Health Tips

Health Tips for Hard Times

• This time of a year there are many viruses in the air, but there are ways we can avoid getting sick, and thus, stay out of the doctor's office.
• If the following tips fail to aid your state of health, and you catch an infection, then it's recommended to call a doctor. Also consult your doctor if you're sensitive to any of the ingredients in Benadryl or Sudafed, or if you are currently undergoing any additional medicinal treatment.

Defeat the Sickness

This time of a year, most of us battle various illnesses and sinus infections, and the best way to get rid of them is to take the recommended dosage of Benadryl before going to sleep and a dose of Sudafed after waking up. Repeat this for a couple of days and if you don't feel better, you need to consult your doctor.

Treating Sinus Infections

• If you already have a sinus infection, the following recipe is recommended: take 1 cup of tepid water, approximately half a teaspoon of salt and a smidgen of baking soda. Prepare the mixture in a bathroom, as you might get dirty. Once you've prepared the mixture, inhale the liquid one nostril at the time. Repeat the process throughout the day.

Wax Stuck in Your Ears?

• If your ears are plugged up with wax, here is what you should do before paying a visit to your doctor. Buy a syringe, which shouldn't cost you more than a buck. Insert approximately 2 drops of olive oil into your ear, and let it sit for about half an hour. Afterwards, suck it up with tepid water, and then gently blow it into the ear. Avoid touching the ear itself, particularly the eardrum. Repeat the process until the water comes out completely dirt free. It is recommended to do this in your bathroom in case of mess.

Fever Treatment

• If you or any of your loved ones has a high fever and you can't seem to relieve it, attempt cooling the temperature by dabbing the person with a cool, moist rag. www.dot-bingo.com also recommends varying one's usual dosage with two kinds of fever reducing medications- Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen. Just make sure that both pills aren't taken at the same time, so that a healthy dosage is always administered. It may be a good idea to consult your doctor before starting this regimen.

Nails on Fire

• You can get in trouble using fake nails, as they are extremely flammable. Make sure to stay away from activities involving fire or heat.

Cure Your Bloody Nose

• In order to put an end to a nose bleed, you could try the products sold in local stores or you could try our less expensive version. First try to squeeze your upper nose bridge. If that doesn't help, buy some nasal spray, which should do the trick. Such products will constrict your blood vessels and thus, reduce bleeding.

Say "No" to Germs

• Slay the microbes that assault us throughout the cold and flu season, by means of a triple antibiotic, such as Neosporin.

Drink before Blood Testing

• The night before a blood test, make sure to drink a lot of water so it will be easier to find a vein during the test and minimize pain.

Self Protection with Sunscreen

• It is recommended to put on sunscreen even during the winter season, since the sun is no less harmful in winter. Always remember to protect your nose, ears and face.