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Greetings,
Spring is in full bloom and as the days are getting longer and warmer so we naturally want to spend more time outside doing fun activities with our families. At this time of year we also see more kids coming to our office with allergy symptoms and other springtime illnesses. This newsletter focuses on tips to make your springtime active, healthy and enjoyable.
We also invite you to visit our Dr. Sears Wellness Institute site where you can learn more about becoming a Health Coach.
We hope you enjoy this version of our newsletter and we invite you to connect with us on our Facebook page.
Warm regards,
Dr. Bill and family
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What Goes Around? Most Common Springtime Illnesses
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Spring is here and so are allergies. In fact, most things that go around this time of year are allergies and allergy-related problems. Here is a guide to understanding springtime allergic conditions, how to recognize them, how to treat them with over-the-counter medicines, how to prevent them, and when to seek the advice of your doctor.
The reason for the spike in allergy flare ups in spring is because all the trees and plants are blooming, and pollen from the flowers get carried by the wind, and end up in our nose, eyes, and lungs. Immune cells in these body tissues react to the pollen and release histamine, a chemical that causes fluids to leak out of our bloodstream and into the tissues. In the nose, this results in swelling and mucus production. In the eyes, this causes redness and tearing. In the lungs, this triggers swelling, wheezing, and mucus production. Histamine is also responsible for the itching that occurs in the eyes, nose and throat.
Read full article.
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Ever wonder what it means to be a Certified Health Coach? Learn more and join us for an informative Webinar this Thursday at 5pm PST.
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You are giving your child a bath and notice several bumps that weren't there earlier that day.
They are scattered throughout the legs, but nothing is present on the upper body. She seems to have been scratching them. What could they be? The most common cause of such spots is insect bites. Here is our guide to treating insect bites. Almost everyone has experienced insect bites, so it is no mystery what they look like. The main issue with insect bites is to treat the itching and to prevent infection.
- Itching: This can be treated with a variety of over the counter itch-stopping products applied directly to the bite. Be careful, these can sting if the bite has been scratched open. Calamine lotion or anti-itch cream with calamine can be very effective for itching, but be aware that if placed on a bite that has been scratched open, it may increase the chance of scarring. In order to avoid overdose, do not use oral anti-itch products at the same time.
Click here to learn more about treating insect bites.
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Organic on a Budget in 9 Simple Steps
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It’s a frustrating fact that dollar for dollar, it’s more expensive to buy an organic apple versus one that’s been sprayed with pesticides. This is a double-edged sword as we now know we should be consuming 9-13 fist sized servings of fresh produce, and that it should of course be as far from chemical-laden as possible.
With so many of us on a budget, how do we feed our families the very best on a shoestring? Rather than buying skids of Mr. Noodles or Kraft Dinner to get by, I hope the tips below help your family to enjoy some extra pocket money without compromising a life of vibrant longevity!
- Create a menu for the week. It does take time. We need to begin seriously prioritizing food preparation into our lives. Museums and other attractions are often packed on weekends anyway –as a family why not avoid that hustle and bustle and devote one day on the weekend to menu and food prep? Get the kids involved as much as possible and make it fun!
See more steps on eating organic.
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We as parents need to get enough sleep and we need for our baby to sleep. In order to accomplish this, the first thing to remember is to have a healthy sleep attitude and to create a pleasant and fearless sleep environment for the baby.Watch this video for more baby sleep tips.
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The Bedz King Bunk Beds with Side Ladder are being recalled due to a protruding corner post on the bunk beds which exceeds the 5mm allowed by industry standard and poses an entrapment hazard. Learn more about this recall.
My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Baby Doll has been recalled by Walmart because the circuit board in the chest of the doll can overheat, causing the surface of the doll to get hot, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. Learn more about this recall.
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The Importance of Mum-Time
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A study by the Pew Research Center reveals that more moms are staying at home to care for their children.
NPR reports, “After decades on the decline, the number of ‘stay at home’ moms in the U.S. has risen, with 29 percent of women with children under 18 saying they don't work outside the home . . . up from 23% in 1999.” While immigrant moms, young moms, and those with a high-school education or less are most likely to forego work outside the home, some mothers also say the bleak economy has made the decision for them. The study notes that 60% of Americans believe that “children are better off with a parent home.”
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