[et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Avoid Winter Damage” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ subhead=”Health Tip February 2017″] [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n
By David S Edge<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s winter and some of us take the attitude of
\njust hunker down and wait it out. Well, maybe
\nwe should rethink this stance. Here is a list of
\nitems that can make and keep you a bit
\nhealthier!<\/p>\n
[spacer height=”02px”] [spacer height=”02px”] [spacer height=”02px”] [spacer height=”02px”] [spacer height=”02px”]<\/p>\n 5) Be prepared<\/strong>. Power outages are a fact of life during stormy months, so ensure there are extra batteries and non-perishable food items on hand to wait out temporary blackouts. It\u2019s also a good idea to have a stock-pile of old-fashioned candles, just be sure to use these items safely. Make sure you have working carbon monoxide alarms as well as smoke detectors.<\/p>\n [spacer height=”02px”] [spacer height=”02px”] [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https:\/\/americanretirementadvisors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/HealthTip_Feb2017.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” max_width=”200px” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By David S Edge [spacer height=”03px”] It\u2019s winter and some of us take the attitude of just hunker down and wait it out. Well, maybe we should rethink this stance. Here is a list of items that can make and keep you a bit healthier! [spacer height=”02px”] 1) Sunshine. That\u2019s right, a daily dose of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6818,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[90,84],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-healthcare"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n1)<\/strong> Sunshine<\/strong>. That\u2019s right, a daily dose
\nof Vitamin D from the sun can battle
\nthe winter blues. Take a short walk or
\nopen the blinds to bask in the light.
\nThis bit of sunshine can improve not
\nonly your health, but also your
\nattitude!<\/p>\n
\n2)<\/strong> Don\u2019t be isolated<\/strong>. Being alone can
\ncreate a wear-and-tear, doom-and gloom
\nattitude which just adds to
\nwinter depression. Stay in touch!
\nEven if you can\u2019t get out, make
\nphone calls and send emails to have
\ndaily interaction with friends and
\nfamily.<\/p>\n
\n3)<\/strong> Tread lightly<\/strong>.Wear shoes with good
\ntraction to avoid any slips on wet or
\nicy sidewalks. Older folks recover
\nslowly from leg, hip, or back damage
\nthat can be the result of a winter fall.
\nOn slippery days, avoid going outside
\nunless absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n
\n4)<\/strong> Vehicle maintenance<\/strong>.Weather can
\nbe the cause of a multitude of vehicle
\nissues. So, get your tires checked,
\nbattery tested, change your oil, and
\nsplurge on new windshield wiper
\nblades. Rain or snow on the
\nwindshield needs to be removed so
\nwe have a clear field of vision. Wiper
\nblades are a simple fix, but is often
\none of the minor maintenance items overlooked<\/p>\n
\n6) Water<\/strong>. Drinking water is also a necessity, so make sure you have a few gallons stored in the event of a water-service interruption. Don\u2019t forget to stay hydrated! A cup of coffee, tea, or even a good old cup of hot cocoa are delicious and comforting, but nothing beats a few glasses of water to avoid dehydration.<\/p>\n
\nWhether it\u2019s cold, icy, or just wet\u2026 take precautions and be prepared!<\/strong><\/p>\n