Search Results for: blog staying fit in the cold amp flu season

8 Things To Do To Avoid A Cold Or Flu

You’ve likely been bombarded with news stories and advice about H1N1 lately. It’s important to remember that the way you prevent H1N1 is the same way you prevent any cold or flu. Prevention is key, and often times it involves a little common sense, like washing your hands, for example. Pregnancy is hard enough without having to deal with illness. Take care of yourself and your baby by doing everything you can to prevent a cold or flu. 1. Shots Talk to your doctor about whether you are a good candidate for a flu vaccine. Get the facts from your … Continue reading →

FDA Warns Against Certain Zicam Products

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the makers of Zicam concerning two products: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs. (A third, discontinued product was also mentioned.) In response, the makers of Zicam withdrew the two products from the market, pending review with the FDA. It’s important to note that other products in the Zicam line are not included in this warning, and have not been recalled. What’s the problem? The FDA has received more than 100 reports of people using the Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Cold Remedy … Continue reading →

Frugal Month in Review: September 2008

Now that September is come and gone and the kiddies are settled back into school and regular routines, it is time to welcome the fall. Still, there is plenty of good stuff that went on in September, including a bunch of ways to save money. September 1st Frugal Living Week in Review: August 25th Through August 31st Food and back to school are the two things on my mind this week. I e-mailed my son’s teacher ahead of time to ask about additional supplies that she might need for the classroom. She said that she usually asks parents for antibacterial … Continue reading →

Be Careful With Zinc — Especially During Cold Season

Think zinc is the answer to all your seasonal cold problems? Think again! Zinc supplements can help boost your immunity, but there is a down side. A recent joint study between American and European researchers found that there may be a link between zinc and age-related macular degeneration. Eye deposits in people over sixty with age-related macular degeneration contain high levels of zinc! So overdosing yourself with zinc in order to ward off a cold may cause vision problems later in life. More research into the exact source of the zinc in eye deposits is underway. Zinc supplements may or … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action 2007: Week 2, Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of this week, it’s Tuesday and I officially have the stomach flu – boo-yah! Yes, I know sarcasm doesn’t always translate well when it comes to writing. I recognize that for myself and yes, I don’t feel that great at the moment, but I plan to do my best where my workout is concerned. Daily Goal The key to working out when you feel sick is to monitor your own physical well-being. If you have a temperature or you are really not feeling up to it, then you need to listen to your body. When you … Continue reading →

Does Your Child Get Enough ZzzZzzz’s?

Tuesday, my daughter wanted to go to school desperately, but she was exhausted. She kept falling back to sleep. Against my better judgment, I went ahead and took her up there, but as soon as she was in her classroom, she kept laying her head down on her table and her teacher and I had the same thought – she was either feeling ill or she was too tired to be there. Either way, I took her back home with me. She napped most of the morning, curled up on the sofa. She napped a part of the afternoon as … Continue reading →

The Fitness Week in Review for December 16-22

It’s been a great week here, I know I say that every week and every week I mean it. The Fitness blog is growing and it’s developing and we’ve had over a year to get into this race and to enjoy the company of our fellows here. In coming weeks, you’ll get to share in Valorie Delp’s experiences as she dives into the 10,000 step program and we have Ed Paul who uses swimming to maintain his fitness and get back into shape. They are telling us their stories, what’s yours? Saturday, December 16 In Kid Fitness: Take Your Toddler … Continue reading →

Staying Fit in the Cold & Flu Season

As you may remember, we talked about how sick my family got during the Thanksgiving holidays. We started with nasty head colds and moved on to nastier stomach bugs. Christmas is just 8 days away and the last thing you want is to be battling a cold while trying to attend Christmas Eve services, Christmas Eve events or opening presents Christmas morning. For those of you who spent Hanukah sick, you have my sympathies and here are a few suggestions to help get rid of your cold and get healthier faster. The following methods are homeopathic and might as well … Continue reading →