Tag: flu season

  • Staying Healthy During Flu Season

    With so many different virus strains circulating, a flu shot is not the only defense for staying healthy. Preventative measures are the key to keeping illness at bay and avoiding giving the unwanted gift that keeps on giving. By being proactive and having a plan, you can raise the odds of staying flu-free.

    Aside from sanitary best practices, such as washing your hands often, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, getting adequate rest and managing stress levels , exercise should be a part of your wellness plan. Among the obvious benefits of increased strength, energy and stamina, staying active on a regular basis helps with gut health, an important component of a robust immune system. Most people understand the concept, yet few will put it into action if exercise is not already part of their daily routine. Finding time throughout the day to stretch or do squats, even if it’s only in one-minute intervals, will boost your immunity.

    Beyond taking care of the physical body, emotional health is important, too. Fear can have adverse effects on the immune system. Be mindful of what information you are feeding your brain and how it makes you feel. Avoiding news and conversations that incite fear can be one of the most important things you can do. Positive emotions combined with self-care can help you thrive.

    BODY & BRAIN ENERGY HEALING CENTER MĀNOA
    2851 E Manoa Road #1-207, Honolulu, HI 96822
    808-691-9642 | www.bnbenergyhealing.com/manoa

    With so many different virus strains circulating, a flu shot is not the only defense for staying healthy. Preventative measures are the key to keeping illness at bay and avoiding giving the unwanted gift that keeps on giving. By being proactive and having a plan, you can raise the odds of staying flu-free.

  • Ahchoo! It’s Cold & Flu Season!

    Hawai‘i may not have snowy winters, but we still experience a seasonal increase in cold and flu infections. Here are some tips to help you and your loved ones survive the season.

    1. Wash your hands. Hand washing is the best, most effective way to prevent the spread of cold viruses. Good hygiene can go a long way in keeping you healthy.

    2. Get a flu shot. Most cold symptoms are due to the common cold virus, but any infection makes your immune system more vulnerable to the influenza virus, which can be devastating for the elderly and those with chronic diseases.

    3. Stay home from work. This is not just to help expedite your recovery — it’s to keep those around you safe from germs. The same goes for your children. One day at home for an ill child can prevent many sick days for the rest of the class.

    4. Avoid unnecessary antibiotics. Most colds are viral infections. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. Most cold sufferers will recover within 14 days, regardless of whether or not they take antibiotics, but one in eight patients will experience adverse effects from antibiotics. Remarkably, the best elixir for reducing your cold and cough symptoms is honey!

    5. Talk to your doctor. Always call or visit your doctor if you experience persistent or worsening symptoms. It’s our job to help you out!

    KUAKINI PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
    405 North Kuakini St., Ste. 1009, Honolulu, HI 96817
    808-547-9105 | www.kuakini.org

    Hawai‘i may not have snowy winters, but we still experience a seasonal increase in cold and flu infections. Here are some tips to help you and your loved ones survive the season.