as to why, unfortunately back pain troubles many Australians. While back pain can decrease one’s ability to function or perform daily activities, there are ways to get help. Surgery is an option as well as chiropractic care or pain relieving medicines. It is best to get your back looked at by a professional so that you can make a plan to correct the pain. Your health and well-being is worth the effort.

 

  • Gut health. The Gut Foundation in Australia states that “half the population will complain about digestion issues in a 12 month period.” That is a substantial number and one of the main reasons that gastrointestinal healthcare is of critical importance to most Australians these days. Some of the illnesses that are most common include but are not limited to bowel cancer, ulcers, heartburn, diarrhea, or Crohn’s and colitis diseases. There are ways to reverse these ailments or at least minimize their effects. Eating a healthy and nutritious diet while drinking plenty of water is a great way to help your gut repair itself and help your body function to its fullest potential.
  • Being vegan. Australia is noted to be one of the fastest growing vegan markets in all of the world with the USA and Germany leading this trend. Many have chosen to move their lifestyle towards veganism after the World Health Organization announced that there are many popular foods that people eat regularly that are considered to be Group 1 carcinogens. Some of these foods include hot dogs, bacon, sausage, ham, and processed meats. While the lifestyle is one of personal preference, it can be quite a lifestyle change and take some time in getting used to. There is a period of transition that takes place to restock your cabinets with vegan foods and condiments while retraining your palate to enjoy the taste. Being vegan also means that you have to be creative in the types of meals that you make so that you can ensure that you are getting the proper amount of protein and other nutrients in your diet.

 

Whether you are transitioning your lifestyle to veganism, improving your gut health, or have a need to relieve some back pain, there are resources and tools to help you on your journey. The key is to be consistent and focus on a solution instead of getting stuck wallowing in your sorrows.

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Golden Skin Care Tips for Summer Holiday

July 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Keeping your skin healthy, vibrant, and healthy is always the goal of everybody. The fall season usually brings unexpected changes to the skin. The skin may seem irritated, appear blotchy, break out, or lose moisture. This may result from trees and plants allergens, being in closed-in environs, environmental changes, or new stressful schedules. We have a perfect product for your skin, and we are sure that you will want to protect your skin and it’s natural face oils.

If you want to counter imbalances, we advise that you start your protection when winter nears. You need to supply your skin with antioxidants, fats or moisturizers, cell regenerative, and anti-inflammatory nutrients. A diet that is rich in these properties needs to be your starting point. Olive oil, salmon, dark berries, and several colorful foods, known as the rainbow diet, will give your skin and body the much-needed nutrition.

Summer is the time when you have to list the places that you will be visiting. Going to the beach is not an exception. Many people enjoy going to the beach during the summer. People love going to the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and much more activities. Summers offer different great things. Since many people look forward to this holiday, it is time to show up in your best appearance by leaving behind long sleeves and long coats in the wardrobe. It is time to use tank tops and shorts. For sure, it is nice to put on these clothes to show case fashion, but wait, you need to sit back and think of holiday skin care because you will love our exposed skin care remedy.

Since the sun shines the brightest during summer, there is need to start getting worried about your skin. Therefore, you need to spend some time to read through our skin tips for the summer. It is prudent to wear some UV protection during summer and choosing our products will make sure that you achieve your summer aspirations. You will finish your holiday, go back to the office with your skin looking healthy and shiny.

The thing you should do is simple, besides applying a body lotion, you need to use our skin care protection products that will help you spend the whole day at the beach with healthy skin. The ingredients found in our exposed skin care products cause it to have a strong effect on the skin. Additionally, it is advisable to drink a lot of water during the day. Water is crucial for the skin as it prevents dehydration.

The holiday season can be a stressful time for some people as it will end up giving people irritating skin, breakouts, or sensitive appearances. You will love exposed skin care products because they act as anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, and anti-stress for protecting the skin during the holiday. You will also access excellent skin care treatments, and oils that are artistically and therapeutically into a healing and nutritive combination of fruit oils and botanical vegetables. They are also made with combinations of skin protective and conditioning ingredients and herbal extracts.

We combine botanical ingredients and essential oils through a scientific practice that produces extreme healing and beautifying results for the skin while on holiday. We use these combinations to produce regenerative serums and potent rejuvenating skin. If you are aiming at getting a youthful skin during the holiday, we promise the much-needed joy when necessary. Statistics show that more than ninety percent of individuals do not act towards getting better natural health for the skin. You need to take advantage of our exposed skin care product because it possesses all the essential and natural oils for health and beauty care.

There is always a lot to look forward when on holidays like winter and summer parties. However, as you enjoy your holiday, the skin is the one that is facing a tough battle. The reasons why the skin might be having a hard time is fatigue, late nights, over indulging, and not getting enough rest. You will end up with a dehydrated and dull skin. When the holiday starts taking a toll on your skin, you need to revive it with our exposed skin care product.

Temperamental skin

For some of us, the changes and weather of the holiday is a routine that leads to a reddened and sensitive skin. You should not allow this to dampen the spirit of the festival. Our products have antioxidant plant enriched plants and skin replenishing ingredients to soothe your skin. This combination will enable your skin to rejuvenate and renew to calm the redness.

Dryness from head to toe

Combining the frigid and dry outdoor weather plus the dry, hot air circulating in the home and cars during these times of the years sucks moisture from the skin. You need to help everybody in your household to have a hydrated and soft skin by use of our humidifying products to add moisture to the air of your home. You can also use our butter rich products to apply from the neck to the toes. You can use the skin replenish facial moisturizer to restore and hydrate the skin.

Breakouts

When you are on holiday, many factors contribute towards breakouts. Gluten-loaded sweets added stress, and increased amount of the foundation you put on a lot of makeup will lead to breakouts. Being tired to wash your makeup during the night also contributes these breakouts. For some people, it can be not adhering to the normal to the normal skin care routines while traveling for holidays. You need to diminish breakouts and unclog pores with our holiday skin care products to attain a clear, smooth, and a fresh-looking skin. When you have been neglecting your skin for an extended period, you will have to use the exposed skin care solution to rescue your skin transgressions.

Fatigued skin

Tired-looking, dull, and dehydrated skin is a hallmark of lacking sleep. Many people experience this feeling after many days of holiday. The solution is acquiring our exposed skin care solutions that are rich in vitamin C and niacinamide to get a fresh-looking and glowing skin.

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