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Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the Holidays. We’ve made it to the New Year, but we still have a few months left of the flu season. Here are a few pointers to help you stay healthy in the coming months.

Tips to Washing Your Hands: *If you are unable to wash your hands, us a 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer

1. Wet hands using clean water and apply soap (antibacterial or a mild soap).

2. Lather hands (back of hands, between fingers, and under nails).

3. Scrub hands for 20 seconds.

4. Rinse hands with clean water.

5. Air dry or use a clean towel to dry hands.

Tips to Staying Hydrated in Winter: How much water a person should drink is not as simple as the 8-glass-per-day rule! Some experts say that the easiest way to see if you’re hydrated is to watch your urine. It should be a pale yellow color – if it is darker, then drink more water. Other signs that you are not drinking enough water include fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and feeling hungry. Other ways to stay hydrated besides plain water are:

1. Drink room temperature beverages like tea or water with lemon or cucumbers.

2. Use a humidifier.

3. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

4. Limit alcohol, soda, and coffee.

Eat Foods that Boost the Immune System:

Citrus Fruits – Vitamin C

Red Bell Peppers – Vitamin C and Beta Carotene

Broccoli – Antioxidants, Vitamins A, C, and E

Spinach – Vitamin C and Antioxidants

Yogurt – Live Active Cultures and Vitamin D

Almonds – Vitamins C and E

Papaya – Vitamin C and Digestive Enzymes

Kiwi – Vitamin C

Sources: Health Line and Prevention, Web D and CDC

About Shima: Shima graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BS in Microbiology in 1997 and worked at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with the Infectious Disease Department on clinical trials for over 4 years. She then pursued a career change and graduated with her Doctorate degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2007. During her years enrolled in pharmacy school she worked part-time at St. Louis University, where she helped design a laboratory protocol for the BCG Vaccine Study, which received full funding in 2011.

Shima joined Sinks and Medley Pharmacy in September of 2014 as a pharmacist. She continually strives to focus on improving outcomes and raising the quality of life for patients with all types of medical ailments and conditions.

Tips to Staying Healthy This Winter

1. Frequent hand washing with a good antibiotic soap.
2. Avoid the handshake. Fist bump instead.
3. Cover coughs and sneezes properly.
4. Clean high traffic surfaces.
5. Get vaccinated. Flu shots are available at all of our locations.
6. Stop smoking.
7. East a healthy diet: more greens, orange vegetables and fruit, and fiber such as: apples, oats, and nuts.
8. Stay hydrated with water.
9. Exercise regularly (make the living room your gym).
10. Get 6-8 hours of sleep each night.
11. Take supplements to improve the immune system: Vitamin C and D, Zinc, Omega 3 Fatty acid and probiotics.
12. Keep stress levels down.
13. Eliminate all forms of sugar (sugar can lower the immune system).

Sources: Stay Healthy and Well, WebMD, and Consumer Report

About Shima: Shima graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BS in Microbiology in 1997 and worked at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with the Infectious Disease Department on clinical trials for over 4 years. She then pursued a career change and graduated with her Doctorate degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2007. During her years enrolled in pharmacy school she worked part-time at St. Louis University, where she helped design a laboratory protocol for the BCG Vaccine Study, which received full funding in 2011.

Shima joined Sinks and Medley Pharmacy in September of 2014 as a pharmacist. She continually strives to focus on improving outcomes and raising the quality of life for patients with all types of medical ailments and conditions.