School is nearly out and the hotter days of summer are fast approaching. If you're getting ready to head out to escape the heat, we thought we'd share a few tips to help you get your health and wellness ready for that time away.
Depending on the length of your stay away, your destination, and the state of your health, you might want to get in for a quick check with your Provider. At least, consider the following tips:
- If you have any chronic health conditions, think through your current medications and any active symptoms that may have an impact on your itinerary. Consider packing a Travel Health Kit that contains anything you need to manage your chronic conditions or over the counter medicines you prefer. They may not be available where you're headed.
- Click here for more travel tips.
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Healing Therapies
Travel Vaccines
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Depending on where you travel this summer, there may be recommended vaccinations to add a layer of health protection. It usually takes at least two weeks for your body to build an adequate immunity to vaccines. Keep in mind that traveling to more exotic destinations may require vaccinations or prophylactic medications against diseases, such as typhoid, hepatitis A and malaria, not typically seen in developed countries.
Though we've been hearing a lot of warnings about the Zika virus, any bug bite can have adverse effects. The major concern with Zika for non-pregnant travelers is bringing the disease back to the U.S. (or any other country where it doesn't yet exist). Therefore, planning for preventative measures such a bug-repellents and sufficient clothing is highly recommended.
If your travel plans give you any concern for your health needs, call us for a visit with your Provider or start by checking the "Traveler's Health" section of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website. In addition to general travel notices, you can select your travel destination and receive detailed recommendations for the vaccines pertinent to that area.
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Food for Life
Simple and Tasty Protein and Greens
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Feta
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As the days heat up, the words "simple" and "healthy" resonate with all of us when thinking about the meals we might plan. Getting good quality protein and dark leafy greens are an "every season" search.
From the blog of Michelle Dudash, RDN, Cordon Bleu-certified chef and author of Clean Eating for Busy Families, here is a 5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Spinach
. Who can argue with this dish? It's got plenty of protein and a double serving of dark leafy greens, which are loaded with beta carotene and also plentiful in vitamin C, folate and iron.
If you'd like to add a pop of color to the meal, consider the Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Feta
. The bonus: this item contains more than 400 percent of your recommended daily Vitamin A intake.
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An especially important factor to consider when traveling is your immune system. Anyone with a compromised immune system should take extra precautions in advance of travel, but even for those of us who may only be traveling to another state, prepping your system is always a good idea.
Here are a few considerations for your "what to pack" list. Click on any of the carefully-vetted supplements below to learn more about how they might prep your body for travel!
Liquid D3 - Support for bone, breast, prostate, cardiovascular, colon and immune health in an easy to use liquid form.
Magnesium Citrate - Magnesium is essential in the metabolism of macronutrients, energy production and the utilization of calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium.
Nutrient 950 - complete hypo-allergenic, nutrient rich, highly bioavailable multi-vitamin, multi-mineral and trace element supplement.
Probiotic Plus - A comprehensive probiotic with the pre-biotic Inulin, to help establish healthy colonies at a more successful rate.
Pterostilbene Supreme - Useful supplement for individuals wishing to consume a powerful combination of antioxidants and vitamin D for cardiovascular health or longevity support.
Selenium - Antioxidant for immune system support.
Spectrum 2C - Comprehensive, hypoallergenic, multiple vitamin supplement with minerals.
Super EFA - A unique and highly-concentrated blend of pharmaceutical-grade fish oil along with plant sterols to specifically assist in overall cardiovascular health, particularly in reducing high cholesterol levels.
Zinc - Zinc is needed for the functioning of over 300 different enzymes and plays a vital role in a large number of biological processes.
Feel free to visit our office to learn more about the featured supplements or ask your IPC Provider for more details at your next visit. You can place an order through our website or by calling us at 480.776.0626. Payment is required at the time the order is placed.
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