It's easy to overlook the basics of caring for yourself in the midst of a busy fall schedule. However, if you make a conscious effort, the happier, healthier, and more productive you’ll become. There are certain principles you should follow to keep your body and health in top shape. In addition to regularly visiting your doctor and stopping by your local pharmacy for necessary vitamins, follow the tips below to increase your overall well-being this upcoming season. 

How Can I Stay Healthy This Season?

1. Prevent Illnesses 

As the weather gets cooler and children are back in school, illnesses like the flu spread more easily. To avoid getting sick, wash your hands regularly and thoroughly, and pick up hand sanitizer at the pharmacy. Avoid sharing food and utensils with others, and sanitize your house and your work station to avoid picking up germs. You and your family should also take vitamin C supplements to boost your immune systems. 

2. Improve Your Diet & Exercise Habits

There's no one miracle diet that will keep you in perfect shape. However, you can make sure you're getting enough vitamins and minerals and meeting your body's needs by eating a variety of fresh foods every day. Fruits and vegetables contain the micronutrients your body needs for a healthy immune system. Generally, to stay fit and build healthy, lean muscle, you should eat various vegetables. This includes leafy greens and lean protein like fish and turkey, as well as dairy, nuts, fruit, and whole grains. Balance your food intake with moderate exercise. You should account for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of intense exercise each week. Make easy swaps in your life to keep yourself active such as biking to work and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. 

3. Visit Your Doctor for Wellness Check-Ups 

Schedule well visits with your doctor in the fall to check for any flu-related illnesses. Regular preventative care visits to a doctor will allow them to catch any changes in your health, reducing the risk that you'll need emergency care later on. If you have any changes in your health, make an extra trip. Take your medications as instructed by your doctor. You should visit your pharmacy to refill your prescriptions promptly and buy vitamins that can prevent you from catching common winter colds.

If you have a prescription to fill or simply need over the counter medicines and healthcare supplies, visit Anderson Pharmacy in Denver, PA. Serving Lancaster County for 25 years, the staff at this locally-owned pharmacy is friendly and attentive and take the time to meet with each patient individually. Visit their convenient location at 2590 N Reading Rd and call them at (717) 484-2649. Get in touch online for additional information.